Only You
Ashanti Ft Camron/Juelz Santana/Ja Rule) Lyrics


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Gotti you know we got you nigga
Palm City
Milkwaukee Buck'ing Gang

Yo it's that boy they call Young'n
And you know I rep that gang
Them ink boys is at it again
Nigga ain't shit changed, I still got young'ins with them K's
And the Penn's is still sittin' on 20 inch blades
Candy painted Range
Money, Power, Respect, the Tec I flame with expert aim
The work get flipped, the change stack up
Tah murdered the Caddy, Caddy the 'Lac truck

And you know whenever we rollin', niggas is holdin'
Wrist so frozen, mommy want a golden
Let's go, she want a ride with the best
So I give her the death stroke
Knock her down, like a left blow
Not to mention I got a bottle of that XO
Runnin' out the Teterboro, waitin' on the jet show
What you expect hoe? That's how we fly
Mo' money, mo' murder mo' murder
Mo' life

Oooh
I can't wait to get next to you
Oooh
I just can't leave you alone

Boy you got me doing things that I would never do
And I can't stop the way I'm feeling if I wanted to
I'm crazy 'bout the way that you could make me say your name
And if I couldn't have you I would probably go insane

'Cause only you can make me feel (only you can make me feel)
And only you can take me there (only you can take me there)
Only you can make me feel (only you, only you can make me feel)
And only you can take me there (only you can take me there)

Oooh
I can't wait to get next to you
Oooh
I just can't leave you alone

Boy you stay inside my mind, ain't no denyin' that
And only you could do them things that got me coming back
It's gotta be the realest thing that I have ever felt
And I do what I gotta do to keep you to myself

'Cause only you can make me feel (only you can make me feel)
And only you can take me there (only you can take me there)
Only you can make me feel (only you can make me feel)
And only you can take me there (only you can take me there)

Yo, only you baby can make me (crazy)
About the way you shine, I'm great with eighteen, better with dimes
Plus I'm ('bout the)
Sex money and fervor
Black Child and my style is murder
(Way you)
Got more butt than ash-trays, mama how real is your nana?
'Cause you knows I hollers at the itch-bes
But only you can make me (feel)
I wanna sexual heal your sweet spot like I'm Marvin
I push you in a drop off through Harlem (or Holis)
Make your body hot like Impalas (on Crenshaw)
Regardless (you in for) menages (and then some)
Need some income?
I got it
You need to come on in, help a nigga spend up some of the profits
Black, tell her it's logic
It's more than one way out the projects
Get money and weigh your options

Only you can make me feel (only you can make me feel)
And only you can take me there (only you can take me there)
Only you can make me feel (you can make me feel)
And only you can take me there (only you can take me there)

Oooh
I can't wait to get next to you




Oooh
I just can't leave you alone

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of "Only You" make reference to a couple of different things. Firstly, it's a shoutout to Irv Gotti, the founder of Murder Inc Records and a longtime collaborator of Ashanti's. Second, it mentions Milwaukee's "Buck'ing Gang," a group of street-level drug dealers who operated in the city in the early 2000s. These references help frame the song as something of a street anthem, which is reinforced by the verses that follow. Essentially, the verses are standard hip-hop braggadocio - lines about guns, cars, and money, all designed to position the rappers as tough, successful, and above all, desirable. It's a common lyrical formula that prioritizes material wealth and toughness, and places women as a secondary concern.


The chorus of the song, on the other hand, is much more straightforward. It's a love song through and through, with Ashanti crooning about how only the object of her affections can make her feel a certain way. It's a simple sentiment, but one that's been at the heart of countless love songs over the years. The chorus is what really sets "Only You" apart from other hip-hop tracks of the era - instead of being about drugs, violence, or money, it's a genuine expression of romantic longing that just happens to be set against a backdrop of tough-talkin' raps.


Line by Line Meaning

Gotti you know we got you nigga
We've got your back, Gotti, don't worry.


Palm City
Referring to a location called Palm City.


Milwaukee Buck'ing Gang
Referring to a gang in Milwaukee called the Buck'ing Gang.


Yo it's that boy they call Young'n
Introducing the artist, also known as Young'n.


And you know I rep that gang
I am affiliated with a certain gang.


Them ink boys is at it again
Members of my crew who have tattoos are up to something again.


Nigga ain't shit changed, I still got young'ins with them K's
I still have young members of my gang who carry guns.


And the Penn's is still sittin' on 20 inch blades
The wheels on my car are still 20 inches in size.


Candy painted Range
Referring to a type of car called a Range Rover that has been customized with candy paint.


Money, Power, Respect, the Tec I flame with expert aim
I have access to both money and weapons, and I am skilled at using them.


The work get flipped, the change stack up
I sell drugs and make a profit from it.


Tah murdered the Caddy, Caddy the 'Lac truck
Two people named Tah and Caddy destroyed a Cadillac and a truck called the Cadillac 'Lac.


And you know whenever we rollin', niggas is holdin'
When we are out in public, some members of my gang are carrying guns.


Wrist so frozen, mommy want a golden
My watch is covered in diamonds, and women want to be with me because of it.


Let's go, she want a ride with the best
A woman is interested in me and wants a ride with me.


So I give her the death stroke
I will have sex with her so well that it will be like she is experiencing death.


Knock her down, like a left blow
I will have sex with her so hard that it will feel like she is being knocked down by a punch from a left hand.


Not to mention I got a bottle of that XO
In addition to all of this, I have a bottle of a high-quality cognac called XO.


Runnin' out the Teterboro, waitin' on the jet show
I am leaving from Teterboro Airport and waiting for my private plane to take off.


What you expect hoe? That's how we fly
This is how we live and travel.


Mo' money, mo' murder mo' murder
The more money people have, the more violence they are willing to commit.


Mo' life
The more money people have, the more they are able to enjoy life.


Oooh
A sound to express excitement or anticipation.


I can't wait to get next to you
I am excited to be close to you.


I just can't leave you alone
I am addicted to you and cannot stay away.


Boy you got me doing things that I would never do
I am behaving in a way that is out of character for because of my feelings for you.


And I can't stop the way I'm feeling if I wanted to
I cannot control my emotions for you even if I wanted to.


I'm crazy 'bout the way that you could make me say your name
I love the way you make me feel, and it is evident in the way I say your name.


And if I couldn't have you I would probably go insane
If I couldn't be with you, it would drive me crazy.


'Cause only you can make me feel (only you can make me feel)
You are the only one who can make me feel this way.


And only you can take me there (only you can take me there)
You are the only one who can take me to this emotional place.


Only you can make me feel (only you, only you can make me feel)
You are the only one who can make me feel this way.


And only you can take me there (only you can take me there)
You are the only one who can take me to this emotional place.


Boy you stay inside my mind, ain't no denyin' that
I cannot stop thinking about you and it is obvious to me.


And only you could do them things that got me coming back
You are the only one who can make me want to be with you again and again.


It's gotta be the realest thing that I have ever felt
My feelings for you are the most genuine I have ever experienced.


And I do what I gotta do to keep you to myself
I will do whatever it takes to be with you and keep you close to me.


'Cause only you can make me feel (only you can make me feel)
You are the only one who can make me feel this way.


And only you can take me there (only you can take me there)
You are the only one who can take me to this emotional place.


Only you can make me feel (only you can make me feel)
You are the only one who can make me feel this way.


And only you can take me there (only you can take me there)
You are the only one who can take me to this emotional place.


Yo, only you baby can make me (crazy)
You are the only one who can make me feel crazy in love.


About the way you shine, I'm great with eighteen, better with dimes
I am attracted to you and I have a lot of money and am skilled at spending it.


Plus I'm ('bout the)
Additionally, I am passionate about


Sex money and fervor
Sex, money, and power excite me.


Black Child and my style is murder
Referring to a person called Black Child, and I have a style that represents murder or violence.


(Way you)
The way you behave or interact.


Got more butt than ash-trays, mama how real is your nana?
You have a great figure, and I am asking if you are genuinely interested in me.


'Cause you knows I hollers at the itch-bes
I am known for pursuing many different women.


But only you can make me (feel)
You are the only person who can make me feel a certain way.


I wanna sexual heal your sweet spot like I'm Marvin
I want to sexually pleasure you in a way that is similar to Marvin Gaye's song 'Sexual Healing.'


I push you in a drop off through Harlem (or Holis)
I will drive you around in a convertible through different areas of the city.


Make your body hot like Impalas (on Crenshaw)
I will make your body feel warm like a hot Impala car on the street called Crenshaw.


Regardless (you in for) menages (and then some)
Regardless of the situation, you are interested in engaging in sexual activities with multiple partners.


Need some income?
Do you need money?


I got it
I have money and can provide for you financially.


You need to come on in, help a nigga spend up some of the profits
Come inside and help me spend some of my money.


Black, tell her it's logic
I am justifying my actions with reason and logic.


It's more than one way out the projects
There is more than one way to escape the challenges of living in a low-income neighborhood.


Get money and weigh your options
Earn money and consider different opportunities to improve your quality of life.


Only you can make me feel (only you can make me feel)
You are the only one who can make me feel this way.


And only you can take me there (only you can take me there)
You are the only one who can take me to this emotional place.


Only you can make me feel (you can make me feel)
You are the only one who can make me feel this way.


And only you can take me there (only you can take me there)
You are the only one who can take me to this emotional place.


Oooh
A sound to express excitement or anticipation.


I can't wait to get next to you
I am excited to be close to you.


Oooh
A sound to express excitement or anticipation.


I just can't leave you alone
I am addicted to you and cannot stay away.




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: ASHANTI S. DOUGLAS, IRVING DOMINGO LORENZO, SEVEN MARCUS AURELIUS

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Graduela

Still here in 2020 this my shit πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯

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Wicked remix πŸ₯°πŸ˜Ž

Alexandre Sanches

Better than original version

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Power700

Happy Belated 40th Birthday to Ashanti 2020!!!

Chris Hall

Best song Ashanti really like this

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01:05 i will be damned. juelz santana the first one to do the "ay flow" dude was so ahead of time

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2018????
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