In this edition of Say What? we  break down Body Bounce.  On first listen its a catchy, uptempo, feel-good song.  When you analyze what’s being said you realize Kardinal is masterfully demonstrating the art of the double entendre and innuendo.

KARDINAL OFFISHALL - BODY BOUNCE FT. AKON

Ah sh*t, here we go again

• Reference to Body Bounce being another single Kardinal and Akon have recorded together.  Dangerous being the most notable one.

I’m looking at you, but I’m seeing your friend

• Kardinal sees the young lady, but notices her behind

Both my hands fit around her waist
Her Astronaut’s taking up my space

• Double entendre playing on the accentuation of ASS from Astronaut and reference of taking up space meaning the young lady in question has a large behind
  

I’m about to launch my rocket

• A rocket is a phallic symbol

Take off,  your clothes

• Double entendre playing on the reference to take off, as rockets do, but it is also a command for the young lady to remove her garments

And reach in my pocket
Grab the controller, similar to Wii

• Double entendre as a Nintendo Wii controller is also a phallic symbol and he has instructed the young lady to reach into his pocket to grab hold
  

It’s a game, and I’mma let you beat me

• Double entendre referencing the Nintendo Wii game and a reference to Kardinal allowing the young lady to have sexual relations with him
  

Bounce

Shorty’s body is like an hour glass that’s no lie
You know if she bring it to me the cash ’bout to fly
I’m so ready for her don’t want to go so fast
But I just can’t wait to show her the blast

CHORUS
Love the way you make that body bounce
Lovin how you work it
Love the way you make that body bounce
Lovin how you work it
Love the way you make that body bounce
Lovin how you work it
Love the way you make that body bounce
Lovin how you work it (work it, work it)

Bounce, twerk show me a little work

• Kardinal requesting the young lady dance suggestively for him.
  

I’mma take them calories off with that shirt

• He is advising the young lady that sexual intercourse  burns a lot of calories and will be removing her shirt prior to the sexual act

Look how your bouncing all of a sudden I think
How many men tried to climb that mountain

• Reference to Kardinal enjoying the view of the young lady, but also remembering that no matter how good a young lady looks protection is always key as you can’t be sure of her sexual past

Them heels you got is no joke

• He enjoys the high heels and what it does to the young lady’s posture

Even Akon might go broke
Spendin them $1s, throwin then $20s

• Reference to act of “making it rain” or showering exotic dancers with money (no coins), made famous in Atlanta strip clubs. Stacks of money are tossed above the dancers by patrons and the result is money floating down, giving the appearance that it is raining money
  

On the low in the back they throwin up centuries

• Reference to private rooms in strip clubs usually located in the back of the establishment. Century being used as a slang for $100 bills
  

That’s the body of the century

• Complimenting the young lady and advising her that she would have Kardinal’s vote for Body of the Century if such an award existed, which it in fact does not

You a little insecure, but baby you got plenty

• Reassuring the young lady that her insecurities are unfounded as she has a great body.  See the body of the century explanation

Them stretch marks on your hips is just bungee chords bringing you back when you dip

• Confirming for the young lady that he doesn’t mind stretch marks

I read your lips, my game stay literate

• Clever use of literate in reference to reading lips

I ain’t scared not a little bit

• Proclamation that Kardinal has no fear of the current situation.  A lesser man may be intimidated by the sexual tension.   Not Kardinal

Gotta let you know your worth about a billion an ounce

• He places a very high value on the young lady’s worth

Now bounce

• Instruction to dance
  

CHORUS

PS3 the PS stands for psssst

• Revisiting the video game theme from the first verse Nintendo reference.  PS3 is the sony Playstation gaming system

If you body bouncing around me then its game over
Act like you older

• Immature behaviour from young ladies won’t be condoned

Either we bouncing right now or you’re dirt off the shoulder

• Kardinal advising the young lady that the choice is to either leave with him immediately or he will brush her off his shoulder (reference dirt off your shoulder – Jay-Z)

So extra, Mr. Material
Let me feel on your birthday suit texture

• Requesting to feel the birthday suit is requesting to feel bare skin

So resilient, I like how on the inside its like a wet suit, brilliant

• Referencing lubrication created from stimulation

Water resistant up to 9 inches
Wrap that let me open it up like Christmas

• Referencing the use of prophylactics and the promotion of safe sex

I’m about the same height as Idris

• Reference to Kardinal’s friend, actor Idris Elba

Keep on your heels, let’s get down to business

• As many men do, Kardinal appreciates the sight of a nude woman in just high heels

No gym, but I’m seeing your fitness

• Referring to fitness from the standpoint of attractiveness and sex appeal, not athletic prowess

With my eyes closed you pose as a witness

• The young lady will bear witness to sexual relations with Kardinal, who’s eyes are closed

Every word of body language you pronounce

• Reference to pronouncing body language insinuates the young lady has great command over her body and its movements
  

CHORUS

Just show me how you do it baby
Just let me see
Dipping how you dipping so amazing in front of me
Daily into looking hot
Always at the Body Shop
Working on that beautiful figure

CHORUS