Lyrics
I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)
Pitbull
Haha
It's Mr. 305 checkin' in for the remix
You know that is 75 Street Brazil?
Well this here is gon' be called "Calle Ocho"
Hahahaha
¿Qué bola Cata, qué bola Omega?
And this how we gon' do it, dale
[Refrain]One, two, three, four
Uno, do', tres, cuatro
[Chorus]I know you want me (Want me)
You know I want ya (Want ya)
I know you want me, eh
You know I want ya (Want ya)
I know you want me (Want me)
You know I want ya (Want ya)
I know you want me, eh
You know I want ya (Want ya; Haha)
[Refrain]One, two, three, four
Uno, do', tres, cuatro
[Post-Chorus]Rumba, sí
Ella quiere su rumba (¿Cómo?)
Rumba, sí
Ella quiere su rumba (¿Cómo?)
Si e' verdad que tú ere' guapa yo te vo' a poner gozar
Tú tienes la boca grande, dale, ponte a jugar (¿Cómo?)
[Refrain]One, two, three, four
Uno, do', tres, cuatro (Woo!)
[Verse]Tick to the tock, on my way to the top, huh
Pit got it locked from goons to the locks, yuh
R.I.P., uh, BIG and Pac
That he's not, but damn he's hot
Label flop but Pit won't stop
Got her in the cockpit playin' with Pit's (¿Cómo?)
Now watch me make a movie like Albert Hitchcock, haha
(Enjoy me; Woo!)
[Chorus]I know you want me (Want me)
You know I want ya (Want ya)
I know you want me, eh
You know I want ya (Want ya)
I know you want me (Want me)
You know I want ya (Want ya)
I know you want me, eh
You know I want ya (Want ya; Haha)
[Verse 2]Mami got an ass like a donkey, with a monkey
Look like King Kong (Woo!)
Welcome to the crib, 305, that's what it is
With a woman down here ya (Shh)
They don't play games
They off the chain, and they love to do
Everythang and anythang, anythang
And they love to get it in, get it on
All night long (Dale)
[Bridge]Baby, you can get it, if you with it, we can play
Baby, I got cribs, I got condos we can stay
Even got a king-size mattress we can lay
Baby, I don't care, I don't care, what they say, 'cause
Meaning & Translation
"I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)" is Pitbull's breakout international hit that introduced the world to his signature blend of Miami bass, hip hop, and Eurodance. The song is an anthem for Miami's vibrant nightlife and multicultural fusion.
Calle Ocho Significance
"Calle Ocho" (Eighth Street) is the most famous street in Miami's Little Havana neighborhood. It is the cultural heart of the Cuban-American community. By naming the song after it, Pitbull (Mr. 305) pays homage to his roots while taking them global.
Spanglish & Translation
The song effortlessly switches between English and Spanish. "Si e' verdad que tú ere' guapa yo te vo' a poner gozar" translates to "If it's true that you are beautiful/brave, I'm going to make you enjoy/have fun." "Tú tienes la boca grande, dale, ponte a jugar" translates to "You have a big mouth, go ahead, start playing."
Questions & Answers
Is this a TikTok song?
Yes! The line "I know you want me, you know I want ya" has become a massive TikTok trend, often used in dance challenges and throwback edits ("I know you want me you know i want ya tiktok").
Who wrote "I Know You Want Me"?
The song is credited to Pitbull (Armando Pérez), Edward Bello, David Wolinski, and Daniel Seraphine.
Does it use a sample?
Yes, the recognizable horn section is sampled from "75, Brazil Street" by Nicola Fasano vs Pat-Rich, which originally sampled "Street Player" by the band Chicago.
What does "Rumba" mean in this context?
In Spanish slang, especially Cuban, "Rumba" refers to a party or a good time. "Ella quiere su rumba" means "She wants her party."
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