The Way I Are (Dance with Somebody)
Bebe Rexha, Lil Wayne
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I'm sorry, I'm not the most pretty I'll never ever sing like Whitney Ooh, but I still wanna dance with somebody (Tunechi) So lets let all hearts bleed, 'til they turn to rust Gonna live it up, 'cause it's dangerous No, I don't wanna play the part (Amen) I just wanna dance with somebody (Amen) I just wanna dance with somebody (yeah) I just wanna dance with somebody I just wanna dance with somebody It could be anybody, tell me, are you that somebody? Don't matter who you are, just love me the way I are I just wanna dance with somebody I just wanna dance with somebody I just wanna dance with somebody But I could never ever dance like Bobby You can dance, I'mma watch your body I just wanna stand right behind it I just want a chance with somebody Pop a couple xans with somebody Every time she dance it's exotic Throw a bunch of bands arms get tired I'm the God I just want a goddess Gotta use a bedroom for a closet Got a whole bedroom, on the private I know her body inside, out science Kiss both boobs right before I sign 'em Can't dance but kinda grind 'em Yeah, I be right behind her, spinal We can turn this dance floor to a island I just wanna dance with somebody (Mula) I just wanna dance with somebody It could be anybody, tell me, are you that somebody? (Tunechi) Don't matter who you are, just love me the way I are I just wanna dance with somebody I just wanna dance with somebody Bloody noses, speeding cars Lethal doses, desperate hearts Roll it up 'cause we so ill Heaven knows we love the thrill No, I don't wanna play the part I just wanna dance with somebody I just wanna dance with somebody I just wanna dance with somebody (Mula) I just wanna dance with somebody It could be anybody, tell me, are you that somebody? (Tunechi) Don't matter who you are, just love me the way I are I just wanna dance with somebody I just wanna dance with somebody I just wanna dance with somebody I just wanna dance with somebody It could be anybody, tell me, are you that somebody? Don't matter who you are, just love me the way I are I just wanna dance with somebody I just wanna dance with somebody
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Written by: BLETA REXHA, CLARENCE COFFEE, DWAYNE CARTER, GEORGE MERRILL, JACOB KASHER HINDLIN, JOEL LITTLE, JONAS JEBERG, SHANNON RUBICAM
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Music Genres"The Way I Are (Dance with Somebody)" is a fusion of pop and dance music. It features heavy bass beats blended with catchy pop lyrics.
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Release InformationThe song was released on May 19, 2017, as part of Bebe Rexha's third extended play (EP), "All Your Fault: Pt. 2".
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Producer and SongwritersIt was produced by Joel Little, who is known for his work with artists like Lorde and Taylor Swift, and co-written by Rexha along with Jacob Kasher Hindlin, Clarence Coffee Jr., Little, and Joseph Kirkland.
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Inspiration ReferenceThe title and the chorus of the song are recognizably inspired by Whitney Houston's hit "I Wanna Dance with Somebody", one of the greatest dance-pop songs of all time.
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Lil Wayne's Rap FeatureThe song features a distinctive rap verse from Grammy-winning artist Lil Wayne, adding a different flavor to the track.
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Commercial PerformanceDespite not breaking into the US Billboard Hot 100, it was successful in other countries, reaching number 2 in Lebanon and number 27 in Hungary.
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Music VideoThe music video for "The Way I Are (Dance with Somebody)" was directed by X, an acclaimed music video director also known as Director X. The vibrant video reflects the song's energetic and playful vibe.
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Live PerformancesBebe Rexha has performed the song live at several big events, including the 2017 Teen Choice Awards.
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Lyrical ThemeThe song's lyrics revolve around the theme of self-acceptance and individuality, encouraging listeners to dance and have fun as they are.
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Promotion on Social MediaRexha used her social media platform to promote the song prior to its release, sharing teasers of the music video and making her followers anticipate its release.
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