BACK IT UP
R. Kelly Ft. Lil Jon & Sean Paul Lyrics

Bidi-bang-bang-bang
Starting the song with rhythmic nonsense syllables

Bidi-bang-bang-bang-bang, dutty Rock
Continuing the rhythmic syllables with the nickname of the featured artist, Sean Paul

Bidi-bang-bang-bang
Repeating the rhythmic syllables for effect

Alright then again, yo
Starting the song proper with a greeting and anticipation

Love see di gyal dem when dem (move dem body)
Expressing the enjoyment of seeing women dance and move their bodies

Bidi-bang-bang
Repeating the rhythmic syllables for effect

Gyal dem when dem (shake dat body)
Specifically indicating the appeal of women shaking their bodies while they dance

Bidi-bang-bang
Repeating the rhythmic syllables for effect

Gyal dem when dem (move dem body)
Repeating the initial line with emphasis

Bidi-bang (move dat body, shake dat body), yo yo
Combining the rhythmic syllables with instructions to the women to move and shake their bodies

Love see di gyal dem when dem move dem body
Repeating the initial line with appreciation

When dem shake dat body, me ah lose my mind
Expressing how much the dancing affects the artist emotionally and mentally

And every day when dem shake dat jelly
Noting how often the women dance in a way that the singer finds appealing

Seh me ready, seh me ready fi give dem a good time
Expressing the singer's enthusiasm to have a good time with the dancers

'Cause me's a boy weh nah go play wid the kitty
Stating that the singer is not one to play games, typically in reference to sexual activity

Straight to the kitty, everyday girls on my mind
Indicating the artist's focus on women and sexual activity

So you know we go straight to the limit
Suggesting that the artist is willing to push the boundaries in sexual activity

Daily we do it, making di girls dem high
Implying that the singer engages in sexual activity often and satisfactorily for his partners

I, love off the vibe and the energy
Expressing the singer's enjoyment of the atmosphere, particularly the sexual energy

Love how you dropping it properly
Expressing appreciation of a dancer's technique

Love how you move that body
Expressing appreciation of a dancer's physical skill

Way you move that body, girl, move that body for me
Encouraging the dancers to continue their activity for the artist's enjoyment

Love how you look, girl, you looking at me
Expressing appreciation of a dancer's physical appearance and attention

Way you move that body, girl drop that body on me
Encouraging the dancers to engage in sexual activity with the artist

So me love it when you, back it up deh
The chorus, expressing love for when women back up and dance on the singer

Girl 'cause you look so good
Expressing appreciation of a dancer's physical appearance

Pressing it up back on me
Referring to women dancing while backing up towards the singer

That's all I want and all I need
Indicating that the artist's primary interest is in sexual activity

Gotta take you home with me
Expressing intent to engage in sexual activity with a dancer

Girl 'cah you look so fine
Repeating the earlier line expressing appreciation of a dancer's physical appearance

Tell me what it's gonna be
Asking a dancer if she is interested in engaging in sexual activity

Baby girl me nah quit it
Expressing the artist's intent to continue sexual activity with a dancer

'Cah you too damn legit
Admiring the desired woman's physical attractiveness and sexual ability

My girl when me spit it
Implying that the artist is able to impress the women with his sexual prowess

You fi listen weh me tell you
Asserting the singer's authority and sexual prowess

So me love it when you, back it up-up-up-up-up
Repeating the chorus with emphasis

Back it up-up-up-up-up
Closing the song with the rhythmic syllables and chorus repetition