It's Your Thing
Blaxploitation Vol. 3 Lyrics
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I just crawled in here on my hands & knees
I can't see
From the fog on my glasses & sweating to death from the heat
It's alright
I've been shit on before, I've had other doors slammed in my face
But's it's cool
And learn how to lie to you better
[CHORUS:]
Let me write it on your hand
So you won't forget
Forget just what you had
Go and write it on your hand
13 rings
And I picked up my cell phone and you gave me hell for awhile
About stupid things
Like hanging out with that guy, and why the hell does he always smile?
It's alright
'cause my phone's out of range, ain't it funny and strange
How you're fadin' away
I can't hear what you say
I guess you can write me a letter
[CHORUS X 2]
The lyrics to Blaxploitation Vol. 3's song It's Your Thing appear to be about someone who has faced rejection and disappointment but remains resilient. The singer is in a difficult situation, unable to see and sweating from the heat, but they are used to being treated poorly and having doors slammed in their face. They maintain their cool and even joke about how they will go back to school and learn how to lie better.
The chorus seems to speak to a sense of forgetfulness or fickleness in human relationships. The singer suggests that the other person write something on their hand so they won't forget, but the implication is that forgetting is a common occurrence. The second verse revolves around a phone conversation where the other person is giving the singer a hard time about their actions. The singer seems amused by the situation and notes that their phone is out of range, causing the other person to fade away. They suggest that the other person write them a letter instead.
Overall, the lyrics to It's Your Thing suggest a wry sense of humor in the face of rejection and disappointment, as well as a certain detachment from human relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't ask me
I don't have the answer to your question
I just crawled in here on my hands & knees
I arrived in a desperate state
I can't see
My vision is impaired
From the fog on my glasses & sweating to death from the heat
I am experiencing extreme discomfort
It's alright
I am used to adversity
I've been shit on before, I've had other doors slammed in my face
I have dealt with rejection and disappointment in the past
But's it's cool
I am remaining composed
I'll just go back to school
I'll work on improving myself
And learn how to lie to you better
I'll figure out how to deceive you more effectively
Let me write it on your hand
Allow me to provide you with a reminder
So you won't forget
To prevent you from losing track
Forget just what you had
To avoid taking your blessings for granted
Go and write it on your hand
I suggest that you also write it down
13 rings
I received many phone calls
And I picked up my cell phone and you gave me hell for awhile
You scolded me for answering my phone
About stupid things
Over trivial matters
Like hanging out with that guy, and why the hell does he always smile?
You questioned my association with an individual and their demeanor
It's alright
I am not bothered
'cause my phone's out of range, ain't it funny and strange
I cannot respond to your accusations because of a technical issue
How you're fadin' away
I can sense that you are losing interest
I can't hear what you say
Your words are becoming meaningless
I guess you can write me a letter
If you have something important to say, write it down
Let me write it on your hand
Again, I offer a reminder
So you won't forget
To be sure that you remember
Forget just what you had
Don't take your blessings for granted
Go and write it on your hand
Take the necessary precautions to avoid forgetting
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BUTCH WALKER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Family Stone
The chemistry between Sidney and Bill was nothing short of magical. They gave us so much, ๐ฝ๏ธ๐โญโญโญโญโญ
Bama Show
๐ฏ throughout the whole movie
Riogi
I agree.
Junior Baker
I hate that Sidney passed away
Hector E
R.I.P. to Sidney Poitier๐ฅฒ Him and Bill Cosby were great together๐
Charles Moore
I'm currently binging the "trilogy" in honor of The Legend, Mr Sidney Poitier. RIP ๐๐พ. Salute to Dr Cosby as well. ๐ฏ
Sean Lewis
Uptown Saturday Night
Let's Do it Again
A Piece of The Action
The perfect Trilogy
Midas Touch
Every time I see this movie it's like watching it for the first time. I'll never get tired of this classic!! Sidney and Bill were some straight-up hustlas. LOL
Michael Easterling
4 sho
Rebels42 Wynn
Me either. I also love "UPTOWN SATURDAY NIGHT."