Born and raised in Washington, D.C., Harrison's eponymous debut album with Interscope Records was released in April 1998, and sold over a million copies in the United States, producing the gold-certified top ten single "It's All About Me" featuring Sisqo.[1] Her second studio album, platinum-selling Fear of Flying, was released in 2000 and became a success stateside and worldwide, with lead single "Case of the Ex" becoming Mýa's breakthrough hit, reaching number-one on the Australian Singles Chart.[1] A year after, Harrison won her first Grammy Award for the worldwide number-one hit "Lady Marmalade," a cover version she recorded alongside Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, and Pink for the soundtrack of the film Moulin Rouge! (2001).[1] The singer's third album Moodring was released in July 2003 stateside and eventually certified gold by the RIAA.[1] Following several label changes, Mýa's often-delayed fourth studio album, Liberation (2007), received a download-release in Japan only and led to her 2008 Japan-exclusive album Sugar & Spice.[2]
Having expanded her career to acting and product endorsement deals, Harrison has been engaged in product endorsement deals with brands such as Coca-Cola, Iceberg, Tommy Hilfiger, and Motorola and has appeared in films such as Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights (2004), Shall We Dance? (2004) and Cursed (2005). In 2002, she had a supporting role in the film adaptation of the 1975 Broadway musical Chicago, for which she won a Screen Actors Guild Award.[3]
Lock Down
MYA FT LIL WAYNE Lyrics
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Yeah, uh huh
Yeah, sir
What it is?
See this right here is automatic man, understand that
See what you know bout Scott Storch got torch
And Weezy F got fiyah, yes
And we bringin' back Ms. Mya, get it
[Mya:]
If I had a dollar for all of the times
I thought I found the right one
I'd be a billionaire and then I could probably ride out
And go and find the right one
I wouldn't mind a dude that could take my attitude
And take the time to listen
Someone that understands when I need a lil space
And when I need attention
But I'm lookin' for a real
Somebody with direction (direction)
Somebody with affection (affection)
That knows how to put it on me
That's what I need (that's what I need)
Somebody who could read me, check me, when I need to be (oh yeah)
Pick me up when I'm fallin'
That's what I need
[Hook:]
So when I find you, I'll never let you get away
Neva let you slip away
I'mma lock you down, lock you down
When I see you, I'll never look the other way
Neva let you slip away
I'mma lock you down, lock you down
[Lil Wayne:]
Uh uh uh
I hope she throw away the key too
Got me tied up like a three piece suit
Uh Mya's back gotta sweet tooth
Miss Caramel I need three scoops
I could see you in ya beach suit
Walkin' round my beach view
Three bedroom penthouse see through
Just windows rich as nemphos, hey girl
I can tell where ya need to go
Where you ought to be
On the charter comin' to young carter
You need direction, I could take you further
You need affection, I could crush you harder
You need protection, protection?
Sweetheart I'm fresh off election
And if you checkin' I won't be far
I'll be right on yo radar
[Hook]
[Bridge:]
Like an anchor in the water
I got my priorities in order
It means you be the only one love in my life
I will vow to never leave ya
Rub ya back boy do anything to please ya
All you gotta do is come around
And I'mma lock you down
[Hook]
The song Lock U Down by MYA featuring Lil Wayne is about finding the right partner who can understand, listen and respect the woman. MYA sings about all the times she thought she found the right person, but she still hasn't found the one. She is looking for someone who can deal with her attitude, give her the space she needs when required, and still provide attention when needed. She wants someone who understands and respects her, who can read her when she needs to be checked, and be there to catch her when she falls. MYA is looking for a man with a direction, affection, and someone who can put her first.
Lil Wayne's verse starts with him saying that he hopes MYA won't let him go once he is locked up. He describes MYA as having a sweet tooth, and he needs three scoops of her like Caramel. He imagines them together in a beach view three-bedroom penthouse, and he can take her even further if she needs direction. He also promises to provide her with affection, protection and won't be far from her radar. The bridge talks about the promises MYA makes to her future partner, that she promises to never leave them, be there to support them, and they will be the only person she loves.
Line by Line Meaning
If I had a dollar for all of the times
Mya is saying that she has gone through many relationships and if she were paid a dollar for each time she thought she had found the right one, she would have a lot of money.
I thought I found the right one
Mya believed each of her previous relationships could be the one.
I'd be a billionaire and then I could probably ride out
She means she would be a billionaire if she received a dollar every time she thought she found the right one.
And go and find the right one
With her wealth, she could go and search for the perfect partner.
I wouldn't mind a dude that could take my attitude
Mya wants a man who can handle her attitude.
And take the time to listen
She wants a man who can take the time to listen to her.
Someone that understands when I need a lil space
Mya needs a man who understands when she needs some time alone.
And when I need attention
She also needs a man to give her attention when she needs it.
But I'm lookin' for a real
She is looking for a real relationship that will last.
Somebody with direction (direction)
Mya needs a partner who has clear goals and direction in life.
Somebody with affection (affection)
She also needs someone who can show her affection.
That knows how to put it on me
Mya wants a partner who knows how to please her sexually.
That's what I need (that's what I need)
Overall, Mya needs a man who can fulfill her emotional and physical needs.
Somebody who could read me, check me, when I need to be (oh yeah)
Mya needs a partner who can understand her emotions and provide comfort when needed.
Pick me up when I'm fallin'
She also needs someone to lift her up when she's feeling down.
So when I find you, I'll never let you get away
Mya will never let go of someone who meets her needs.
Neva let you slip away
She will never let go of her perfect partner.
I'mma lock you down, lock you down
Mya will commit to her perfect partner and lock them down.
Uh uh uh
Lil Wayne's ad-lib.
I hope she throw away the key too
Lil Wayne hopes that Mya will secure the relationship by locking him down as well.
Got me tied up like a three piece suit
He feels trapped in his love for Mya and compares himself to a formal suit.
Uh Mya's back gotta sweet tooth
Lil Wayne finds Mya irresistible.
Miss Caramel I need three scoops
He needs more of her sweetness like ice cream.
I could see you in ya beach suit
He imagines Mya in a bikini on the beach.
Walkin' round my beach view
He has a luxurious beach view to show her.
Three bedroom penthouse see through
He has a luxurious penthouse apartment with a great view.
Just windows rich as nemphos, hey girl
His house has expensive windows and he is flirting with her.
I can tell where ya need to go
Lil Wayne can see what Mya needs in a man.
Where you ought to be
He knows where she belongs - with him.
On the charter comin' to young carter
He wants her to visit him, flying on a private charter plane.
You need direction, I could take you further
He can provide guidance to help her achieve her goals.
You need affection, I could crush you harder
He can give her the love and attention she craves.
You need protection, protection?
He's confused about why Mya needs protection.
Sweetheart I'm fresh off election
Maybe he's talking about being elected as the perfect partner for her.
And if you checkin' I won't be far
He's always thinking about her and will always be close by.
I'll be right on yo radar
He'll always be on her mind.
Like an anchor in the water
Mya will be a constant support for her partner, like an anchor in the water.
I got my priorities in order
She has her life together and has her priorities straight.
It means you be the only one love in my life
Her partner will be the sole focus of her love and affection.
I will vow to never leave ya
She promises to never leave her perfect partner.
Rub ya back boy do anything to please ya
She will do anything to make her partner happy.
All you gotta do is come around
Her perfect partner just needs to be there for her.
And I'mma lock you down
Mya will commit to her perfect partner and lock them down.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MYA MARIE HARRISON, SCOTT STORCH, SCOTT SPENCER STORCH, MYA HARRISON, DWAYNE CARTER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kingtryton
Anyone else on a MYA binge... She got bangers in her catalog y'all was sleep the entire time!!!
@MrKorayDugencili
Right! “Money” “spoil me” “do it” “ready for whatever” “walka not a talka” etc
@cheveyo1332
Yessss like how is she this underrated...
@musiclover-cn7tb
@@MrKorayDugencili love her music even the indie joints .
@musiclover-cn7tb
@@MrKorayDugencili ridin' , for the first time, damage , t.k.o., best of me , ponytail, boss mr incredible, and ready for whatever is my s--.
@musiclover-cn7tb
@@cheveyo1332 this album was shelved or only released in Japan the liberation album.
@AdrienneMarieTV2
yall slept on mya's dance moves though. She was killing it back in the early 2000's
@ImaniCanady
IKR she is amazing, I was hella mad when she lost dancing with the stars
@MariSooOGlam1016
Yessss. My favorite is the my love is like whoa video choreography. She did that With such grace.
@armcollector6660
MariJ C the one I really loved was with mya & silk the shocker!!! AMAZING song brings me back when times were simpler & fun, i love going back in time on YouTube & listen to the oldies but goodies u know, I just wish we could have music like this still bc it actually had real meaning & had some killa beats, jon b is no joke to I csnt BELIEVE some ppl slept on him, tyrese was bad ass, and joe & montell jordan, pretty ricky just so many!!