Lady
D'Angelo Lyrics

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You're my lady

Don't think I don't see them looking at ya
All of them wishing they could have ya
And as a matter of fact, uh
A bunch of them are itchin' for you to scratch 'em
I'm tired of hiding what we feel
I'm trying to come with the real

And I'm-a gonna make it know
'Cause I want them to know

You're my lady

You're my little baby, my darling baby
I swear you're the talk of the town
And everybody wants to know what's going down
Babe, I know they've seen us before
Maybe at the liquor store, or maybe at the health food stand
They don't know that I'm your man

You're my lady

I can tell they're looking at us
I pick you up everyday from your job
And every guy in the parking lot wants to rob me of my girl
And my heart and soul, and everybody wants to treat me so cold
But I know I love you and you love me
There's no other lover for you or me
You're my lady

I can't tell they're looking at us

You're my lady
My divine lady
You're my lady

Such a wonderful lady
I can't tell they're looking at us

Overall Meaning

In D'Angelo's song "Lady," the singer declares his affection for his lady and acknowledges that other men are attracted to her. He's tired of hiding his feelings and wants to make it known. Despite the attention they receive when they're together, he affirms that she is his and he is hers. He sings that he can tell others are looking at them when he picks her up from work, and it seems like every guy in the parking lot wants to take her away from him. However, he knows that their love is real and unlike any other. The chorus repeats the sentiment that she is his lady and the most wonderful woman he's ever known.

At its core, "Lady" could be interpreted as a love song that celebrates a strong, committed relationship. However, the song also touches on themes of jealousy, possessiveness, and external pressure on relationships. The singer clearly feels threatened by other men's interest in his lady, and he worries that they will try to steal her away from him. This insecurity might stem from his own feelings of inadequacy or fear of losing something he values deeply. Additionally, the repeated refrain of "you're my lady" almost comes across as an attempt to claim ownership over the woman, rather than celebrating her as an equal partner in the relationship.

Despite these potential issues, "Lady" remains a beloved hit for D'Angelo and one of his most famous songs. Released in 1995 as part of his debut album "Brown Sugar," it helped establish D'Angelo's smooth, soulful sound and made him a popular figure in the neo-soul and R&B scenes. The song was a commercial success, reaching the top 10 on the US R&B chart and even earning a Grammy nomination. It remains a fan favorite and a staple of D'Angelo's live shows.

Line by Line Meaning

You're my lady
The singer is addressing his significant other as his lady

Don't think I don't see them looking at ya
The singer acknowledges that other people are paying attention to his significant other

All of them wishing they could have ya
The singer believes that other people desire his significant other

And as a matter of fact, uh A bunch of them are itchin' for you to scratch 'em
The artist implies that other people are eager for his significant other's attention

I'm tired of hiding what we feel I'm trying to come with the real And I'm-a gonna make it know 'Cause I want them to know
The artist is tired of keeping his relationship with his significant other a secret and wants to make it known to others

You're my little baby, my darling baby I swear you're the talk of the town And everybody wants to know what's going down
The singer views his significant other as his beloved and notes that others are interested in their relationship

Babe, I know they've seen us before Maybe at the liquor store, or maybe at the health food stand They don't know that I'm your man
The singer acknowledges that others have seen him and his significant other together but believes they do not know the extent of their relationship

I can tell they're looking at us I pick you up everyday from your job And every guy in the parking lot wants to rob me of my girl And my heart and soul, and everybody wants to treat me so cold But I know I love you and you love me There's no other lover for you or me You're my lady
The artist is aware that other people are paying attention to their relationship, but he is confident in his love for his significant other and knows that they are meant to be together

My divine lady Such a wonderful lady
The artist further expresses his admiration and affection for his significant other

I can't tell they're looking at us
The artist reiterates that others are paying attention to their relationship

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MICHAEL D'ANGELO ARCHER, RAPHAEL SAADIQ

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Comments from YouTube:

Mark Burke

12y

Who on earth disliked this classic????????????? Amazing track.

Aqua Boogie Beauty

13y

This is soul to soul music, I how he's able to get back on track, must b something else to be propelled into that world from his religious upbringing, but his music is omg....i love listening to his voice