Na Na
Will.I.Am Lyrics


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We've got a bit of love hate
Take me to the edge then you hit the breaks
I say it's over one day
Then I'm crawling back begging you to stay

Make up then we break up all the time

Say that I hate a song
Then you go request it the whole night long
Some people say it's so wrong
But even when we fight, girl, you turn me on

Make up then we break up all the time

We're like na, na, na
Then we're like yeah, yeah, yeah
Always like na, na, na
Then we're like yeah, yeah, yeah

No we can't make up our minds
'Cause when we think we got it right

We go na, na, na, na, na, na

You were at a party too late
When I do the same all you do is complain
You know that it drives me insane
But when I get with you girl, you make it okay

Make up then we break up all the time

We're like na, na, na
Then we're like yeah, yeah, yeah
Always like na, na, na
Then we're like yeah, yeah, yeah

No we can't make up our minds
'Cause when we think we got it right

We go na, na, na, na, na, na

Na, na, na, yeah, yeah, yeah
Na, na, na, yeah, yeah, yeah

Oh, it drives me mad

Na, na, na, na, na, na

We're like na, na, na
Then we're like yeah, yeah, yeah
Always like na, na, na
Then we're like yeah, yeah, yeah

We're like na, na, na
Then we're like yeah, yeah, yeah
Always like na, na, na
Then we're like yeah, yeah, yeah

No, we can't make up our minds
'Cause when we think we've got it right





We go na, na, na

Overall Meaning

The song "Na Na" by Will.I.Am is about a tumultuous relationship between two people who can't seem to get enough of each other despite their constant fighting and makeups and breakups. The opening lines "We've got a bit of love hate, Take me to the edge then you hit the breaks" sets the tone for the rest of the song, with the singer acknowledging the push-pull dynamic between them. He goes on to describe their pattern of breaking up and then making up over and over again, never seeming to be able to decide if they want to stay together or not.


The chorus is a catchy repetition of "na, na, na" and "yeah, yeah, yeah" which is likely meant to represent the uncertainty of the couple's relationship. Even when they think they've got it right, they end up back where they started, unsure of what they want. The lyric "No we can't make up our minds, 'Cause when we think we got it right, We go na, na, na, na, na, na" reinforces this idea.


The song also delves into the idea of jealousy and how it can be a driving force in a relationship. The line "You were at a party too late, When I do the same all you do is complain" showcases the double standard that many couples have. The singer mentions how frustrating it is when his partner complains about him doing things that she does herself. But when they come back together, they are able to make it work, even with all their flaws.


Overall, "Na Na" is a portrayal of the ups and downs of a passionate but tumultuous relationship, filled with uncertainty, jealousy, and ultimately, a strong connection.


Line by Line Meaning

We've got a bit of love hate
Our relationship is a mix of love and hate


Take me to the edge then you hit the breaks
You push me to my limit, then back off abruptly


I say it's over one day
I declare our relationship to be over on one occasion


Then I'm crawling back begging you to stay
But on another occasion, I'm begging you to stay


Make up then we break up all the time
We constantly break up and then make up


Say that I hate a song
I express my dislike for a song


Then you go request it the whole night long
But you play it all night long regardless


Some people say it's so wrong
Some people think our relationship is unhealthy or toxic


But even when we fight, girl, you turn me on
But I still feel attracted to you, even when we are arguing


We're like na, na, na
We are indecisive about our relationship


Then we're like yeah, yeah, yeah
We switch between being uncertain and being committed


Always like na, na, na
We are constantly unsure about what we want


No we can't make up our minds
We struggle to come to a decision about our relationship


'Cause when we think we got it right
Even when we feel like we've figured things out


We go na, na, na, na, na, na
Something happens to throw us off and make us uncertain again


You were at a party too late
You stayed out late at a party


When I do the same all you do is complain
But when I do the same, you get upset


You know that it drives me insane
You know that this inconsistency frustrates me


But when I get with you girl, you make it okay
But when we're together, you make everything feel better


Oh, it drives me mad
This inconsistency is causing me to go crazy




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: IAIN JAMES, SAVAN KOTECHA, JAMES MURRAY, MUSTAFA OMER, MATT SQUIRE

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Comments from YouTube:

Dionysios Valmas

That is why he is who he is.....he took a joke, turned it in a concept in minutes, and an actual great song in weeks.....

Asel Dossymova

Dionisis Valmas h

Kat A.

No idea this was a joke from The Voice. He's very creative!

DJSANS 321

Yep and so happy

Chelsey F

Kat A. Ikr

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Lauren Scott

I still can't get over how this was a joke on The Voice and he turned it into my new jam... amazing

Camila Helena

Yeah, right!!?? THAT'S CALLED TALENT.

Hritikaa

i too cant believe he actually did it !!i literallly checked the dates of the show and when this song was released and just found out that this song was published after he composed the song in the voice

themusikguySPECIAL

will.i.am continues to release great music and always evolves his sound and manages to stay true himself at the same time. Of course he already had better songs but this is so much better than 99% what's popular in the charts right now! No matter how this song might perform on the charts, hopefully a new solo album will follow soon :)

Rafael F. Lima

Will nunca decepciona

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