Give It Up
Slim Thug feat. Drake & Timbaland Lyrics


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Is it going, is it going, is it going, is it going?
I don't know what you're looking for
Oh, yeah, boy, come on

I'm the type of girl that'll look you dead in the eye, eye
I'm real as it comes, if you don't know why I'm fly
I seen ya try to switch it up, but, girl, you ain't that dope
I'm the Wonder Woman, let me go get my rope
I'm a supermodel and mami, si mami
Amnesty International, got Bangkok to Montauk on lock
Love my ass, and my abs in the video called Promiscuous
My style is re-dic-dic-diculous, 'ulous, 'ulous

If you see us in the club, we'll be acting real nice
If you see us on the floor, you'll be watchin' all night
We ain't here to hurt nobody
So give it to me, give it to me, give it to me
Wanna see you work your body
So give it to me, give it to me, give it to me

When Timbo is in the party, everybody put up they hands
I get a half a mil' for my beats, you get a couple grand
Never gon' see the day that I ain't got the upper hand
I'm respected from Californ-i-a way down to Japan
I'm a real producer, and you just a piano man
Your song gonna top the charts, I heard 'em, I'm not a fan
Niggas talkin' greasy, I'm the one that gave them they chance
Somebody need to tell 'em that they can't do it like I can

If you see us in the club, we'll be acting real nice
If you see us on the floor, you'll be watchin' all night
We ain't here to hurt nobody
So give it to me, give it to me, give it to me
Wanna see you work your body
So give it to me, give it to me, give it to me

Could you speak up and stop mu-mumbling?
I don't think you came in clear
When you're sitting on the top, it's hard to hear you from way up here
Now I saw you tryna act cute on TV, just let me clear the air
We missed you on the charts last week
Damn, that's right, you wasn't there
Now if se-sexy never left, then why's everybody on my shit?
Don't hate on me just because you didn't come up with it
So if you see us in the club, go on and walk the other way
'Cause our run would never be over, not at least until we say

If you see us in the club, we'll be acting real nice
If you see us on the floor, you'll be watchin' all night
We ain't here to hurt nobody
So give it to me, give it to me, give it to me
Wanna see you work your body
So give it to me, give it to me, give it to me

Oh yeah, improve
Oh yeah, improve
Oh yeah, improve
Oh yeah, improve
Oh yeah, improve
Oh yeah, improve
Oh yeah, improve
Oh yeah, improve

(If, you, see, us, in, the-)
Club, we'll be acting real nice
If you see us on the floor, you'll be watchin' all night
We ain't here to hurt nobody
So give it to me, give it to me, give it to me
Wanna see you work your body
So give it to me, give it to me, give it to me

If you see us in the club, we'll be acting real nice
If you see us on the floor, you'll be watchin' all night
We ain't here to hurt nobody
So give it to me, give it to me, give it to me




Wanna see you work your body
So give it to me, give it to me, give it to me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Slim Thug's "Give It Up" seem to have different perspectives from the various artists featured on the song. The first verse by Nelly Furtado plays on her status as a powerful and confident woman in the music industry. She presents herself as both Wonder Woman and a supermodel, and exudes confidence in her flyness. Additionally, she highlights her recognizable features with mentions of her "ass and abs" in her popular music video "Promiscuous." Ultimately, she asserts herself as uniquely talented and not to be underestimated.


Timbaland, in his verse, positions himself as a successful producer who is well respected and accomplished. He notes the significant difference between his income and that of other musicians ("half a mil' for my beats, you get a couple grand"). He also calls out those who undermine him, asserting that he gave them their chance to succeed. His verse serves as a reminder of his success and perseverance in the music industry.


Drake's verse is a direct diss to an unnamed rapper whom he accuses of trying too hard to be relevant. Drake asserts his own authenticity by presenting himself as uninterested in being cute or charming on television, but rather just focused on making good music. He asserts that his success is not due to luck but rather, it's his innovative ideas that have carried him to the top.


Overall, the song seems to highlight the success and influence of each of the three artists, and they use it to send a message of empowerment to their listeners.


Line by Line Meaning

Is it going, is it going, is it going, is it going?
Are we making progress towards achieving what we want?


I don't know what you're looking for
I am unaware of what you are searching for.


Oh, yeah, boy, come on
Yes, let's proceed.


I'm the type of girl that'll look you dead in the eye, eye
I am confident and direct in my approach.


I'm real as it comes, if you don't know why I'm fly
I am genuine and authentic. My excellence should be self-evident to others.


I seen ya try to switch it up, but, girl, you ain't that dope
I have noticed you attempting to change your ways, but you are not as impressive as I am.


I'm the Wonder Woman, let me go get my rope
I am powerful and capable, like the comic book superheroine Wonder Woman.


I'm a supermodel and mami, si mami
I am both beautiful and a mother.


Amnesty International, got Bangkok to Montauk on lock
I am an advocate for human rights and have influence in diverse locations.


Love my ass, and my abs in the video called Promiscuous
My physical features are appreciated by others, as seen in the music video called Promiscuous.


My style is re-dic-dic-diculous, 'ulous, 'ulous
My fashion sense is extremely impressive and unique.


When Timbo is in the party, everybody put up they hands
When Timbaland is present at a party, people become excited and raise their hands in celebration.


I get a half a mil' for my beats, you get a couple grand
I earn a significant amount of money from producing music, while others only make a small amount by comparison.


Never gon' see the day that I ain't got the upper hand
I will always be in control of the situation.


I'm respected from Californ-i-a way down to Japan
I have earned admiration and reverence from people in California and Japan as well as everywhere in between.


I'm a real producer, and you just a piano man
I have true talent in producing music, while others may just have basic skills at playing the piano.


Your song gonna top the charts, I heard 'em, I'm not a fan
Despite hearing predictions that your song will be popular, I am not interested in it personally.


Niggas talkin' greasy, I'm the one that gave them they chance
Some disrespectful people criticize me, despite the fact that I have provided them with opportunities to succeed.


Somebody need to tell 'em that they can't do it like I can
They need to be made aware that they cannot compete with my level of ability.


Could you speak up and stop mu-mumbling?
I cannot understand what you are saying, please speak clearly.


I don't think you came in clear
Your message did not come across accurately or confidently.


When you're sitting on the top, it's hard to hear you from way up here
Those who are not at my level of success may struggle to gain my attention or recognition.


Now I saw you tryna act cute on TV, just let me clear the air
I observed you attempting to appear charming on television, but let me explain the reality.


We missed you on the charts last week
Your music did not perform well in the charts recently.


Damn, that's right, you wasn't there
Indeed, your music did not make an impact last week.


Now if se-sexy never left, then why's everybody on my shit?
If being sexually appealing was never a fad, then why is everyone currently obsessed with me?


Don't hate on me just because you didn't come up with it
Do not criticize me out of jealousy or envy for not having the creativity or talent to achieve my level of success.


So if you see us in the club, go on and walk the other way
If you encounter us at the nightclub, it may be best to avoid us and not approach us.


'Cause our run would never be over, not at least until we say
Our time in the music industry will continue successfully until we decide it is over.


Oh yeah, improve
Yes, let's make enhancements and progress.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Timothy Clayton, Nelly Furtado, Justin Timberlake, Nate Hills, Timothy Mosley

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