The Way I Are Remix
Timbaland Lyrics


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(State of emergency)
Yeah, yeah (yeah)
Yeah, yeah (yeah)
Remember the time, baby
Yeah, yeah (yeah)

I ain't got no money
I ain't got no car to take you on a date
I can't even buy you flowers
But together we can be the perfect soul mates
Talk to me, girl

Oh, baby, it's alright now, you ain't gotta flaunt for me
If we go Dutch, you can still touch my love, it's free
We can work without the perks, just you and me
Thug it out 'til we get it right

Baby, if you strip, you can get a tip
'Cause I like you just the way you are
I'm about to strip and I'm well equipped
Can you handle me the way I'm are?
I don't need the cheese or the car keys
Boy, I like you just the way you are
And let me see you strip, you can get a tip
'Cause I like

I ain't got no Visa
I ain't got no Red American Express
We can't go nowhere exotic
It don't matter 'cause I'm the one that loves you best
Talk to me, girl

Oh, baby, it's alright now, you ain't gotta flaunt for me
If we go Dutch, you can still touch my love, it's free
We can work without the perks, just you and me
Thug it out 'til we get it right

Baby, if you strip, you can get a tip
'Cause I like you just the way you are
I'm about to strip and I'm well equipped
Can you handle me the way I'm are?
I don't need the cheese or the car keys
Boy, I like you just the way you are
And let me see you strip, you can get a tip
'Cause I like you just the way (yeah) you are

Baby girl (yeah, yeah)
I don't got a huge ol' house, I rent a room in a house
Listen, baby girl (yeah, yeah)
I ain't got a motorboat, but I can float ya boat
So listen, baby girl (yeah, yeah)
Once you get a dose of D.O.E., you gon' want some mo'
So listen, baby girl (yeah, yeah)
When I make it, I want you there, want you there, yeah

Ooh, ooh-ooh
Ooh, ooh-ooh
Ooh, ooh-ooh
Ooh, ooh-ooh
Ooh, ooh-ooh
Ooh, ooh-ooh




Ooh, ooh-ooh
Ooh, ooh-ooh

Overall Meaning

The Way I Are by Timbaland feat. Keri Hilson and D.O.E. is a song that highlights the struggles of not having material possessions and the expectation of having to impress someone with them. The song begins with Timbaland admitting that he does not have any money or car to take his loved one on a fancy date, but he believes that they could be perfect for each other. He then asks his partner to talk to him while Keri Hilson jumps in to reassure him that it is alright not to have these things and that they could work things out together. She tells him that he doesn't need to flaunt his wealth; they can still work things out just between the two of them without any perks.


The chorus sees Timbaland expressing his attraction to his partner, stating that if she becomes a stripper, she can get a tip because he likes her just the way she is. He doesn't need a fancy car or any other expensive gifts; he likes his partner for who she is. He encourages her to strip and bring out her true self, and in return, she will receive a monetary tip. The song concludes with D.O.E. offering his perspective to his girlfriend, stating that he may have a smaller house or no motorboat, but he can still be there to support her and make her happy. He is confident that once his partner has a taste of him, she will come back for more, and when he makes it big, he will get his partner back.


Line by Line Meaning

I ain't got no money
I don't have much financial stability


I ain't got no car to take you on a date
I don't have a car to take you out


I can't even buy you flowers
I can't afford to buy you gifts


But together we can be the perfect soul mates
We can still create a special bond despite my financial constraints


Oh, baby, it's alright now, you ain't gotta flaunt for me
You don't have to show off for me, I accept you as you are


If we go and touch, you can still touch my love, it's free
We can still be intimate and love each other without needing material things


We can work without the perks just you and me
We can build a relationship without the need for money or flashy things


Thug it out 'til we get it right
We'll work hard and overcome any obstacles together


Baby if you strip, you can get a tip
If you want to strip, I'll offer you extra money as a tip


'Cause I like you just the way you are
I accept and appreciate you for who you are


(I'm about to strip and I'm well equipped
I'm willing to strip for you and I'm confident in myself


Can you handle me the way I are?)
Are you willing and able to love and accept me for who I am?


I don't need the G's or the car keys
I don't need material things to be happy with you


Boy I like you just the way you are
I'm attracted to and happy with you the way you are


Let me see you strip, you can get a tip
If you're comfortable with stripping, I'll offer you extra money


('Cause I like, I like, I like)
(Because I'm attracted to you)


I ain't got no Visa
I don't have a Visa credit card


I ain't got no Red American Express
I don't have a Red American Express card


We can't go nowhere exotic
We can't afford to go on extravagant trips


It don't matter 'cause I'm the one that loves you best
Despite not being able to offer expensive things, I love you more than anyone else would


Baby girl, I don't got a huge ol' house I rent a room in a house
I don't have a big house, I just rent a small room


Listen baby girl, I ain't got a motorboat but I can float your boat
I may not have a motorboat, but I can still make you happy


So listen baby girl, once you get a dose of D.O.E. you're gonna want some more
If you experience being with me, you'll want more


So listen baby girl, when I make it I want you back, want you back, yeah
When I become successful, I want to be with you again




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, ANTHEM ENTERTAINMENT LP, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Balewa Muhammed, Candice Nelson, Floyd Hills, Garland Mosley, John Maultsby, Keri Hilson, Timothy Mosley

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Trap Nation

Probably one of the best records I've heard this year. The original is one of my favorite songs of all time, and to have such a dope remix is a gift from above 😌🙏
Rate this from 1 to 10 👇

Rafael Vieira

10/10

R

Harmony with the background ->10!

Slack Nation

10/10

Gina Paolozzi

Love it 😍🇮🇹10/10

anadiakshay

10/10 always ❤❤❤

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Perfected Super Saiyan Blue Vegeta

I loved this song growing up in school. Such a throwback 😁

Trap Nation

True nostalgia comes from these types of songs. You just feel it all over 👌

Keltro

Thank You For The Love & Support! More To Come🙏

Moba Mania

Great job ❤

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