Toward the end of 2006, "Wait a Minute" began to be aired on British music channels. On December 4, 2006, it was released as a digital download.
Promotional singles were officially sent out to American and Canadian radios on October 17, 2006; however, some promos were sent out before this. The song was also featured in a television commercial for American electronics store Best Buy. The single was released on February 24, 2007, in Australia.
Wait a Minute
The Pussycat Dolls Lyrics
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I got a story 'bout my favorite girl
(Wait a minute)
Oh, my baby sexy for sure
I had to have him when he walked through the door
(Wait a minute)
She was 'bout to drive me insane
She comes with drama while I'm giving her chains
(Wait a minute)
I'm focused, but I'm losing control
He only wants me for my body zone
(Wait a minute)
Girl, why you do me like that?
You take all my money
Can't even call a player back
(Wait a minute)
Boy, why you tripping like that?
You think 'cause you tricking you get it just like that?
(Wait a minute)
Minding my business
I was doing my dance
Got my attention, so I gave him a chance
(Wait a minute)
Did I mention he was buying a bar?
Gave him my number
He was trying so hard
(Wait a minute)
Bought me some things I didn't want, didn't need
Dropped down his jeans like I'm supposed to drop to my knees
(Wait a minute)
He been blowing up my phone like he know me
Been leaving messages (You know what you owe me)
(Wait a minute)
Girl, why you do me like that?
You take all my money
Can't even call a player back
(Wait a minute)
Boy, why you tripping like that?
You think 'cause you tricking you get it just like that?
(Wait a minute)
Girl, why you do me like that?
You take all my money
Can't even call a player back
(Wait a minute)
Boy, why you tripping like that?
You think 'cause you tricking you get it just like that?
(Wait a minute)
What is your problem, daddy?
Slow your roll
Who you think you jiving?
You're disturbing my flow
(Wait a minute)
Why you be bugging
Like I'm some kind of ho?
Got no more questions, and I want you to go
So break
(Break)
Hey, let me talk to you for a minute
Shut up
Shut up
I love the way you strut
Girl, you already know
But I'm feeling like you don't want me
You just after my dough
Baby, please, I'm fine
I'm not one of these hos
Chasing dreams and diamond rings
So don't call me no more
(Wait a minute)
Girl, why you do me like that?
You take all my money
Can't even call a player back
(Wait a minute)
Boy, why you tripping like that?
You think 'cause you tricking you get it just like that?
(Wait a minute)
Girl, why you do me like that?
You take all my money
Can't even call a player back
(Wait a minute)
Boy, why you tripping like that?
You think 'cause you tricking you get it just like that?
(Wait a minute)
See, I don't want your money
Yeah, I've seen you rolling up here
In your Cadillac
But I don't need all that
It is a nice color though
(Wait a minute)
What they call you, Mr.?
Tin man or something?
See, I don't want your cars
I don't want your jewelery
You can't buy this
So you can keep that
Wait a minute
Uh yeah, you can give me that back
The Pussycat Dolls' "Wait a Minute" is a song about a woman who meets a man who shows interest in her, but soon realizes that he only wants her for her money and body. The song's lyrics reveal a woman who is independent and self-assured, refusing to be taken in by a man who is only interested in her for her wealth and sexuality. The verses alternate between the two perspectives, the woman and the man airing their grievances against each other over a jaunty and bouncy beat.
The lyrics of "Wait a Minute" capture the fluidity and complexity of male-female dynamics and how they often function non-linearly. The woman revels in her own power and independence while calling out the man for his lack of depth and values. The song's chorus emphasizes the ironic twists of the story, as the man and the woman sound equally incredulous about each other's behavior.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody listen all over the world
The singer has a story to tell about their favorite person
Oh, my baby sexy for sure
The singer finds their lover physically attractive
She was 'bout to drive me insane
The lover is causing the singer emotional distress
I'm focused, but I'm losing control
The artist is trying to maintain composure while becoming overwhelmed
Girl, why you do me like that?
You take all my money
Can't even call a player back
The artist is frustrated with their lover taking their money and not communicating properly
Boy, why you tripping like that?
You think 'cause you tricking you get it just like that?
The singer is frustrated with their lover's behavior and sees it as disrespectful
Minding my business
I was doing my dance
Got my attention, so I gave him a chance
The singer was approached by their lover and agreed to explore the possibility of a relationship
Did I mention he was buying a bar?
Gave him my number
He was trying so hard
The artist was impressed by their lover's actions and gave them their contact information
Bought me some things I didn't want, didn't need
Dropped down his jeans like I'm supposed to drop to my knees
The lover gave the artist gifts they didn't appreciate and expected sexual favors in return
He been blowing up my phone like he know me
Been leaving messages (You know what you owe me)
The lover is being persistent and demanding compensation from the artist
What is your problem, daddy?
Slow your roll
Who you think you jiving?
You're disturbing my flow
The singer is fed up with the lover's behavior and demands they back off
Why you be bugging
Like I'm some kind of ho?
Got no more questions, and I want you to go
So break
The artist is insulted by the lover's actions and wants them to leave
Hey, let me talk to you for a minute
Shut up
Shut up
The singer is annoyed and wants the lover to be quiet
I love the way you strut
Girl, you already know
But I'm feeling like you don't want me
You just after my dough
The lover is attracted to the singer but feels like they are only interested in their money
See, I don't want your money
Yeah, I've seen you rolling up here
In your Cadillac
But I don't need all that
It is a nice color though
The singer doesn't want the lover's gifts or money, despite acknowledging their nice possessions
What they call you, Mr.?
Tin man or something?
See, I don't want your cars
I don't want your jewelery
You can't buy this
So you can keep that
The artist doesn't value material possessions and doesn't want the lover's gifts
Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sentric Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TIMOTHY MOSLEY, CRAIG LONGMILES, KERI HILSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Back in the day when everything Timbo touched was a smash. And I oop.
@jessea3270
ThatYouTubeUser was that “and I oop” really necessary?
@badgal8484
Exactly!
@gabrielggabriel
one of my favorites!
@karla3153
And I oop, god I hate you
@jelenav3336
Well true honestly he was in every or most songs so yes seemed popular then now not much honestly!
@MsRealitytvfan
Music between 2000-2009 was so fun. I miss it
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Timbaland era 2006 Nicole Justin Timberlake t.i. Kanye Nelly furtado ludacris nowadays trapshit kill music
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MsRealitytvfan the best one!
@danalee1356
Korea too.