Body on Me
Nelly, Ashanti, Akon
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The way that you walking, the way that you talking (talking) You're the one I want to spend this night with Trying to get in them drawers and bang it out 'til the morning (the morning) I can already tell you want it 'Cause you shaking it all for me, giving it all to me Rubbing that body on me Keep on shaking it all for me, giving it all to me Rubbing that body on me (I'm lovin' that) Hey how you doing mama? I need to know your name You giving me the eye eye I'm giving you the same It just hit me right now What we should do today? Go tell you friends bye bye And lets go hop a plane It's no mistaken the attraction's ironic I wanna make you someone more then just a a bone in my closet I wanna win that type of relationship Where you gon' wanna come hang when your man done trip You say your short this month and you're late on your rent He took your car, what you mean? Hold this yeah yeah, uh, whoa You see lil mama outta control and I'm just sayin' The way that you walking, the way that you talking (talking) You're the one I want to spend this night with Trying to get in them drawers and bang it out 'til the morning (the morning) I can already tell you want it 'Cause you shaking it all for me, giving it all to me Rubbing that body on me Keep on shaking it all for me, giving it all to me Rubbing that body on me (I'm lovin' that) Shawty movin' closer (ay), and closer (ay) And slower (ay), and lower, yeah I think she know she makin me hard Got every man in the buildin like, "Oh my God" She, slicker than lodi-dodi, she work her body body When you done here at the party, meet me down there in the lobby And I'll be waitin' on ya, ain't no debatin' on ya I got a seat for ya, we can let the top back and go We don't have to stop girl, no I got a lil' somethin' I wanna show Believe me, it's strong Lil' mama please don't make me wait too long (yeah yeah) The way that you walking, the way that you talking (talking) You're the one I want to spend this night with Trying to get in them drawers and bang it out 'til the morning (the morning) I can already tell you want it 'Cause you shaking it all for me, giving it all to me Rubbing that body on me Keep on shaking it all for me, giving it all to me Rubbing that body on me Now I see you lookin' at my body baby Now you wanna come and put it on me If I gave it to you, could you promise me That you could make it feel like it never did? 'Cause I see you (I see you), and you see me (you see me) Now if I please you (I please you), could you please me? (you please me) Now I ain't the one in no relationship And I ain't tryna be the other chick I know you want it The way that you walking, the way that you talking (talking) You're the one I want to spend this night with Trying to get in them drawers and bang it out 'til the morning (the morning) I can already tell you want it 'Cause you shaking it all for me, giving it all to me Rubbing that body on me Keep on shaking it all for me, giving it all to me Rubbing that body on me
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Written by: Aliaune Thiam, Cornell Haynes, Giorgio Hesdey Tuinfort, Ashanti S. Douglas
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Song Attribution"Body on Me" is a song by American rapper Nelly, featuring American singers Ashanti and Akon. It was released as the third single from Nelly's fifth studio album, Brass Knuckles.
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Song CompositionThe song is famous for its smooth beat and catchy chorus. Nelly provides the rap verses while Ashanti and Akon sing the hook.
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Release Date"Body on Me" was released on June 9, 2008.
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Chart PerformanceDespite not being promoted as the lead series single, it managed to peak at number 42 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and made it to the top ten of the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
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Musical CollaborationThis song marks the third collaboration between Nelly and Ashanti, following their hit singles "Country Grammar" and "Dilemma."
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Music VideoThe music video, directed by Benny Boom, plays out as a mini-movie, which depicts Nelly in a club with Akon and Ashanti, in a fantasy island setting.
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Song ThemeThe song's lyrics are about physical attraction, conveying the affection felt by Nelly and Ashanti towards each other, and their desire to get closer.
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Critical ReceptionAlthough the song wasn't a commercial smash-hit, it was generally well-received by critics, with praise for its smooth beat and catchy chorus.
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Promotional StrategyNelly and Ashanti performed the song live on various television shows to promote it. These performances included appearances on Good Morning America and Live with Regis and Kelly.
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Notable Ranking"Body on Me" also reached number four on the New Zealand Singles Chart, making it Nelly's sixteenth top 10 single in New Zealand, Ashanti's seventh and Akon's eighth.
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