Smack That
Intro: Akon & Eminem
ShadyKonvict, UpfrontAkon, Slim ShadyI see the oneCould she be that lady?AyyPre-Chorus: Akon
I feel you creepin', I can see it from my shadowWanna jump up in my Lamborghini Gallardo?Maybe go to my place and just kick it like Tae Bo?And possibly bend you over?Look back and watch meChorus: Akon
Smack that, all on the floorSmack that, give me some moreSmack that, 'til you get soreSmack that, ohSmack that, all on the floorSmack that, give me some moreSmack that, 'til you get soreSmack that, ohVerse 1: Akon
Upfront style, ready to attack nowPull in the parking lot slow with the 'Lac downKonvict's got the whole thing packed nowStep in the club, the wardrobe intact nowI feel it, dawnin' cracked nowOoh, I see it dull and backed nowI'ma call her, then I put the mack downMoney no problem, pocket full of that nowPre-Chorus: Akon
I feel you creepin', I can see it from my shadowWanna jump up in my Lamborghini Gallardo?Maybe go to my place and just kick it like Tae Bo?And possibly bend you over?Look back and watch meChorus: Akon
Smack that, all on the floorSmack that, give me some moreSmack that, 'til you get soreSmack that, ohSmack that, all on the floorSmack that, give me some moreSmack that, 'til you get soreSmack that, ohVerse 2: Eminem
Oh, looks like another club bangerThey better hang on when they throw this thang onGet a little drink on, they gon' flipFor this Akon shit, you can bank on itPedicure, manicure, kitty-cat clawsThe way she climbs up and down them polesLookin' like one of them Putty-Cat DollsTryin' to hold my woodie back through my drawersSteps off stage, didn't think I saw herCreeps up behind me, and she's like "You're—"I'm like, "I know, let's cut to the chaseNo time to waste, back to my place"Plus from the club to the crib's like a mile awayOr more like a palace, shall I sayAnd plus, I got a pal if your gal is gameIn fact, he's the one singin' the song that's playin' (Akon!)Pre-Chorus: Akon
I feel you creepin', I can see it from my shadowWanna jump up in my Lamborghini Gallardo?Maybe go to my place and just kick it like Tae Bo?And possibly bend you over? (Ooh, yeah)Look back and watch meChorus: Akon
Smack that, all on the floorSmack that, give me some moreSmack that, 'til you get soreSmack that, ohSmack that, all on the floorSmack that, give me some more (Yeah)Smack that, 'til you get soreSmack that, oh (Yeah, yeah)Verse 3: Akon
Eminem's rollin', D and 'em rollin'Bu and all marvelous, them rollin'Women just ho-in', big booty rollin'Soon, I'll be all in them and throwin' DHittin' no less than threeBlock wheel style like, "Whee!"Girl, I can tell you want me, 'cause latelyPre-Chorus: Akon
I feel you creepin', I can see it from my shadowWanna jump up in my Lamborghini Gallardo?Maybe go to my place and just kick it like Tae Bo?And possibly bend you over? (Ooh, yeah)Look back and watch meChorus: Akon
Smack that, all on the floorSmack that, give me some moreSmack that, 'til you get soreSmack that, ohSmack that, all on the floorSmack that, give me some moreSmack that, 'til you get soreSmack that, ohWhat the song means
"Smack That" is a club-set flirtation song. Akon tells the story from a confident, boastful point of view: he notices someone watching him, and he invites her to leave the party with him for a night at his place. The mood is playful and self-assured, with a lot of showing off through cars, jewelry, money, and clothes. Eminem's guest verse shifts the energy toward comedy and bragging. He describes a dancer who leaves the stage and approaches him, and the two of them quickly agree to skip the small talk and head to his home.
The song moves from setup to pursuit to the final dare. The opening introduces the two rappers, the middle verses build the club atmosphere and the flirtation, and the repeated pre-chorus spells out the invitation. The chorus turns the invitation into a dance challenge, repeated again and again, so the listener feels the energy build with each return.
Several images carry the meaning. Being "creepin'" and visible in someone's shadow suggests attention that is being noticed and returned. The Lamborghini stands for wealth and status used to impress. "Kick it like Tae Bo" uses the workout program as a playful double meaning for hanging out and being physically close. The "Putty-Cat Dolls" line is a pun on the Pussycat Dolls, a famous girl group, that turns a real name into a joke about dancers. "Smack that" is slang that works as a provocative dance call and a suggestive phrase, and it becomes the song's main hook.
Key phrases explained
- put the mack down
- to use smooth talk and charm to pick someone up — Slang for flirting; "mack" means a smooth, confident approach to attracting someone.
- kick it like Tae Bo
- to hang out and stay physically active together — A playful double meaning that blends the slang "kick it" (to chill) with the fitness program Tae Bo.
- Putty-Cat Dolls
- a pun on the Pussycat Dolls, the girl group — Eminem's wordplay that compares a dancer to members of the famous group.
- Pull in the parking lot slow
- to arrive in a relaxed, show-off way — Describes a flashy entrance typical of hip-hop club culture.
- Smack that
- a provocative dance move or suggestive act (slang) — The song's central hook, and its meaning is slang-driven, sexual, and open to interpretation.
- Hittin' no less than three
- having three sexual partners, said as a boast — Bragging slang about multiple partners, used for comedic effect.
Song info
- Release date
- 2006-09-26
- Album
- Konvicted
- Written by
- Mike Strange, Eminem, Luis Resto, Akon
- Produced by
- Eminem
- Featuring
- Eminem
- Samples
- 1zd1rap – Kral
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