spanish joint
D'Angelo Lyrics
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A little somethin' to get me through this day
Give me a little that, no time flat
Gonna be a good thing
Serene, but in need of feelin' free
Lettin' go and landin' on my feet
Brushed the dirt off my back, no time flat
Gonna be a good thing
Well, people believe this sayin' is true
Whatever will be, will forever do
Whatever the cost, I'll pay in full
I ain't got nothin' to do with you
Gotta get out, gotta get out of here
I'm in the dark and the light looks sincere
Brushed the dirt off my back, no time flat
Gonna be a good thing
All you do is complain about your pain
And the cloud that follows you won't cease to rain
Don't look back, handle that
Make it into a good thing
Somethin' in me's gotta be
Soul controller in control of me
A link in your chain just won't do
I don't want nothin' to do with you
'Sup?
Somethin' stirrin' inside of me's gotta be
Soul controller in control of me
A link in your chain just won't do
I don't want nothin' to do with you
Well, people believe this sayin' is true
Whatever will be, will forever do
Whatever the cost, I'll pay in full
I ain't got nothin' to do with you
I ain't got nothin' to do with you
The lyrics to D'Angelo's "Spanish Joint" convey a sense of needing to break free from a stagnant or negative situation and embrace the potential for something better. The opening lines suggest a hope for change when it rains, which can be seen as a cleansing force that brings new life. The singer desires "a little somethin' to get me through this day," which could be interpreted as seeking a small bit of positivity or inspiration to carry them forward. They want to let go of whatever is weighing them down and "land on [their] feet," and they believe that this will be a good thing.
The next section of the song appears to address someone or some people who are holding the singer back or contributing to their negativity. The lines "Whatever will be, will forever do / Whatever the cost, I'll pay in full" could be seen as the singer acknowledging that they will not be deterred from their pursuit of freedom and self-improvement, even if there are obstacles or sacrifices along the way. They declare that they have nothing to do with this person or people, and want to break free from the link in their chain.
The final lines of the song repeat the sentiment that the singer has nothing to do with those who are holding them back or bringing them down. They assert their control over their own soul and their own destiny, and are unwilling to allow anyone or anything to stand in their way. Overall, "Spanish Joint" is a song about taking control of one's own life and breaking free from negativity in pursuit of something better.
Line by Line Meaning
Whenever it rains I feel this way
The rain brings a certain feeling inside of me.
A little somethin' to get me through this day
I need a little something to help me get through the day.
Give me a little that, no time flat
Give me what I need quickly.
Gonna be a good thing
Despite the rain and feeling down, things will turn out for the better.
Serene, but in need of feelin' free
I am calm, but I need to feel free.
Lettin' go and landin' on my feet
I am letting go of things and standing on my own.
Brushed the dirt off my back, no time flat
I am quickly getting over any setbacks or obstacles.
Gonna be a good thing
Things will be good in the end.
Well, people believe this sayin' is true
People really believe in this saying.
Whatever will be, will forever do
What will happen, will always happen.
Whatever the cost, I'll pay in full
I am willing to pay whatever it takes for what I want.
I ain't got nothin' to do with you
I don't want anything to do with you or your problems.
Gotta get out, gotta get out of here
I need to leave this place.
I'm in the dark and the light looks sincere
I am confused and unsure of my surroundings.
All you do is complain about your pain
All you do is complain and it's getting old.
And the cloud that follows you won't cease to rain
Your negative attitude is affecting everything around you.
Don't look back, handle that
Don't dwell on the past, focus on the present.
Make it into a good thing
Turn the situation into something positive.
Somethin' in me's gotta be
There is a certain feeling inside of me.
Soul controller in control of me
My soul is controlling me.
A link in your chain just won't do
I cannot be controlled by anyone else.
I don't want nothin' to do with you 'Sup?
I don't want anything to do with you, what's up?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, A SIDE MUSIC LLC D/B/A MODERN WORKS MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: ANGELA STONE, MICHAEL D'ANGELO ARCHER, ROY A. HARGROVE
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