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.
Booti Call (Gotta Get U Home W
Blackstreet Lyrics
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Hey baby, turn around
It's not what it seems
The way I like it by the pound
Must be in the genes
Only want to have fun
That's the way it is on Blackstreet
After all, it's a booty call
Well, you know what I like
You've got it
Just be there tonight
I want it, hey, yeah
You know that it's right
All I wanna do is be
Where you're at
[CHORUS]
Why must I feel like that
Why must I chase the cat
Nothing but the dog in me
Why must I feel like that
Why must I chase the cat
Nothing but the dog in me
Sometimes I feel that I
Might want to settle down
But on my wedding night I feel
I'm gonna play around
Life is too short to lie
I mean no disrespect at all
But if the other woman's on my mind
On my life, it's a booty call
Well, you know what I like
You've got it
Just be there tonight
I want it
You know that it's right
All I wanna do is be
Where you're at
Why must I feel like that
[repeat CHORUS]
Bow wow wow
Yippy yo yippee ay, hey
Yo, take it to the limit
Every dog has his day
And I'm digging on the vibes
So we can get together
Make tonight real live
Checking out the front
Checking out the back
Well, I'll be god damned
Is it really like that
Summer's hot
Winter's freezing
Chasing that cat
All through the season
Hey, yo, girl, stop teasing
Check your trips
Cause I really wanna stroke
You're saying I'll drown
I'm saying you'll choke
Back at my place
Face to face
I'm trying to be good
So we can cut to the chase
You know what I like
And, baby, you got it
Come on, let's get this started
Back on Blackstreet
We can have a ball
Cause after all
It's just a booty call
Well, you know what I like
You've got it
Just be there tonight
I want it
You know that it's right
All I wanna do is be
Where you're at
Why must I feel like that
[repeat CHORUS]
Bow wow wow
Yippy yo yippee ay, hey
The song Booti Call (Gotta Get U Home With Me) by Blackstreet is a song about a man who is looking for a casual sexual encounter with a woman. He sings about his desires and how he's not looking for anything serious. The chorus of the song repeats the line "Why must I feel like that, Why must I chase the cat, Nothing but the dog in me," which suggests that he can't help but feel a primal urge to pursue women. He also sings about how he enjoys the physical attributes of his sexual partner, referring to her "booty" as something he wants to call.
The song lyrics portray a very self-centered and superficial perspective on relationships. The singer is only concerned about his own pleasure and satisfaction, without any regard for the feelings or emotions of his partner. He is not interested in building a meaningful relationship or even acknowledging the other person's humanity. The overall tone of the song is very objectifying of women and reinforces harmful societal stereotypes about men's behavior and expectations in relationships.
Overall, the song reinforces toxic masculinity and promotes promiscuity without any concern for meaningful human connections.
Line by Line Meaning
It's just a bootie call
This encounter is just casual sex and nothing more.
Hey baby, turn around
Hey, I'm here and ready for some physical activity.
It's not what it seems
Don't worry, this is just a harmless booty call, not anything serious.
The way I like it by the pound
I prefer a well-endowed partner.
Must be in the genes
Well, it's probably in my DNA.
Only want to have fun
I'm not looking for anything serious – just a good time.
No time to get sprung
I can't let myself get emotionally attached.
That's the way it is on Blackstreet
This is just typical behavior for me and my friends.
After all, it's a booty call
Let's not overthink this – it's just a casual hook-up.
Well, you know what I like
I've been with you before, you know what I'm into.
You've got it
You have the physical attributes I desire.
Just be there tonight
I'm looking for some immediate gratification, so be ready tonight.
I want it, hey, yeah
I'm feeling really sexually charged right now and I want you.
You know that it's right
You and I both know that this is what we do together.
All I wanna do is be where you're at
I'm willing to come to you to make this happen.
Why must I feel like that
Why do I feel the compulsion to seek out physical pleasure?
Why must I chase the cat
Why do I feel I need to seek out sexual gratification?
Nothing but the dog in me
I am just following my base animal instincts.
Sometimes I feel that I might want to settle down
On occasion, I consider the possibility of a long-term relationship.
But on my wedding night I feel I'm gonna play around
But I can't see myself committing fully to one partner on my wedding night.
Life is too short to lie
I'm not interested in playing games or being dishonest about my intentions.
I mean no disrespect at all
I don't want to come across as insulting or rude.
But if the other woman's on my mind
If I can't get you, someone else might be on my radar.
On my life, it's a booty call
I swear that's all this is – just a casual hook-up.
Bow wow wow
This is just a fun playful interlude.
Yippy yo yippee ay, hey
It's time to have some fun and enjoy ourselves.
Yo, take it to the limit
Let's push the boundaries and see what we can do.
Every dog has his day
Everyone has moments when they can indulge their impulses.
And I'm digging on the vibes
I am really enjoying the energy and attraction between us.
So we can get together
Let's use this energy to have a sensual encounter.
Make tonight real live
Let's make sure this is a passionate and intense experience.
Checking out the front
I'm admiring your physical attributes.
Checking out the back
I'm further admiring your physical form from behind.
Well, I'll be god damned
Well, would you look at that!
Is it really like that
Are you really that attractive?
Summer's hot
The summer heat is getting me even more turned on.
Winter's freezing
Even the cold weather isn't enough to stop my libido.
Chasing that cat
I can't stop myself from pursuing pleasure.
All through the season
Year-round, I'm always searching for a good encounter.
Hey, yo, girl, stop teasing
Stop being suggestive – this isn't a tease; let's make it happen.
Check your trips
Check your emotional baggage and hang-ups at the door – let's just enjoy ourselves.
Cause I really wanna stroke
I am really excited to touch you sensually.
You're saying I'll drown
You're worried I'll go too far or become too intense in pursuing sensual pleasure.
I'm saying you'll choke
I'm excited to see how you'll react to my sensual advances.
Back at my place
Let's go back to my place to further pursue sensual energy.
Face to face
Let's look each other in the eyes as we experience pleasure.
I'm trying to be good
I'm trying to approach this encounter with some decorum and respect.
So we can cut to the chase
Let's not waste any more time – let's make this happen.
Back on Blackstreet
Returning to our cultural identity and practices around casual sex.
We can have a ball
Let's make this a fun and satisfying experience.
Why must I feel like that
I'm still grappling with the nature of my own sexual compulsion.
Contributed by Jack Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
rickylove
live version is sooo good
N Martin
There is a mum in the audience so desperate to see Blackstreet that she had her kid dancing to this song! 🤦🏾♀️
Nerdbama Rich
🙏🏾🙏🏾
toninho marçal
Happy 2022 My Bro
Chris Atasie
Happy New Year Toninho
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