Maybe it seems that Nelly "sold out" to make a hit on the top charts, but if her fans can have insightful discussions on the subtle implications this song makes for promiscuous behavior, maybe it could help some people understand why they behave the way they do and gain insight as to how their behavior truly makes them feel.Am I throwin' you off? Nope Didn't think so Bottom line is that there is a lot more to this song than on the surface. The end of the song points a finger at the complications that can arise from casual sex when they go back and forth saying, "Don't get mad, don't be mean". He can't understand the place of confusion and doubt that Nelly is coming from or perhaps he is more interested in the sex than any long term consequences (immediate gratification). He says playfully,your not taken, soooo whats the problem? ". He doesn't see the possible consequences for in her decision. What's the problem? I don't see no ring on your hand". Maybe it seems that Nelly "sold out" to make a hit on the top charts, but if her fans can have insightful discussions on the subtle implications this song makes for promiscuous behavior, maybe it could help some people understand why they behave the way they do and gain insight as to how their behavior truly makes them feel. He replies, "All I can do is try, give me one chance Timberland can't even answer her question directly. She knows that being promiscuous may be seen as unattractive, perhaps because she is devaluing her self-worth. She asks him,"You expect me to just let you hit itīut will you still respect me if you get it?". She doesn't seem confident in her promiscuity. She seems to know that this might not be a good decision for her because she questions him a lot. This response indicates that Nelly knows this encounter will be casual and he is just one of many men that would like to sleep with her. This is pointed out in the song when Timberland say, "I want you on my team", to which Nelly replies, "So does everybody else". Sex is not a prize for women as it is for some men. I have observed that women often are respected less for their promiscuous behavior. This song also points out the double standard that often occurs when a woman decides to have casual sex with a man. This is an indicator of low self-worth, which is a terrible feeling that I think many women and men, both young and old, have experienced at some point in their life. but yet she is lonely and needs this "promiscuous boy's" help, as well as telling him to "pay attention to her" she isn't talking for her "health", she is talking for immediate gratification for whatever she is trying to escape. Pay attention to me I don't talk for my health" She contradicts herself here by saying she can handle herself. Nelly sings "I'm a big girl I can handle myself, Both people sound naive and immature in their flirtatiousness. The lyrics outline a general thought process and typical interaction that could occur before two people make the decision to have casual sex. I think this song accurately portrays the "hook-up" culture". Hey is that the truth or are you talking trash To see if you can work me the way you say TIMBERLAND: Girl, I’m a freak you shouldn't say those things If you with it girl I know a place we can go Let your guard down ain’t nobody gotta know Pay attention to me I don't talk for my health Get you on my level do you think that you can handle it? I’m out of this world come with me to my planet Where you at, do you mind if I come through You wanna get in my world, get lost in itīoy I’m tired of running, lets walk for a minute I be the first to admit it, I’m curious about you, you seem so innocent What’s the problem I don’t see no ring on your hand You might be the type if I play my cards rightīut will you still respect me if you get it If you lookin’ for her in the day time with the light If you looking for a girl that’ll treat you right I was at a loss of words first time that we spoke That feelin’ that you givin’ really drives me crazy
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