The Way I Are [Video Version]
Timbaland · Other Songs - Timbaland
[Intro - Timbaland]
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Remember the time baby
Yeah, yeah, yeah
[Verse 1]
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
[Bridge - Keri Hilson]
Oh, baby, it's alright, now you ain't gotta flaunt for me
If we go there, you can still touch my love, it's free
We can work without the perks just you and me
Thug it out 'til we get it right
[Chorus] - 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 want it quick
Can you handle me the way I'm are?)
I don't need the Gs 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 that, I like that
[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 love you best
Talk to me girl
[Bridge 2 - Keri Hilson]
Oh, baby, it's alright, now you ain't gotta flaunt for me
If we go there, you can still touch my love, it's free
We can work without the perks just you and me
Thug it out 'til we get it right
[Chorus] - 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 want it quick
Can you handle me the way I'm are?)
I don't need the Gs 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 - D.O.E.]
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 back, want you back, yeah
[Verse 4 - Sebastian]
Yea my money ain't aloof like Phil and them
And it's really not quite low as LSN,
Your body ain't Pamela Anderson,
It's a struggle just to get you in the caravan,
But listen baby girl,
Before I let you lose a pound I'll buy a bigger car,
So listen baby girl,
I love you just the way ya are, the way ya are
[Bridge 2 - Keri Hilson]
Oh, baby, it's alright, now you ain't gotta flaunt for me
If we go there, you can still touch my love, it's free
We can work without the perks just you and me
Thug it out 'til we get it right
[Chorus] - Keri Hilson & (Timbaland) [2x]
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 want it quick
Can you handle me the way I'm are?)
I don't need the Gs 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 that...
The Way I Are [Video Version]
Timbaland's 'The Way I Are' stands as a defining track of the mid-2000s hip-hop and R&B landscape, showcasing his signature production style that blended electronic textures with soulful vocal delivery. Released during a period where he was actively shaping the sound of the genre, the song exemplifies his ability to craft infectious rhythms that dominated radio play and digital playlists alike. The video version further highlighted the visual storytelling often accompanying his releases, reinforcing the song's status as a cultural touchstone. As a key component of his discography, the track reflects the collaborative spirit and innovative approach that characterized his work with featured artists and his own solo projects during this era.