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.
Make U Wet
Blackstreet Lyrics
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Papa don't take no mess
Papa is the man who can understand
How a man has to do whatever he can, hit me
Papa don't, papa don't, papa don't
Papa don't take no mess, no
He don't take no mess
Now papa might grin
Drink a little taste of gin
Bet his last ten
On a little game of skins, hit me
Papa don't take no mess
Papa don't take no mess
Papa don't, papa don't
Papa don't, papa don't, papa don't
Papa don't take no mess, hey, hey
Papa digs the chick
If she look real slick
Papa rap is very quick
He definitely ain't no trick, oh yeah
Papa don't, papa don't
Papa don't, papa don't, papa don't
Papa don't take no mess
He don't take no mess
Wait, wait a minute, look at here
Papa, don't take, papa likes
Caught when one gets up tight
You know this is right
You got yourself bang, hit me
Papa don't take no mess
Papa don't take no mess
Papa don't, papa don't, papa don't
Papa don't, papa don't, papa don't
Papa don't take no mess
Oh yeah, alright
Papa is the man who will take a stand
Papa don't take no mess
Papa don't, papa don't
Papa don't, papa don't, papa don't
Look, take this
Papa didn't cuss
He didn't raise a whole lotta fuss
But when we did wrong
Papa beat the hell out of us
Papa don't, papa don't
Papa don't, papa don't
Papa don't, papa don't
Papa don't take no mess
Papa don't take no mess
I saw papa cry when he thought that I would die
Look at here
I saw papa cry when he thought that I would die
He says something was in his eye
I knew it was a lie
Mama said, mama said papa's smart
Papa got a whole lotta heart
And papa would do his part
When the game get hard, hit me
Papa don't, papa don't
Papa don't, papa don't, papa don't
Papa don't take no mess
The song "Make U Wet" by Blackstreet has a line that repeats throughout the song, "Papa don't take no mess." The lyrics appear to be discussing the nature of a man, specifically a father figure, who does not tolerate any mess or wrongdoing, but always does his part when the going gets tough. The song begins with the line, "Papa is the man who understands how a man has to do whatever he can." This emphasizes the importance of responsibility and integrity in a man's life.
The lyrics go on to describe a man who enjoys the pleasures of life, such as drinking gin and gambling, but still maintains his sense of authority and command. He likes to "dig" women who look "slick," but the song emphasizes that he is not a "trick" and is quick with his words. The line "caught when one gets up tight" implies that even when situations get tense, the man is still able to maintain control and composure.
Towards the end of the song, the lyrics become more personal, with the lines "I saw papa cry when he thought that I would die" and "mama said papa's smart, papa got a whole lotta heart." This suggests that the man being referenced in the song is a father figure who is caring and protective of his family.
Overall, the lyrics of "Make U Wet" by Blackstreet appear to be celebrating the qualities of a strong, responsible man who can handle anything life throws his way. The song emphasizes the importance of maintaining one's dignity and integrity, even when engaging in leisurely activities.
Line by Line Meaning
Papa don't take no mess
The singer's father does not tolerate any nonsense or disrespect.
Papa is the man who can understand
The singer's father is a wise man who comprehends what it's like to do whatever it takes to get by.
How a man has to do whatever he can, hit me
This line is an invitation for someone to provide a beat to the song.
Papa might grin
When the father is happy or amused he may smile.
Drink a little taste of gin
The father likes to have a small amount of gin to drink.
Bet his last ten
On a little game of skins, hit me
The father is willing to gamble and will wager his last ten dollars on a game of cards.
Papa digs the chick
The father likes women or is fond of a particular woman.
If she look real slick
The father is attracted to women who are stylish or fashionable.
Papa rap is very quick
The father is skilled at speaking smoothly or with a lot of flow.
He definitely ain't no trick, oh yeah
The father is not a fool and cannot be easily fooled or deceived.
Caught when one gets up tight
When someone is tense or aggressive, it can lead to trouble or conflict.
You know this is right
The artist is affirming that the previous line is true or accurate.
Papa is the man who will take a stand
The father is a principled man who will stand up for what he believes in.
Look, take this
This line indicates that the singer is about to make a point or give some advice.
Papa didn't cuss
The father did not swear or use strong language, demonstrating his self-control.
He didn't raise a whole lotta fuss
The father did not make a big deal out of things or cause a commotion.
But when we did wrong
Papa beat the hell out of us
The father was strict and would physically discipline his children when they misbehaved.
I saw papa cry when he thought that I would die
The father was emotional when he believed that his child was in danger or close to death.
He says something was in his eye
I knew it was a lie
The singer believes that the father was pretending not to cry or was making an excuse for his tears.
Mama said, mama said papa's smart
The mother thinks highly of the father's intelligence and abilities.
Papa got a whole lotta heart
The father has a lot of courage and compassion for others.
And papa would do his part
When the game get hard, hit me
The father is dependable and will do his share of the work or effort when things become difficult.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHARLES BOBBITT, CHARLES FRED BOBBITT, FRED WESLEY, JAMES BROWN, JOHN STARKS
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