Wanna be Starting Something
akon Lyrics


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I met her on the walk way
Stared as she walked pass
She looked back at me side ways and said
I can't help but to ask
I said you wanna be startin' somethin'
You got to be startin' somethin'
I said you wanna be startin' somethin'
You got to be startin' somethin'

We end up going back to her place
Wish I could tell you what I saw
The sexiest women in a negligee
We hit off until the mornning
Until you hear her say

(AKON)
Mama se,
Mama sa, mama coo sa
Mama se, mama sa,
Mama coo sa x10

(AKON)
Billie Jean Is Always Talkin'
When Nobody Else Is Talkin'
Tellin' Lies And Rubbin' Shoulders
So They Called Her Mouth A Motor
Someone's Always Tryin' To Start My Baby Cryin'
Talkin', Squealin', lyin'
Sayin' You Just Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'

CHORUS

(AKON)
I said you wanna be startin' somethin',
You got to be startin' somethin'.
I said you wanna be startin' somethin',
You got to be startin' somethin'

It's too high to get over,(YEA YEA)
Too low to get under.(YEA YEA)
You're stuck in the middle(YEA YEA)
And the pain is thunder.(YEA YEA)
It's too high to get over,(YEA YEA)
Too low to get under.(YEA YEA)
You're stuck in the middle(YEA YEA)
And the pain is thunder(YEA YEA)

(MJ)
You love to pretend that you're good
When you're always up to no good
You really can't make him hate her
So your tongue became a razor
Someone's always tryin' to start my baby crying
Talkin', squealin', lyin you got my baby crying

(AKON)
I said you wanna be startin' somethin',
You got to be startin' somethin'.
I said you wanna be startin' somethin',
You got to be startin' somethin'

It's too high to get over,(YEA YEA)
Too low to get under.(YEA YEA)
You're stuck in the middle (YEA YEA)
And the pain is thunder.(YEA YEA)
It's too high to get over, (YEA YEA)
Too low to get under.(YEA YEA)
You're stuck in the middle (YEA YEA)
And the pain is thunder(YEA YEA)

(AKON)
Mama se,
Mama sa, mama coo sa
Mama se, mama sa,
Mama coo sa x10
What did I make her say

(AKON)
Is getting a lil crazy (is getting lil crazy)
Always messing with my baby (messing with my baby)
And that's the reason she cries is
When I am not by her side
At the lonliest night (without my baby)
But I love how you
Always pompin when I'm thinkin' about you
I wanna bring back the night and share that look on your face
When you say

(AKON)
Mama se,
Mama sa, mama coo sa
Mama se, mama sa,
Mama coo sa x10
I want to make her say

(AKON)
It's too high to get over,(YEA YEA)
Too low to get under.(YEA YEA)
You're stuck in the middle(YEA YEA)
And the pain is thunder.(YEA YEA)
It's too high to get over,(YEA YEA)
Too low to get under.(YEA YEA)




You're stuck in the middle(YEA YEA)
And the pain is thunder(YEA YEA) x2

Overall Meaning

The song "Wanna Be Starting Something" by Akon features a sample of Michael Jackson's iconic song "Mama Say, Mama Sa, Mama Coosa," which serves as the hook of the song. Akon sings about meeting a woman who catches his eye and they end up at her place. The lyrics "You wanna be startin' somethin'," refer to Akon trying to convince the woman to take things to the next level in their relationship. However, the chorus also includes lines about being stuck in the middle of a difficult situation that causes pain like thunder, which suggests that this relationship may not be without complications.


The addition of Michael Jackson's chorus brings a deeper meaning to the song. In the original song, it is believed that the phrase "Mama Say, Mama Sa, Mama Coosa" is a Cameroonian language chant used to praise one's ancestors. However, in the context of the Michael Jackson song, it is seen as a celebratory call that encourages people to come together and dance. By including the "Mama Say" hook in his song, Akon is nodding to the legacy of Michael Jackson's music and reminding listeners of the importance of music in bringing people together.


Line by Line Meaning

I met her on the walk way
I saw a girl walking on the street


Stared as she walked pass
I thought she was attractive and looked at her as she walked by


She looked back at me side ways and said
She noticed me staring and looked back at me while saying something


I can't help but to ask
I felt compelled to ask her something


I said you wanna be startin' somethin'
I asked her if she wanted to start something


You got to be startin' somethin'
I told her she had to take action if she wanted things to happen


We end up going back to her place
We ended up going to her house


Wish I could tell you what I saw
I cannot disclose what I saw or experienced


The sexiest women in a negligee
She was wearing a sexy negligee


We hit off until the mornning
We had a good time until the morning came


Mama se,
I made her say


Mama sa, mama coo sa
Nonsensical words


Billie Jean Is Always Talkin'
Billie Jean is always talking


When Nobody Else Is Talkin'
She talks when nobody else is talking


Tellin' Lies And Rubbin' Shoulders
She lies and rubs shoulders with others


So They Called Her Mouth A Motor
People referred to her mouth as a motor for the way she talks


Someone's Always Tryin' To Start My Baby Cryin'
Someone is always trying to make my loved ones cry


Talkin', Squealin', lyin'
They do this by talking, squealing, and lying


Sayin' You Just Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'
They accuse you of just wanting to start something


I said you wanna be startin' somethin'
I told her she wanted to start something


You got to be startin' somethin'
I said she had to take action if she wanted things to happen


It's too high to get over,(YEA YEA)
The obstacle is too difficult to overcome


Too low to get under.(YEA YEA)
It's also too low to go beneath it


You're stuck in the middle(YEA YEA)
You are in a difficult situation


And the pain is thunder.(YEA YEA)
The pain is loud and intense


You love to pretend that you're good
You enjoy pretending to be good


When you're always up to no good
But you're actually always doing something bad


You really can't make him hate her
You cannot make him hate her


So your tongue became a razor
So you became very critical with your words


Someone's always tryin' to start my baby crying
Someone is always trying to make my loved ones cry


Talkin', squealin', lyin you got my baby crying
They do this by talking, squealing, and lying, which makes my loved one cry


Is getting a lil crazy (is getting lil crazy)
The situation is getting a bit out of hand


Always messing with my baby (messing with my baby)
Someone is always bothering or teasing my loved one


And that's the reason she cries is
This is why she is upset


When I am not by her side
She only cries when I am not around


At the lonliest night (without my baby)
She is alone and sad without me


But I love how you
But I love how you


Always pompin when I'm thinkin' about you
You always come to my mind when I think about you


I wanna bring back the night and share that look on your face
I want to go back in time and see your happy face again


When you say
When you say


It's too high to get over,(YEA YEA)
The obstacle is too difficult to overcome


Too low to get under.(YEA YEA)
It's also too low to go beneath it


You're stuck in the middle (YEA YEA)
You are in a difficult situation


And the pain is thunder.(YEA YEA)
The pain is loud and intense


I want to make her say
I want to make her say


Mama se,
Nonsensical words


Mama sa, mama coo sa
Nonsensical words


It's too high to get over,(YEA YEA)
The obstacle is too difficult to overcome


Too low to get under.(YEA YEA)
It's also too low to go beneath it


You're stuck in the middle(YEA YEA)
You are in a difficult situation


And the pain is thunder.(YEA YEA)
The pain is loud and intense


Mama se,
Nonsensical words


Mama sa, mama coo sa
Nonsensical words




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Shisui Uchiha

R.I.P. MJ. Saludos a todos desde Colombia. Todavía sigue sonando este temazo de Michael Jackson el rey del pop junto a Akon.

Terry Power

I love Akon's vocals on this master piece❤️

Desumana

Yes

Independent Conversations Show

This is the only song on 25 I absolutely love. I'm sorry but the others were bloody murdered imo. Especially kayne with billie Jean.

Amal amal

I love you more than anything you❤

Treyvon Creighton

Michael Jackson and akon did their thing on this track 🔥

Amal amal

I love you more than anything you❤

Sophia Daries

I haven't heard it before. Still have to get used to it But as long as it's MJ I know I'll love it.

Filsan Abdillahi

Thought the same

Sheryll Woods

LOVE THIS VERSION!! Good job!

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