Love King

The-Dream

About Love King

Love King is a song by American R&B artist The-Dream. It is the first single from his third studio album Love King. The song premiered on February 17, 2010 on Def Jam's website. It was released digitally on March 16, 2010.


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L to the O
V to the E
K to the I
N to the G

I don't know how they treat you
How they do it where you at
But all I'm tryna say is
You should know me like that

(Killah!)
I'm just sayin' (It's the R and B Killah)
I'm just sayin' (you should know me like that)
(It's the R&B Killah)

Your man said get my money up
Get my money up
So I went and got my money up
And now I got this money up
I'm wit' a H.A.W.A. - Ah, Ah
Dream dropped another one
Tell dem niggas bye-bye
I got girls in da club 
Girls in the church
Pull 'em all day
I take 'em off work
Got girls in the draft 
Girls on my label
Girls at the bank
'Cause I'm about my paper
Got girls with weave
Girls without it
She like, "This all mine."
"Hmmm, I doubt it."
Girls in New York
Girls in L.A.
Got girls in Miami
Or wherever you stay
Got girls in Chicago
Girls in Toronto
Girls in Paris
Go anywhere I wanna go

Half to my main girl
Quarter to my side chick
I be on that fly shit
And you be on my shit
Ya nigga keep playin'
Change where you layin'
I'm just sayin'

L to the O
V to the E
K to the I
N to the G

I don't know how they treat you
How they do it where you at
But all I'm tryna say is
You should know me like that

If you don't know me like that
If you don't know me like that
If you don't know me like that
If you don't know me like that
Girl, you should know me like that
You should know me like that
You should know me like that
You should know me like that 
You should know me like that

I got girls in heels
Girls in Adidas
Tracy, Kim
Tameka, Fatima
Got girls on the Nuvo
Girls on Patron
Girls on that Belvedere
Pay me for the song
Got girls on my Sprint
My AT&T
Got girls on T-Mobile
Metro if it's local
Some fly private
Some fly Delta
Some of 'em act sadly
Some of 'em do whatever
Got a girl that's shy
A girl that's a freak
Got a girl when I'm sick
She watch what I eat
Got a girl up in Target
A girl outta college
Sorry ladies but there ain't 
Nothing like a smart bitch

Half to my main girl
Quarter to my side chick
I be on that fly shit
And you be on my shit
Ya nigga keep playin'
Change where you layin'
I'm just sayin'

L to the O
V to the E
K to the I
N to the G

I don't know how they treat you
How they do it where you at
But all I'm tryna say is
You should know me like that

If you don't know me like that
If you don't know me like that
If you don't know me like that
If you don't know me like that
Girl, you should know me like that
You should know me like that
You should know me like that
You should know me like that
You should know me like that 

If your man ain't treating you right
Shawty let me get a "Ooh, whoa" (Ooh, whoa)
If your man ain't paying your right
Shawty let me get a "Ooh, whoa" (Ooh, whoa)
If your hair ain't done
And your nails ain't fixed
Put your hands in the air 
If you know you da shit
Let me get a "Uh, uh, uh, uh, ooh, whoa"
Let me get a "Uh, uh, uh, uh, ooh, whoa"

L to the O
V to the E
K to the I
N to the G

I don't know how they treat you
How they do it where you at
But all I'm tryna say is
You should know me like that

If you don't know me like that
If you don't know me like that
If you don't know me like that
If you don't know me like that
Girl, you should know me like that
You should know me like that
You should know me like that
You should know me like that 
You should know me like that

Yes
L.O.S.
If you don't know me like that (Radio Killah)
If you don't know me
If you don't know me
If you don't know me
You should know me
Oh
Ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah, ah
Uh, ooh, ah
Uh, ooh, ah
Ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah, ah 
You should know me like that
You better already know me like that
Ah, ah, ah
If you don't know me like
If you don't know me like
If you don't know me like
If you don't know me like
Girl, you should know me like
You should know me like
You should know me like
Know me like that

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The-Dream

Terius Youngdell Nash (born September 21, 1977), better known by his stage name The-Dream, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. He is known for co-writing chart topping hits such as "Baby" for Justin Bieber, "Umbrella" for Rihanna and "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" for Beyoncé, as well as for his three solo albums, Love Hate, Love vs. Money, and Love King. more »

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Written by: Carlos Mckinney, Terius Nash

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

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10 facts about this song

Genre Specifics
"Love King" is a single by American R&B artist The-Dream off his third studio album of the same name.
Production Ethos
The-Dream, whose real name is Terius Youngdell Nash, co-wrote and co-produced "Love King" with his long-time collaborator, Christopher "Tricky" Stewart.
Release Chronology
Released in February 2010, "Love King" served as the lead single from the album, preceding its launch in June 2010.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number 37 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Lyrical Theme
The-Dream sings about being an international ladies' man in "Love King".
Music Video
The song's official music video, directed by Lil' X, contains eye-catching colors and extravagant displays of wealth, reflecting the lyrical content about the exciting life and women The-Dream encounters across the world.
Industry Buzz
When "Love King" was released, there was initial speculation that The-Dream was planning on retiring from music. However, these rumors were quickly dismissed as he continues to create music.
Visual Concepts
The album's cover art, featuring a gold crown, reflect the song's title "Love King" and its storyline about the artist's worldwide romantic exploits.
Musical Style
"Love King" incorporates elements of both R&B and synth-pop, demonstrating The-Dream's ability to merge different musical genres.
Remix Version
A remix of "Love King" also exists, featuring rapper Ludacris.

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