Time
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(C'mon girl, I was just playin with you)
[Timbaland]
Ah - see'mon, ah
You would not believe - see'mon, ah
What's goin down right now - see'mon, ah
Holla!! see'mon ah
You would not believe - see'mon, ah
What's about to go down right now - see'mon, ah
Holla, see'mon..

Guess who's back it's your favorite man
Thomas Crown, a.k.a. (freaky) Timbaland
I keep 'em twelve deep in the full motion van
Mamis betta not speak unless I say they can
Hon - whatchu know about this guy?
I've been hittin girls back since "Cooley High"
Groovy right, whatch'all girls doin tonight?
Bumble bee let's hum right on this flight

[Ms. Jade]
Hum on a flight? Nigga you 'fraid of heights
Ms. Jade have you whinin by the end of the night
Try and try and have 'em sick when I board the jet
Dough from bets, fuck around and saw off they necks
You heard me black? Squeaky-ass Cadillacs
I owe you one, you fuck around and owe me back
Got Franklin on the mind, shit I ain't gon' front
I'm a number one sinner, what-wha-wha-what?

[Chorus: Timbaland]
Life, is, what you make it
I got plenty big faces.. to spend on you-oooh-ooh
Life, is, what you make it
I got plenty big faces.. to spend on you, in time

[Magoo]
I'll be yo' penicillin, keepin my jimmy chillin
What more can I say? Top billin
Niggaz got the feelin I'm wack and I fell off
Said bird is the word is Charmin and Mag's off?
Don't why'all see I ain't new to this game?
Got hoes in each town want to swoon me for fame
But I get 'em for they cash, smokin up all they hash
Treat 'em like garbage, leavin 'em in the trash

[Ms. Jade]
Mag I wreckon you right, but it's my fuckin night
X-5, bing truck, high as a kite
Powder be white, Ms. Jade, powerful bite
Pet niggaz make they asses ride the back of my bike
Pay for nuts and want for nada, I ain't bluffin
See me in the back of the club, steadily puffin
In time you will buy me this and that
Meanwhile motherfucker betta holla back

[Chorus]
[Mad Skillz]
Uh, see'mon ma, I seen you starin when I hit the door
You ain't gotta front boo, I know that shit ain't yours
I'm like Big out the Maximas and Acuras
Trust me sweets butt-cheeks I be smackin UP!
.. and that shit's fo'sho'
What I really want to say is, "Getcha coat, let's go"
You seen the whips outside, the fly one's mine
I'm with Tim and Mag, don't lie, take your time

[Ms. Jade]
Lie for what? Never been that type of chick
Rubber band around the wrist, be the type to grip
and flip the script, send your ass home all limp
Motherfucker you ain't know? I'm a female pimp
King Kong trips, ridin all the latest whips
With a Corona in the holder I'm the latest bitch
Yup - you could call me the greatest wench
Yup - when you fuck with the greatest clique





[Chorus - repeat 2X]

Overall Meaning

The song "Time" by Timbaland is a bebop hip-hop masterpiece that features Timbaland himself, along with Ms. Jade, Magoo, and Mad Skillz. The lyrics are rapped in a rhythmical flow and speak about the lavish lifestyle of the artists, and their ability to spend money on anything they want. The song starts with Timbaland saying that he is just playing with the listener, and that they would not believe what is going down right now. Ms. Jade then jumps in and talks about how she can have men sick when she boards the jet, and Magoo comes in to say that he has been in the game for a long time and has hoes in each town who swoon for him. The chorus, which is sung by Timbaland himself, speaks about how life is what you make it, and how he has big faces to spend on the people he loves. Mad Skillz then raps about how he has got the flyest ride out of all of them and that they should leave, while Ms. Jade comes in to say that she is a female pimp and the greatest wench.


The song is a classic Timbaland composition, full of playful rhymes, hard-hitting bass, and a classic 90s hip-hop vibe. The lyrics are full of braggadocio and self-aggrandizement, which fits perfectly with the tone and mood of the song. The artists rap in their signature styles, which can be identified by their strong voices and unique flows. The beat is produced by Timbaland himself and features a beautiful piano riff that adds to the jazzy and bebop feel of the song. The song is a great example of how Timbaland has brought different music genres and styles together to create something new and fresh.


Line by Line Meaning

C'mon girl, I was just playin with you
Don't take what I said too seriously or personal. It was just a joke.


Ah - see'mon, ah
Get excited or fired up for what's about to come.


You would not believe - see'mon, ah
What I have to say or what is about to happen is going to surprise you.


What's goin down right now - see'mon, ah
Pay attention to what's happening in the present moment.


Holla!! see'mon ah
Get hyped and make some noise.


Guess who's back it's your favorite man
I'm back and ready to entertain and make music for my fans.


Thomas Crown, a.k.a. (freaky) Timbaland
An alternative name that I go by.


I keep 'em twelve deep in the full motion van
Travelling with a large group of people in a van that has full motion capabilities.


Mamis betta not speak unless I say they can
Women better not speak unless I give them permission to.


Hon - whatchu know about this guy?
What do you know about me?


I've been hittin girls back since "Cooley High"
I've been dating and hooking up with women since high school.


Groovy right, whatch'all girls doin tonight?
I'm trying to have a good time and see what the ladies are doing tonight.


Bumble bee let's hum right on this flight
Let's make music and enjoy ourselves while flying in a plane.


Hum on a flight? Nigga you 'fraid of heights
You're scared of heights, so let's not sing on the airplane.


Ms. Jade have you whinin by the end of the night
I'll have you making noise and feeling good by the end of the night.


Try and try and have 'em sick when I board the jet
I keep trying to make people sick with jealousy when I fly on a private jet.


Dough from bets, fuck around and saw off they necks
I won a lot of money from betting and someone might try to kill me for it.


You heard me black? Squeaky-ass Cadillacs
Do you understand what I'm saying? I drive old and noisy Cadillacs.


I owe you one, you fuck around and owe me back
I owe you a favor, but you might have to return it someday.


Got Franklin on the mind, shit I ain't gon' front
I'm thinking about money and being honest about it.


I'm a number one sinner, what-wha-wha-what?
I'm really bad, what are you going to do about it?


Life, is, what you make it
Your life is a reflection of the choices you make and the actions you take.


I got plenty big faces.. to spend on you-oooh-ooh
I have a lot of money to spend on you.


In time you will buy me this and that
Eventually, you will get me the things that I want.


Meanwhile motherfucker betta holla back
You better get back to me soon.


I'll be yo' penicillin, keepin my jimmy chillin
I'm a cure for your problems and keeping my condom handy just in case.


What more can I say? Top billin
What else can I say? I'm the main attraction and performer.


Niggaz got the feelin I'm wack and I fell off
People think that I'm not cool anymore and my music is not as good as it used to be.


Said bird is the word is Charmin and Mag's off?
Are they calling me soft or weak?


Don't why'all see I ain't new to this game?
Don't you realize that I have experience and knowledge in this industry?


Got hoes in each town want to swoon me for fame
I have many women in different cities who want to be with me for my fame.


But I get 'em for they cash, smokin up all they hash
I date them for their money and use their drugs.


Treat 'em like garbage, leavin 'em in the trash
I treat them badly and leave them behind.


Mag I wreckon you right, but it's my fuckin night
Magoo, you're correct, but tonight is about me and I'm taking control.


X-5, bing truck, high as a kite
I'm driving a BMW X-5, listening to DMX, and getting high.


Powder be white, Ms. Jade, powerful bite
I'm doing cocaine, Ms. Jade has a strong personality and influence.


Pet niggaz make they asses ride the back of my bike
I have men who do whatever I say and they ride on my motorcycle in the back.


Pay for nuts and want for nada, I ain't bluffin
I'm willing to pay for what I want and not willing to settle for nothing.


See me in the back of the club, steadily puffin
You'll find me in the back of the club smoking a cigarette.


Uh, see'mon ma, I seen you starin when I hit the door
Hey, girl, I noticed that you were looking at me when I came in.


You ain't gotta front boo, I know that shit ain't yours
Don't pretend that you have something that you really don't.


I'm with Tim and Mag, don't lie, take your time
I'm with Timbaland and Magoo, so there is no need to lie, take your time.


Lie for what? Never been that type of chick
Why would I lie? I've never been that type of person.


Rubber band around the wrist, be the type to grip
I have a rubber band around my wrist and I'm the type of person to take control.


and flip the script, send your ass home all limp
I'll change the plan and make you feel bad before you leave.


Motherfucker you ain't know? I'm a female pimp
Didn't you know that I'm a woman who controls and manipulates men?


King Kong trips, ridin all the latest whips
I'm going on big and luxurious trips and driving the most expensive cars.


With a Corona in the holder I'm the latest bitch
I'm drinking Corona beer and I'm the most fashionable and up-to-date woman.


Yup - you could call me the greatest wench
Yes, you could say that I'm the best and most successful woman.


Yup - when you fuck with the greatest clique
Yes, good things will happen when you work with the best group of people.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MELVIN BARCLIFF, S. N LEWIS, TIMOTHY N MOSLEY, CHEVON N YOUNG

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