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 of D'Angelo’s “Spanish Joint” are about the need for freedom and breaking away from negative influences. The opening lines, “Whenever it rains I feel this way / A little somethin' to get me through this day,” convey a sense of weariness and exhaustion. The rain symbolizes the struggles and hardships in the artist's life. He seeks a little motivation to help him persevere.
He then sings, “Serene, but in need of feelin' free / Lettin' go and landin' on my feet.” These lines suggest that the artist is looking forward to a time when he can be at peace with himself and feel free from the burdens that are holding him down. He wants to let go of his problems and emerge victorious after facing the challenges.
The song also discusses the idea that one’s destiny is out of their control. D'Angelo sings, “Whatever will be, will forever do / Whatever the cost, I'll pay in full.” This can be seen as a message that people should focus on working towards their goals and trust that everything will fall into place.
In summary, the lyrics of “Spanish Joint” reflect the artist's desire to be free and break away from oppressive forces. It is a song about perseverance, self-empowerment, and staying positive despite facing life's difficulties.
Line by Line Meaning
Whenever it rains I feel this way
When it rains, I feel a certain way that requires me to seek something to get me through the day.
A little somethin' to get me through this day
I need something to help me navigate through this day.
Give me a little that, no time flat
I want whatever it may be quickly and easily.
Gonna be a good thing
I have a positive feeling that whatever I receive will be beneficial.
Serene, but in need of feelin' free
I am calm, but I long for the feeling of being liberated and unrestricted.
Lettin' go and landin' on my feet
I am releasing all that holds me down and preparing to stand firmly on my own two feet.
Well, people believe this sayin' is true
Others believe and live by the philosophy that what will be, will be.
Whatever will be, will forever do
The future is inevitable and independent of our control.
Whatever the cost, I'll pay in full
I am willing to pay whatever it may cost to achieve what I want.
I ain't got nothin' to do with you
I have no connections or obligations to you.
Gotta get out, gotta get out of here
I need to escape from my current situation.
I'm in the dark and the light looks sincere
I am lost and uncertain, but I believe that the path I will soon take will lead me to something genuine.
All you do is complain about your pain
All you seem to do is focus on your own suffering.
And the cloud that follows you won't cease to rain
Your negativity continues to surround and consume you.
Don't look back, handle that
I urge you to move forward and deal with whatever issue you are facing now.
Make it into a good thing
Transform your current hardship into something positive.
Somethin' in me's gotta be
I have an internal drive and desire to achieve something.
Soul controller in control of me
I am in control of my own soul/being.
A link in your chain just won't do
I do not want to be bound or held back by your expectations or limitations.
I don't want nothin' to do with you
I do not wish to engage or interact with you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Angela Stone, Michael D'Angelo Archer, Roy A. Hargrove
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