Shut It Down
The Dream Lyrics

Hey, oh, oh
Beginning of the song, no meaning

These girls ain't got nothin' on you
The singer praises the girl and claims that she’s better than other girls.

Uh, say baby I had to mention
The singer compliments the girl directly.

That if you were a star you'd be the one I'm searching for
The singer would look for the girl on a larger stage.

Other girls they, they got attention
Other girls get attention, but the girl he’s singing to is different.

But I just always feel like there in need of something you got
The girl he’s singing to has something the other girls don’t.

It's obvious you're pretty
The girl he’s singing to is obviously physically attractive.

Heard that you're a student working weekends in the city
The singer heard that the girl is a student working part-time on weekends in the city.

Trying to take you out girl, hope you're not too busy
He wants to take the girl on a date.

And if there's nothing wrong
The singer acknowledges the possibility of the girl already being involved with someone else.

Got this little song for you to get ready to
The song was written for the girl.

Put those fucking heels on and work it girl
The singer wants the girl to put on high-heeled shoes and dance provocatively.

Let that mirror show you what you're doing
The girl’s actions should be provocative.

Put that fucking dress on and work it kind of vicious
The girl should wear a sexy dress and dance enticingly.

Like somebody's taking pictures
The girl should perform as if someone is taking pictures of her.

Shut it down, down, down (ay, ay, ay)
The singer wants the girl to perform so well that it’ll shut down the show.

You would shut it down, down, down (ay, ay, ay)
The singer claims that the girl will impress everyone.

You'd be the baddest girl around, 'round, 'round (ay, ay, ay)
The girl would be the most attractive and most talented.

And they'd notice, they'd notice
Everyone would notice how great the girl is.

You would shut it down, down, down
Reiteration of line 16.

These girls ain't got nothing on you
Reiteration of line 2.

Ki-Killa, Killa (hey)
Interjection with no meaning.

Girl you're the greatest
The girl is the best.

And if he say you ain't, girl he's out his mind
Anyone who disagrees is crazy.

You're the finest
The girl is gorgeous.

And if he say you ain't, that boy done lost his mind
Anyone who disagrees is crazy.

Hey baby, every time you come around
The girl is very special to the singer.

Shut it down like computers
The girl performs so well that it’s like turning off a computer.

Hey lady, step into my heart
The girl should come into his life deeply.

And let me put you in the Louboutins
He wants to take the girl to fancy places with elegant shoes.

What you want, what you need (yeah)
What does the girl want and need? The singer wants to fulfill those desires.

I can be your everything (yeah)
The singer is willing to be everything the girl wants and needs.

Them other niggas just wanna hit it
Other men just want to have sexual relations with the girl.

But if they had it, wouldn't know what to do with it
Other men aren't good enough for the girl.

And together we shut it down, down, down
The singer and girl together would put on an amazing performance.

They know we shut it down, down, down
Everyone would know how great they are together.

And they'd notice (they'd know) they'd notice (they'd know)
Reiteration of line 15.

That we shut it down, down, down
Reiteration of line 16.

Every time we come around, 'round, 'round
Every time the singer and girl come together, they impress everyone.

And they'd notice (they'd know) they'd notice
Reiteration of line 28.

You shut it down
Reiteration of line 16.

TMZ, Concrete Loop
The name of gossip websites that would report on their great performance.

You shut that motherfucker down, down
Reiteration of previous lines, using vulgar language.

Ice cream conversations they all want the scoop
People want to know what the girl is all about.

You shut that motherfucker down, down (you shut it down, down)
Reiteration of line 16.

Shooting stars all around her, fire, comets
The girl is so beautiful that it’s like she brings heaven down to earth.

I could bring her through and shut 'em down, Onyx
The singer could take the girl anywhere and she’d still be the best.

No, you're not imagining, they're looking at you long stares
Other people are intrigued by her.

Even though she's standing out she looks like she belongs here
She stands out, but she blends in just as well.

You feel the hours pass, until you find somethin'
Time flies when you're with her.

I feel like when she moves, the time doesn't
She moves so elegantly that it’s like time stands still.

Yeah, baby you finer than your fine cousin, and your cousin fine
The girl is incredibly good-looking, and even her family members are attractive.

But she don't have my heart beating double time
The singer is only attracted to her.

You just shut it down girl
Reiteration of line 16.

Who told the cops where the party was?
The party was so good that the police came.

Why do I feel like I found the one?
The singer feels like he’s found the one he’s been looking for.

What's in these shots that you ordered us?
The singer wonders what's in the drinks they ordered.

Damn, I mean you sure know how to paint a town
The singer is impressed with how she can make the town come alive.

Ever since you came around, it's obvious
The singer has been impressed ever since he met her.

You shut that thing down, you shut it down (down, down, down)
Reiteration of line 16.

You shut it down, you shut it down (down, down, down)
Reiteration of previous line.

You shut it down, you shut it down, you shut it
Reiteration of line 16.

And they'd notice, they'd notice (oh, oh)
Reiteration of line 28.

You looking good girl, go, go, go get 'em girl
The singer is proud of her and wants her to succeed.

Go, go, go hit 'em girl, go, go, go, go, go, go
He encourages her to go out and perform.

You shut it down, down, down, down
Reiteration of line 16.

The way I'm feeling, the things I say
The singer is expressing his emotions.

All just happen when you pass my way, oh
He feels this way only when she’s around.

What can I do to make you stay?
The singer wants her to stay with him.

I know it's getting late, but girl I don't want you to leave
He doesn’t want her to leave.

You tell me you're just not the type, you wanna do this right
She’s not that type of person and wants to do the right thing.

And I'm not trying to say I don't believe you
He believes her but has his own feelings.

But I refuse to feel ashamed and if you feel the same
He won't feel bad about expressing his own feelings.

Does waiting really make us better people?
He questions whether waiting is the right thing to do.

Take those fucking heels off, it's worth it girl
He wants her to relax and be comfortable.

Nothing is what I can picture you in
He can't picture her in anything less than perfect.

So take that fucking dress off, I swear you won't forget me
He wants to leave an unforgettable impression on her.

You'll be happy that you let me
She will be happy that she trusted him.

Lay you down, down, down
He wants to be close to her.

I'm trying to lay you down, down, down
He’s trying to be intimate with her.

You still the baddest girl around, 'round, 'round
Reiteration of line 16.

They'd notice, they'd notice
Reiteration of line 15.

Let me lay you down, down, down
Reiteration of line 95.

Trying to lay you down, down, down
Reiteration of line 96.