Hey, where's the drum?
(Woo, ohh-oh-oh)
Let's go
Ooh, girl, you're shinin'
Like a 5th Avenue diamond
And they don't make you like they used to
You're never goin' out of style
Ooh, pretty baby
This world might have gone crazy
The way you saved me, who could blame me
When I just wanna make you smile
I wanna thrill ya like Michael
I wanna kiss you like Prince
Let's get it on like Marvin Gaye, like Hathaway
Write a song for you like this
You're over my head, I'm out of my mind
Thinking I was born in the wrong time
One of a kind, living in a world gone plastic
Baby, you're so classic (yeah, yeah, so classic)
Baby, you're so classic (yeah, baby you)
Baby, you're so classic
Four dozen roses
Anything for you to notice
All the way to serenade you
Doin' it Sinatra style
I'ma pick you up in a Cadillac
Like a gentleman, bringin' glamour back
Keep it real to real in the way I feel
I could walk you down the aisle
I wanna thrill you like Michael
I wanna kiss you like Prince
Let's get it on like Marvin Gaye, like Hathaway
Write a song for you like this
You're over my head, I'm out of my mind
Thinking I was born in the wrong time
It's love on rewind, everything is so throwback-ish
I kinda like it how ya-
Out of my league, old school chic
Like a movie star from a silver screen
You're one of a kind, living in a world gone plastic
Baby, you're so classic (hey! Hey!)
Baby, you're so classic (so classic)
Baby, you're so classic (classic)
Baby, you're class, and baby, you're sick
I never met a girl like you ever 'til we met
A star in the '40s, centerfold in the '50s
You got me trippin' out like the '60s, hippies (oh, whoa, whoa)
Queen of the discotheque
A '70s dream and an '80s best
Hepburn, Beyoncé, Marilyn, Massive (ah)
Girl, you're timeless, just so classic
You're over my head, I'm out of my mind (my, my, my, my mind)
Thinking I was born in the wrong time
It's love on rewind (it's love on rewind), everything is so throwback-ish
I kinda like it how ya- (woo!)
Out of my league, old school chic
Like a movie star from a silver screen
You're one of a kind, living in a world gone plastic
Baby, you're so classic (ooh-whoa)
Baby, you're so classic (ooh-whoa-oh) (hey yeah)
Baby, you're so classic (ooh)
About This Song
"Classic (Single)" is a nostalgic celebration of timeless romance that positions genuine love as an antidote to modern superficiality and chaos. The song's central metaphor compares the beloved to classic icons and luxury items that never lose their value, suggesting that authentic connection transcends fleeting trends and cultural shifts. MKTO crafts lyrics that reference legendary entertainers like Michael Jackson, Prince, and Marvin Gaye, positioning their love as worthy of the same reverence and artistry that made these figures immortal. The track operates on multiple levels-while ostensibly a love song, it's also a commentary on how genuine emotion and craftsmanship have become rare commodities in an increasingly disposable culture. Musically, the production blends retro-soul influences with contemporary pop sensibilities, featuring a groove-heavy arrangement that deliberately evokes the classic R&B the lyrics celebrate. The vocal delivery alternates between smooth crooning and energetic proclamations, mirroring the song's theme of passionate devotion. The repeated phrase "they don't make you like they used to" becomes both a compliment to the romantic interest and a broader cultural critique about the loss of authenticity. The song resonated with listeners because it offered escapist romance while tapping into widespread nostalgia for supposedly simpler, more genuine times, making it both a radio-friendly pop anthem and a subtle commentary on contemporary relationships.
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