My Lady
Sweet Love Harmony: Ray Greene's Ode to Devotion
Lyrics
MY LADY
Introduction to the song titled "My Lady."
V1
Start of the first verse (V1).
(She) brown cocoa butter sugar sweet
Describing the lady as sweet, using metaphors like "brown cocoa butter sugar sweet."
You see my baby got it poppin' for me
Expressing appreciation for the lady's attractive qualities and the positive energy she brings.
(She) don't have to worry bout where I'm at
Highlighting trust in the relationship, as the lady doesn't need to worry about the narrator's whereabouts.
Cause she knows right where I'll be
Emphasizing the lady's understanding of the narrator's location, indicating a strong connection.
I'll be giving her a back rub chilling in the hot tub
Describing a scene of intimacy where the narrator gives the lady a back rub while relaxing in a hot tub.
Looking at the dvd
Portraying a moment of shared enjoyment, watching a DVD together.
All you fellas it's time to get up outta here
Addressing other men and suggesting they leave because the lady will be home to spend time with the narrator.
Cause she'll be home just to kick it with me
Stating the lady's commitment to being with the narrator when she returns home.
CHORUS
Beginning of the chorus.
This is for my lady (this is for my lady)
Reaffirming that the song is dedicated to the narrator's lady.
This is for my lady (this is for my lady)
Repeated affirmation of the dedication to the lady.
This is for my girl (this is for my girl)
Explicitly stating the song is for the narrator's girl.
This is for my baby (this is for my baby - ooh)
Reiterating that the song is specifically for the narrator's baby.
V2
Beginning of the second verse (V2).
(She) don't have to keep a brother ball and chained
Describing the lady's independence, emphasizing that she doesn't need to keep the narrator restrained.
You see my baby got it just like that
Highlighting the lady's confidence and ease in life, regardless of challenges like rain.
And I ain't even worried bout the rain cause my shorty gonna have my back
Expressing the narrator's trust in the lady to support him through challenges.
(Cause she) she knows what I want so she give it up
Indicating the lady understands the narrator's desires and willingly fulfills them.
And put it down like what, what, what, what now
Emphasizing the passion and intensity in the intimate relationship.
Ain't no time to mess around with the silly stuff
Rejecting trivial matters and focusing on the serious aspects of the relationship.
Because my baby and me are making love
Acknowledging the depth of the romantic connection, specifically mentioning making love.
CHORUS
Repetition of the chorus.
BRIDGE
Beginning of the bridge.
Tell me why would I
Pondering why the narrator would ever engage in cheating when the lady is supportive and doesn't demand.
Ever run around cheating with somebody who don't need me
Rejecting the idea of satisfying fleeting desires for a night and jeopardizing the stable relationship.
Just to satisfy a feeling for a night
Highlighting the importance of commitment and loyalty in a relationship.
Tell me how could I
Pondering why the narrator would allow doubt in the lady's mind when he assures her of returning.
Let my girl ever doubt when I say I'm going out
Stating the commitment to let the lady know about the return, reinforcing trust and communication.
Let her know that I'm coming right back
Emphasizing the narrator's assurance of returning promptly after going out.
CHORUS
Repetition of the chorus.
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