Lady
D\'Angelo Lyrics

You're my lady
The singer is telling his lover that she is his lady, indicating his love and admiration for her.

Don't think I don't see them looking at ya
The singer is acknowledging that others are noticing and admiring his lover's appearance.

All of them wishing they could have ya
The singer believes that many people desire his lover and are jealous of their relationship.

And as a matter of fact, uh A bunch of them are itchin' for you to scratch 'em
The artist believes that some individuals are aggressively trying to pursue his lover romantically.

I'm tired of hiding what we feel
The artist is expressing his frustration with keeping their love for each other hidden.

I'm trying to come with the real
The singer is trying to be honest and genuine with his lover and with others about their relationship.

And I'm-a gonna make it know 'Cause I want them to know
The singer intends to make their relationship public so that others can see their love and commitment to each other.

You're my little baby, my darling baby
The artist is using affectionate terms to express his love for his lover.

I swear you're the talk of the town And everybody wants to know what's going down
The artist believes that their relationship is the subject of gossip and that others are curious about their actions.

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 artist acknowledges that they may have been seen together in public, but he wants others to know that he is her partner.

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
The singer is aware that others are envious of his relationship and intends to protect his lover from those who may try to woo her away.

But I know I love you and you love me There's no other lover for you or me
The artist is confident in their love for each other and believes that they are meant to be together.

You're my lady My divine lady You're my lady Such a wonderful lady
The singer continues to express his admiration and love for his partner through affectionate language.

I can't tell they're looking at us
The singer is no longer bothered by others looking at them because they have each other's love and attention.