Put Your Hands Up
Ne-Yo · Other Songs - Ne-Yo
then get ya hands up like a robbery
Put ya hands up, ladies put ya hands up
get ya hands up, fellas get ya hands up
It's ya nigga Ne-Yo, I come to get ya'll up
u got yo hands up and I aint even stick ya'll up
not anotha fa brothas with baby mothas
chicks in outfits that make u wanna touch her
this be that hit that u can burn that dutch to
get you a shorty and take her home and crush to
if we too roudy and too loud then listen up closely
this part is for you now
if we offended you or hurt your ears
then you probably too damn old to be in here
breakout, hit the door. Now forget all that
now lets get back to the music sayin where ya'll at
Here come the boogy, said up jumps the boogy
and rub on a goody goody with a nice round tooshy
you come to find a player up at the bar
take him home and turn him out and not call him tomorrow
if you hood wit us mama you good wit us
do me a favor little mama and could you just
Put ya hands up, ladies put ya hands up
get ya hands up, fellas get ya hands up
It's ya nigga Ne-Yo, I come to get ya'll up
u got yo hands up and I aint even stick ya'll up
and i dont mean to concern ya but
put them hands up like i was holdin a burner
if her ass is so big she cant find jeans
that dont look like blue jean paint
if you fit the description i just threw
listen up close this one is for you
you came to the spot showin it
you be wrong if you aint shake it up a bit
trunck out how you walk around wit all that
and by the end of the night i'm tryna get all that
if you hood wit us, mama u good wit us
do me a favor little mama and could you just
Put ya hands up, ladies put ya hands up
get ya hands up, fellas get ya hands up
Put ya hands up, ladies put ya hands up
get ya hands up, fellas get ya hands up
It's ya nigga Ne-Yo, I come to get ya'll up
u got yo hands up and I aint even stick ya'll up
so go ahead and get crunk, get live, wild, loud
whatever the hell you do, cuz this joint right here
is the joint where you can do you [x2]
Put ya hands up, ladies put ya hands up
get ya hands up, fellas get ya hands up
It's ya nigga Ne-Yo, I come to get ya'll up
u got yo hands up and I aint even stick ya'll up [x2]
Put Your Hands Up
Ne-Yo's 'Put Your Hands Up' stands as a defining track of his early solo career, blending R&B sensibilities with an upbeat, danceable rhythm that became a staple of mid-2000s pop music. Released during a period where he was establishing himself as a versatile vocalist capable of handling both melodic and rhythmic vocal styles, the song exemplifies the polished production typical of his work with major labels. Its infectious energy and catchy hook made it a frequent choice for radio rotation and club play, contributing to his growing reputation as a charismatic performer who could deliver high-energy performances alongside his chart-topping ballads. The recording reflects the era's shift toward more rhythmic, groove-oriented pop, showcasing Ne-Yo's ability to craft songs that appeal to a broad audience while maintaining a distinct sonic identity within the contemporary R&B landscape.