Tilt Ya Head Back
Nelly
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Yeah, that's tight (uh) Check it, drop the drum right (yeah) Put some horns in it, woo! (that's right) Do it again (yeah yeah, ha oh oh alright, ha) Give her what she want, give her what she want uh [repeat] [Christina] I see you lookin', uh Like what you see? Boy, now don't be shy And look at her face in opportunity [Nelly (Christina)] She's right ya know (uh uh), she's right (ah) Man, she's right ya know (uh uh), she's right (ow!) You stand there looking at me (at me) I stand here looking at you girl (at you boy) You know exactly what's on my mind (yeah yeah) [Christina (Nelly)] It's just so easy to see (to see) You came here looking for me (but uh uh) But I don't do that type of thing all the time, yeah (You want me to) Come here boy I got a little something for ya (You got a little bit, can I get a little bit? yeah yeah) And I don't know (I don't know what it is but I just want to get to know ya, alright alright, yeah yeah) [Chorus] I need to dance, (Tilt ya head back, tilt ya head back) All night (Bring it back up slowly, that's right) I need ya to dance, (Tilt ya head back, tilt ya head back) All night (Bring it back up slowly, that's right) [Nelly] Now situations, girl They often change Sometimes for the good Sometimes for the bad, but who's to blame? [Christina (Nelly):] He's right ya know (uh uh), he's right (oh babygirl) He's right ya know (uh uh), he's right, OW! [Nelly (Christina):] You stand there looking at me (at me) I stand here looking at you girl (at you boy) You know exactly what's on my mind (yeah yeah) [Christina (Nelly)] It's just so easy to see (to see) You came here looking for me (but uh uh) But I don't do that type of thing all the time, yeah (You want me to) Come here boy I got a little something for ya (You got a little bit, can I get a little bit? yeah yeah) And I don't know (I don't know what it is but I just want to get to know ya, alright alright..yeah yeah) [Chorus] Hustle for me, hustle (hustle) Hustle for me, hustle (hustle) Hustle for me, hustle (hustle) Hustle for me, yeah [Christina] So, you got some nerve thinking you're so I got a little bit of that A little bit of this A little bit of back With a little bit of [Nelly (Christina)] You stand there looking at me (at me) I stand here looking at you girl (at you boy) You know exactly what's on my mind (yeah yeah) [Christina (Nelly)] It's just so easy to see (to see) You came here looking for me (but uh uh) But I don't do that type of thing all the time (You want me to) Come here boy I got a little something for ya (You got a little bit, can I get a little bit? yeah yeah) And I don't know (I don't know what it is but I just want to get to know ya, alright alright..yeah yeah) [Chorus] Hey! (Give her what she want, give her what she want uh) Oh oh, oh yea, ha! Oh Nelly! Nelly, Nelly, you make me so sweaty baby Yea yea yea yea yea yea OH!
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Written by: CURTIS MAYFIELD, CORNELL HAYNES
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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13 facts about this song
Collaboration Information"Tilt Ya Head Back" is a collaborative song of American rapper Nelly and pop singer Christina Aguilera.
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Release DateThe song was released on September 14, 2004.
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Album DetailsIt is a part of Nelly's album "Sweat," his third studio album.
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Chart Performance"Tilt Ya Head Back" reached number 58 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was even more successful in the UK, where it reached number five on the UK Singles Chart.
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GenreThe song's music style is a blend of rap and R&B.
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Songwriter CreditsApart from Nelly and Christina Aguilera, Dorian Moore and Curtis Mayfield are also credited as songwriters for "Tilt Ya Head Back."
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Music VideoThe music video for the song was directed by Little X, featuring Nelly and Christina Aguilera in a jazzy 1920s environment.
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SamplingThe song “Tilt Ya Head Back” samples Curtis Mayfield's "Superfly."
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Initial CollaborationOriginally, the song was supposed to feature Britney Spears, but due to undisclosed issues, Christina Aguilera was the chosen collaborator.
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Live PerformancesNelly and Christina Aguilera performed the song live at the 2004 MTV Video Music awards.
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ReceptionThe song received mixed reviews from music critics.
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Award Nominations"Tilt Ya Head Back" was nominated for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration at the 47th Grammy Awards.
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Financial ImpactDespite its mixed critical reception, the song was commercially successful, earning a platinum certification in Australia.
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