Channel J
Al B. Sure! Lyrics


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Aw yeah-now that ain't Al B. Sure!

Hook:
'Ya know I always see the lady
She drives me crazy all night
Except my baby doesn't know
I need to have that special lady
Channel J might break her heart
If I ever left my baby I'd never be the same
ya' know

Excuse me if I stop to stare at your body
So fly I don't understand
How could one woman be blessed with so much?
Are you single my lady? I'll be your man!

Girl don't make me promises you can't keep
Promises are conferred to fools
Come straight ahead you know the time
It's you on my mind (that one day you'd know)

Hook (repeat)

Dinner for two, no one else me and you
Candlelight makes it right, romance all night
Please let your hair down, take off your heels
I'll massage you...how does it feel?

Girl don't make me waste my time
I won't stop 'til you're mine
I'm trying to see the night when we get it right

Hook (repeat)

Chubb:
Now here comes the man, the man that had the plan
That in one year he would gain a million fans
And if you mapped out how he did
Accomplish and astonish and ground the hearts
of every kid
Yes I've created a realistic mirage in my garage
That one day Chubb would be large
Not large in the sense that I would be immense
But my financial status and my pockets
Would be the fattest around
With a booming sound which bounds
To give Al B. Sure! a royal crown
On his head or his noggin
I don't know how you be loggin' em
Or the simple sound inside your walkman
when jogging
Or toboggan down the hill with a few minutes
to kill
You flip in the tape and just barely escape
The tree in your way and just realize that
Hey you have to be very careful
of the tape that you play
If it's one of mine you have to sit
and relax and max
And prepare to hear funky tracks
So all of you succulent sexy skunk skeezers
step off me
Yo' Al - Kill 'em softly!

Work that body

Hook (repeat)





Just another high phone bill - OK!?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song revolve around a man's passion for a woman who he sees often at a place called Channel J. He finds her incredibly attractive and can't help but think about her all night. However, he is already in a relationship, and leaving his partner for this special lady would break her heart. The singer, Al B. Sure!, questions whether the woman is even available and asks her if she wants to be his girl. He invites the woman over for a romantic dinner, promising to treat her right and make her feel special. The song ends on a light note, with a mention of a high phone bill, perhaps the result of calling this special lady too often.


The singer utilizes a laid-back, smooth R&B style that was popular in the 80s and 90s. The lyrics are straightforward and express the man's desires for a woman he can't have. The chorus is catchy with a jazzy bassline, which adds to the overall chill vibe of the song. The song Channel J is a classic example of the style and sound that was popular during that period.


Line by Line Meaning

Ya know I always see the lady
I keep noticing a woman, who drives me crazy through the night.


She drives me crazy all night
I can't get her out of my head during the night.


Except my baby doesn't know
I can't let my partner know how much I want to be with this other woman.


I need to have that special lady
I want to be with this other woman, even though I'm in a relationship.


Channel J might break her heart
If I pursue this other woman, it could lead to her getting hurt.


If I ever left my baby I'd never be the same ya' know
I can't imagine leaving my partner for this other woman would be worth it, as it'd change me as a person.


Excuse me if I stop to stare at your body
I'm sorry if I come across as disrespectful for checking you out.


So fly I don't understand
I find you incredibly attractive, and I can't believe it.


How could one woman be blessed with so much?
You're so amazing, and I'm impressed you have so many great features.


Are you single my lady? I'll be your man!
I'm trying to seduce you and become your partner, even though I'm in a relationship.


Girl don't make me promises you can't keep
Don't lead me on and say things you don't mean.


Promises are conferred to fools
I blame myself if I believe false promises and get hurt.


Come straight ahead you know the time
I'm asking you to be honest with me and say what you want.


It's you on my mind (that one day you'd know)
I can't stop thinking about you and hope that you'll eventually realize my intentions.


Dinner for two, no one else me and you
I want to share a romantic meal with only you.


Candlelight makes it right, romance all night
The ambiance of candles and a romantic atmosphere will make the night perfect.


Please let your hair down, take off your heels
I'm asking you to get comfortable and relax.


I'll massage you...how does it feel?
I want to make you feel good by giving you a massage.


Girl don't make me waste my time
Don't let me invest my time and emotions if you're not interested.


I won't stop 'til you're mine
I'll continue to pursue you, regardless of how long it takes and the consequences of my actions.


I'm trying to see the night when we get it right
I'm imagining a perfect night where we can finally be together.


Now here comes the man, the man that had the plan
I'm confident in my ability to succeed.


That in one year he would gain a million fans
I have high aspirations to achieve my goals despite the odds.


And if you mapped out how he did Accomplish and astonish and ground the hearts
My success would be impressive and garner attention.


Of every kid yes I've created a realistic mirage in my garage
I imagined and created this fantasy of myself becoming successful.


That one day Chubb would be large
I aspire to become wealthy and famous like other successful artists.


Not large in the sense that I would be immense
I'm not trying to be physically large, but I want to have significant financial success.


But my financial status and my pockets
My goal is to have a lot of money and be financially set.


Would be the fattest around
I'd be the richest person in the industry.


With a booming sound which bounds
My music and success would have a significant impact and influence.


To give Al B. Sure! a royal crown
My success could benefit my fellow artist Al B. Sure! too.


On his head or his noggin
He could receive recognition and respect from the industry.


I don't know how you be loggin' em
I don't know how you're feeling right now or how you perceive my intentions.


Or the simple sound inside your walkman when jogging
Or how you enjoy music when you're listening to music alone while exercising.


Or toboggan down the hill with a few minutes to kill
I don't know how you want to spend your free time.


You flip in the tape and just barely escape The tree in your way and just realize that
I imagine you listening to my music, enjoying it and narrowly avoiding obstacles while outside.


Hey you have to be very careful of the tape that you play
I hope that people will be careful when listening to my music and respect my work.


If it's one of mine you have to sit and relax and max
When listening to my music, I'd like for people to sit back, relax and enjoy.


And prepare to hear funky tracks
Anticipate hearing upbeat and groovy music.


So all of you succulent sexy skunk skeezers step off me
I don't want women to flirt with me (using slang terms).


Yo' Al - Kill 'em softly!
Encouraging fellow artist Al B. Sure! to continue creating great music.


Just another high phone bill - OK!?
It'll be another expensive phone bill, but I don't mind it because the person on the other end is worth it.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALBERT JOSEPH III BROWN, KYLE ALBERT WEST, RICHARD ANTHONY SIMPSON

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