The way U are
Timberland Feat. Keri Hilson Lyrics
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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
If we go and touch, 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 G's or the car keys
Boy I like you just the way you are
Let me see you strip, you can get a tip
'Cause I like, I like, 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
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 G's or the car keys
Boy I like you just the way you are
Let me see you strip, you can get a tip
'Cause I like you just the way you are
Baby girl, I don't got a huge ol' house I rent a room in a house
Listen baby girl, I ain't got a motorboat but I can float your boat
So listen baby girl, once you get a dose of D.O.E. you're gonna want some more
So listen baby girl, when I make it I want you back, want you back, yeah
The song "The Way I Are" is a duet by rapper and music producer Timbaland featuring the singer Keri Hilson and rapper D.O.E. The song was released in 2007 as the second single of Timbaland's second studio album, Shock Value. The song is about two people who are interested in each other but are from different backgrounds and can't provide the level of extravagance that each other may be used to. The lyrics of the song reflects this, with Timbaland and Keri singing about not having a lot of money, cars or other material possessions but still being able to have a strong relationship with each other.
The track begins with the assertion that the singer does not have all the things that the other person may be expecting or wanting in a partner but still thinks that they can be together. Timbaland and Keri Hilson sing that the other person does not need to flaunt or show off for them and that they value their companionship for what it is. The chorus repeats a few times with lyrics that express that the other person doesn't need money or wealth to be attractive and that they are liked just the way they are.
One of the interesting aspects of the song is the use of a sample from the 1986 song "Push It" by Salt-N-Pepa. The instantly recognizable beat forms the basis of "The Way I Are," giving the track a throwback feel. The song's lyrics and vibe are unapologetically upbeat and energetic, making it a popular choice as a party anthem. "The Way I Are" peaked at #3 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and was a top-ten hit in multiple countries.
Line by Line Meaning
I ain't got no money
I don't have any money to spend
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 flowers
But together we can be the perfect soul mates
Despite our circumstances, we can still have a perfect relationship
Talk to me girl
Please communicate with me
Oh, baby, it's alright now, you ain't gotta flaunt for me
You don't have to show off for me, it's okay
If we go and touch, you can still touch my love, it's free
You don't need to have a lot of money to be with me, my love is still available
We can work without the perks just you and me
We can build our relationship without material things
Thug it out 'til we get it right
We can work through our issues together
Baby if you strip, you can get a tip
If you dance for me, I'll give you a tip
'Cause I like you just the way you are
I appreciate you for who you are
(I'm about to strip and I'm well equipped
(I'm confident in my abilities)
Can you handle me the way I are?)
Are you capable of accepting 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 like you for who you are as a person
Let me see you strip, you can get a tip
If you dance for me, I'll give you a tip
Baby girl, I don't got a huge ol' house I rent a room in a house
I live in a small room in a house
Listen baby girl, I ain't got a motorboat but I can float your boat
I can still make you happy even if I don't have a lot of money
So listen baby girl, once you get a dose of D.O.E. you're gonna want some more
Once you experience what I have to offer, you'll want more of it
So listen baby girl, when I make it I want you back, want you back, yeah
I want to be with you even when I become successful
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, OLE MM, INGROOVES MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP
Written by: TIMOTHY MOSLEY, NATE HILLS, KERI HILSON, BALE'WA MUHAMMAD, CANDICE NELSON, JOHN MAULTSBY, GARLAND MOSLEY
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Someone needs to make a club that only plays throwbacks like this
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Omg yesss pleasee only throwback hits