Navajo
Masego Lyrics
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Until I, until I
I love you, I love you, I love you
Until I find the
Say the only words I know that you'll
Until I, until I
Say the only words I know that you'll
Until I
I know you see it, girl
This ain't sitting real good in my soul
Everywhere this little girl goes
She pick up another obstacle, uh
She was my heart
I don't know the tribe or the fall
But by default she don't think of me
I thought she was an Indian (Navajo)
She be slangin' thangs like a simian (now I know)
All my life I wanted me an Indian (there she goes)
Now she's far away
But I had to know
Listen, I know you see it, girl
This ain't sitting real good in my soul
Everywhere this little girl goes
She pick up another obstacle, uh
She was my heart
I don't know the tribe or the fall
But by default she don't think of me
I thought she was an Indian (Navajo)
But she be slangin' thangs like a simian (now I know)
All my life I wanted me an Indian (there she goes)
Ooh, girl let me in (whoa)
In the street with a wedding ring
And she hit the bar
City babe, are you down to cheat?
He looked in her eye
Chivalry is it really dead?
He pulled out a tip (pay up), uh
Jumpin' right on him
Thinkin' when's it good to intervene
Then I lost her
Lost her to the world and the girls and imposters
Entertain? I doubt it'll pay and it cost her
I ain't mad at me but it hurts
And I thought she was an Indian (Navajo)
Now she only worried bout' the Benjamin's (grab the gold), uh
All my life I wanted me an Indian (there she goes)
I swear that eye's on me
But I don't know
I swear that eye's on me
Yeah, uh
I swear that eye's on me
Yeah, yeah
I swear that eye's on me
Yeah, uh
I swear that eye's on me
I need you, I need you, I need you
I need to make you see
What you mean to me
Until I do, I'm hoping you will know what I mean
The song "Navajo" by Masego tells the story of a man who falls in love with a woman whom he believes to be a Navajo Indian. He is initially drawn to her because of her Native American heritage and slang, but as he gets to know her, he realizes that she has other interests that don't include him. He spends the song grappling with his feelings for her and his disappointment at their failed relationship. He sings about his love for her repeatedly, but also acknowledges that he may never be able to express his feelings in a way that she can understand or reciprocate.
The lyrics are full of metaphors and imagery that help to bring the story to life. For example, the line "Everywhere this little girl goes, she pick up another obstacle" suggests that the woman is constantly facing challenges and setbacks, making it difficult for her to commit to a relationship. The use of the words "Indian" and "simian" also underscore the singer's attraction to the woman's "exotic" heritage and exoticism.
Overall, the song is a poignant ode to love and loss, and the ways in which our cultural assumptions can shape our relationships with others.
Line by Line Meaning
I love you, I love you, I love you
Deeply and passionately in love with someone
Until I, until I
Until something else influences the love
Say the only words I know that you'll
Speaks the only language that connects with the loved one
Until I, until I
Until something else influences the love
I know you see it, girl
Acknowledges the other person's awareness of the situation
This ain't sitting real good in my soul
Feels uneasy and unsatisfied with the situation
Everywhere this little girl goes
The woman he loves is struggling with multiple issues
She pick up another obstacle, uh
She faces new challenges at every turn
She was my heart
Loved her completely
I don't know the tribe or the fall
Unfamiliar with whom she really is
But by default she don't think of me
She doesn't reciprocate the love fully
I thought she was an Indian (Navajo)
Thought she was of Native American descent
She be slangin' thangs like a simian (now I know)
She's involved in shady activities
All my life I wanted me an Indian (there she goes)
Always desired someone from the Native American community
Now she's far away
Now she's out of his reach
But I had to know
Still curious about her true identity
In the street with a wedding ring
Spotting her wearing a wedding ring
And she hit the bar
She went to a bar after wearing the wedding ring
City babe, are you down to cheat?
Asks if she's interested in being unfaithful to her partner
He looked in her eye
Locking eyes with her
Chivalry is it really dead?
Romantic values and traditions no longer exist
He pulled out a tip? Uh (pay up)
Assuming he had to pay her to spend time with him
Jumpin' right on him
Flirtatious behavior towards the man
Thinkin' when's it good to intervene
Wondering about the perfect time to get involved
Then I lost her
Loses sight of her
Lost her to the world and the girls and imposters
She's distracted towards the deceitful world of people
Entertain? I doubt it'll pay and it cost her
Her habits may not reap any benefits but may cost her more
I ain't mad at me but it hurts
Not angry at her, but the heart aches
Now she only worried bout' the Benjamin's, uh (grab the gold)
Only cares about money
Ooh, girl let me in (whoa)
Wants to be included in her life
I need you, I need you, I need you
Desperately craves for her love and affection
I need to make you see
Wants her to understand his feelings and thoughts
What you mean to me
She holds importance in his life
Until I do, I'm hoping you will know what I mean
Even if he's not successful, she should understand his feelings
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: Micah Davis
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