Lyrics
Hey, hey mama said the way you move
Expressing admiration for the way someone moves, suggesting it will induce sweating and grooving.
Gon' make you sweat, gon' make you groove
Continuing the idea that the person's movements will have a physical and rhythmic impact.
Ah ah child way ya shake that thing
Noting the enticing way the person shakes, implying it will cause burning and stinging sensations.
Gon' make you burn, gon' make you sting
Reiterating the potential consequences of the person's movements, emphasizing intensity.
Hey, hey baby when you walk that way
Addressing the person directly, observing the allure of their walk and the irresistible nature of it.
Watch honey drip, can't keep away
Describing the visual appeal of the person, with a metaphorical reference to honey dripping.
Oh yeah, oh yeah ah, ah, ah ah
Repeating expressions of excitement and anticipation, possibly indicating arousal or intense attraction.
Oh yeah, oh yeah ah, ah, ah ah
-I gotta roll I can't stand still
Expressing the need to move and an inability to remain still, fueled by a passionate and energetic spirit.
Got a flamin' heart can't get my fill
Describing a fervent heart and insatiable desire, conveying a sense of longing.
With eyes that shine, burnin' red
Depicting intense emotions with shining, burning red eyes and dreams dominated by the person.
Dreams of you all through my head
Expressing the persistent nature of thoughts about the person.
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
(Instrumental break, no lyrical content)
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
-Hey baby, whoa my baby, my pretty baby
Calling affectionately to the person, urging them to take action and disclose their current activities.
Darlin' won't you do it now
-Hey baby, oh baby, pretty baby
-Tell me what you're doin' now
-Didn't take too long 'fore I found out
Reflecting on a past experience where financial and personal losses were incurred due to a person's ambitions.
What people mean by down and out
-Spent my money, took my car
-Started tellin' her friends she gon' be a star
-I don't know what but I been told
Sharing a piece of wisdom or observation about the nature of big-legged women, possibly implying a lack of empathy or emotional depth.
A big legged woman ain't got no soul
-Oh yeah, oh yeah ah, ah, ah
Repeating expressions of excitement and anticipation.
Oh yeah, oh yeah ah, ah, ah
-All I ask for all I pray
Expressing desires for a steady and truthful partner, seeking happiness and companionship.
Steady rollin' woman gon' come my way
-Need a woman gonna hold my hand
-Won't tell me no lies, make me a happy man
-Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Concluding with an expression of emotions, possibly anticipating a positive outcome or resolution.
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
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