02. Hot Toddy
usher 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 Usher's song 'Hot Toddy' present a man's unapologetic desires and sexual intentions towards a woman. The first verse starts with the repetition of the line "They call me King Hov, copy?"- which is a reference to Jay-Z, who's often referred to as King Hov. Continuing with his advances, he compares the woman's body to his hobby as a way to express how attracted he is to her. He suggests that their affair isn't cheating as long as they keep it secret and asks her to meet him in the lobby. Usher sings about wanting a "hot toddy" which is a type of alcoholic drink that is typically made with whiskey or rum, honey, lemon, and hot water. In context of the song, the "hot toddy" is a metaphor for the warmth and comfort he seeks from the woman.


The second verse is sung by rapper Jay-Z as he boasts about his wealth and lifestyle, creating a contrast to Usher's more straightforward lyrics. He mentions how his watch illuminates and how he has a lot of money with his pockets being "knotty." Then he starts rapping about his foundations as a God and how he established himself as a king, diminishing himself to a human being. He then refers to the woman as a Goddess, whom he elevated to queen status. The verse ends with a description of their sexual encounter.


Overall, the lyrics of 'Hot Toddy' are a representation of a man's fleeting desire for a woman and how he'll do anything to satisfy his cravings. The lyrics of the song suggest that the two are engaged in an affair that they are hiding from others, and they're only committed to satisfying each other's physical pleasures.


Line by Line Meaning

They call me King Hov, copy?
I am known as King Hov, do you understand?


I'm like "Woah Kemosabe"
I am surprised and excited like the fictional character Kemosabe.


Your body is my hobby
I enjoy spending time with your body.


We freaking this ain't cheating as long as we don't tell nobody
What we are doing is not considered cheating as long as we keep it a secret.


Tell your girls you leaving, I'll meet you in the lobby
Tell your friends that you are leaving and I will meet you in the lobby.


I'm so cold yeah I need that hot toddy
I am feeling cold and I need a hot drink, like a hot toddy.


I see you like it tough
I can tell that you enjoy rough or tough experiences.


Claiming you a bad bitch
You are saying that you are a strong, independent woman.


Show me baby
Prove it to me, demonstrate your strength and independence.


I'm a wild boy you tryin'a tame me baby
I am a wild person and you are trying to control or tame me.


The way I get it from the house
The way I am taught or raised.


Can you keep me faithful
Can you prevent me from being unfaithful in our relationship?


Got a lot of girls
I have many female partners.


That's why when I hit em they want me to return the favor
I have many partners who want me to reciprocate sexual favors with them.


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


Said that I'm tryin'a get your clothes off
I am attempting to undress you.


From what I'm seeing you look so soft
Based on what I am seeing, you appear to be gentle or soft.


Its your braggin' what I'm going off
I am reacting to, or triggered by, your excessive boasting.


Yeah I done had a lot of women that tell me what they do
I have had many partners who have told me what they do.


But can you show me babe
Can you demonstrate or prove it to me?


I'm a choosy lover
I am selective in my choice of partners.


I pick 'em up
I am able to attract partners easily.


Talk a lot of, I hope its good as you putting out
You talk a lot about your sexual skills, I hope they are as good as you say they are.


Yeah you fancy huh
You appear to be highly fashionable or classy.


I'm tryin'a pull you out
I am attempting to get you out of your current situation or environment.


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


She say
She responds.


You think you're the best
You believe that you are the best.


And I only want the best
I am only interested in the best.


I'm so cold, I'm so cold, I'm so cold
I am feeling very cold, physically or emotionally.


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


So much so they think I'm down with the Illuminati
I spend so much that people think I am a member of a secret society known as the Illuminati.


My watch do illuminate
My watch lights up or glows in the dark.


My pockets are knotty
I have many knots or bulges in my pockets, indicating that I have a lot of money.


But I'm God body
I am connected to the divine, or I believe that I am a divine being.


Ya better ask somebody
You should ask someone who knows me well.


I was born a God
I believe that I was born as a divine being.


I made myself a king
I elevated myself to a position of power and authority, like a king.


Which means I downgraded to a human being
By becoming a king, I lowered myself to the level of a mortal human.


You was born a Goddess I made you my queen
You were born as a divine being, and I have elevated you to the position of my queen.


Which mean we upgraded to Louis the thirteen
Together, we have elevated ourselves to the level of extravagance associated with the French monarchy under King Louis XIII.


Hot toddy her body like cognac
Her body is as comforting and warming as a hot toddy made with cognac.


Her momma like earth tea
Her mother is nurturing and down-to-earth, like tea made from herbs found in nature.


We birthed a couple of sacks
We have created or produced something of value, like sacks filled with goods.


And as the tea steeped I creeped all in her teepee
As we waited for the tea to brew, I snuck into her tent or dwelling.


We did it Indian style had the girls speaking in tongues
We had sex while seated on the ground, Indian-style, causing the women to experience intense sensations or ecstasy.


She like young, you hung
She enjoys having sex with young men who are well-endowed.


What you done done
What have you accomplished or achieved?


Stop it before you wake up my mom, I might (ah)
You should stop making noise or performing sexual acts before you wake up my mother, otherwise I might orgasm.


And now that I've arrived it's time that I go
Now that I have accomplished what I wanted to do, it is time for me to leave.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: CHRISTOPHER MARTIN, SHAWN CARTER

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sharan viswanath

Most underrated song ever... definitely deserved a music video

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Legends come back for this Masterpiece 💯

Sasha Lee

The beat is infectious. Makes you wanna dance.

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Sasha Lee yea seriously

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Ain't it

Jason Duncan

Can't stop bobbing my head

LeMike Hendrix

Facts

Teflon Joe

Nah makes you want to freestyle to this

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sithandiwe dube

10 years later ..still slaps

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2021 and this song is still 🔥🔥🔥

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