Tanya Stephens (July 2, 1973) born Kingston, Jamaica, is a one of the most … Read Full Bio ↴Tanya Stephens (July 2, 1973) born Kingston, Jamaica, is a one of the most influential female Jamaican reggae artists that emerged in the late 1990s. Stephens is most known for her hit "Yuh Nuh Ready fi Dis Yet." The single was later featured on the Reggae Gold 1997 compilation album.

It's A Pitty
Tanya Stephens Lyrics

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INTRO
I said if we never get a chance to be together
go with Jah, Tanya loves ya, wha me seh?

Hook
It's a pity you already have a wife
and me done have a man inna mi life
rudeboy it's such a pity

I say it is such a pity you already have yuh wife
And me have a one man inna mi life
rudeboy it is a pity, mm mm mm

Verse 1
I woulda like one of these mornings to wake up and find
your face on a pillow lying right next to mine
I woulda cut out the partying the smoking and the rum
and buss a extra wine and make we seal up a son
well everytime mi fantasize me see your lips me see your eyes
Your trigger finger do something a lef the rudegirl hypnotized
For you it's just a thing, just another little fling
But for me this is Heaven and the angel them a sing

(Repeat hook)

Verse 2
Fi buck you up inna public and cant even touch
It really fuck me up because me check fi you so much
The respect weh mi have fi your woman fi your kids
believe me rudeboy mi criss, a nuh matey this
who knows? maybe one day the world will be evolved enough
we'll share you in a civilized manner between the two of us
But until then I woulda love see you again,
Me know we have fi play it by the stupid rules of men

(repeat intro)

Verse 3

So meet me round the corner, avoid Mitzy and Lorna
You know them a two of the biggest informer
I'm not starving for sex no, nah bawl out 'next!' no
but the way how yuh flex really pique my interest yo
The you weh people see a no the you weh me loving
And the you weh deh with me go much deeper than skin
I dont know exactly what it is you're feeling
But I wish this was a permanent thing

(repeat hook)

Verse 4

Me know seh you belong to she, you know seh me belong to him
Me wouldn't want you dis your queen, me woulda never dis mi king
But when yuh play pon mi riddim and when me feel your base a swing
You lef me inna turmoil, you have me head a spin
It really mek me sad fi haffi waste so much water,
I think the two o' we can mek a beautiful daughter
but it would be selfish to an innocent little youth

Fi bring her come and cannot tell her the truth
We have fi tell her the truth

Overall Meaning

Tanya Stephens's song "It's A Pitty" is a story of unrequited love. The song tells the story of Tanya Stephens being in love with a man who is already married, and she too is in a relationship. The lyrics convey that Tanya considers it unfortunate that they cannot be together as a couple. She wishes to wake up one morning with the man beside her and fantasizes about a son with him. However, Tanya acknowledges that they belong to someone else.

The lyrics express frustration and sadness about the situation but also a certain level of acceptance. In the verse, Tanya sings about the rules of society that dictate their behavior. She explains that even though she respects the man's wife and children, she cannot help being attracted to him emotionally and physically.

Tanya's lyrics point out the complex emotions that can arise when someone is attracted to another person despite moral and social boundaries. She acknowledges that their bond goes deeper than physical attraction and that it is difficult to resist the temptation of love. However, she understands the consequences of such a relationship on multiple levels, including the duty they have towards others.

Line by Line Meaning

I said if we never get a chance to be together
If we can't be together, go with God, Tanya cares for you.

It's a pity you already have a wife
It's unfortunate that you're already married.

and me done have a man inna mi life rudeboy it's such a pity
It's a shame that I'm in a committed relationship and you're unavailable.

I woulda like one of these mornings to wake up and find your face on a pillow lying right next to mine
I dream of waking up next to you one day.

I woulda cut out the partying the smoking and the rum and buss a extra wine and make we seal up a son
I would sacrifice my vices and have a child with you.

well everytime mi fantasize me see your lips me see your eyes Your trigger finger do something a lef the rudegirl hypnotized
I am spellbound by your presence in my imagination.

For you it's just a thing, just another little fling But for me this is Heaven and the angel them a sing
This may be just a casual affair for you, but it's a heavenly experience for me.

Fi buck you up inna public and cant even touch It really fuck me up because me check fi you so much
It's frustrating to be unable to express our affection in public, as I am attached to you.

The respect weh mi have fi your woman fi your kids believe me rudeboy mi criss, a nuh matey this
I have respect for your family and am not trying to be a homewrecker.

who knows? maybe one day the world will be evolved enough we'll share you in a civilized manner between the two of us
Hopefully, in the future, society will allow for more unconventional relationships.

But until then I woulda love to see you again, Me know we have fi play it by the stupid rules of men
Until then, I would like to see you again, but we must follow societal norms and stay apart.

So meet me round the corner, avoid Mitzy and Lorna You know them a two of the biggest informer
Let's meet in secret and avoid potential gossipers.

The you weh people see a no the you weh me loving And the you weh deh with me go much deeper than skin
The version of you that others see is different from the one I love; the connection we share is more profound.

I dont know exactly what it is you're feeling But I wish this was a permanent thing
I am unsure of your true intentions, but I desire a long-lasting relationship with you.

Me know seh you belong to she, you know seh me belong to him Me wouldn't want you dis your queen, me woulda never dis mi king
I am aware that you have a wife, and I have a partner as well. I would never want to harm either of our committed relationships.

But when yuh play pon mi riddim and when me feel your base a swing You lef me inna turmoil, you have me head a spin
When we are intimate, you leave me feeling conflicted and confused.

It really mek me sad fi haffi waste so much water, I think the two o' we can mek a beautiful daughter
It's lonely to spend time alone after being intimate with you, and I believe we could have beautiful children together.

but it would be selfish to an innocent little youth Fi bring her come and cannot tell her the truth We have fi tell her the truth
It would be wrong to bring a child into the world and not be honest about how they were conceived; we must disclose the truth to any offspring.

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