The "T" in T-Pain stands for Tallahassee, and the 'Pain' means the pain trying to get out of Tallahassee. T-Pain has had over 10 top ten singles on Billboard Hot 100, and in 2008 he won a Grammy with rapper Kanye West for the single "Good Life".
Bartender ft Akon
T-Pain Lyrics
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Uh-huh
Yeah
Yeah
Broke up with my girl last night, so I went to the club (so I went to the club)
Put on a fresh white suit and the Mini coupe sittin' on dubs (sittin' on dubs)
I'm just looking for somebody to talk to and show me some love (show me some love)
Everybody jockin' me as soon as I stepped in the spot (I stepped in the spot)
Two hundred bitches in the buildin', ain't none of them hot (ain't none of them hot)
Except for this pretty young thang that was workin' all the way at the top (all the way at the top)
Shawty, what is your name?
Ooh, she made us drinks to drink
We drunk 'em, got drunk
And then I think she thinks I'm cool
She gave me a wink, I winked back
And then I think that we hit it off something proper like
I like the bartender (ooh, if you're lookin' for me)
I'm at the bar with her (oh-oh-oh, okay)
I like the bartender (yeah, if you're lookin' for me)
I'm at the bar with her (oh-oh-oh, okay)
Got a brand new girl, so I'm feeling all good inside (all good inside)
Feel like I put some brand new 24's on a brand new ride (on a brand new ride)
Triple shot of Patron on the rocks with little bit of lime (with a little bit of lime)
I'm just keeping it real (uh-huh)
Baby still working at the club, so I'm gettin' in free (so I'm gettin' in free)
Wednesday night, I'm on the list, T-Pain plus three (T-Pain plus three)
Every time I hit the spot, baby girl takin' care of me (takin' care of me)
How do you think I feel?
Ooh, she made us drinks to drink
We drunk 'em, got drunk
And now I know she thinks I'm cool
She gave me a wink, I winked back
And then I think that we gon' have fun at my spot tonight
I like the bartender (ooh, if you're lookin' for me)
I'm at the bar with her (oh-oh-oh, okay)
I like the bartender (yeah, if you're lookin' for me)
I'm at the bar with her (oh-oh-oh, okay)
Shorty, I'm sure you heard that I rarely ever come out (never come out)
Unless I'm in the M6 doing tricks, freeway burnt out (freeway burnt out)
Got a passenger side that's empty, wanting it to be your spot (be your spot)
Put you on my billboard, we can act like the charts, I can end up on top (end up on top)
Don't smoke, don't drink, that's why I don't be by the bar, baby (baby)
Just lookin' at you from a distance looking like a goddamn star, baby (baby)
So, my girl don't see me, T-Pain, can I get those keys to the car? (Those keys to the car)
'Bout to go and bang bang boogie with my cutie, and I'll see you tomor' (see you tomor')
Ooh, she made us drinks to drink
We drunk 'em, got drunk
And now I know she thinks I'm cool
She gave me a wink, I winked back (uh-huh)
And then I think that (uh-huh) we gon' have fun at my spot tonight (oh, yes, we will)
I like the bartender (ooh, if you're lookin' for me)
I'm at the bar with her (oh-oh-oh, okay)
I like the bartender (yeah, if you're lookin' for me)
I'm at the bar with her (oh-oh-oh, okay)
The song Bartender by T-Pain and Akon seems to be about a man who just recently broke up with his girlfriend, so he goes out to the club to escape and have a good time. Despite being surrounded by countless women, he only pays attention to one, the pretty bartender who catches his eye. They strike up a conversation, and she makes them both drinks, which they both enjoy. He becomes infatuated with her and spends the night getting to know her, eventually leaving the club with her to continue the fun at his place.
The song seems to be about living in the moment and embracing newfound freedom, especially after ending a long-term relationship. The singer of the song is ready to let loose and have fun and is not looking for anything serious. He finds himself drawn to the bartender, who provides a way for him to forget his troubles, even if it is just for one night.
Overall, the song is about living life to the fullest and taking advantage of every opportunity to have fun, even if it is just sitting at a bar and having a drink or two. The music video and lyrics of the song show how the bartender provides a temporary escape from reality for the singer of the song, and how sometimes the smallest of interactions can lead to lifelong memories.
Line by Line Meaning
Broke up with my girl last night, so I went to the club (so I went to the club)
After breaking up with my girlfriend, I decided to go to the club to lift my spirits.
Put on a fresh white suit, in a Mini coupe sitting on dubs (sitting on dubs)
I dressed up in a fresh white suit and arrived at the club in my Mini Cooper with expensive rims.
I'm just looking for somebody to talk to and show me some love (show me some love)
I'm seeking friendly communication and affection.
Everybody jockin' me as soon as I stepped in the spot (I stepped in the spot)
As soon as I arrived at the club, everyone started paying attention to me.
Two hundred bitches, and I'm bettin' ain't none of them hot (ain't none of them hot)
There are many women in the club, but I doubt any of them are attractive.
'Cept for this pretty young thang that was workin' all the way at the top (all the way at the top)
Except for an attractive woman working at the top of the club.
Shawty, what is your name?
Excuse me, may I know your name?
Ooh, she made us drinks to drink
We drunk 'em, got drunk
And then I think she thinks I'm cool
She gave me a wink, I winked back
And then I think that we hit it off something proper like...
The bartender made us drinks, we drank them and got intoxicated. She seemed to like me and even gave me a wink. I think we connected.
I like the bartender (Ooh, if you're lookin' for me)
I'm at the bar with her (Uh huh, okay)
I like the bartender (Yeah, if you're lookin' for me)
I'm at the bar with her (Ooh, uh huh, okay)
I am attracted to the bartender and I am currently at the bar with her.
Got a brand new girl, so I'm feeling all good inside (all good inside)
Feel like I put some brand new twenty-fours on a brand new ride (on a brand new ride)
Triple shot of Patron on the rocks with little bit of lime (with a little bit of lime)
I'm just keeping it real (uh huh)
I have a new girlfriend and I am feeling great. It feels like I just put new rims on a new car. I am drinking a triple shot of Patron with lime, and it's just me being honest.
Baby still working at the club, so I'm getting in free (so I'm getting in free)
Wednesday night, I'm on the list: T-Pain plus three (T-Pain plus three)
Every time I hit the spot, baby girl taking care of me (taking care of me)
How do you think I feel?
I am getting into the club for free because my girlfriend is still working there. On Wednesdays, I bring three guests with me, and every time I come here, the bartender takes great care of me. Can you imagine how good that makes me feel?
Shorty, I'm sure you heard that I rarely ever come out (never come out)
Unless I'm in the M6 doing tricks, freeway burnt out (freeway burnt out)
Got a passenger side that's empty, wanting it to be your spot (be your spot)
Put you on my billboard, we can act like the charts; I can end up on top (end up on top)
I don't usually go out unless I'm driving my BMW M6 and doing tricks on the highway. There's an empty seat next to me, and I would love for you to sit there. I will make you famous and we can act like we're at the top of the charts.
Don't smoke, don't drink: that's why I don't be by the bar, baby (baby)
Just lookin' at you from a distance looking like a goddamn star, baby (baby)
So, my girl don't see me; T-Pain, can I get those keys to the car? (those keys to the car)
'Bout to go and bang bang boogie with my cutie, and I'll see you tomor' (see you tomor')
I don't smoke or drink, so that's why I'm not usually at the bar. I'm admiring you from afar, and you look like a superstar. Can T-Pain give me the keys to the car since I don't want my girlfriend to see me leaving with another woman? I'm about to go and have fun with my girlfriend and I'll see you tomorrow.
Ooh, she made us drinks to drink
We drunk 'em, got drunk
And now I know she thinks I'm cool
She gave me a wink, I winked back (uh huh)
And then I think that (uh-huh) we 'gon have fun at my spot tonight (oh, yes, we will)
The bartender made us drinks, we drank them and got intoxicated. Now, I am certain she finds me cool since she winked at me and I winked back at her. I think we will have fun at my place tonight.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Aliaune Thiam, Faheem Najm
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@whatever
Crazy to think this came out ALMOST TEN YEARS AGO?! Can we just go back to 2007?!
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