Where Are You Now?
Brand Nubian Lyrics


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(feat. Starr)

(Sadat X)
Explain the women that I keep
Goin through my house and shit when I'm asleep
We bang heads a lot, we bang beds a lot
You ask questions a lot, and try to trip me up
But I ain't never been the one that's tryin to bend
And no it wasn't me that was seen by your friends
She thinks she saw me, makin shit stormy
Most in my path'll probably say they love me
Say they thinkin of me but they can't be with me
It's no hate, one was even tryin to wait
So for her I tried to run my shit straight
Did I want to set the date, I said let's leave it by fate, and then she skate
The world ain't shit and everything ain't great
Whoever in this trade done swayed into the cons
of they sexual liasons and past dealings
Smashed the four wheel and stay forever concealed

(Chorus: Starr)
Where are you now, that, I need you, with me
Where are you now, that, the chips, are down
Where are you now, I'm, sad, and, lonely
Now that I need you girl, you're, not around

(Grand Puba)
It seem like 85% of most bitches more concerned about
niggaz with riches but uncapable of washin the dishes
Attitude always suspicious, she fulfill your every wishes
And she dig the way you got up in them britches
Always expressin her undyin love for a thug
Now who said you can't find romance in a nightclub
Now you bugged, backrubs in the hot tub
got you believin that this pigeon ain't thinkin dubs
Damn, she like game airtight, but you know the rule
when you bag a joint and twist it on the first night (uh-huh)
That shit's a might if the ass is alright
If that shit ain't really tight, she probably did the same thing last night
'Long as the paper pilin, then she smilin
Ain't thinkin 'bout whylin, you takin her to different islands
But let your paper fall short, Cristal turn to cork
Then you turn around and ask that bitch for support

(Chorus)

(Lord Jamar)
Uh, uh, yo
When a nigga had money you was there; funny how
everytime I turned around, you was there
When it was time for you to get your hair (uh) your nails and your gear
But at my court date, you failed to appear
Fought my case on appeals, it took over a year
And in that time, a nigga didn't see nor hear
Got to the point there was no respect at all
I was shocked when you did not collect my call
Spent nights in my cell just beatin my dick
Thinkin 'bout, how we used to fuck and shit
I took you out, bought your ass a bunch of shit
When I get out, I'm gonna fuckin punch this bitch
Right then I'm out, cause she don't understand the rules
You don't bite the man that dipped your hand in jewels
You were there when I bought the rock to blind you
Now a nigga locked and I can't find you

(Chorus x2)





(Starr)
Where are you now (where where where where)

Overall Meaning

In Brand Nubian's song "Where Are You Now?" Sadat X discusses the women in his life, specifically the ones who question and doubt him, despite his loyalty to them. He talks about how they "bang heads a lot" and how they're always trying to trip him up. He denies any wrongdoing on his part, saying "it wasn't me that was seen by your friends," and insists that he's never tried to bend the truth. He acknowledges that some women claim to love him, but can't be with him due to his lifestyle.


Grand Puba takes over on the second verse, focusing on the perceived gold-digging of women who are more interested in men with money than anything else. He states that many women are "un-capable of washing the dishes," and just want to live off of a man's wealth. He advises men to be wary of women who make empty promises of undying love, and to remember that at the end of the day, money talks.


Lord Jamar's verse is about how a woman he thought he could count on disappeared when he needed her most. She was there when he had money to buy her expensive gifts, but when he got into legal trouble, she failed to show up in court to support him. Jamar is hurt and angry that the woman he took care of and spent money on couldn't be bothered to return his phone calls when he was locked up. He also references their sexual relationship throughout the verse, highlighting the emotional and physical bond between them.


Overall, the song speaks to the different types of relationships people have and how difficult it is to find someone who truly loves and supports you through thick and thin.


Line by Line Meaning

Explain the women that I keep
Sadat X is expressing his frustration with the women in his life and their constant questioning and suspicion towards him.


Goin through my house and shit when I'm asleep
Sadat X's women are invasive and intrusive, always searching for evidence of wrongdoing on his part.


We bang heads a lot, we bang beds a lot
Sadat X and his women argue and fight a lot, both emotionally and physically.


You ask questions a lot, and try to trip me up
Sadat X's women constantly interrogate him, trying to catch him in a lie.


But I ain't never been the one that's tryin to bend
Despite their suspicions, Sadat X has never tried to manipulate the truth or deceive his women.


And no it wasn't me that was seen by your friends
Sadat X denies accusations of infidelity, claiming that he was not the person his partner's friends saw him with.


She thinks she saw me, makin shit stormy
Sadat X's partner believes that he is the source of their relationship issues, but he denies responsibility for causing any problems.


Most in my path'll probably say they love me
Sadat X has had many women in his life who claim to love him.


Say they thinkin of me but they can't be with me
Despite their love for him, Sadat X's women are unable to maintain a long-term relationship with him.


It's no hate, one was even tryin to wait
One of Sadat X's past partners was willing to wait for him, despite their challenges. He bears no ill will toward her.


So for her I tried to run my shit straight
In order to keep his partner happy, Sadat X made an effort to be faithful and honest in his conduct.


Did I want to set the date, I said let's leave it by fate, and then she skate
Sadat X was unsure about committing to a long-term relationship, but was willing to let it happen naturally. His partner ultimately left him.


The world ain't shit and everything ain't great
Sadat X has a pessimistic view of the world and relationships in general.


Whoever in this trade done swayed into the cons
People who engage in sexual relationships and past dealings are often easily manipulated or taken advantage of.


of they sexual liasons and past dealings
People who engage in sexual relationships and past dealings are often easily manipulated or taken advantage of.


Smashed the four wheel and stay forever concealed
Those who engage in past dealings or relationships often abandon or hide the truth to protect themselves.


Where are you now, that, I need you, with me
The chorus asks a former partner where they are now that they are needed.


Where are you now, that, the chips, are down
The chorus asks where the former partner is in a time of hardship and adversity.


Where are you now, I'm, sad, and, lonely
The chorus expresses feelings of sadness and loneliness in the absence of a former partner.


Now that I need you girl, you're, not around
The chorus laments the absence of a former partner in a time of need.


It seem like 85% of most bitches more concerned about
Grand Puba is critical of women who are more concerned with a man's wealth than his character.


niggaz with riches but uncapable of washin the dishes
Grand Puba mocks women who value wealth over the domestic skills that are necessary to maintain a home.


Attitude always suspicious, she fulfill your every wishes
Women who are attracted to wealth often have a suspicious and manipulative attitude, but are willing to indulge their partner's desires.


And she dig the way you got up in them britches
Women who are attracted to wealth are often drawn to their partner's sexual prowess.


Always expressin her undyin love for a thug
Women who are attracted to wealth are often drawn to the tough and dangerous persona of their partner.


Now who said you can't find romance in a nightclub
Grand Puba questions the conventional wisdom that a nightclub is not a place to find love.


Now you bugged, backrubs in the hot tub
Grand Puba describes the decadent and indulgent lifestyle that comes with wealth and fame.


got you believin that this pigeon ain't thinkin dubs
Grand Puba warns that a woman who is attracted to wealth is likely to be unfaithful or insincere in her affections.


Damn, she like game airtight, but you know the rule
Grand Puba describes a woman who is skilled at manipulating men, but cautions that the man should be aware of the risks involved.


when you bag a joint and twist it on the first night (uh-huh)
Grand Puba advises that sex on the first night of meeting is not a good indicator of a lasting relationship.


That shit's a might if the ass is alright
Grand Puba acknowledges that sex is an important aspect of a relationship, but warns that it should not be the sole basis for the relationship.


If that shit ain't really tight, she probably did the same thing last night
Grand Puba suggests that women who are attracted to wealth are often unfaithful and promiscuous.


'Long as the paper pilin, then she smilin
Women who are attracted to wealth are often content as long as the money is flowing.


Ain't thinkin 'bout whylin, you takin her to different islands
Women who are attracted to wealth are often more concerned with luxury and travel than with the well-being of the relationship.


But let your paper fall short, Cristal turn to cork
If the man's wealth and status diminish, so too will the quality of the relationship.


Then you turn around and ask that bitch for support
Men who are attracted to women for their beauty or status will find themselves without support when their finances falter.


When a nigga had money you was there; funny how
Lord Jamar describes how a former partner was only interested in him when he had money.


everytime I turned around, you was there
Despite the insincerity of the woman's affections, she was always present and available to Lord Jamar when he had money.


When it was time for you to get your hair (uh) your nails and your gear
Lord Jamar's partner was more interested in his money than in building a mutually respectful and loving relationship.


But at my court date, you failed to appear
When Lord Jamar was in legal trouble and needed his partner's support, she abandoned him.


Fought my case on appeals, it took over a year
Lord Jamar was left to fight his legal battle alone for an extended period of time.


And in that time, a nigga didn't see nor hear
During the time that Lord Jamar was fighting his legal battle, his partner was absent and out of contact.


Got to the point there was no respect at all
As a result of his partner's disloyalty, Lord Jamar lost all respect for her.


I was shocked when you did not collect my call
Lord Jamar's partner's lack of support was unexpected and hurtful.


Spent nights in my cell just beatin my dick
Lord Jamar was left alone and without support during a difficult and trying time in his life.


Thinkin 'bout, how we used to fuck and shit
Despite the betrayal and hurt he experienced, Lord Jamar still has memories of the physical intimacy he shared with his former partner.


I took you out, bought your ass a bunch of shit
Lord Jamar provided for his partner and was generous with his money, even though she did not reciprocate in kind.


When I get out, I'm gonna fuckin punch this bitch
Despite his past love for his partner, Lord Jamar feels anger and resentment towards her for abandoning him when he needed her most.


Right then I'm out, cause she don't understand the rules
Lord Jamar is ready to end the relationship with his former partner because she does not understand or respect the importance of mutual loyalty and support.


You don't bite the man that dipped your hand in jewels
Lord Jamar expresses the idea that his former partner should be grateful to him for the benefits he provided, rather than abandoning him in his time of need.


You were there when I bought the rock to blind you
Lord Jamar bought his partner a diamond engagement ring, but was ultimately betrayed by her lack of loyalty and support.


Now a nigga locked and I can't find you
Lord Jamar is now incarcerated and unable to contact or find his former partner, who abandoned him when he needed her most.


Where are you now (where where where where)
The chorus repeats its question, expressing the desire for answers and reconciliation.




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One of the GREATEST….TIMELESS LESSONS/JEWELS.

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