Mi Amor
Angie Martinez feat. Jay-Z Lyrics
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(Mi amor, how you say 'My love' in thug)
Can I hit it raw?
In the backseat of my jeep or maybe on the floor
(Easy papi)
Na mami, teach me more
(Tr'teme, especial means treat me special)
(Wanna keep a good girl like I told you before)
(Easy papi)
Yeah, teach me more
I like fast cars, I love faster chicks
You don't need a small waist, I take ass and tits
Love chicks that deep throat, love bein' left alone
On a Sunday afternoon with the remote
Love havin' my cake plus eatin' it too
Shit, I got cake what the fuck I'm 'posed to do
Like chicks to dress but I love a good shoe
Sophisticated mama with love for the hood too
Love sexin' girls on that boricua shit
Love black girls that's when the Levi's fit
Chicks that play hard to get on that Aaliyah shit
If at first I don't succeed, then believe I split
Can you blame me? Young buck, dirty-ass pops trained me
Moms allowed it, daddy was about it
('Bout it)
Game got inherited
Mama said, if you find love you better cherish it
Teach me
How you say 'My love' in Spanish?
(Mi amor, how you say 'My love' in thug)
Can I hit it raw?
In the backseat of my jeep or maybe on the floor
(Easy papi)
Na mami, teach me more
(Tr'teme, especial means treat me special)
I ain't got no time for that now, dame un beso
(Wanna keep a good girl like I told you before)
(Easy papi)
Yeah, teach me more
I like to slow dance, I like to romance
I like to stroll through the park holdin' hands
Ask me how my day was, tell me, "Ma lookin' pretty"
On Sundays in the cut watchin' "Sex and the City"
Havin' long talks and good lovin' in the mornin'
Walk them dogs when my body is callin'
Flesh air force cuts a wound with a line
No stress of course, 'cause I don't have the time
Like to wine and dine but please hold your liquor
'Cause I'm rollin' with ya and I hate a silly nigga
Like 'em rough and rugged, love it when you tug it
You buggin' out of line on that thug shit is nothin'
Dealt with cats before that I had to train
Dealt with cats that's poor and a cat with fame
One who played basketball and I had more game
So for favor, papi stay in your lane
How you say 'My love' in Spanish?
(Mi amor, how you say my love in thug)
Can I hit it raw?
In the backseat of my jeep or maybe on the floor
(Easy papi)
Na mami, teach me more
(Tr'teme, especial means treat me special)
I ain't got no time for that now, dame un beso
(Wanna keep a good girl like I told you before)
(Easy papi)
Yeah, teach me more
The song "Mi Amor" by Angie Martinez featuring Jay-Z is a provocative, but catchy track with lyrics that detail the common stereotypes of the thug life- fast cars, faster women, and a brash attitude. Martinez and Jay-Z go back and forth in a conversation where Martinez asks Jay if he can teach her some Spanish, but instead of being taught the basics of the language, Jay-Z wants to get into something more intimate. He wants to know how to say "My love" in thug, and if he can have sex without a condom in the backseat of his jeep or on the floor. Martinez tries to be coy and tell him he needs to treat her special ("especial"), and she wants him to kiss her ("dame un beso"), but Jay-Z just wants to have a good time and learn more about her body.
The lyrics of the song display not only the dynamics of a sexual relationship but also the importance of cultural identity to both Angie Martinez and Jay-Z. Martinez, who is of Puerto Rican descent, puts emphasis on Jay-Z teaching her Spanish terms, while Jay-Z, who is black, raps about his love for black women who can wear Levi's jeans. The unique combination of Martinez and Jay-Z's cultural backgrounds shows how they can identify with each other while still embracing their individual identities.
Line by Line Meaning
How you say 'My love' in Spanish?
Asking for the Spanish equivalent of 'my love'
(Mi amor, how you say 'My love' in thug)
Answering with 'mi amor' and adding a thug twist
Can I hit it raw?
Asking for sex without protection
In the backseat of my jeep or maybe on the floor
Suggesting possible locations for sexual intercourse
(Easy papi)
Showing confidence and ease in the situation
Na mami, teach me more
Asking for more Spanish phrases to impress and seduce
(Tr'teme, especial means treat me special)
Teaching the correct pronunciation of 'treat me special'
I ain't got no time for that now, dame un beso
Declining to teach, but requesting a kiss instead
(Wanna keep a good girl like I told you before)
Reminding the woman of his desire to keep her
(Easy papi)
Reassuring her that he's still confident and in control
Yeah, teach me more
Resuming the seductive tone and eagerness to learn
I like fast cars, I love faster chicks
Preferring material possessions and promiscuous women
You don't need a small waist, I take ass and tits
Expressing a preference for curvier women
Love chicks that deep throat, love bein' left alone
Favoring sexual acts and independence
On a Sunday afternoon with the remote
Enjoying quiet time at home
Love havin' my cake plus eatin' it too
Wanting the best of both worlds without sacrifice
Shit, I got cake what the fuck I'm 'posed to do
Acknowledging his wealth and lack of restraint
Like chicks to dress but I love a good shoe
Appreciating women's fashion
Sophisticated mama with love for the hood too
Finding attraction in a woman who can balance both high and low culture
Love sexin' girls on that boricua shit
Enjoying sex with Puerto Rican girls
Love black girls that's when the Levi's fit
Finding attraction in black women wearing Levi's jeans
Chicks that play hard to get on that Aaliyah shit
Preferring women who are selective and independent, like the late singer Aaliyah
If at first I don't succeed, then believe I split
Giving up easily on difficult pursuits
Can you blame me? Young buck, dirty-ass pops trained me
Excusing his behavior by blaming his upbringing
Moms allowed it, daddy was about it
Implied approval from his parents
('Bout it)
Expressing agreement or enthusiasm
Game got inherited
Implying that his promiscuity is a family trait
Mama said, if you find love you better cherish it
Contradicting his mother's previous behavior with an advice to value love
I like to slow dance, I like to romance
Showing a softer, affectionate side
I like to stroll through the park holdin' hands
Preferring public displays of affection
Ask me how my day was, tell me, 'Ma lookin' pretty'
Valuing attention and affection from a partner
On Sundays in the cut watchin' 'Sex and the City'
Enjoying a specific TV show and downtime
Havin' long talks and good lovin' in the mornin'
Preferring intimacy and connection in the morning
Walk them dogs when my body is callin'
Balancing responsibilities with sexual needs
Flesh air force cuts a wound with a line
Describing clothing that exposes skin
No stress of course, 'cause I don't have the time
Avoiding stress and drama
Like to wine and dine but please hold your liquor
Enjoying fancy dates but valuing sobriety and moderation
'Cause I'm rollin' with ya and I hate a silly nigga
Expecting maturity and compatibility in a partner
Like 'em rough and rugged, love it when you tug it
Preferring sexual aggression from a partner
You buggin' out of line on that thug shit is nothin'
Ignoring or dismissing aggressive behavior
Dealt with cats before that I had to train
Expressing a romantic history of molding or fixing past partners
Dealt with cats that's poor and a cat with fame
Describing a variety of past partners
One who played basketball and I had more game
Implied dominance over a past partner
So for favor, papi stay in your lane
Requesting respect and boundaries for the current relationship
Contributed by Emma H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@cibida1
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@ryannelson6451
I Miss this era, I was in the 6th grade when I first heard this in late 2000 growing up in The Bronx. When the first time you heard Bangers was either on the radio or cars driving by blasting their speakers, that's how you knew what was hot. 🔥🔥
@hawamahdi3836
1989? Me too
@papicryptocraven797
Angie killed it
@itspoliticsasusual
Jay wrote it lol
@denaliboi
Still banging HAM in 2021!!! What a time to be alive 💯
@nicolewarrenpouncy6073
This Song was a banger!! I loved this version of Jay-Z
@cibida1
Clarice Pouncy at his prime
@dwn2earthpinay
Damn I love Angie! This album was my jam the Summer of 2001 after my high school graduation. LOL
@tyronemiles7125
This was my baby mom song I remember early in the morning she used to blast this 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂