Put That Woman First
Jaheim Lyrics
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If they gleam in the sun
While they spin and they fit on my truck then (I could remember)
And if it came in a sack
No stems, no seeds in the bag then (I could remember)
And if it drip from my wrist and it look like it shine like new then
(I could remember)
But, oh, girl, I forgot to be your lover
If it wasn't for the 9 to 5
Double-up overtime then (I could remember)
If it wasn't for the Sunday All-Star Weekend game, girl (I could remember)
And if it wasn't for the dough
Gettin' 50 G's a show, girl, ya know that (I could remember)
But silly me, silly me, oh
Tell me how could I ever forget to be your lover
Now I realize that you need love too (oh, yeah)
Spend my life makin' up to you
Oh, girl
Oh, I forgot to be your lover
When she starts bringin' up old dirt
And the fights keep getting worse (oh, brother)
Findin' numbers in her purse
Better put that woman first (yeah)
And you notice she ain't wearin' her ring (oh, no)
Then she starts playin' little games
Comin' in late from work
You better put that woman first
If it wasn't for the makeup on my shirt
Still I'd be chasin' skirts then (I could remember)
And if it wasn't for that fight last night
You smashin' out my headlights then (I could remember)
If it wasn't for parole, steady duckin' my PO, girl, you know (I could remember)
But silly me, silly me, babe
Tell me how could I ever forget to be your lover
Now I realize that you need love too
Spend my life makin' love to you
Oh, girl
Oh, I forgot to be your lover
When she starts bringin' up old dirt (bringin' up old shit)
And the fights keep getting worse (oh, oh, oh, oh)
Findin' numbers in her purse (I'm tellin' you, brother)
Better put that woman first (you better put your woman first)
And you notice she ain't wearin' her ring (oh, yeah)
Then she starts playin' little games (I'm-I'm-I'm-I'm tellin' you, brother)
Comin' in late from work
You better put that woman first (put that woman first)
(So many times) Actin' like it wasn't really nothin'
(So many ways) Kept to myself, always runnin'
(So many games) All that I sin
(And so many words) I need you to stay
(Always came first) Even though sometimes felt like second
(Can't buy no love) You know I had to learn a lesson
(Spend some time) Put in some work
(And for better or worse) Always put that woman first
When she starts bringin' up old dirt
And the fights keep getting worse (gettin' worse)
Findin' numbers in her purse (in her purse)
Better put that woman first (put that woman first)
And you notice she ain't wearin' her ring (ooh, yeah)
Then she starts playin' little games (her little games)
Comin' in late from work (I'ma say it again)
You better put that woman first (put that woman, put that woman first)
When she starts bringin' up old dirt
And the fights keep getting worse (she's gonna leave you)
Findin' numbers in her purse
Better put that woman first (yeah, yeah, yeah)
And you notice she ain't wearin' her ring (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Then she starts playin' little games (yeah, yeah)
Comin' in late from work
You better put that woman first
Jaheim's song "Put That Woman First" is about a man who admits to neglecting his relationship and failing to treat his partner with the love and respect she deserves. The song's opening verses use materialistic items such as flashy jewelry and expensive cars to highlight how easily the singer can remember and prioritize these things in his life. However, he realizes that he's forgotten to prioritize his lover, and he's trying to make amends. The song speaks to the importance of valuing and putting one's partner first instead of taking them for granted.
The chorus emphasizes the importance of prioritizing and cherishing one's partner by displaying warning signs of relationship trouble, including arguments, suspicious behavior, and failing to wear a wedding ring. The song's lyrics are a warning to men that they need to pay attention to their relationships and show their partners they are valued.
"Put That Woman First" was a smash hit when it was released in 2002, and it remains one of Jaheim's most popular songs. The song reached number one on the US Billboard Adult R&B chart and remains a popular R&B classic.
Line by Line Meaning
If they gleam in the sun
While they spin and they fit on my truck then (I could remember)
And if it came in a sack
No stems, no seeds in the bag then (I could remember)
And if it drip from my wrist and it look like it shine like new then
(I could remember)
But, oh, girl, I forgot to be your lover
The singer is saying that he could remember and pay attention to materialistic things like his truck, bling, and money. However, he forgot to prioritize his lover's needs.
If it wasn't for the 9 to 5
Double-up overtime then (I could remember)
If it wasn't for the Sunday All-Star Weekend game, girl (I could remember)
And if it wasn't for the dough
Gettin' 50 G's a show, girl, ya know that (I could remember)
But silly me, silly me, oh
Tell me how could I ever forget to be your lover
The singer admits that he has been too busy with work, entertainment, and money-making to remember to prioritize his lover.
Now I realize that you need love too (oh, yeah)
Spend my life makin' up to you
Oh, girl
Oh, I forgot to be your lover
The singer finally realizes that his lover needs love and attention too, and he pledges to make up for it through his lifetime.
When she starts bringin' up old dirt
And the fights keep getting worse (oh, brother)
Findin' numbers in her purse
Better put that woman first (yeah)
And you notice she ain't wearin' her ring (oh, no)
Then she starts playin' little games
Comin' in late from work
You better put that woman first
The singer advises men to prioritize their women and be faithful, loyal, and attentive to them, especially when relationships hit rough patches.
If it wasn't for the makeup on my shirt
Still I'd be chasin' skirts then (I could remember)
And if it wasn't for that fight last night
You smashin' out my headlights then (I could remember)
If it wasn't for parole, steady duckin' my PO, girl, you know (I could remember)
But silly me, silly me, babe
Tell me how could I ever forget to be your lover
The singer confesses that he would have continued cheating, fighting, and getting in trouble if it weren't for his lover's reminders that he needs to prioritize their love.
(So many times) Actin' like it wasn't really nothin'
(So many ways) Kept to myself, always runnin'
(So many games) All that I sin
(And so many words) I need you to stay
(Always came first) Even though sometimes felt like second
(Can't buy no love) You know I had to learn a lesson
(Spend some time) Put in some work
(And for better or worse) Always put that woman first
The singer reflects on his mistakes of neglecting his lover and trying to buy her love, while admitting that he needs to spend quality time with her, prioritize her needs, and put her first regardless of the challenges they face.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Keir Gist, Cliff Lighty, Mary M. Brown, Osborne Bingham, Bale'wa Muhammad, Jaheim Hoagland, William Bell, Booker T. Jones
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@smokkeeyyy7208
Oooh... ooh...ooh... ooh... (Yeah)
If they gleam in the sun
while they spin and they fit on my truck then {I could remember}
And if it came in the sack
No stems no seeds in the bag girl {I could remember}
And if they drip from my wrist and they look like they shine like new then
{I could remember}
But Ohhh girl
I forgot to be your lover
If it wasn't for the 9 to 5
Double-up overtime then {I could remember}
If it wasn't for the Sunday all star
weekend games girl {I could remember}
And if it wasn't for the dough
Gettin fifty g's a show girl ya know that {I could remember}
But silly me, silly me
Ohhh
Tell me how could I ever forget to be your lover
Now I realize that you need love too (Oh, yeah)
Spend my life makin' love to you
Oh, girl
Oh, I forgot to be your lover
When she starts bringin' up old dirt
And the fights keep getting worse (Oh, brother)
Findin' numbers in her purse
Better put that woman first (Yeah)
And you know she ain't wearin' her ring (Oh, no)
When she starts playin' little games
Comin' in late from work
You better put that woman first
If it wasn't for the make up on my shirt
Still I'd be chasin' skirts then {I could remember}
And if it wasn't for that fight last night
You smashin out my headlights then {I could remember}
If it wasn't for parole
Steady duckin' my P O girl you know {I could remember}
But silly me, silly me, babe
Tell me how could I ever forget to be your lover
Now I realize that you need love too
Spend my life makin' love to you
Oh, girl
Oh, I forgot to be your lover
When she starts bringin' up old dirt (Bringin' up old shhhh)
And the fights keep getting worse
(Oh...oh...oh...oh...)
Findin' numbers in her purse (I'm tellin' you, brother)
Better put that woman first (You better put your woman first)
And you know she ain't wearin' her ring (Oh, yeah)
When she starts playin' little games (I'm-I'm-I'm-I'm tellin' you, brother)
Comin' in late from work
You better put that woman first (Put that woman first)
Actin like it wasn't really nothin'
{So many ways} Kept to myself, always runnin'
{So many games} All that I sin
{So many words} I need you to stay
{Always came first} Even though sometimes fallin'
second
{Came down to love} You know I had to win the last race
{Spend some time} Put in some work
{And for better or worse} Always put that woman first
When she starts bringin' up old dirt
And the fights keep getting worse (Gettin' worse)
Findin' numbers in her purse (In her purse)
Better put that woman first (Put that woman first)
And you know she ain't wearin' her ring (Ooh, yeah)
When she starts playin' little games (Her little games)
Comin' in late from work (I'mma say it again)
You better put that woman first (Put that woman, put that woman first)
When she starts bringin' up old dirt
And the fights keep getting worse (She's gonna leave you)
Findin' numbers in her purse
Better put that woman first (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
And you know she ain't wearin' her ring (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
When she starts playin' little games (Yeah, yeah)
Comin' in late from work
You better put that woman first
Your Welcome
@ahusstlemurangi3613
Still listening to this in 2024... Thank u Jaheim
@kimbelt1369
His voice is amazing and so Soulful!! Love me some Jaheim!
@boogsybrooks
Never put women first. Put chiuldren first and women second along with men.
@user-ji4bp6se1u
3:13 3:13 3:13 @@boogsybrooks
@user-ul9vu5ez2w
Listening, 3/2024 ,who else listening
@ginagarrison-benjamin7986
Me too!
@raystingray1569
It’s a pity they don’t make music like this anymore TIMELESS
@makylelavergne9790
Im 21 and I totally agree with you this is true music I hate my so called generation we have good music but songs like these yk the classics they are just immortal and there the foundation of the music we have now but I miss this kind of stuff frfr 😢❤
@YoungHoopstarr
@@makylelavergne9790 I think men are so feminine now a days it’s hard to get r&b songs from real niggas. This was a time when it was more accepted to be hood and sing r&b
@sheikmansaray1617
Yes black women are queens