Can You Feel It
Timbaland Feat. Esthero & Sebastian Lyrics


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Can y'all feel this?
Can y'all feel this?
Can y'all feel this?
Can y'all feel this?

Ooh Snap, my head throbbin'
As I ride in my 3 4 8 mobbin'
Listen to the Buddha Brothers
6 to 10 there ain't no other

Playin' my favorite jams
On 1 0 3 Jams
I got my man Big D, Big Rodney
In case somebody want to rob me

We going to Military Circle
Virginia's tight that's why they gotta keep a curfew
It's time to get something to eat
Oh snap, there's my man Kumbalee

And my girl Missy
Who she role wit? Who she be wit?
Who she role wit? Who she be wit?
Total, Da Brat, Lil' Kim, Lil Cease and Puffy

Can I get a ride?
Tonight, tonight
Can I get a ride?
Tonight, tonight

I can, I can feel it
(What?)
I can feel it
(Yeah, yeah)
I can, I can feel it
(What?)
I can feel it
(Yeah, yeah)

I can, I can feel it
(Can you feel me baby?)
I can feel it
(Yeah, yeah)
I can, I can feel it
(Can you feel me?)
I can feel it
I can, I can

Jimmy D turn my scale up
Give me that boom da boom whaer
It's time to change my style, my rhythm
My ism, my prism, my beat mannerism

Gee, where's my lack of fear?
My five-thousand and one gear
Missy baby you oughtta hear
Like next year, your album bigger there each day
It rolls like a queen size water bed, uh

The people in the label's chillin'
As Timbaland is making a big killin'
What? Uh What? Uh
Of money baby, check it out

I can feel it
(What?)
I can feel it
(I can feel it)
I can, I can feel it
(Can you feel it?)
I can feel it
(Throw your hands up)

I can, I can, I can feel it
(Timbaland and Magoo)
I can feel it
I can, I can feel it
I can feel it
I can, I can
(Check)

Oooh, I'm on my last verse
As you can see I did not curse
I'm trying to make it radio friendly, uh
So people in America can hear me, uh

To all beautiful boys and girls
White, diamonds and pearls, no jerry curls, uh
I hope you buy our tape
Please don't hesitate, don't hesitate, what?

I can feel it
(What?)
I can feel it
(Say what?)
I can, I can feel it
I can feel it

I can, I can, I can feel it
(Can you feel it groovin' on through?)
I can feel it
(Let the feeling get next to you)
I can, I can feel it
(Can you feel it groovin' on through?)
I can feel it
(Can you feel it? Can you feel it? Can you feel it?)

I can, I can, I can feel it
(Can you feel it groovin' on through?)
I can feel it
(Let the feeling get next to you)
I can, I can feel it
(Can you feel it groovin' on through?)
I can feel it
(Can you feel it? Can you feel it? Can you feel it?)
I can, I can

Can you feel it groovin' on through?
(What? Say what?)
Let the feeling get next to you
Can you feel it groovin' on through?
(Say what?))
Can you feel it? Can you feel it? Can you feel it?

Can you feel it groovin' on through?
(Say what?)
Let the feeling get next to you
Can you feel it groovin' on through?
?
Can you feel it? Can you feel it? Can you feel it?

(I'm out)
Can you feel it groovin' on through?
Let the feeling get next to you
Can you feel it groovin' on through?
Can you feel it? Can you feel it? Can you feel it?

Can you feel it groovin' on through?
Let the feeling get next to you




Can you feel it groovin' on through?
Can you feel it? Can you feel it? Can you feel it?

Overall Meaning

"Can You Feel It" is a song by Timbaland and Magoo, released in 1998 under their debut album "Welcome to Our World". The song is a tribute to Virginia Beach, where both artists came from. The song sees Timbaland and Magoo riding around the streets of Military Circle, and they describe the places and people they see on their drive.


The song is started with the repetitive questioning of "Can y'all feel this?" with a heavy bassline in the background. Timbaland then talks about his throbbing head, riding in his 348, and listening to his favorite radio station 103 Jams, where he hears Buddha Brothers. The rapper then describes his location, Military Circle, and mentions his friends Big D, Big Rodney, and Kumbalee. Magoo, then talks about his lack of fear and style change. The song ends with Timbaland addressing his fans and asking them to buy the song.


The song has a smooth flow of rhymes and a catchy bassline. It's a tribute to their hometown, and it also reflects the culture of Virginia Beach. The artists describe the nightlife, streets, radio stations, and the people they grew up with.


Line by Line Meaning

Can y'all feel this?
Asking the audience if they can feel the energy and excitement in the music


Ooh Snap, my head throbbin'
Expressing physical discomfort due to a headache


As I ride in my 3 4 8 mobbin'
Riding in a car with the windows down, feeling cool and confident


Listen to the Buddha Brothers
Referring to a group of DJs who play music that is popular and enjoyable


6 to 10 there ain't no other
Referring to the time slot on the radio when the Buddha Brothers play their music


Playin' my favorite jams
Listening to music that is personal and enjoyable


On 1 0 3 Jams
Referring to a radio station that plays popular music


I got my man Big D, Big Rodney
Having friends as companions in case of potential danger


In case somebody want to rob me
Being cautious and prepared for any possible threat


We going to Military Circle
Going to a specific location in Virginia


Virginia's tight that's why they gotta keep a curfew
Commenting on the strict laws and regulations in place in Virginia


It's time to get something to eat
The group is getting hungry and needs to find food


Oh snap, there's my man Kumbalee
Finding a friend and being excited about it


And my girl Missy
Referring to a female companion


Who she role wit? Who she be wit?
Asking about Missy's social circle


Total, Da Brat, Lil' Kim, Lil Cease and Puffy
Listing a group of popular musicians


Can I get a ride? Tonight, tonight
Asking for a ride to a destination for the evening


I can, I can feel it (What?)
Feeling the energy and excitement from the music


I can feel it (Yeah, yeah)
Experiencing a sensation of joy and elation


Jimmy D turn my scale up
Asking for the sound engineering to make the music louder and more powerful


Give me that boom da boom whaer
Asking for a specific sound effect in the music


It's time to change my style, my rhythm
Wanting to switch up the sound and feel of the music


My ism, my prism, my beat mannerism
Referring to distinct qualities of the artist's musical style


Gee, where's my lack of fear?
Wondering why the artist is feeling uncharacteristically nervous


My five-thousand and one gear
Having many different skills and abilities to bring to the table


Missy baby you oughtta hear
Directing a comment towards Missy, indicating she should be paying attention


Like next year, your album bigger there each day
Commenting on Missy's growing popularity and success


It rolls like a queen size water bed, uh
Describing the smooth and comfortable sound of the music


The people in the label's chillin'
Acknowledging the people involved in the production and promotion of the music


As Timbaland is making a big killin'
Highlighting the financial success of Timbaland's work


What? Uh What? Uh
Exclaiming in excitement


Of money baby, check it out
Emphasizing the financial profits being made by the artist


To all beautiful boys and girls
Addressing the audience in a friendly and inclusive manner


White, diamonds and pearls, no jerry curls, uh
Describing different types of people and how they choose to present themselves


I hope you buy our tape
Encouraging listeners to purchase the artist's music


Please don't hesitate, don't hesitate, what?
Urging the audience to act without hesitation or delay


Can you feel it groovin' on through?
Asking the audience if they can feel the music's energy and power


Let the feeling get next to you
Encouraging listeners to embrace the music's positive energy and influence


Can you feel it?
Asking the audience to participate and engage with the music




Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ESTHERO, TIMOTHY MOSELY, GARLAND MOSLEY, TIM CLAYTON, LESLIE HARMON, JAMES DAVID WASHINGTON

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