Rumor
Timbaland Feat. Jay-Z & Keri Hilson Lyrics


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Thats the one,
right here,
Thats the one,
right here,
Thats the one,
right here,

[Keri Hilson]
Wait a minute Timb thats my swagger,
so from every moment here on after,
I will be riding the beat like an ATL freak, yep
and if you want a bay we can move faster,
but IÂ'm not the kind of girl whoÂ'll ask ya business
iÂ'll be about mine so donÂ't listen to the rumours,

[Chorus]
cos they keep spreading like the walls keep spinning,
and they keep watching while the windows tinted,
and they keep talking but we just donÂ't listen to the rumours,
rumours, ru rumours,
let em talk, let em watch, take a pic, let it click,
they can say what they want but it donÂ't mean sh-t,
let em talk, let em watch, take a pic, let it click,
they can say what they want but it donÂ't mean sh-t,
it just a rumour (x8)

so do everyone jocking like this,
what it is, where you miss with all that sh-t cos,
what it look like notÂ's what it look like,
might what it look like but your whom I donÂ't like,
cos you say it like you know that its true,
tryna mess it up with me and my boo,
see what it look like not what it look
might what it look like but your whom I donÂ't like,

[Chorus]
cos they keep spreading like the walls keep spinning,
and they keep watching while the windows tinted,
and they keep talking but we just donÂ't listen to the rumours,
rumours, ru rumours,
let em talk, let em watch, take a pic, let it click,
they can say what they want but it donÂ't mean sh-t,
let em talk, let em watch, take a pic, let it click,
they can say what they want but it donÂ't mean sh-t,
it just a rumour (x8)

[Jay-Z]
Girl, your so deadly, murder in them clothes,
its blood on the dance floor you murdering these hoes,
serial killer, you do it every night,
the copycat killers wanna do just like you,
aint even right, give em some advice,
7inch stilettos aint for those scared of heights,
they committing suicide jumping out the window,
while you in suicide doors hopping out the benzo,
homocide Hermes bag, take off the lobby,
call CSI she just caught another body,
marrried to the mob, Victoria Gotti,
except your accomplice is Isaac Mizrahi,

[Chorus]
cos they keep spreading like the walls keep spinning,
and they keep watching while the windows tinted,
and they keep talking but we just donÂ't listen to the rumours,
rumours, ru rumours,
let em talk, let em watch, take a pic, let it click,
they can say what they want but it donÂ't mean sh-t,
let em talk, let em watch, take a pic, let it click,
they can say what they want but it donÂ't mean sh-t,
it just a rumour (x8)

[Keri Hilson]
My name is Keri Hilson and i keep it talking for days,
talking for days, talking for days,
and thats LeBron James
ballin for days, ballin for days, ballin for days,
and thats Timbaland you know he got Tracks for days,
tracks for days, tracks for days,
and thats Jay-z cant you see he was spitting for days
spitting for days, spitting for days,
I know he make you wanna get up and get up and get up,
and do something,
talk, talk, talk,
hey hey hey,
I know he make you wanna get up and get up and get up,




and do something,
talk, talk, talk,

Overall Meaning

The song "Rumor" by Timbaland featuring Jay-Z and Keri Hilson is a straightforward song that addresses the rumors and gossips that surround celebrities. Keri Hilson starts by asserting that she is confident in her own swag and will ride the beat like an Atlanta freak. She refuses to pay attention to the rumors that other people spread about her because they keep spreading like the walls keep spinning, and they keep watching while the windows tinted. Similarly, Jay-Z praises the confidence and fashion sense of his girl in the song, indicating that she is a serial killer of fashion. He also provides advice on how to catch a killer's style.


Overall, the song is about how celebrities must deal with constant rumors about their personal and professional lives. They are always under scrutiny, and even the smallest rumor can create a significant impact. Despite this, the artists in the song are reminding their listeners to focus on what is important and ignore the background noise.


Line by Line Meaning

Thats the one, right here, Thats the one, right here, Thats the one, right here,
Repeated affirmation that the subject being discussed is present and accounted for.


Wait a minute Timb thats my swagger, so from every moment here on after, I will be riding the beat like an ATL freak, yep and if you want a bay we can move faster, but IÂ'm not the kind of girl whoÂ'll ask ya business iÂ'll be about mine so donÂ't listen to the rumours,
Asserting ownership over one's style and committing to dominating the beat with an Atlanta-style flow, while casually rejecting any attempts at small talk or rumors about one's personal life.


cos they keep spreading like the walls keep spinning, and they keep watching while the windows tinted, and they keep talking but we just donÂ't listen to the rumours, rumours, ru rumours, let em talk, let em watch, take a pic, let it click, they can say what they want but it donÂ't mean sh-t, let em talk, let em watch, take a pic, let it click, they can say what they want but it donÂ't mean sh-t, it just a rumour (x8)
Rumors are a constant presence, but they are insignificant and unworthy of attention or reaction. Let them talk and observe, but ultimately they are irrelevant.


so do everyone jocking like this, what it is, where you miss with all that sh-t cos, what it look like notÂ's what it look like, might what it look like but your whom I donÂ't like, cos you say it like you know that its true, tryna mess it up with me and my boo, see what it look like not what it look might what it look like but your whom I donÂ't like,
People are constantly watching and copying each other, but appearances can be deceiving and rumors are not necessarily accurate. One must be careful not to let others interfere with one's relationships and aspirations.


Girl, your so deadly, murder in them clothes, its blood on the dance floor you murdering these hoes, serial killer, you do it every night, the copycat killers wanna do just like you, aint even right, give em some advice, 7inch stilettos aint for those scared of heights, they committing suicide jumping out the window, while you in suicide doors hopping out the benzo, homocide Hermes bag, take off the lobby, call CSI she just caught another body, marrried to the mob, Victoria Gotti, except your accomplice is Isaac Mizrahi,
Praising a woman's fashion and style prowess, while also issuing a caution about the dangers of imitating her without proper preparation. The imagery of murder and high fashion are intermixed to create a thrilling aesthetic.


My name is Keri Hilson and i keep it talking for days, talking for days, talking for days, and thats LeBron James ballin for days, ballin for days, ballin for days, and thats Timbaland you know he got Tracks for days, tracks for days, tracks for days, and thats Jay-z cant you see he was spitting for days spitting for days, spitting for days, I know he make you wanna get up and get up and get up, and do something, talk, talk, talk, hey hey hey, I know he make you wanna get up and get up and get up, and do something, talk, talk, talk,
Boastful self-introduction, followed by recognition of the skills and accomplishments of collaborators. Expressing confidence in the musical abilities of those involved and a desire to inspire action and engagement from the audience.




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Comments from YouTube:

@mexia23

don't know why this didn't come out this was hard

@senouci5431

She went hard on this one with da Timb’s beat
Love it

@chizobaanyanor4104

Jay murdered the track though with that lil Wayne kinda flow

@MJLuckyStar

Luv <3 this song :D

@timbo830

@IateeTV it was originally was a demo for beyonce as well

@bukeddetv

One person spreads rumours

@KikaRella12461

GOD I LOVE HER!!! lol

@AddictedToMoney23

Jay z bodied this

@stasyb1231

ToO-_EaZy totally!

@Anbar018

D00NT LIIIISTEN 2 RUMOURS

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