I Like Dat
Trey Songz Feat. Swizz Beatz Lyrics


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[Talkin': Trey & Swizz]
I need about every thing at bar
yeah swizzy we gone get it poppin
about everything at the bar
come on the party starts
now showtime we not playin

[Chorus: Swizz Beatz]
This gone make you get up off your ass
right now right now this gone make you get up off your ass
right now now now here we go all my ladies in the place with the real hair
were you at were you at hit the dance floor
girl do your freaky freaky dance
hey ho I like dat hey ho I like dat
wait a minute all my fellas in the back
were you at all my fellas in the back
were you at if you don't care like we don't care
put your motherfucking cups in the air
hey ho I like dat hey ho I like dat hey ho I like dat

[Verse 1: Trey Songz]
The way you do that dance in the club
yeah I like dat you belong the stage were the lights
at you belong on the runway
just like the models I ain't talkin where the planes
ain't takin flight at girl you make me wanna sing
or something take you home tryna get you outta them jeans
or something your sex make your ass wanna finea
or something your straight you ain't gone never finea
for something the way you do your freaky dance
girl we all up in the club touchin on your rubbin
on your feelin on your butt get a lil take a lil show a lil love
I'm a big squarriel tryna get a big butt

[Chorus x2: Swizz Beatz]
All my ladies in the place with the real hair
were you at were you at hit the dance floor
girl do your freaky freaky dance
hey ho I like dat hey ho I like dat
waite a minute all my fellas in the back
were you at all my fellas in the back
were you at if you don't care like we don't care
put your motherfucking cups in the air
hey ho I like dat hey ho I like dat hey ho I like dat

[Verse 2: T.I.]
Ay what it is girl I'm here you been showing out all this jews
you make me wanna throw it out
I don't really care if you know or not
hey look shawty don't be mad I'm just joking now
your waist is so small ass poking out there
something in my pants think you outta know
about I see the way you dance how you drop it down
ay you know what I do to you when nobody around
but just be cool you know everybody watching
now you got a man he a fool when he's not around
ay here my number you can hit me when he's not in town
when you need something holla you know I got it now
high yellow light brown pretty long hair
that's how I like dem see me staring
shawty I don't care 5ft tall baby pony tail
ay how you stay so thick when you so thin tight
jean got that cameo on show thin g string make a nigga
go in came all by yourself
brought no friends well what you never tell for let's go

[Chorus x2: Swizz Beatz]
All my ladies in the place with the real hair
were you at were you at hit the dance floor
girl do your freaky freaky dance
hey ho I like dat hey ho I like dat
waite a minute all my fellas in the back
were you at all my fellas in the back
were you at if you don't care like we don't care




put your motherfucking cups in the air
hey ho I like dat hey ho I like dat hey ho I like dat

Overall Meaning

The song "I Like Dat" by Trey Songz feat. Swizz Beatz is a catchy and upbeat club song that inspires dancing and good times. The lyrics revolve around partying, dancing, and sex, with Swizz Beatz urging the ladies in the club to hit the dance floor and do their freaky dance. Trey Songz chimes in, admiring the way the girls dance and stating that they belong on the stage or the runway. T.I.'s verse adds a bit of flirtatiousness, with him describing his attraction to a specific girl in the club and giving her his number.


The chorus repeats the phrase "Hey ho I like dat" multiple times, emphasizing the fun and carefree nature of the song. The call to action for both ladies and fellas in the club to let loose and party is evident. The song perfectly captures the essence of club culture, where people come together to dance, drink, and have a good time.


It's interesting to note that the song was produced by Swizz Beatz himself, who is also featured on the track. Additionally, the song was released on Trey Songz's fourth studio album, "Passion, Pain & Pleasure," in 2010. "I Like Dat" was not released as a single but still became popular among fans of Trey Songz and Swizz Beatz.


Line by Line Meaning

I need about every thing at bar
I want everything that is available at the bar.


yeah swizzy we gone get it poppin
Yes, Swizz, we're going to have a great time and get the party started.


about everything at the bar
Again, emphasizing the desire for a wide selection of drinks and other items from the bar.


come on the party starts
Let's not waste any time, the party is starting now.


now showtime we not playin
It's time to shine and have a good time, we are serious about enjoying ourselves.


This gone make you get up off your ass
The beat of the song is so good that it will make you want to dance.


right now right now this gone make you get up off your ass
Reiterating the idea that the song is so infectious that you cannot resist getting up to dance.


right now now now here we go all my ladies in the place with the real hair
It's time to start the music and all the ladies with their natural hair can come to the dance floor.


were you at were you at hit the dance floor
Come on ladies, where are you? It's time to hit the dance floor.


girl do your freaky freaky dance
Ladies, feel free to dance however you want, let it all out!


hey ho I like dat hey ho I like dat
This is a catchy refrain that is repeated throughout the song, indicating the enjoyment of the music and dancing.


wait a minute all my fellas in the back
Hey, fellas! Come on out from the back and join the fun!


were you at all my fellas in the back
Again, urging the men to come out and dance.


if you don't care like we don't care
If you are here to have a good time and don't care what anyone else thinks, show it.


put your motherfucking cups in the air
Raise your cups and drink up, let's enjoy ourselves.


The way you do that dance in the club
Referring to a particular person and how they dance in the club.


yeah I like dat you belong the stage were the lights
The way this person dances is so good that they belong on a stage with a spotlight on them.


at you belong on the runway
The person is so good at dancing that they could perform on a runway like a model.


just like the models I ain't talkin where the planes
Again, emphasizing the comparison to models but clarifying that they don't mean the type that flies in planes.


ain't takin flight at girl you make me wanna sing
This person is so talented at dancing that they make the artist want to break out into song.


or something take you home tryna get you outta them jeans
The artist wants to take this person home and get them out of their jeans.


or something your sex make your ass wanna finea
This person's sex appeal is so strong that it makes the artist want to pursue them.


or something your straight you ain't gone never finea
This person is straight and the artist will never be able to have them, but they still enjoy watching them dance.


for something the way you do your freaky dance
Again, referring to the way this person dances and how unique and enjoyable it is.


girl we all up in the club touchin on your rubbin
The artist and others in the club want to dance with this person and touch/rub on them.


on your feelin on your butt get a lil take a lil show a lil love
Having some fun and showing affection while dancing with this person.


I'm a big squarriel tryna get a big butt
Making a joke about wanting a big butt like this person's.


Ay what it is girl I'm here you been showing out all this jews
Addressing this person and commenting on how good they look and how they've been showing out (dancing well).


you make me wanna throw it out
This person's dance moves make the artist want to join in and dance with them.


I don't really care if you know or not
The artist isn't afraid to be forward and show their interest in this person.


hey look shawty don't be mad I'm just joking now
Clarifying that any comments made are just in good fun and not meant to offend or upset anyone.


your waist is so small ass poking out there
Complimenting this person's figure and how their small waist accentuates their butt.


something in my pants think you outta know
Making it clear that the artist is attracted to this person and their dancing is only making it worse.


about I see the way you dance how you drop it down
Continuing to praise this person's dancing and their ability to move in a sexy way.


ay you know what I do to you when nobody around
Being forward and letting the person know what the artist wants to do with them in private.


but just be cool you know everybody watching
Asking this person to be discreet and not make any scenes, as there are others present.


now you got a man he a fool when he's not around
Acknowledging that this person has a partner, but the artist is still interested in them.


ay here my number you can hit me when he's not in town
Giving the person the artist's phone number and suggesting that they can contact them when their partner is away.


when you need something holla you know I got it now
Implying that the artist is willing to provide anything this person needs, whether it's a good time or something else.


high yellow light brown pretty long hair
Describing this person's appearance in a complimentary way.


that's how I like dem see me staring
Revealing that the artist has been admiring this person and finds them attractive.


shawty I don't care 5ft tall baby pony tail
The artist isn't concerned with this person's height or hairstyle, they find them attractive regardless.


ay how you stay so thick when you so thin tight
Commenting on how this person can be thin but still have a curvy body, and how tight their clothes are.


jean got that cameo on show thin g string make a nigga
Appreciating how good this person looks in their outfit, especially their thin G-string showing through their jeans.


go in came all by yourself
Noticing that this person came to the club alone and may be looking for someone to dance with.


brought no friends well what you never tell for let's go
Encouraging this person to leave with the artist and go somewhere more private or fun.




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