American Boy
The A Cappella Group Lyrics
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Yeah, Estelle, we 'bout to get down (Get down)
Who the hottest in the world right now? (Hey)
Just touched down in London town (Huh)
Bet they give me a pound (Uh)
Tell them put the money in my hand right now (Yeah)
Tell the promoter we need more seats
We just sold out all the floor seats
Take me on a trip, I'd like to (Go some day)
Take me to New York, I'd love to (See L.A.)
I really want to come kick it with you
You'll be my American boy
He said "Hey Sister
It's really really nice to meet you"
I just met this 5 foot 7 guy who's just my type
I like the way he's speaking his confidence is peaking
Don't like his baggy jeans but I'mma like what's underneath them
And no I ain't been to MIA
(I heard that Cali never rains and) New York's heart awaits
First let's see the West End, I'll show you to my brethren
(I'm liking this American boy) (American boy)
Take me on a trip, I'd like to (Go some day)
Take me to New York, I'd love to (See L.A.)
I really want to come kick it with you
(You'll be my American boy, American Boy)
La la la la-ladida
La la la la-ladida
La la la la-ladida
(Will you be my) American boy, American boy?
Can we get away this weekend? (Take me to Broadway)
Let's go shopping, maybe then we'll go to a café
(Let's go on the subway, take me to your hood)
I've never been to Brooklyn and I'd like to see what's good
Dress in all your fancy clothes
(Sneakers looking fresh to death) I'm loving those Shell Toes
Walking that walk, talk that slick talk
I'm liking this American boy (American boy)
Take me on a trip, I'd like to (Go some day)
Take me to New York, I'd love to (See L.A.)
I really want to come kick it with you
(You'll be my American boy)
Tell 'em wagwan blud
Would you be my love, my love? (Would you be mine?)
Would you be my love, my love? (Would you be mine?)
Could you be my love, my love? (Ooh)
Would you be my American boy? (American boy)
Take me on a trip, I'd like to go some day (Oo some day)
Take me to Chicago, San Francisco Bay (Oh yeah)
I really want to come kick it with you (Oh oh)
(and Blaine: You'll be my American Boy) (Be my American boy)
Take me on a trip, I'd like to go some day (I'd like to go some day)
Take me to New York, I'd love to see L.A. (See L.A.)
I really want to come kick it with you
You'll be my American boy, American boy
La la la la-ladida
La la la la-ladida
La la la la-ladida
(Will you be my) American boy, American boy?
The song American Boy, performed by The A Cappella Group, features the vocals of Estelle and describes a young woman's infatuation with a man from America. The song begins with the musical equivalent of a call to arms, as the opening line boasts of being a "champion sound." The song's protagonist then proclaims that she's just arrived in London, where she expects to be paid immediately for her performance. She also informs the promoter that the venue will need more seats since all of the floor seats have already sold out, demonstrating her confidence and popularity with the audience.
The song's chorus expresses the singer's desire to go on a journey with the American boy. Her long-term fantasy involves visiting New York City and Los Angeles, and she tells the boy repeatedly that he'll be her "American boy" as they travel to exotic locations together. During a conversation with the boy, she admires his confidence and style even though she doesn't like his baggy jeans.
The song is about more than just a girl's fascination with a boy. It's a fun and upbeat celebration of the excitement that comes with being young, adventurous, and in love. The singer's enthusiasm for life and her adventuresome spirit are at the forefront of this catchy and infectiously upbeat tune.
Line by Line Meaning
Just another one champion sound (Yeah)
We are confident in our musical abilities and ready to perform.
Yeah, Estelle, we 'bout to get down (Get down)
We are addressing someone named Estelle, and indicating our excitement for the upcoming performance.
Who the hottest in the world right now? (Hey)
We are rhetorically asking who is the most popular performer currently.
Just touched down in London town (Huh)
We have just arrived in London.
Bet they give me a pound (Uh)
We anticipate people will offer us money for our performance.
Tell them put the money in my hand right now (Yeah)
We want people to pay us immediately for our performance.
Tell the promoter we need more seats
We need more seating for the audience.
We just sold out all the floor seats
All the floor seats have already been sold for the performance.
Take me on a trip, I'd like to (Go some day)
We would like to travel somewhere at some point in time.
Take me to New York, I'd love to (See L.A.)
We want to visit New York and possibly see Los Angeles as well.
I really want to come kick it with you
We want to spend time with someone.
You'll be my American boy
We are addressing an American male who we want to spend time with.
He said 'Hey Sister
We are quoting someone who addressed us as 'Hey Sister.'
It's really really nice to meet you
We are expressing pleasure in meeting someone.
I just met this 5 foot 7 guy who's just my type
We are expressing attraction to a particular type of male.
I like the way he's speaking his confidence is peaking
We find the way he speaks and his confidence level attractive.
Don't like his baggy jeans but I'mma like what's underneath them
We don't like his clothing but are attracted to his body underneath.
And no I ain't been to MIA
We have not been to Miami.
(I heard that Cali never rains and) New York's heart awaits
We have heard that California has sunny weather and that New York is a great place to visit.
First let's see the West End, I'll show you to my brethren
We want to see the West End and introduce an American male to our group of friends or associates.
(I'm liking this American boy) (American boy)
We are still interested in the American male we mentioned earlier.
Can we get away this weekend? (Take me to Broadway)
We want to escape for the weekend and possibly visit Broadway.
Let's go shopping, maybe then we'll go to a café
We want to go shopping and then possibly visit a café.
(Let's go on the subway, take me to your hood)
We want to take public transportation and see where the American male lives.
I've never been to Brooklyn and I'd like to see what's good
We have not visited Brooklyn and want to explore.
Dress in all your fancy clothes
We want the American male to dress up nicely for our outing.
(Sneakers looking fresh to death) I'm loving those Shell Toes
We like the American male's sneakers.
Walking that walk, talk that slick talk
We find the American male's walk and way of speaking attractive.
I'm liking this American boy (American boy)
We are still interested in the American male we mentioned earlier.
Tell 'em wagwan blud
We are saying a greeting in Jamaican Patois.
Would you be my love, my love? (Would you be mine?)
We are asking if the person we are interested in would love us back.
Could you be my love, my love? (Ooh)
We are still indicating interest in the American male.
Would you be my American boy? (American boy)
We are asking if the American male would be interested in us and if he would like to be our 'American boy'.
Contributed by Caleb I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.