My Nigga
8-9 Boyz Lyrics

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I don’t understand
How she get attractive when she with another man
How I get distracted when she with another hand
I be liking all her pictures that she put on Instagram
Why we always want what we can’t get
I don’t know, shouldn’t chase, but I can’t let
You go though, cuz it’s one life
It’s one chance for one kiss, and I ain’t tryna end up left behind, like Sunkist

Maybe it’s all cuz I’m human
Jealousy quick for consuming
Rather be blunt then assuming, but to my emotions a battle I’m losing
My heart be racing, wish I stuck to just cruising
Losing my mind, I be thinking you hate me
But I wouldn’t pass on the chance if they paid me cuz lady
I’m thinking bout calling you baby, but lately I
Think about consequence, and bad decisions lead to my consciousness
In bad positions, look where my options is
I learned what importance precautions is
Because if I make my move, and shit gets awkward
And go behind the back, like I’m Crawford, I
I don’t know, maybe cuz I’m just another nigga
But I don’t want you with another nigga
Nigga
Maybe I should stop, cuz it’s getting too much
Shit ain’t black and white, it’s just more of Ku Klux
They say time always right, here, it doesn’t prove much
If I take a shot I just pray I’m too clutch
Maybe I’m the one, he don’t really do much
I don’t wanna hate, if I never get the key to the gate
Truth told, prolly wouldn’t do much to a nigga but
Well maybe I should let you go, go
Maybe I should you let you know, know
Maybe I should let it flow, flow
Maybe I should let it, let it
Go nigga, shoot my shot
Go, nigga, go, nigga, shoot my shot
Let it
Go, nigga, shoot my shot
Go nigga, go nigga, shoot my shot
Let it
Go, nigga, shoot my shot
Go nigga, go nigga, shoot my shot
Ima hold it down like the crew got knocked
You a got a good fit for the shoes I rock
Nigga
Why it’s never simple, where it’s me and you together
Umbrellas for two of us to block the shade forever
But acting like this shit isn’t messy won’t make it better
I’m just worried bout the rain in your pussy instead of weather
You don’t know how long that it took me to get a feather
When it come to someone who understood me, I’m thinking never
And now I gotta play the sideline
Cuz a home wrecker, wasn’t never in the guidelines
Trust when it’s my time, fuck a pretty penny, when that dime mine
I won’t ever pass the rock
Move on our time, I ain’t worried about a clock
Maybe I should let it beat for you, til my heart stop
Maybe play this beat for you, when that part drop
Maybe I can make a seat for you by that hard knock
I ain’t really weak for you, but my feelings strong, when I’m with you
So do you, but if I can, ima get you
Maybe I should stop, cuz it’s getting too much
Shit ain’t black and white, it’s just more of Ku Klux
They say time always right, here, it doesn’t prove much
If I take a shot I just pray I’m too clutch
Maybe I’m the one, he don’t really do much
I don’t wanna hate, if I never get the key to the gate
Truth told, prolly wouldn’t do much to a nigga but
Well, maybe I should let you go, go
Maybe I should you let you know, know
Maybe I should let it flow, flow
Maybe I should let it, let it
Go nigga, shoot my shot
Go, nigga, go, nigga, shoot my shot
Let it
Go, nigga, shoot my shot
Go nigga, go nigga, shoot my shot
Let it
Go, nigga, shoot my shot
Go nigga, go nigga, shoot my shot
Ima hold it down like the crew got knocked

You a got a good fit for the shoes I rock
Nigga

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to 8-9 Boyz's song "My Nigga" depict a sense of longing and jealousy towards a woman who is involved with another man. The singer expresses confusion over why he finds her more attractive when she is with someone else and why he becomes easily distracted in her presence. He admits to liking all her pictures on Instagram and struggling with the desire for something he can't have. The singer acknowledges that he shouldn't chase after her but can't bring himself to let her go because he fears being left behind. He contemplates the consequences and bad decisions that may arise from pursuing her, but also admits to his battling emotions and racing heart. The singer ultimately questions his worth, feeling like just another nigga, but still doesn't want her with another man.

Overall, the lyrics reflect the singer's internal struggle with his feelings for this woman and his awareness of the potential complications that may arise if he chooses to act on his desires.

Line by Line Meaning

I don’t understand
I am unsure and confused

How she get attractive when she with another man
I find her more attractive when she is with someone else

How I get distracted when she with another hand
I lose focus when she is holding someone else's hand

I be liking all her pictures that she put on Instagram
I consistently like all the pictures she posts on Instagram

Why we always want what we can’t get
Why do we always desire what is unattainable

I don’t know, shouldn’t chase, but I can’t let
I am unsure, I shouldn't pursue, but I can't resist

You go though, cuz it’s one life
I don't want you to leave because life is short

It’s one chance for one kiss, and I ain’t tryna end up left behind, like Sunkist
There is only one opportunity for a kiss, and I don't want to feel left out

Maybe it’s all cuz I’m human
Perhaps it's because I am human

Jealousy quick for consuming
Jealousy easily consumes me

Rather be blunt then assuming, but to my emotions a battle I’m losing
I prefer to be straightforward than make assumptions, but I am struggling with my emotions

My heart be racing, wish I stuck to just cruising
My heart beats fast, I wish I had chosen a calmer approach

Losing my mind, I be thinking you hate me
I am going crazy, thinking that you hate me

But I wouldn’t pass on the chance if they paid me cuz lady
I wouldn't miss the opportunity even if I were paid, because you are important to me

I’m thinking bout calling you baby, but lately I
I am considering calling you baby, but recently I

Think about consequence, and bad decisions lead to my consciousness
I contemplate the consequences, as bad choices affect my conscience

In bad positions, look where my options is
In unfavorable situations, I see the limited choices I have

I learned what importance precautions is
I have realized the importance of being cautious

Because if I make my move, and shit gets awkward
If I take action and things become awkward

And go behind the back, like I’m Crawford, I
And betray trust, like a deceitful act

I don’t know, maybe cuz I’m just another nigga
I am uncertain, maybe because I am just another person

But I don’t want you with another nigga
But I don't want you to be with someone else

Maybe I should stop, cuz it’s getting too much
Maybe I should stop because it's becoming overwhelming

Shit ain’t black and white, it’s just more of Ku Klux
Things are not clear-cut, they are complicated and confusing

They say time always right, here, it doesn’t prove much
They say timing is always right, but in this situation, it doesn't mean much

If I take a shot I just pray I’m too clutch
If I take a chance, I hope I succeed

Maybe I’m the one, he don’t really do much
Maybe I am the right person, he doesn't contribute much

I don’t wanna hate, if I never get the key to the gate
I don't want to feel resentment if I never get the opportunity

Truth told, prolly wouldn’t do much to a nigga but
Honestly, it probably wouldn't affect me much, but

Well maybe I should let you go, go
Well, maybe I should allow you to leave

Maybe I should you let you know, know
Maybe I should inform you

Maybe I should let it flow, flow
Maybe I should let it happen naturally

Maybe I should let it, let it
Maybe I should just let it be

Go nigga, shoot my shot
Go and take a chance

Go, nigga, go, nigga, shoot my shot
Go, take a chance

Let it
Allow it

Go, nigga, shoot my shot
Go and take a chance

Go nigga, go nigga, shoot my shot
Go, take a chance

Let it
Allow it

Go, nigga, shoot my shot
Go and take a chance

Go nigga, go nigga, shoot my shot
Go, take a chance

Ima hold it down like the crew got knocked
I will take responsibility and stay strong like a crew facing difficulties

You a got a good fit for the shoes I rock
You are well-suited for the life I live

Why it’s never simple, where it’s me and you together
Why is it never easy when it's just you and me

Umbrellas for two of us to block the shade forever
We need protection from negativity and criticism throughout our lives

But acting like this shit isn’t messy won’t make it better
Pretending that this situation isn't complicated won't improve it

I’m just worried bout the rain in your pussy instead of weather
I am only concerned about the issues in our relationship instead of external factors

You don’t know how long that it took me to get a feather
You don't understand the effort and time it took for me to achieve something small

When it come to someone who understood me, I’m thinking never
When it comes to finding someone who truly understands me, I believe it will never happen

And now I gotta play the sideline
Now I have to stay on the sidelines

Cuz a home wrecker, wasn’t never in the guidelines
Because getting involved with someone who could ruin relationships was never part of my plan

Trust when it’s my time, fuck a pretty penny, when that dime mine
Trust me when I say that when the right opportunity comes, I won't care about money

I won’t ever pass the rock
I will never let go of my chance

Move on our time, I ain’t worried about a clock
We will take action when the time is right, I am not concerned about time

Maybe I should let it beat for you, til my heart stop
Perhaps I should let love thrive for you, until my heart stops beating

Maybe play this beat for you, when that part drop
Perhaps I should dedicate this song to you, when that impactful part plays

Maybe I can make a seat for you by that hard knock
Maybe I can create a place for you in difficult situations

I ain’t really weak for you, but my feelings strong, when I’m with you
I am not easily vulnerable for you, but my emotions are intense when I am with you

So do you, but if I can, ima get you
Do what you want, but if given the chance, I will pursue you