I Know What You Want
Flipmode Squad, Busta Rhymes, Mariah Carey
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Yeah Shorty I know what you need I got everything you need I promise I ain't gonna hold out either I'ma give it all to you baby It's on, bust it Baby if you give it to me I'll give it to you I know what you want You know I got it Baby if you give it to me I'll give it to you I know what you want You know I got it Baby if you give it to me I'll give it to you I know what you want You know I got it Baby if you give it to me I'll give it to you I know what you want You know I got it We been together for a few years Shared a few tears Called each other nicknames Like Sugar Plum and Poo Bear I'm always on the road I'm hardly ever home Always busy this busy that Can't talk on the phone I know you aggrevated Walk around frustrated Ya patience gettin' short How long can you tolerate it Listen ma I'm just motivated I do this for us Step on the grind tryin' to elevate it now Hey yo to really be honest You stuck with me through my whole struggle Can't express the words How much the kid loves ya I'ma stand as a man never above ya I can tell that you different from most Slightly approach you And that ill shit about it We gon' sex every day But when we sex we tease In a passionate way I love the way you touch it Those little elaborate ways Got the guard feelin' released To relax for the day It's on you ma Baby if you give it to me I'll give it to you I know what you want You know I got it Baby if you give it to me I'll give it to you I know what you want You know I got it Baby if you give it to me I'll give it to you I know what you want You know I got it Baby if you give it to me I'll give it to you I know what you want You know I got it Shh, mami listen I feel ya love for me baby And how it move through you I been longin' for the moment To talk the truth to you Listen, I'm never home I always get up and go Puttin' you through the unnecessary rigga-ma-ro I never meant to put a thousand pounds Of stress on ya head I love the way we sleep And always cuddle in bed Baby, I stay embracin' ya patience Sheddin' ya tears with me I ask you my mami Please continue to bear with me We started out broke Constantly on a roll Cuttin' up in the streets like we would never get old Went from Lucy's and buses to fifty cent sodas And Novas to Hondas to Lexus to Rovers Mad years passed Still got each other back Word is bond never screw none of these industry cats We like Scull and Mulder Walkin' shoulder to shoulder Milkin' this game watchin' our seeds gettin' older Baby if you give it to me I'll give it to you I know what you want You know I got it Baby if you give it to me I'll give it to you I know what you want You know I got it Baby if you give it to me I'll give it to you I know what you want You know I got it Baby if you give it to me I'll give it to you I know what you want You know I got it Yes you know I'll die for you And ya know I'll ride with you I will always try with you And give ya my love and cry with you I will climb a mountain high Until I was up to touch the sky So baby come and get more close to me This is where your love is supposed to be I pull up to the house in a yellow Lamborghini It's been a few months in PA you haven't seen me Ya lookin' good in that Gucci bikini 38 carats ya ring lookin' freezy No matter what I do in the world you never leave me Fall back ma I'll make ya lifestyle easy I appreciate the things ya do to please me Lookin' at my daughter you'll never do me greasy Baby if you give it to me I'll give it to you I know what you want You know I got it Baby if you give it to me I'll give it to you I know what you want You know I got it Baby if you give it to me I'll give it to you I know what you want You know I got it Baby if you give it to me I'll give it to you I know what you want You know I got it Flipmode Records, J Records Def Jam Records Busta Rhymes...Mariah Flipmode Squad, yeah So beautiful Ah-ha I knew you was gon' give me that high note Mariah Ah-ha-ha yeah
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Written by: Roger McNair, Trevor Smith, Ricardo Thomas, William E. Esq. Lewis, Rashia Tashan Fisher, Leroy Jones
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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11 facts about this song
Release Date"I Know What You Want" is a song by American rapper Busta Rhymes and American singer Mariah Carey, released on March 17, 2003.
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Album InclusionThe song was included in Busta Rhymes's sixth studio album titled "It Ain't Safe No More..." and also on Mariah Carey's compilation album "The Remixes".
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Production TeamThe song was produced by Rick Rock, with co-production handled by Rampage and Spliff Star.
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Chart PerformanceThe song performed well on global charts, peaking at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S. and at number 4 in the UK Singles Chart in the United Kingdom.
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Genre"I Know What You Want" combines the genres of hip hop and R&B, with elements of Pop.
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CollaboratorsApart from Busta Rhymes and Mariah Carey, the song also includes contributions from the group Flipmode Squad, which Busta Rhymes is a member of.
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RecognitionThe song was nominated for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration at the 2004 Grammy Awards.
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Music VideoThe music video for "I Know What You Want," directed by Chris Robinson, features both Busta Rhymes and Mariah Carey and includes an elaborate storyline.
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Lyric ContentIn the song, both artists express the sentiment of knowing what their partner wants in terms of love and promising to fulfill those desires.
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Commercial SuccessThe single was certified platinum by the RIAA, implying over one million copies sold in the United States alone.
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LongevityDespite being released in 2003, the song has remained popular and continues to draw streams on platforms like Spotify and YouTube, testifying to its enduring appeal.
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