Respect
B. Sadness Lyrics
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Let me tell you something
She pushed up and put it up in my face
She like "go 'head, I know you want it, come and feel on this cake"
Mami, is it the kind the bakers make?
Or Betty Crocker, it's all a factor if I'm gonna break you off proper
Pull out a comma, give it a taste
Lay it down with the Ace, cooked me food and I ate
Put my clothes on then I'm outtie and I can not be late, yea
In the club yeah she bumped in to me
Tight dress on, sexy as can be
And baby girl it's just the Hennessy
And no you not a friend of me, no
She said she lookin' for respect from me
She got her own and she ain't lookin' for a check from me
Just hard dick is what you get from me
'Cause I don't know how many niggas got that ass for free
And I don't mean to be an asshole
You sexy, tryna get you out of them clothes
I can give you what you ask for
If you a lady, well go 'head and keep your legs closed
She said "aw yes, be easy T"
That's what shorty want from me
Then she showed her breasts and showed her ass and started flaunting me
No Clair Huxtable, shorty is a wannabe
Never use a telephone, her body language callin' me
Oh yeah, I get it, you want nobody to know
You catch bodies like circus nets, shorty you a pro
I'ma give you what you want, want you curlin' up your toes
Get on up, get on out, I'm sorry I gotta go
Oh, we do it easy but you speaking like you do it hard
For respect you go and throw the feminism card
You confusin' her homie, so try to play your part
'Cause I'm a man, you give me an inch I'd rather take a yard, real talk
She said she lookin' for respect from me
She got her own and she ain't lookin' for a check from me
Just hard dick is what you get from me
'Cause I don't know how many niggas got that ass for free
And I don't mean to be an asshole
You sexy, tryna get you out of them clothes
I can give you what you ask for
If you a lady, well go 'head and keep your legs closed
She said she lookin' for respect from me
She got her own and she ain't lookin' for a check from me
Just hard dick is what you get from me
'Cause I don't know how many niggas got that ass for free
And I don't mean to be an asshole
You sexy, tryna get you out of them clothes
I can give you what you ask for
If you a lady, well go 'head and keep your legs closed
In B. Sadness's song "Respect," he tells the story of a woman who is seeking respect from him. The first verse features an encounter with her where she propositions him, but he questions whether or not it's worth it. In the second verse, he meets her in a club and she flaunts her body, but he still questions her motives and advocates for women to keep their dignity. He then repeats the chorus, emphasizing that all she'll get from him is sex if that's what she wants.
The song's lyrics are a commentary on the objectification of women in contemporary society. B. Sadness portrays a woman who is willing to objectify herself and use her sexuality to gain respect and attention from men. He questions her claim to feminism, arguing that it is not empowering to use your body as a means to gain respect. Instead, he advocates for women to demand respect by keeping their dignity and refusing to perpetuate stereotypes and societal expectations.
Ultimately, "Respect" serves as a warning against the dangers of objectifying women and emphasizing the importance of mutual respect and dignity in any relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
You looking for respect?
Are you seeking admiration from me?
Let me tell you something
Allow me to express my thoughts
She pushed up and put it up in my face
She confidently advances towards me
She like "go 'head, I know you want it, come and feel on this cake"
She provokingly invites me to touch her body
Mami, is it the kind the bakers make?
Darling, is your body natural or surgically enhanced?
Or Betty Crocker, it's all a factor if I'm gonna break you off proper
Whether it is natural or not, it affects my decision to engage in sexual activity with you
Pull out a comma, give it a taste
I use a metaphor to indicate that I will pay for sex
I said "ok I like it when I get the box with no chase"
I prefer to engage in sexual activity without any emotional attachment
Lay it down with the Ace, cooked me food and I ate
After sex, she cooked for me and I ate her food
Put my clothes on then I'm outtie and I can not be late, yea
I dressed quickly and left in a hurry because I had other engagements
In the club yeah she bumped in to me
She accidentally collided with me in the club
Tight dress on, sexy as can be
She wore a revealing dress that accentuated her curves
And baby girl it's just the Hennessy
I blame my desire on the alcohol
And no you not a friend of me, no
I have no emotional connection with her
She said she lookin' for respect from me
She wants admiration and acknowledgment from me
She got her own and she ain't lookin' for a check from me
She is financially independent and not seeking money from me
Just hard dick is what you get from me
I will only give her sexual pleasure, nothing more
'Cause I don't know how many niggas got that ass for free
I don't know how many men have slept with her without any payment
And I don't mean to be an asshole
I am not trying to be rude or insensitive
You sexy, tryna get you out of them clothes
You are attractive, and I am trying to engage in sexual activity with you
I can give you what you ask for
I am willing to provide you with what you want
If you a lady, well go 'head and keep your legs closed
If you want me to treat you like a respectable woman, then you should not engage in sexual activity with me
No Clair Huxtable, shorty is a wannabe
You are not a respectable woman, but rather a woman who aspires to be one
Never use a telephone, her body language callin' me
She seduces me through her body language
Oh yeah, I get it, you want nobody to know
I understand that she wants to keep our sexual interaction a secret
You catch bodies like circus nets, shorty you a pro
You have had many sexual partners, making you experienced in sex
I'ma give you what you want, want you curlin' up your toes
I will satisfy her sexual desires to the point where she feels ecstatic
Get on up, get on out, I'm sorry I gotta go
I need to leave and go on with my day
Oh, we do it easy but you speaking like you do it hard
We have sex casually, but you talk like you are a professional
For respect you go and throw the feminism card
You use feminism to demand respect from me
You confusin' her homie, so try to play your part
You are sending mixed signals, so try to be consistent
'Cause I'm a man, you give me an inch I'd rather take a yard, real talk
As a man, I tend to take advantage of situations that benefit me
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TNTgirl
The worst part is that some people think that:
Not wanting to get out of bed = "lazy"
Randomly crying = "crybaby"
Being angry = "mean"
Being really happy for a minute = "imature"
thatone_goofygoober
she just explained my life tho-
KittyPlayzYt
Rlly😑
iinrovertt
Don’t self diagnose please 🙏 if you relate to these, see a doctor ❤
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She explained mine too…..
🫶🏼Forever
Same…
{~•Flix•~}
@iinrovertty’all just cuz someone says “that’s my life” doesn’t mean they’re self diagnosing. Someone can say they have many symptoms but not be self diagnosing. If someone self diagnoses, they have to have done plenty of research, and know diagnostic requirements, aong with telling people they self diagnosed.
My friend self diagnosed with autism because their dad wouldn’t let them go get a diagnosis. He did tons of research though.
🎃 •Gacha Weirdo• 🎃
I am not diagnosed with depression, and probably never will be for personal reasons, but damn I relate to all of these. This is just an average week for me-
💚that slytherin🐍
i can’t get diagnosed because yeah but fr
that one scene kid
you dont need to get diagnosed to know that you have something
💀TheBoneFairy💀
Same