My Style
black and peas Lyrics

Lord have mercy
Reiterating the previous line as an expression of amazement, surprise or distress.

I know that you like my style
Acknowledging that people like his style and that he is aware of this fact.

You came here to turn you out
Claiming that the purpose of the gathering is to have fun and let loose.

Everybody in the place get wild
Encouraging everyone to have fun and get caught up in the energy of the moment.

You gotta drop it on your ass right now
Demanding that the listeners dance and have a good time immediately.

(so what you sayin')
Asking the listener what they are saying or feeling in response to his music.

What's up what's up with you girl
Asking what is going on with the women in the room and addressing them.

What's up what's up with you boy
Asking what is going on with the men in the room and addressing them.

Don't jock, don't jock, baby don't jock me
Warning listeners not to copy his original style or try to take credit for it.

I drop the hotness, baby watch me
Bringing attention back to him, claiming that he is the source of the amazing music and trap beats.

You can't, you can't, no you can't stop me
States that he won't be stopped, and his music will continue to spread and create a vibe.

'Cause I'm a champ on the rap like rocky
Compares his skill in music to the legendary boxer Rocky Balboa, indicating he is a champion in his own right.

And when I spit it trying out at z rocks me
Suggesting that the audience should be impressed with the energy and rhythm of his music.

Got my style trademark with the copy
Asserting that the music and beats he has created are his own and cannot be duplicated.

Rights, you know my style is not chip
Tells listeners his music is top-quality and is not cheap or low quality.

Right, so don't cock-block me
Do not stand in the way or inhibit his ability to create and perform music.

You like my style when I'm whiling out with my gang
Listeners enjoy his music when he is playing it with his group and exuding confidence and attitude.

And I gain my fame from doing my damn thing
Indicating that he was able to gain a following by performing his music in his own unique style and not conforming to popular trends.

On a mic and I turn the stage like propane
Metaphorically likening himself to propane, stating that his shows are explosive and engaging.

And I bang them thangs like a love em man
Boasting about his ability to produce high-energy beats by comparing himself to a passionate lover.

Our style lined up when we team up
Suggesting that the style of every member of the group converged to form one great sound.

Jt and bep sold the scene up
Claiming that he and the Black Eyed Peas played an important role in defining the modern music scene.

Cali to Tennessee and in between 'em
Acknowledging that the group has gained popularity and fans all across the United States.

We the hottest in the biz turn our beat up
Asserting the popularity of his music and putting himself among the most popular artists in the music industry.

We be rolling four hummers and a Beama' (in a beama')
Talking about his expensive lifestyle, including owning multiple fancy little vehicles.

With sunset off the chi cantina (cantina)
Referencing his time and enjoyment in the specific cantina referred to, commonly used for relaxation and socializing.

Stepped out looking fresh and clean-ah
He is fashionable and looks amazing.

Paparazzi put me in any magazine-ah
Saying that he has achieved great celebrity status, so much so that he can feature in any magazine, and the paparazzi would want to take his photographs.

I got eight million ways to rockin' like this
Versatility and freedom in treating his music.

And ain't nobody drop their styles like this (this)
Nobody can reproduce his music or style, indicating his music is unique.

I'm a give it to you like that and like this
Emphasizing that he is committed to delivering his music in a style that people love and enjoy.

And my momma always told me 'my baby's a genius'
Acknowledging that he had great confidence and encouragement from his mother growing up.

Te gusta mi estilo (estilo)
Switches to Spanish, asking if people like his style (his unique way and manner of putting his music together).

Dile a tu tia y tu tio (tio)
Saying the fans can also describe the new style to their uncles or aunties.

A ir biene jimmy with the lingo (lingo)
Explaining that Jimmy's new lingo (the way of doing things which is different from the usual way) is coming in good.

I like to keep my style on singo (singo)
Trying to maintain his original style and remain true to his roots.

Baby you can call me mijo (mijo)
Referring to himself as 'mijo' (my son) and tries to create a connection with his fans.

I make you say 'adios, mijo'
Suggesting that he is good at ending things and leaving an impact, like saying goodbye (adios).

Dude trying at church domingo
Pointing out someone trying to copy his style, which is not appreciated when it's done by them.

I make it hot for you if it's frijo
He will keep entertaining his fans and make them feel good, even if it’s just a small gathering.

It feels like something's heating up
It sounds like something exciting is about to happen, indicating a build-up in anticipation of the music to come.

Timbaland on the drum-drum he's beatin' up
Introducing Timbaland, the artist playing the drum drums on this specific track.

Black eyed peas, there's no defeating us
Saying how his group is unbeatable, and no one can compete against them.

Jt, he's rocking a beat with us
Acknowledging JT's participation and contributions to the music and beats.

Them freaks, they want to freak with us
Referring to groupies/fans excited to connect with the band and be part of their inner circle.

After the spot they tryin' to meet with us
People follow them out once they play and try to meet or socialize with them following the function.

They know our style is fabulous
The people that follow them know that they are great and absolutely extraordinary.

Off the hook our style ridiculous
Their style is mind-blowing and fascinating, making them go beyond the ordinary

Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba
A continuation of the beat to create a rhythm.

Let me tell ya
Introducing another chapter or aspect of the music.

I've been gone for a while
Referring to the duration that he was not able to perform or make music.

But I'm back with a brand new style
Announcing that he is now back, better and with a new style different from what we are used to.

Timbo (timbo)
Shouting out to Timbaland.

Black eyed peas (black eyed peas)
Hyping up the group and shouting out to them.

J-T (that's me)
Introducing himself.

And we out baby (out baby)
Expressing finality and bringing the show to an end with a lasting impression.

La-la-la-la-la-la
Reiterating the beat at the conclusion of the song.