Lyrics
Take me on a trip, I'd like to go someday
Expressing a desire for a journey in the future
Take me to New York, I'd love to see LA
Specifically requesting a visit to New York and LA
I really want to come kick it with you
Expressing a strong desire to spend time with someone
You'll be my American boy
Desire for the person to be their "American boy"
Take me on a trip, I'd like to go someday
Reiteration of the desire for a trip and companionship
Take me to New York, I'd love to see LA
-I really want to come kick it with you
-You'll be my American boy
-He said, "Hey, sister, it's really, really nice to meet ya"
Greeting and expressing pleasure in meeting someone
I just met this 5-foot-7 guy who's just my type
Describing a person who meets the speaker's preferences
Like the way he's speakin', his confidence is peakin'
Appreciating the person's communication style and confidence
Don't like his baggy jeans but I might like what's underneath them
Expressing interest in the person beyond their outward appearance
And, no, I ain't been to MIA
Mentioning not having been to Miami (MIA)
I heard that Cali never rains and New York's wide awake
Sharing perceptions of California and New York
First let's see the West End, I'll show you to my brethren
Planning to explore the West End with the person
I'm likin' this American boy, American boy
Expressing a liking for the person as an "American boy"
Take me on a trip, I'd like to go someday
Repetition of the desire for a trip and companionship
Take me to New York, I'd love to see LA
-I really want to come kick it with you
-You'll be my American boy, American boy
-La, la-la, la-la, ee-ya
Reiteration of the person being their "American boy"
You'll be my American boy, American boy
-Can we get away this weekend? Take me to Broadway
Proposing a weekend getaway to Broadway
Let's go shopping, maybe then we'll go to a cafe
Suggesting shopping and a cafe visit during the weekend
Let's go on the subway, take me to your hood
Expressing curiosity about the person's neighborhood, especially Brooklyn
I never been to Brooklyn and I'd like to see what's good
-Dressed in all your fancy clothes
Noting the person's fashionable attire
Sneakers lookin' fresh to death, I'm lovin' those Shell Toes
Complimenting the person's sneakers
Walkin' that walk, talk that slick talk
Appreciating the person's confident demeanor
I'm likin' this American boy, American boy
Reaffirming liking the person as an "American boy"
Take me on a trip, I'd like to go someday
Reiteration of the desire for a trip and companionship
Take me to New York, I'd love to see LA
-I really want to come kick it with you
-You'll be my American boy, American boy
-La, la-la, la-la, ee-ya
Final reiteration of the person being their "American boy"
You'll be my American boy, American boy
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