The Way I Are

Track 4 on Shock Value (Bonus Track Version)

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“The Way I Are” is a song by American rapper Timbaland, featuring first time music collaborators Keri Hilson and D.O.E.. It was released as the second single from his… Read More

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The Way I Are Lyrics

[Intro: Timbaland, Demacio “Demo” Castellon]
State of emergency
Yeah, yeah (Yeah)
Yeah, yeah (Yeah)
Remember the time, baby?
Yeah, yeah (Yeah)

[Verse 1: Timbaland]
I ain't got no money
I ain't got no car to take you on a date
I can't even buy you flowers
But together, we can be the perfect soulmates
Talk to me, girl

[Pre-Chorus: Keri Hilson]
(Oh) Baby, it's all right now, you ain't gotta flaunt for me
If we go Dutch, you can still touch my love, it's free (Oh)
We can work without the perks, just you and me
Thug it out 'til we get it right

[Chorus: Keri Hilson, Timbaland, Keri Hilson & Timbaland]
Baby, if you strip, you can get a tip
'Cause I like you just the way you are
I'm about to strip and I'm well-equipped
Can you handle me the way I'm are?
I don't need the G's or the car keys
Boy, I like you just the way you are
Let me see ya strip, you can get a tip
'Cause I like, I like, I like

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[Verse 2: Timbaland]
I ain't got no Visa
I ain't got no Red American Express
We can't go nowhere exotic
It don't matter, 'cause I'm the one that loves you best
Talk to me, girl

[Pre-Chorus: Keri Hilson]
(Oh) Baby, it's all right now, you ain't gotta flaunt for me
If we go Dutch, you can still touch my love, it's free (Oh)
We can work without the perks, just you and me
Thug it out 'til we get it right

[Chorus: Keri Hilson, Timbaland, Keri Hilson & Timbaland]
Baby, if you strip, you can get a tip
'Cause I like you just the way you are
I'm about to strip and I'm well-equipped
Can you handle me the way I'm are?
I don't need the G's or the car keys
Boy, I like you just the way you are
Let me see ya strip, you can get a tip
'Cause I like you just the way you are

[Verse 3: John Doe/D.O.E.]
Yeah, baby girl
I don't got a huge ol' house, I rent a room in a house
Listen, baby girl
I ain't got a motorboat, but I can float ya boat
So listen, baby girl
Once you get a dose of D.O.E., you gon' want some mo'
So listen, baby girl
When I make it, I want you there, want you there, yeah

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“The Way I Are” is a song by American rapper Timbaland, featuring first time music collaborators Keri Hilson and D.O.E.. It was released as the second single from his second studio album, Shock Value.

The song became Timbaland’s second hit single on the US Billboard Hot 100 Chart, following the success of number-one peaking “Give It to Me”. “The Way I Are” peaked at number three.

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Which version of the song is played in the music video?

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The music video features the extended version. The extended version features the rap from Sebastian. The album version of the song can be heard here and does not include Sebastian’s rap and ends with John Doe/D.O.E’s verse.

Is there a live performance of "The Way I Are" by Timbaland?

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