Way I am
Timbaland Ft. Keri Hilson Ft. D.O.E. Lyrics
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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
But together we could 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 are?
I don't need the cheese or the car keys
Boy, I like you just the way you are
And let me see ya 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 are?
I don't need the cheese or the car keys
Boy, I like you just the way you are
And let me see ya 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
The lyrics to Timbaland's "The Way I Are" express the idea that true love doesn't require monetary items or lavish lifestyle choices. The singer laments not having money or a car to take his love interest on a date or to buy her flowers. However, he emphasizes that they don't need those things to be soulmates. He wants to work hard and struggle alongside her, without any perks, to make their relationship work. The chorus suggests that he likes his partner just the way she is, and he doesn't need her to change for him. He encourages her to strip if she wants to, expressing that he likes her either way.
Moreover, the singer emphasizes that money and materialistic items do not matter in a relationship. He does not disclose being wealthy or having cars or money to woo his partner. In the second verse, he emphasizes that he does not have a Visa or an American Express card, but it doesn't matter because he loves his partner better than any other person they may meet. Money cannot buy love, and it is essential to building a relationship on a foundation of true love rather than on a bed of roses.
In conclusion, the lyrics of "The Way I Are" emphasize the importance of true love over money and materialistic things. One partner does not have to change for the other person, and they can be accepted and loved for who they are, without having to change themselves to meet certain standards.
Line by Line Meaning
State of emergency
This is a critical moment
I ain't got no money
I don't have any money
I ain't got no car to take you on a date
I don't have a car to take you on a date
I can't even buy you flowers
I am not able to buy you flowers
But together we could be the perfect soul mates
We could be perfect for each other
Talk to me, girl
Please communicate with me
Oh, baby, it's alright now, you ain't gotta flaunt for me
Don't feel the need to show off for me
If we go Dutch, you can still touch my love it's free
If we split the bill, you will still have access to my affection
We can work without the perks, just you and me
We don't need extravagant things to be happy, just each other
Thug it out 'til we get it right
We will work hard and persevere until we succeed
Baby, if you strip, you can get a tip
If you strip, I will give you money
'Cause I like you just the way you are
I am happy with you as you are right now
I'm about to strip and I'm well equipped
I am prepared to strip and perform well
Can you handle me the way I are?
Will you be able to deal with me as I am?
I don't need the cheese or the car keys
I don't require material possessions
Boy, I like you just the way you are
I like you as you are, without any extra things
And let me see ya strip, you can get a tip
Show me how you can strip and I'll give you money
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 prestigious credit card
We can't go nowhere exotic
We are not able to go to any exotic places
It don't matter 'cause I'm the one that loves you best
It doesn't matter where we go, because I love you the most
Baby girl (yeah, yeah)
My dear
I don't got a huge ol' house, I rent a room in a house
I don't have a big house, I only rent a room in a house
Listen, baby girl (yeah, yeah)
Please pay attention to me, my dear
I ain't got a motorboat, but I can float ya boat
I don't have a motorboat, but I can still satisfy you
Once you get a dose of D.O.E., you gon' want some mo'
After experiencing me, you will want more
When I make it, I want you there, want you there, yeah
When I become successful, I want you to be there with me
Lyrics © INGROOVES MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC C/O SOVEREIGN MUSIC, Universal Music Publishing Group, ANTHEM ENTERTAINMENT LP, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Balewa Muhammed, Candice Nelson, Floyd Hills, Garland Mosley, John Maultsby, Keri Hilson, Timothy Mosley
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