Hot Toddy
Usher Ft. Jay Z & Ester Dean Lyrics


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They call me King Hov, copy?
They call me King Hov, copy?
They call me King Hov, copy?

I'm like "Woah Kemosabe"
Your body is my hobby
We freaking this ain't cheating as long as we don't tell nobody
Tell your girls you leaving, I'll meet you in the lobby
I'm so cold yeah I need that hot toddy
Hot toddy, hot toddy

I see you like it tough
I hear you baby
Claiming you a bad bitch
Show me baby
I'm a wild boy you tryin'a tame me baby
The way I get it from the house
Can you keep me faithful
Got a lot of girls
Got a lot of flava'
That's why when I hit em they want me to return the favor
Girl I hear what you sayin'
But hear it babe
That you be whippin' to the point where I'm screaming your name

Said that I'm tryin'a get your clothes off
From what I'm seeing you look so soft
Its your braggin' what I'm going off
Say you gon' ride, a'ight just don't fall off
Yeah I done had a lot of women that tell me what they do
But can you show me babe
Yeah you got me right

I'm a choosy lover
I pick 'em up
Talk a lot of, I hope its good as you putting out
Yeah you fancy huh
I'm tryin'a pull you out
I see there's a lot of girls standing round
She say

You think you're the best
And I only want the best

I'm like "Woah Kemosabe"
Your body is my hobby
We freaking this ain't cheating as long as we don't tell nobody
Tell your girls you leaving, I'll meet you in the lobby
I'm so cold yeah I need that hot toddy
Hot toddy, hot toddy

I'm like "Woah Kemosabe"
Your body is my hobby
We freaking this ain't cheating as long as we don't tell nobody
Tell your girls you leaving, I'll meet you in the lobby
I'm so cold yeah I need that hot toddy
Hot toddy, hot toddy

I'm so cold, I'm so cold, I'm so cold

They call me King Hov, copy?
They call me King Hov, copy?
They call me King Hov, copy? copy? copy?
They call me King Hov, copy?
Big ballin' is my hobby
So much so they think I'm down with the Illuminati
My watch do illuminate
My pockets are knotty
But I'm God body
Ya better ask somebody
I was born a God
I made myself a king
Which means I downgraded to a human being
You was born a Goddess I made you my queen
Which mean we upgraded to Louis the thirteen
Hot toddy her body like cognac
Her momma like earth tea
We birthed a couple of sacks
And as the tea steeped I creeped all in her teepee
We did it Indian style had the girls speaking in tongues
She like young, you hung
What you done done
Stop it before you wake up my mom, I might (ah)
And now that I've arrived it's time that I go
I'm so cold, I'm so cold

I'm like "Woah Kemosabe"
Your body is my hobby
We freaking this ain't cheating as long as we don't tell nobody
Tell your girls you leaving, I'll meet you in the lobby




I'm so cold yeah I need that hot toddy
Hot toddy, hot toddy

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Hot Toddy" by Usher Ft. Jay Z & Ester Dean are about a man who is involved in a secretive affair with a woman. He refers to himself as "King Hov," which is a nickname for Jay Z, and boasts about his lifestyle and wealth. He tells the woman that he will not reveal their affair as long as they keep it a secret between themselves. He also confronts her about her sexual prowess and asks her to prove to him that she is as good as she claims to be. Despite the illicit nature of their relationship, the man is infatuated with the woman's body and desires her as his own.


The lyrics of "Hot Toddy" are a celebration of the sexual and financial power held by the male protagonists, with a particular focus on Jay Z's persona as "King Hov." They also showcase Usher's signature smooth R&B style and Ester Dean's soulful voice. The song was a commercial success, reaching #75 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2011. Despite criticism for its lyrics, which some deemed misogynistic, "Hot Toddy" remains a popular club and party track.


Line by Line Meaning

They call me King Hov, copy?
I am often referred to as King Hov, do you understand?


I'm like "Woah Kemosabe"
I'm in awe of you like a Native American chief.


Your body is my hobby
I am very attracted to your body and enjoy spending time with you physically.


We freaking this ain't cheating as long as we don't tell nobody
Just because we are intimate does not mean we are cheating, as long as we keep it secret.


Tell your girls you leaving, I'll meet you in the lobby
Inform your female friends that you are departing, and I will wait for you in the lobby.


I'm so cold yeah I need that hot toddy
I am feeling cold and desiring a hot toddy to warm me up.


I see you like it tough
I understand that you enjoy a more challenging experience.


Claiming you a bad bitch
You are proclaiming yourself to be a tough and strong woman.


Show me baby
Demonstrate your abilities to me.


I'm a wild boy you tryin'a tame me baby
I have a wild and free spirit that you are attempting to tame.


The way I get it from the house
The way I live my life without restraint or rules.


Can you keep me faithful
Will you be able to maintain my loyalty?


Got a lot of girls
I have many women interested in me.


Got a lot of flava'
I have various attractive qualities that draw women to me.


That's why when I hit em they want me to return the favor
Women are often attracted to me and want me to reciprocate their feelings.


Girl I hear what you sayin'
I understand what you are saying.


But hear it babe
Listen to me as well.


That you be whippin' to the point where I'm screaming your name
The physical pleasure you provide is so intense that it causes me to cry out your name.


Said that I'm tryin'a get your clothes off
I am attempting to seduce you and remove your clothing.


From what I'm seeing you look so soft
Based on my observations, you look very tender and delicate.


Its your braggin' what I'm going off
Your confident attitude is what is most appealing to me.


Say you gon' ride, a'ight just don't fall off
You claim that you are capable of handling me, but just make sure you don't lose yourself in the process.


Yeah I done had a lot of women that tell me what they do
I have had many women reveal what they are capable of doing to please me.


But can you show me babe
I want to see for myself what you can do.


Yeah you got me right
Yes, you have correctly understood what I am saying.


I'm a choosy lover
I am selective in whom I choose to be intimate with.


I pick 'em up
I am successful in attracting women to me.


Talk a lot of, I hope its good as you putting out
You talk a big game, I hope you are able to back it up sexually.


Yeah you fancy huh
You seem to have expensive and luxurious tastes.


I'm tryin'a pull you out
I am attempting to get you out of your comfort zone and explore new experiences with me.


I see there's a lot of girls standing round
I notice that there are many women watching us.


She say
She tells me.


You think you're the best
You believe that you are superior to others.


And I only want the best
I am interested only in the best partner for myself.


Big ballin' is my hobby
I enjoy spending large amounts of money and living extravagantly.


So much so they think I'm down with the Illuminati
I am so wealthy and powerful that people believe I am associated with a secret society such as the Illuminati.


My watch do illuminate
My expensive watch has illumination features.


My pockets are knotty
My pockets are filled with money, hence their appearance resembling knots.


But I'm God body
I am of godlike mind and body.


Ya better ask somebody
You should ask someone who knows me well about my abilities and reputation.


I was born a God
I believe myself to have been born with a divine nature.


I made myself a king
I have worked hard to achieve a high level of success and recognition.


Which means I downgraded to a human being
Despite my power and success, I am still human and have limitations.


You was born a Goddess I made you my queen
You are naturally incredible, but I have elevated you to an even higher status as my partner.


Which mean we upgraded to Louis the thirteen
Our status as a couple has been elevated to that of royalty, specifically Louis XIII of France.


Hot toddy her body like cognac
Her body is warm and intoxicating like cognac.


Her momma like earth tea
Her mother has rustic and natural qualities.


We birthed a couple of sacks
We have created a few offspring together.


And as the tea steeped I creeped all in her teepee
As we waited for the tea to brew, I became intimate with her in her dwelling.


We did it Indian style had the girls speaking in tongues
We had sex while sitting cross-legged, which caused the women watching us to become ecstatic and speak in unknown languages.


She like young, you hung
She is impressed by my youth and my endowment.


What you done done
What have you accomplished or experienced sexually?


Stop it before you wake up my mom, I might (ah)
Be cautious with your loud talk or actions, as it may disturb or awaken someone nearby.


And now that I've arrived it's time that I go
Now that I have achieved my goals, it is time for me to leave and move on to the next endeavor.


I'm so cold, I'm so cold
I am feeling very distant and unemotional.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER MARTIN, SHAWN CARTER

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Comments from YouTube:

@relldafox

He should've performed this at the Super bowl instead of My Boo 🗑️🚮🦝

@seanjones4343

I said the same thing

@relldafox

@@seanjones4343 some real at the Superbowl intimidation for the players

@fernandovargas2340

That's a fact

@qpeterx

Ester Dean's echoing voice is probably my favorite part of the song.

@gregthomas3137

Jay BODIED this...unfair. the song was fuego from that beat and Usher was crushing it then Jay...sheesh!

@averyphillips8782

Greg Thomas truth 👏

@Juwellz18

Jay Z killed this song...That dude said and now that you arrived I must go...He is sick for that one.

@cappytv8277

Jayz

@DSKULLIST

This song is being hella slept on! The beat alone should make this song reach a hundred million views already

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