Lyrics
I'm waiting for my man
Expressing anticipation for someone, likely a drug dealer or connection.
Twenty-six dollars in my hand
Refers to the amount of money the speaker has for a drug purchase.
Up to Lexington, 125
Heading to Lexington Avenue at 125th Street, a known location for drug activity.
Feel sick and dirty, more dead than alive
Feeling physically and morally degraded, possibly due to drug use.
I'm waiting for my man
Reiteration of waiting for the drug dealer or connection.
Hey, white boy, what you doin' uptown?
Encounter with someone questioning the speaker's presence uptown.
Hey, white boy, you chasin' our women around?
Suspicions about the speaker chasing women, dismissed by the speaker.
Oh pardon me sir, it's the furthest from my mind
Explanation that the speaker is not interested in such activities.
I'm just lookin' for a dear, dear friend of mine
Clarifying the innocent intention of looking for a friend.
I'm waiting for my man
Repetition of waiting for the drug connection.
Here he comes, he's all dressed in black
Recognition of the approaching drug dealer, described in black attire.
PR shoes and a big straw hat
Details about the dealer's appearance with specific mention of PR shoes and a straw hat.
He's never early, he's always late
Noting the dealer's consistent tardiness.
First thing you learn is you always gotta wait
Emphasizing the inevitability of waiting when dealing with this person.
I'm waiting for my man
Reiterating the ongoing anticipation for the drug dealer.
Up to a Brownstone, up three flights of stairs
Heading to a specific location, a Brownstone, suggesting a drug-related meeting place.
Everybody's pinned you, but nobody cares
Indifference from others, possibly in the building, towards the speaker's presence.
He's got the works, gives you sweet taste
Dealer providing drugs, described as "the works," offering a pleasant experience.
Ah then you gotta split because you got no time to waste
Need to leave quickly due to limited time.
I'm waiting for my man
Repetition of waiting for the drug dealer.
Baby don't you holler, darlin' don't you bawl and shout
Requesting quietness, as the speaker is in a good state and doesn't want attention.
I'm feeling good, you know I'm gonna work it on out
Expressing a positive feeling and determination to overcome challenges.
I'm feeling good, I'm feeling oh so fine
Continuing to feel good and optimistic about the present moment.
Until tomorrow, but that's just some other time
Acknowledging the temporary nature of the positive feelings, postponing concerns to the future.
I'm waiting for my man
Final repetition of waiting for the drug dealer.
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