Lady
Dangelo 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 get 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

The lyrics to D'Angelo's hit song Lady is a testament to love and the struggles that come along with it. The song is a declaration of love from D'Angelo to his lady, who is the center of attention and admiration for men around her. He acknowledges the fact that others desire her, but he is not afraid to show his love and make it known to everyone. D'Angelo is unapologetic about his feelings, and he is intent on letting the world know who she belongs to.


The song has an upbeat tempo that complements the soulful and sensual lyrics. It is interesting to note that the song's lyrics have a call and response effect in some parts of the song. For instance, in the chorus, the phrase "You're my lady" is repeated, and this elicits a response from the listener, making it a catchy and memorable song. The song is not just about love but also the challenges faced when showcasing one's love for someone else. D'Angelo talks about the looks and stares he gets from other men, but he is resolute in his commitment to his lady.


Furthermore, the song's lyrics reference the social setting and the reaction of the public to their relationship. D'Angelo talks about how their relationship is the talk of the town, and everyone wants to know what is going on. He references places where they have been seen together, like the liquor store and the health food stand. D'Angelo is not afraid to show his love in public and make it known that she is his.


This song conveys the message of the fact that love does not come without challenges but overcoming them by remaining committed is a testament to the strength of their love. D'Angelo's Lady is a beautiful love song that has remained relevant even after several years of its release.


Line by Line Meaning

You're my lady
The singer is expressing his love for his significant other and claiming her as his own.


Don't think I don't see them looking at ya
The singer is aware that other people are looking at his significant other and admiring her.


All of them wishing they could have ya
The other people who are looking at the singer's significant other are envious and wish they could also have her.


And as a matter of fact, uh A bunch of them are itchin' for you to scratch'em
The other people who are looking at the singer's significant other are so attracted to her that they want her to reciprocate their romantic feelings.


I'm tired of hiding what we feel
The singer is exhausted from keeping his and his significant other's feelings for each other a secret and wants to be open about their love.


I'm trying to get with the real
The singer wants to be true to himself and his feelings, rather than pretending that he doesn't care about his significant other or that their love doesn't matter.


And I'm-a gonna make it know 'Cause I want them to know
The singer is going to make it clear to others that he loves his significant other because he wants them to be aware that she is unavailable and that they have no chance with her.


You're my little baby, my darling baby
The singer is affectionately calling his significant other his 'little baby' and 'darling baby' to express his love for her.


I swear you're the talk of the town And everybody wants to know what's going down
The singer's significant other is the subject of gossip and everyone is curious about their relationship and what is happening between them.


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 other people have seen him and his significant other together in public, but they don't know that she is taken and that he is her boyfriend.


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
The singer knows that others are staring at them and wants to take his significant other away from him, but he is confident in their love for each other and believes that no one else can come between them.


My divine lady
The singer is calling his significant other his 'divine lady' to show that he views her as special and worthy of reverence.


Such a wonderful lady
The singer is complimenting his significant other, calling her a 'wonderful lady' to express his admiration for her.


I can't tell they're looking at us
The singer is aware that others are observing him and his significant other, but he is not letting their gaze affect his love for her.




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

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@lemonscenic6207

[ LYRICS ]


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



All comments from YouTube:

@carrolljohnson4927

62 years old in 2022 and jammin to it with my lady of 43 years of marriage and yes she still my lady!!!❤️❤️

@bluesilkdesigns

Any tips?

@carrolljohnson4927

@@bluesilkdesigns Always keep it fresh.

@bluesilkdesigns

@@carrolljohnson4927 thank you so much! I have a woman I wanna spend my life with and I appreciate knowing what it takes ✌️

@EMLL1KESAELP

nice!

@frankfenelon7957

Right on my boi ayeeee

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@luavery

the bass line NEVER FAILS

@turinpearson7070

On god

@nextstophouston6745

💯Was just thinking that right before seeing your comment

@jeromemanyema9868

and its just 3 freaking notes plus the riff he plays, just insane

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