Blackstreet has also collaborated with Jay-Z on his single "The City is Mine". With the help of the Janet Jackson single "Girlfriend", Blackstreet finally had a top ten album with Finally. But personnel shifts wracked the group and contributed to the relative failure of Finally in 1999, and Blackstreet soon broke up. After rumors of legal action and a preemptive countersuit, the group reformed and released Level II in 2003.
Blackstreet Intro/ Can You Feel Me
Blackstreet Lyrics
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Trying to find her way back home
As the day changed, it rained
And she said
Just look into the water
There's no better place to be, uh-huh
It will take you to that Blackstreet
It's nothing better, it's nothing better
Ooh, Blackstreet
Take me there (take me there)
Take me there (take me there)
I wanna go, I've gotta go, I
Take me there (take me there)
Take me there (take me there)
Can you take me there?
Welcome to Blackstreet
(Yo, yo, yo)
(Can you feel it?)
Feel this
Twelve cars, mansion, beautiful kids
Fly life, my life
Wanna be here to see it on TV
Listen to my CD, easily
Dough flow, blow, do the show, all across the globe
Lotta carats in my earlobe, chillin', twenty million
Wanna jam with Mike, hear those Blackstreet heroes
Do they thing, whatcha got?
New jack swing, Teddy, stay ready
Deadly on the remix
I'm the prefix and suffix, got enough chips
Not enough hits though, don't get it twisted
Over a hundred of mine listed, why?
K-sick widows and six zeroes in the blink of a eye
In the game I'm ahead of, spread love, call my fleet
When I break bread, we all'll eat
That's how we play from Motown to VA
T.R., mad PR, Cuban cigar, never illegal
None of y'all equal, peek-a-boo, I see you
Now I'll leave you with just a little sneak preview
You know how we do, music for the people
Got to give the people
Give the people what they want
Want y'all to feel this
Get near this, hear this, it's the realest
Gotta give what the people
Give the people what they want
Want y'all to feel this
Get near this, hear this, it's the realest
See black, Rockwell, future sound cartel
Soon as we dropped the stock fell
Look, better hooks than Kareem
Give more nightmares than Akeem
G-rock to whom
I sell records, you don't, check my steez
Invest my G's, adjust that beats
Golddiggers wanna caress my cheek
See me flow, battle free, G
CEO yo, that'll be me
Why y'all hate to work?
I read every line of the paperwork
That's my job, 'til it's all done
Corn on the cob, MC's it ain't all fun
You might flow the sickest, and flow the quickest
But you stay booked forever 'cause you don't know the business
Got to give the people
Give the people what they want
Want y'all to feel this
Get near this, hear this, it's the realest
Gotta give what the people
Give the people what they want
Want y'all to feel this
Get near this, hear this, it's the realest
Got to give the people
Give the people what they want
Want y'all to feel this
Get near this, hear this, it's the realest
Gotta give what the people
Give the people what they want
Want y'all to feel this
Get near this, hear this, it's the realest
The Blackstreet Intro/Can You Feel Me lyrics are about the luxurious lifestyle of the rapper, his rise to fame in the music industry, and the hard work that he and his team put in to achieve their success. He mentions the material wealth he has accumulated, including twelve cars, a mansion, and a lot of money, as well as his desire to share his music with people all over the world. The song also talks about the challenges of being in the music industry, including the competition and the need to constantly create new hits to stay relevant.
The lyrics mention a few other artists, including Teddy Riley and Rakim, and highlight the importance of knowing the business side of the music industry. The rapper emphasizes that it's not just about having talent, but also being knowledgeable about contracts, finances, and marketing. He also mentions the support of his team and the love he has for his fellow black artists.
Overall, the song is a celebration of the rapper's success and a reminder to listeners that hard work, talent, and dedication can lead to achieving their dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
Feel this
Pay attention, experience the lyrics and music with your senses
Twelve cars, mansion, beautiful kids
I have a luxurious lifestyle with material possessions and loved ones
Fly life, my life
I enjoy living my extravagant life to the fullest extent
Wanna be here to see it on tv
My life is interesting and desirable to others who wish to watch it on television
Listen to my cd easily
My music is easily accessible and enjoyable to listen to
Dough flow, blow, do the show, all across the globe
I am financially successful and travel worldwide to perform
Lotta carats in my earlobe, chillin' 20 million
I have expensive and flashy jewelry, and a lot of money in the bank
Wanna jam with my ghetto's blackstreet heros
I want to collaborate and create music with my favorite blackstreet heroes from the ghetto
Do they thing, whatcha got?
I respect their talent and want to know what they have to offer
New jack swing, teddy stay ready
I enjoy the new jack swing music genre, and Teddy Riley is always prepared to make great beats
Deadly on the remix
Teddy Riley is excellent at producing remixes of songs
I'm the prefix and suffix, got enough chips
I am important in the production of music and have a lot of money
Not enough hits though, don't get it twisted
Even with my money and status, I still need more successful songs to be considered successful
Over a hundred of mine listed, why?
I have produced over a hundred songs, but still desire more success
K-sick widdows and six zeroes in the blink of a eye
I can make a lot of money very quickly and easily
In the game I'm ahead of, spread love, call my fleet
I am a leader in the music industry, and want to promote positivity and love
When I break bread, we all'll eat
When I am successful and have money, I will share it with others
That's how we play from motown to va
This is how we approach the music industry from Motown to Virginia
T.r., mad pr, cuban cigar, never illegal
I am associated with certain people and things, but I never engage in illegal activity
None of y'all equal, peek-a-boo, I see you
No one is like me or can achieve my level of success, I am aware of my competition
Now I'll leave you with just a little sneak preview
I am sharing a small taste of what is to come
You know how we do, music for the people
This is our usual approach, to create music for everyone to enjoy
Got to give the people
It is important to provide the audience with what they desire
Give the people what they want
Create music that is desirable to the audience
Want ch'all to feel this
I want everyone to experience and enjoy this music
Get near this, hear this
Come close and listen to this music
It's the realist
This music is authentic and true to myself and my experiences
See black, markell, future sound cartel
These are the names of the artists and groups involved in creating this music
Soon as we dropped the stock fell
As soon as we released our music, our popularity decreased
Look, better hooks than ali
Our music has better hooks than Muhammad Ali's fighting technique
Give more nightmares than rakim
Our music is more haunting and memorable than Rakim's
G-rock to whom I sell records, you don't
I am successful in selling records, while others are not
Check my steez, invest my g's, adjust that beats's
Check out my distinctive style, invest my money, and improve the beat of the music
Golddiggers wanna caress my cheek
Women who are only with me for my money want to touch me lovingly
See me flow, battle free g, ceo yo
Observe my rapping skills, my unbothered attitude, and my position as a CEO
That'll be me, why y'all hate to work
I am successful and others are jealous of my success
I read every line of the paperwork
I am careful and thorough in understanding the details of any deal or contract
That's my job, 'till it's all done
It is my responsibility to make sure all paperwork and deals are complete before moving on
Corn on the cob, mc's it ain't all fun
Although being an MC can be enjoyable, it is also hard work and involves difficult decisions
You might flow to sick 'cause it really quickest
You may be able to rap quickly and impress others, but that is not the only measure of success
But you stay booked forever 'cause you don't know the business
You will have constant gigs because you do not understand the business aspect of music
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Edward Theodore Riley, Michael Joseph Jackson, Sigmund Esco Jackson, Todd Eric Gaither
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