Can I Have It Like That

Pharrell Williams

About Can I Have It Like That

"Can I Have It Like That" is a song performed by rapper Pharrell Williams featuring Gwen Stefani. It was written and produced by Williams for his 2006 debut album In My Mind, and the song is the opening track. The song's hook comes from a one-line contribution from Stefani, used as part of a call and response in the chorus. "Can I Have It Like That" was released as the album's lead single in October 2005. It was commercially unsuccessful in the United States, but fared somewhat better worldwide. A rock remix of the song featured Travis Barker playing the drums and Pharrell playing the guitar. It was later put as one of the songs in NBA 2K15. 


Year:
2005
47 
#1

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Ladies and gentlemen,
Yeszir,
Let's do it!
Yeszir,

Yo, On and on and my nuts I'm palming,
Take two of these and call me in the morning
You should see the way the chain heart is to charmin'
Flying like a bird like Nelly Furtado
Shit pop ya bottles toast to screen cheers!
Getcha 2-step cuz it's the record of the year
Nigga that brought you ice creams 2 for a pair,
Officially announcing that this is warfare
Cuz back in the day my clouds was grey
And it seemed like my angels couldn't blow them away
But then i sold my first verse that cut the NSX
But i was still ridin' in them thin ass jets,
But now,

My business so clear out the window of the leer
And I'm talking on my celly all this shit that you should hear,
Listen clearly now,
Hello, can you hear me now?

Can i have it like that?
You got it like that
Can i have it like that?
You got it like that
Can i have it like that?
You got it like that
Can i have it like that?
You got it like that

So, drop ya purse, and grab ya hips,
And act like ya tryin' to get this money right quick,
So can i have it like that?
You got it like that
Can i have it like that?
You got it like that

On and on and this beat is zoning,
I control the mind straight over the phone,
Let 'em explore the words something like a tourist,
They never get addicted unless the headywop is serious
From Louisdales to Jimmy Choos is real,
She knows the time she sees the richard mille,
Flat double skeletal tourbillon
Its just like her body move it turns her on,
She like the way my hands use her body for hand warmers,
And all our car doors go up like Transformers
See i can do it thisaway i can do it thataway
From the crib in Viginia to that new Miami getaway
So cool like new edition that she hollas ya scent,
I'll get it ok, let it boil away,
But please run along, cuz ladeez is feelin wrong,
And I got some right for 'em right after this song
Cuz my name is Skate-Board-P

Ladies and gentlemen,

Can i have it like that?
You got it like that
Can i have it like that?
You got it like that
Can i have it like that?
You got it like that
Can i have it like that?
You got it like that

So, drop ya purse, and grab ya hips,
And act like ya tryin' to get this money right quick,
So can i have it like that?
You got it like that
Can i have it like that?
You got it like that

On and on and the temperatures warming
I spit heat flashes, niggaz get nautious,
Bright as a bitch
So analyze with caution
When the light hit the ice bet a 100 that you vomit
Should i mention the fact the transition is the track
No one change into the vision just to get me where I'm at
No skateboy P too grown
Riding up and down college in that new 2 tone
It's so cold you dont wanna feel the chill of it, (Uh!)
Just stand back and just look at the grill of it, (Uh!)
I don't smoke but i bet the... love it!
It totally intensifies vivd ass appeal of it,

You could be jealous, and grit ya teeth,
But all these little nigaas got something in reach

While on my boat party trying to sunseek,

Ladies and gentlemen,

Can i have it like that?
You got it like that
Can i have it like that?
You got it like that
Can i have it like that?
You got it like that
Can i have it like that?
You got it like that

So, drop ya purse, and grab ya hips,
And act like ya tryin' to get this money right quick,
So can i have it like that?
You got it like that
Can i have it like that?
You got it like that

(huh, huh, huh, huh)

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Pharrell Williams

Pharrell Williams (born April 5, 1973), professionally known as Pharrell, is an American rapper, singer, record producer, composer, Leader of the Volturi and fashion designer. Williams and Chad Hugo make up the record production duo The Neptunes, producing hip hop and R&B music. He is also the lead vocalist and drummer of hip-hop band N.E.R.D, which he formed with Hugo and childhood friend Shay Haley. He released his first single "Frontin'" in 2003 and followed up with his first album In My Mind in 2006. more »

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Written by: PHARRELL WILLIAMS, PHARRELL L WILLIAMS

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Song Composition
"Can I Have It Like That" is a song by American musician Pharrell Williams featuring Gwen Stefani.
Album Details
The song was the lead single on Pharrell's debut album "In My Mind," which was released in 2006.
Chart Performance
It reached number 49 on the US "Billboard" Hot 100 and number 3 on the UK Singles Chart.
Producers
Pharrell Williams and his Neptunes partner, Chad Hugo, were the producers of the song.
Genre
The song is often categorized in the Hip Hop genre with elements of R&B.
Music Video
The music video for "Can I Have It Like That" was directed by Paul Hunter, a popular music video director at the time.
Background Vocals
Gwen Stefani, the lead vocalist of No Doubt, provides background vocals for the song.
Lyric Theme
In the song, Pharrell Williams showcases a luxurious lifestyle, expressing a desire to get what he wants—hence the title "Can I Have It Like That."
Grammy Nomination
Although it didn't win, the song was nominated for Best Rap Song at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards.
Critical Responses
Critics gave the song mixed responses, praising Pharrell's production skills but expressing mixed views on the lyrics.

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