Shut It Down
The Dream Feat. Drake Lyrics
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These girls ain't got nothin' on you
Uh, say baby I had to mention
That if you were a star you'd be the one I'm searching for
Other girls they, they got attention
But I just always feel like there in need of something you got
It's obvious you're pretty
Trying to take you out girl, hope you're not too busy
And if there's nothing wrong
Got this little song for you to get ready to
Put those fucking heels on and work it girl
Let that mirror show you what you're doing
Put that fucking dress on and work it kind of vicious
Like somebody's taking pictures
Shut it down, down, down (ay, ay, ay)
You would shut it down, down, down (ay, ay, ay)
You'd be the baddest girl around, 'round, 'round (ay, ay, ay)
And they'd notice, they'd notice
You would shut it down, down, down
You would shut it down, down, down
You'd be the baddest girl around, 'round, 'round
And they'd notice, they'd notice
You would shut it
Hey, oh, oh
These girls ain't got nothing on you
They ain't got nothing on you
They ain't got nothing on you
Ki-Killa, Killa (hey)
Girl you're the greatest
And if he say you ain't, girl he's out his mind
You're the finest
And if he say you ain't, that boy done lost his mind
Hey baby, every time you come around
Shut it down like computers
Hey lady, step into my heart
And let me put you in the Louboutins
What you want, what you need (yeah)
I can be your everything (yeah)
Them other niggas just wanna hit it
But if they had it, wouldn't know what to do with it
And together we shut it down, down, down
They know we shut it down, down, down
You'd be the baddest girl around, 'round, 'round
And they'd notice (they'd know) they'd notice (they'd know)
That we shut it down, down, down
They know we shut it down, down, down
Every time we come around, 'round, 'round
And they'd notice (they'd know) they'd notice
You shut it down
TMZ, Concrete Loop
You shut that motherfucker down, down
Ice cream conversations they all want the scoop
You shut that motherfucker down, down (you shut it down, down)
Shooting stars all around her, fire, comets
I could bring her through and shut 'em down, Onyx
No, you're not imagining, they're looking at you long stares
Even though she's standing out she looks like she belongs here
You feel the hours pass, until you find somethin'
I feel like when she moves, the time doesn't
Yeah, baby you finer than your fine cousin, and your cousin fine
But she don't have my heart beating double time
You just shut it down girl
Who told the cops where the party was?
Why do I feel like I found the one?
What's in these shots that you ordered us?
Damn, I mean you sure know how to paint a town
Ever since you came around, it's obvious
You shut that thing down, you shut it down (down, down, down)
You shut it down, you shut it down (down, down, down)
You shut it down, you shut it down, you shut it
And they'd notice, they'd notice (oh, oh)
You looking good girl, go, go, go get 'em girl
Go, go, go hit 'em girl, go, go, go, go, go, go
You looking good girl, go, go, go get 'em girl
Go, go, go hit 'em girl, go, go, go, go, go, go
You shut it down
You shut it down, down, down, down
The way I’m feeling, the things I say
All just happen when you pass my way, oh
What can I do to make you stay?
I know it’s getting late, but girl I don’t want you to leave
You tell me you’re just not the type, you wanna do this right
And I’m not trying to say I don’t believe you
But I refuse to feel ashamed and if you feel the same
Does waiting really make us better people?
Take those fucking heels off, it’s worth it girl
Nothing is what I can picture you in
So take that fucking dress off, I swear you won’t forget me
You’ll be happy that you let me
Lay you down, down, down
I’m trying to lay you down, down, down
You still the baddest girl around, 'round, 'round
They'd notice, they'd notice
Let me lay you down, down, down
Trying to lay you down, down, down
You still the baddest girl around, 'round, 'round
And they'd notice, they'd notice
You would shut it
The song “Shut It Down” by The Dream featuring Drake is a song that expresses admiration for a particular girl the singer fancies. He praises her looks, work ethic and style, and asserts she is the “baddest girl” around whom he hopes to spend time with. The lyrics are an indirect request for her to prepare herself for a night out with him. This is made clear when he tells her to “put those heels on and work it girl” and to “put that dress on and work it kind of vicious / like somebody's taking pictures.” The singer dreams of spending a night getting to know this girl intimately and ultimately “laying her down.” The dreamy quality of the singer’s attraction comes through in the song, making the lyrics an embodiment of the singer’s fantasy.
Overall, the lyrics of the song convey the singer’s deep admiration for a particular girl, praising her work, style and looks with a dreamy quality expressed through his desire to spend time with her intimately. The overall theme of the song is one of love and admiration with an emphasis on the allure of the girl.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, oh, oh
Greeting, expression of excitement
These girls ain't got nothin' on you
Comparing other girls to the addressee, praising them for their uniqueness
Uh, say baby I had to mention that if you were a star you'd be the one I'm searching for
Affirming the addressee's brilliance
Other girls they, they got attention
Acknowledging the attention given to other girls
But I just always feel like they're in need of something you got
Comparing other girls unfavorably to the addressee
It's obvious you're pretty
Complimenting the addressee's looks
Heard that you're a student working weekends in the city
Revealing some information about the addressee's life
Trying to take you out girl, hope you're not too busy
Expressing a desire to take the addressee out, hoping they can clear time
And if there's nothing wrong, got this little song for you to get ready to
Offering a song to the addressee
Put those fucking heels on and work it girl
Encouraging the addressee to put on high heels and make moves
Let that mirror show you what you're doing
Encouraging the addressee to look in the mirror and admire their beauty
Put that fucking dress on and work it kind of vicious
Encouraging the addressee to put on an aggressive and sexy demeanor
Like somebody's taking pictures
Encouraging the addressee to behave as if they were modeling for a photo shoot
Shut it down, down, down (ay, ay, ay)
Encouraging the addressee to take command and dominate their environment
You would shut it down, down, down (ay, ay, ay)
Praising the addressee's outstanding presence
You'd be the baddest girl around, 'round, 'round (ay, ay, ay)
Acknowledging the addressee's power and excellence
And they'd notice, they'd notice
Underscoring the addressee's ability to stand out
You would shut it down, down, down
Praising the addressee's impact
These girls ain't got nothing on you
Repeating the earlier comparison and praising the addressee
They ain't got nothing on you
Emphasizing the addressee's uniqueness
Ki-Killa, Killa (hey)
Adding a playful, exclamatory interjection
Girl you're the greatest
Affirming the addressee's brilliance and excellence
And if he say you ain't, girl he's out his mind
Defending the addressee's greatness against detractors
You're the finest
Affirming the addressee's beauty
And if he say you ain't, that boy done lost his mind
Defending the addressee's beauty against detractors
Hey baby, every time you come around
Greeting the addressee affectionately
Shut it down like computers
Comparing the addressee's ability to dominate to a computer shutting down
Hey lady, step into my heart
Inviting the addressee to join the artist in a romantic way
And let me put you in the Louboutins
Offering the addressee some fine shoes, emphasizing their status
What you want, what you need (yeah)
Asking the addressee what they want and need
I can be your everything (yeah)
Offering to be the addressee's partner in everything
Them other niggas just wanna hit it
Contrasting the artist's intentions with those of other men
But if they had it, wouldn't know what to do with it
Suggesting that other men would not appreciate the addressee
And together we shut it down, down, down
Praising the addressee and the artist's combined power
They know we shut it down, down, down
Insisting that people recognize the addressee and the singer's power
And they'd notice (they'd know) they'd notice (they'd know)
Repeating the idea that people would pay attention to the addressee and the artist
Every time we come around, 'round, 'round
Asking the addressee to acknowledge the singer's influence
You just shut it down girl
Encouraging the addressee to continue dominating
Who told the cops where the party was?
Asking a playful rhetorical question
Why do I feel like I found the one?
Expressing a sense of satisfaction and delight in the addressee
What's in these shots that you ordered us?
Asking the addressee about some drinks
Damn, I mean you sure know how to paint a town
Praising the addressee's ability to dominate and control a social environment
Ever since you came around, it's obvious
Noticing the addressee's impact on the singer's life
You shut that thing down, you shut it down (down, down, down)
Acknowledging the addressee's impact and ability to dominate
What can I do to make you stay?
Expressing a desire to keep the addressee's company
I know it's getting late, but girl I don't want you to leave
Expressing a desire for the addressee to stay despite the late hour
You tell me you're just not the type, you wanna do this right
Acknowledging the addressee's hesitancy and desire to take things slowly
And I'm not trying to say I don't believe you
Agreeing with the addressee's principles
But I refuse to feel ashamed and if you feel the same
Asserting the singer's independence and desire to connect with the addressee
Does waiting really make us better people?
Questioning the value of waiting
Take those fucking heels off, it's worth it girl
Encouraging the addressee to relax and enjoy themselves
Nothing is what I can picture you in
Asserting that the addressee would look good in any attire
So take that fucking dress off, I swear you won't forget me
Inviting the addressee to undress and enjoy their time together
You'll be happy that you let me lay you down, down, down
Promising the addressee a good time
Trying to lay you down, down, down
Repeating the promise of a good time
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Aubrey Graham, Noah Shebib, Sidney Brown, Terrius Nash
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