Thinkin' About You
2 Rude feat. Latoya Miranda Smoothe Da Hustler & Snow Lyrics
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It was a lonely, long, and grimey night
I go to see my girl, my Madonna
I've been so lonely, I've been thinkin' 'bout you
[Latoya and Miranda]
It never fails, no matter what I do
I find myself locked up in thoughts of you
And it's your titanic touch, that takes my mind at night
Cause when I'm with you love is so real it's like sweet pain
Just the thought of you takes away the rain
There's nothing I'd rather do than keep you on my mind
Days are short enough, so I don't waste my time
Locked up in you, your love is true, what am I to do?
want to make this real, 'bout how I feel, boy what's the deal?
Your love is so real, you got me, you got me
[Chorus]
[Snow]
Hey, way-yo-yeah
Think about you all the time you go away
Hey, know what you say
Spend a little time with me
Get freaky, be your fantasy
Let's ride, let's ride, let's ride
[Smoothe]
Whoever want to tangle better be ready to hang
I don't tie knots, why not? that ain't my thing (foo')
Catch me blazin' up in my whip, catchin' attitudes
When my flight's delayed, I flip, then I'm raisin' up
Pop the cork and, rearrange and stop your walkin'
The solo type with tigher game than dolomite
I got ya hopin' I stay around, I don't play around
When I rise, I lay it down, bless it and leave
I don't hang around, I'm too rude to be forgotten
You're feelin me right, boo?
That's what you get for stopin'
[Chorus]
[Latoya and Miranda]
In the middle of the night or broad daylight
Won't put up a fight
I'll just relax and let my thoughts take flight
While your honey rides control my world,
boy, my mind 24-7
What can I do?
You know you've got that butter love
I'm thinkin' of, baby you stay on my mind
I'm so 'bout you
Oh, I'm captivated, I can't maintain it
I just don't know what to do
[Chorus]
The song "Thinkin' About You" by 2 Rude feat. Latoya Miranda Smoothe Da Hustler & Snow is a romantic song that speaks to the powerful feelings one can have when thinking about their significant other. The chorus sets the scene for the song with Snow singing about a "lonely, long, and grimey night" that leads him to think about his girl, his "Madonna." The verses sung by Latoya and Miranda expand on this idea, with lyrics that describe how they are constantly thinking about their loved one, even when they try not to. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the all-consuming thoughts and feelings that can accompany being in love.
The rap verse by Smoothe adds a different perspective to the song, with lyrics that speak to his own sense of confidence and swagger. He talks about not tying knots and being the solo type, but also acknowledges the power of love and the way that it can change even the toughest person. Overall, the song is a powerful expression of love and the ways that it can make us feel.
Line by Line Meaning
It was a lonely, long, and grimey night
The singer experienced a lonely, tiresome and unpleasant night
I go to see my girl, my Madonna
The singer goes to visit their significant other, who they compare to the iconic singer Madonna
I've been so lonely, I've been thinkin' 'bout you
The singer has been feeling lonely and has been constantly thinking about their significant other
It never fails, no matter what I do
The artist cannot help but constantly think about their significant other, regardless of what they do
I find myself locked up in thoughts of you
The artist is constantly trapped in their thoughts about their significant other
Over your kiss, I reminisce by sweet sunlight
The singer remembers their significant other's kiss and thinks about it during happy times
And it's your titanic touch, that takes my mind at night
The singer cannot stop thinking about their significant other's touch, especially at night
Cause when I'm with you love is so real it's like sweet pain
Being in love with the significant other is like having a sweet pain for the artist
Just the thought of you takes away the rain
Thinking about the significant other makes everything better for the artist
There's nothing I'd rather do than keep you on my mind
The artist wants nothing more than to constantly think about their significant other
Days are short enough, so I don't waste my time
The singer does not want to waste any time not thinking about their significant other since life is already too short
Locked up in you, your love is true, what am I to do?
The artist feels trapped in their love for the significant other and wonders what they should do
want to make this real, 'bout how I feel, boy what's the deal?
The singer wants their love for the significant other to be real and is questioning how they feel about each other
Your love is so real, you got me, you got me
The singer acknowledges that their love for the significant other is real and they cannot help but fall for them
Hey, way-yo-yeah
A nonsensical expression of excitement or energy
Think about you all the time you go away
The artist cannot stop thinking about their significant other, even when they are not around
Spend a little time with me
The artist asks their significant other to spend some time with them
Get freaky, be your fantasy
The singer suggests they get intimate and act out each other's fantasies
Let's ride, let's ride, let's ride
The singer wants to have fun and enjoy themselves with their significant other
Whoever want to tangle better be ready to hang
The artist warns that anyone who wants to confront them should be prepared to face the consequences
I don't tie knots, why not? that ain't my thing (foo')
The artist is not one to get involved in complex or complicated situations and prefers to keep things simple
Catch me blazin' up in my whip, catchin' attitudes
The artist is often seen driving around in their car, with a bad attitude
When my flight's delayed, I flip, then I'm raisin' up
If the singer's flight is delayed or disrupted, they become angry and agitated, and become loud and confrontational
Pop the cork and, rearrange and stop your walkin'
The artist is ready to party and wants to change the circumstances or situation around them by drinking alcohol and having fun
The solo type with tigher game than dolomite
The singer considers themself an independent and confident person, who is more skilled than the famous Eddie Murphy character Dolomite
I got ya hopin' I stay around, I don't play around
The singer knows that their significant other wants them to stick around and take their relationship seriously
When I rise, I lay it down, bless it and leave
The singer makes sure that they do their best, give their all, and then leave
I don't hang around, I'm too rude to be forgotten
The artist does not like to linger or stay in one place for too long, and prefers to make an impression wherever they go
You're feelin me right, boo?
The artist asks their significant other if they understand what they are saying or doing
That's what you get for stopin'
The singer suggests that their significant other will experience the benefits or consequences of their actions
In the middle of the night or broad daylight
The singer thinks about their significant other at any time, whether it's day or night
Won't put up a fight
The artist will not argue or resist their feelings for their significant other
I'll just relax and let my thoughts take flight
The artist will just let their mind wander and daydream about their significant other
While your honey rides control my world,
The artist's significant other has a powerful influence over their life and emotions
boy, my mind 24-7
The singer cannot stop thinking about their significant other, all day and night
What can I do?
The artist is questioning what they can do about their overwhelming feelings for their significant other
You know you've got that butter love
The singer is telling their significant other that they have a sweet and tender love that they cannot resist
I'm thinkin' of, baby you stay on my mind
The singer is constantly thinking about their significant other, and they cannot get them out of their head
I'm so 'bout you
The singer is completely focused on their significant other
Oh, I'm captivated, I can't maintain it
The artist feels completely enraptured and overwhelmed by their feelings for their significant other
I just don't know what to do
The artist is at a loss for what they should do about their intense feelings for their significant other
It was a lonely, long, and grimey night
The chorus repeats, emphasizing the singer's feelings of loneliness and longing for their significant other
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: IIHAN ERSAHIN, NORAH JONES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jamal Sambare
#TBT MuchMusic Countdown June 4 1999
Adrienne Boulet
One of the most underrated songs out there ❤️❤️❤️❤️
africaRBG
Big tune! Im so surprised by the low number of views. It was big back then
Sher
Absolutely brilliant song. Brings back so many great memories of dancing to it at the clubs in TO.
stillmaticstarlet
I still remember lyrics to this song...have not heard it in 20 years!
MizJuli23
Omg this soooonngg!!! It was HUGE summer of '99 right before I started high school!!! So many memories!!! I love it!!
rudimentalrecords
Thanks MizJuli23!! Love & Respect 🔥👊🏽❤️👊🏽🔥
Austin Edwards
Real hip hop Forever
Ang Bliss
I loved this song, still do! Took forever to find it
Curious is this Latoya Luckett??
rudimentalrecords
Angel Dust No , this is not that Latoya. She goes by “Mystic” now. “Mystic and Miranda “ . Thanks for the Love!! Love & Respect to you Angel Dust 🔥👊🏽👊🏽🔥