Body on Me
Nelly, Ashanti, Akon
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[Chorus: Akon] The way that you walkin, the way that you talkin You're the one I want to spend this night with Tryna get in them draws and bang it out til the morning I can already tell you want it Cause you shakin it all for me, givin it all to me Rubbin dat body on me Keep on shakin it all for me, givin it all to me Rubbin dat body on me [Verse 1: Ashanti] Hey boy I think I just might wanna come see you tonight And you can have your way boy I know it's been a while since you made my body right Now I've been waiting patiently, anticipating you and me And it ain't no question cause boy I love you when you put that body on me [Chorus: Akon] The way that you walkin, the way that you talkin You're the one I want to spend this night with Tryna get in them draws and bang it out til the morning I can already tell you want it Cause you shakin it all for me, givin it all to me Rubbin dat body on me Keep on shakin it all for me, givin it all to me Rubbin dat body on me [Verse 2: Nelly] Hey how you doin mama I need to know you're name You givin me the eye eye I'm givin 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 Its no mistaken the attractions ironic I wanna make you someone more then just a a bon in my closet I wanna win that type of relationship Where you wanna come hang when your man is trippin You say your short this month and your late on your rent He took your car watchin me hold this Hey hey you see oohhh You see lil mama outta control [Chorus: Akon] The way that you walkin, the way that you talkin You're the one I want to spend this night with Tryna get in them draws and bang it out til the morning I can already tell you want it Cause you shakin it all for me, givin it all to me Rubbin dat body on me Keep on shakin it all for me, givin it all to me Rubbin dat body on me [Verse 3: Nelly] Shorty movin closer and closer And slower and lower yeah I think she know she makin me hard Got every man in the buildin like oh my God She slicker then lody dody She work her body body When you done her at the party Meet me down there in the lobby And ill be waitin on yah And no debatin on yah I got a seat for yah We can let the top back and ohhhhhhh We don't have to stop girl nooooooo I got a lil something I wanna shoooooowww Believe me your strong Lil mama please don?t make me wait too long [Chorus: Akon] The way that you walkin, the way that you talkin You're the one I want to spend this night with Tryna get in them draws and bang it out til the morning I can already tell you want it Cause you shakin it all for me, givin it all to me Rubbin dat body on me Keep on shakin it all for me, givin it all to me Rubbin dat body on me [Verse 4: Ashanti] Now I see you looking at my body baby Now you wanna com an put it on me If I gave it to you could you promise me That you can make me feel like you never did 'cause I see you and you see me Now if I please you could you please me Now I ain?t the one in no relationship an I ain?t tryna to be the other chick I no you want it [Chorus: Akon] The way that you walkin, the way that you talkin You're the one I want to spend this night with Tryna get in them draws and bang it out til the morning I can already tell you want it Cause you shakin it all for me, givin it all to me Rubbin dat body on me Keep on shakin it all for me, givin it all to me Rubbin dat body on me [Chorus: Akon] The way that you walkin, the way that you talkin You're the one I want to spend this night with Tryna get in them draws and bang it out til the morning I can already tell you want it Cause you shakin it all for me, givin it all to me Rubbin dat body on me Keep on shakin it all for me, givin it all to me Rubbin dat 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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