Flap Your Wings

Nelly

About Flap Your Wings

"Flap Your Wings" is a single by the hip hop artist Nelly, released in 2004, from the album Sweat. It was released as a double A-side with "My Place" in the UK and New Zealand.


Year:
2004
4:03
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[Chorus]
Drop down and get your eagle on, girl
Drop down and get your eagle on, girl
Hell naw, ain't leavin' me alone, girl
Drop down and get your eagle on, girl
Drop down and get your eagle on, girl
Drop down and get your eagle on, girl
Hell naw, ain't leavin' me alone, girl
Drop down and get your eagle on, girl

She's got that sweat drippin' all over her body
(Do you like that sweat drippin' all over my body?)
Yea, I like that
That sweat drippin' all over your body
(You like that sweat drippin' all over my body)

[Nelly]
It's summertime, and I'm back again
And went to VA, oh, got my friends
Say what's up, Pharrell

[Pharrell]
These motherfuckers Nell
But, let's show 'em what's above the Nell Bling
A hundred thou couldn't get you one of these (Not one of these)
I guarantee it ain't a flaw on one of these (One of these)
Two hundred thou, couldn't get you in the league
And three hundred thou, you couldn't even buy the keys
I think you need to add 50 more G's
Now, shall I proceed?
(Ladies:) Yes, indeed (Ho)
I need to see you take it down to the floor
Spread your wings, if you real, ma, fly real low
Pause for a second ma, grind real slow
And if you do it right
Bordero we'll go (Ho)
I'm talkin lil' fresh eagle, girl (ealge, girl)
? with your bag all beaded, girl
Apple bottom with the pearl in the needed
You talkin' like you don't need it
I can tell you can see it
I like that in you
I don't see nothing wrong
Drop down and get your eagle on (Whoa)

[Chorus]

[Nelly]
Now, what's next?
To try something up in this party
OPP time, now, let's get naughty
You take baby girl, and I'ma take shorty
With the sweat drippin' all over her body
We gone move if you want to (Oh)
Groove if you want to (Oh)
Throw your nose up, ma, and get rude if you want to
Ain't got nothin' to lose, nor to prove
Baby girl soaking like she just got out of the pool (Eh)
I know you're thirsty, ma
Go ahead and order whatchu want
Some call it trickin', go ahead and call it whatchu want
I came to ball, I ain't come out here to front
Cause the black pick up what the gray card won't
Attractiveness
Got me attackin' this
I'm so fabulous
Glutenous maximus
She want to fly south for the winter (For the winter)
I might just go down south just to win her (Just to win her)
Hell naw, she ain't gone leave me alone
Makin' plans for us to be at home
Take your pants off, ma, you can leave your panties on
But, first drop down and get your eagle on (Oh)

[Chorus]

[Nelly]
From the girls with skinny waists to girls heavy sets
Come on
Flap your wings
Come on
Flap your wings
To the girls with extensions to the girls with dreads
Come on
Flap your wings
Come on 
Flap your wings
From the girls got it good livin' in the suburbs
Come on
Flap your wings
Come on 
Flap your wings
To the ones in the ghetto with their hands on their curves
Come on 
Flap your wings
Come on 
Flap your wings

[Chorus]

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Nelly

Cornell Iral Haynes, Jr. (born November 2, 1974), better known by his stage name Nelly, is an American Grammy Award-winning rapper, entrepreneur and occasional actor. He has performed with the rap group St. Lunatics since 1993 and signed to Universal Records in 1999. Under Universal, Nelly began his solo career in 2000 with his debut album Country Grammar, the title track of which was a top ten hit. The album debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 and went on to peak at number one. Country Grammar is Nelly's best-selling album to date, selling over 8.4 million copies in the United States. His following album, Nellyville, produced the number-one hits "Hot in Herre" and "Dilemma" (featuring Kelly Rowland). Other singles included "Work It" (featuring Justi… more »

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Written by: CHAD HUGO, CORNELL HAYNES, PHARRELL WILLIAMS

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

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15 facts about this song

Release Information
"Flap Your Wings" was released in 2004 as a single by Nelly.
Origin
The song "Flap Your Wings" is from Nelly's album, "Suit."
Genre
This song is categorized under the genre of Hip hop and rap music.
Chart Performance
It reached number 52 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 16 on the UK Singles Chart.
Music Video
The song is well known for its music video which presents a tropical theme inspired by the film "Survivor."
Notable Collaboration
The song was produced by the well-known hip-hop producers, The Neptunes.
Instrumental Characteristics
Known for its catchy beat, the song features a distinctive mix of hip hop syncopation and percussive elements.
Lyrics
"Flap Your Wings" is often seen as an ode to attractive and independent women with the recurring line, "Drop down and get your eagle on."
Dance Moves
"Flap Your Wings" features a particular dance step involving arm and hip movements, which gained popularity alongside the song.
Critical Reception
The song was generally well received by critics for its infectious melody and Nelly's energetic performance.
Impact on Nelly's Career
"Flap Your Wings" further cemented Nelly's position in the music industry as a successful hip-hop artist.
Covers and Remixes
This song has seen many interpretations and remixes by other artists, contributing to its longevity in pop culture.
Awards and Nominations
"Flap Your Wings" was nominated at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards for Best Rap Solo Performance in 2005.
Signature Nelly Style
The song exhibits Nelly's trademark midwestern drawl and melodic raps, contributing to its popularity.
Cultural Influence
The phrase “get your eagle on” from the song became a cultural catchphrase in 2004 and was used in various pop culture contexts.

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