Wait a Minute
Timbaland The Pussycat Dolls Lyrics


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Everybody listen all over the world
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

Overall Meaning

The Pussycat Dolls' song Wait a Minute features intense exchanges between a man and a woman about their misunderstandings and issues in communication. The lyrics tell the story of a woman who is frustrated with a man who only wants her for her body and money. She is reluctant to fall in love with him, but he keeps calling and leaving messages. The woman takes control towards the end of the song, telling him not to call her anymore and that he needs to leave.


Throughout the song, there are conversations between the two characters. There is an obvious frustration with the man's desire for material things and the woman's reluctance to give in. The line, "Dropped down his jeans like I'm supposed to drop to my knees" shows how the man expects certain things from the relationship. There is also a sense that the woman is being used as something to show off by the man. The lyrics also demonstrate the strength and independence of the woman who is tired of dealing with the man's behavior.


Line by Line Meaning

Everybody listen all over the world I got a story 'bout my favorite girl (Wait a minute)
Attention everyone, I have a story to tell about someone special to me. (But hold on a second)


Oh, my baby sexy for sure I had to have him when he walked through the door (Wait a minute)
He's so attractive, I had to pursue him right away. (But wait a second)


She was 'bout to drive me insane She comes with drama while I'm giving her chains (Wait a minute)
She's causing me stress even though I'm lavishing her with gifts. (Hold on a moment)


I'm focused, but I'm losing control He only wants me for my body zone (Wait a minute)
I'm trying to stay composed, but he only values me for my physical appearance. (Wait a second)


Girl, why you do me like that? You take all my money Can't even call a player back (Wait a minute)
Why are you treating me this way? Taking my money and not even communicating with me? (Hold on a second)


Boy, why you tripping like that? You think 'cause you tricking you get it just like that? (Wait a minute)
Why are you acting this way? Do you think just because you're spending money on me you're entitled to anything? (Wait a second)


Minding my business I was doing my dance Got my attention, so I gave him a chance (Wait a minute)
I was focused on myself, enjoying my own company, when he caught my eye and I decided to give him a chance. (But wait a second)


Did I mention he was buying a bar? Gave him my number He was trying so hard (Wait a minute)
He impressed me by telling me he was buying a bar, so I gave him my number. He was really putting in effort. (Wait a second)


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 bought me things I didn't even want or need, and then expected me to return the favor. (Hold on a moment)


He been blowing up my phone like he know me Been leaving messages (You know what you owe me) (Wait a minute)
He's been calling me and demanding things like we have some kind of arrangement, even though we don't. (Wait a second)


What is your problem, daddy? Slow your roll Who you think you jiving? You're disturbing my flow (Wait a minute)
What's your deal? Calm down, you're interrupting me. Don't try to deceive me. (Hold on a second)


Why you be bugging Like I'm some kind of ho? Got no more questions, and I want you to go So break (Break)
Why are you bothering me? Treating me like a prostitute? I don't want to talk anymore, leave me alone. (So let's end this)


Hey, let me talk to you for a minute Shut up Shut up
Can we talk? (I don't want to hear it)


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
I adore the way you walk and carry yourself, but I'm starting to think that you're only interested in my money. You don't actually like me.


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)
I'm okay on my own, I'm not trying to use you for material things like some other women. (Hold on a second)


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)
To be honest, I don't really care about your money or your fancy car. (Hold on a second)


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
What's your name? Tin man? I don't want your expensive gifts. You can't buy my affections. Actually, you can take your gifts back. (Wait a second)


Girl, why you do me like that? You take all my money Can't even call a player back (Wait a minute)
Why are you treating me this way? Taking my money and not even communicating with me? (Hold on a second)


Boy, why you tripping like that? You think 'cause you tricking you get it just like that? (Wait a minute)
Why are you acting this way? Do you think just because you're spending money on me you're entitled to anything? (Wait a second)


Girl, why you do me like that? You take all my money Can't even call a player back (Wait a minute)
Why are you treating me this way? Taking my money and not even communicating with me? (Hold on a second)


Boy, why you tripping like that? You think 'cause you tricking you get it just like that? (Wait a minute)
Why are you acting this way? Do you think just because you're spending money on me you're entitled to anything? (Wait a second)




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TIMOTHY MOSLEY, CRAIG LONGMILES, KERI HILSON

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@xDINOxSEXxRAWRx

Back in the day when everything Timbo touched was a smash. And I oop.

@jessea3270

ThatYouTubeUser was that “and I oop” really necessary?

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Exactly!

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one of my favorites!

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@jelenav3336

Well true honestly he was in every or most songs so yes seemed popular then now not much honestly!

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@MsRealitytvfan

Music between 2000-2009 was so fun. I miss it

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MsRealitytvfan the best one!

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Korea too.

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