Flap Your Wings
Nelly
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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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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.
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OriginThe song "Flap Your Wings" is from Nelly's album, "Suit."
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GenreThis song is categorized under the genre of Hip hop and rap music.
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Chart PerformanceIt reached number 52 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 16 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Music VideoThe song is well known for its music video which presents a tropical theme inspired by the film "Survivor."
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Notable CollaborationThe song was produced by the well-known hip-hop producers, The Neptunes.
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Instrumental CharacteristicsKnown for its catchy beat, the song features a distinctive mix of hip hop syncopation and percussive elements.
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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."
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Dance Moves"Flap Your Wings" features a particular dance step involving arm and hip movements, which gained popularity alongside the song.
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Critical ReceptionThe song was generally well received by critics for its infectious melody and Nelly's energetic performance.
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Impact on Nelly's Career"Flap Your Wings" further cemented Nelly's position in the music industry as a successful hip-hop artist.
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Covers and RemixesThis song has seen many interpretations and remixes by other artists, contributing to its longevity in pop culture.
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Awards and Nominations"Flap Your Wings" was nominated at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards for Best Rap Solo Performance in 2005.
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Signature Nelly StyleThe song exhibits Nelly's trademark midwestern drawl and melodic raps, contributing to its popularity.
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Cultural InfluenceThe 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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