Trainwreck
De La Soul feat. Jill Scott Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Good things come to those who wait
She don't even care about who she is
She don't care about nothing and nobody
Because no class, no representation
Might take on the days woman
You've got so many different flavors
You've got so many different types
Can't go wrong with that
Knowing how to cook a good twenty-two pound ham
Hootie hoo
Nothing like a tall six-foot-five woman
For a short man like me
To fill up a good waterbed
I'm only sixty-seven
I still got lot more time to find the right one
And you do need to find the right one
She move forward like proceed
Keep heads up like nosebleed
A piece from the East, from the norm
But she off of the chain
So she cover all globally
Devil could touch faith, so I'm holding
Bullets found a target
The gun know me
The past life bags from my memory
A fan of a large and I'm a member see
I give it to her like that fool
Sucker for love
Yeah I'm that dude
When she's on the wood
She give good oral
When I'm not with her
I get withdrawal
Lord
I'm half a man without a one to call
She claimed a mathin' man
She's a wonder-doll
She leave me floored
Pack an iron-snake on thirty rims
She like the snake in her bird-tim
I'm addicted by design, a fiend
If she ever try to cut me from her team
Don't turn your back
When she's on that track
Watch out for that train-wreck
Cause when she come
You better watch your back
Watch out she's a train-wreck
She had me at Star-bucks
Sippin' frappuccino
I wanna grind on that coffee-bean
A couple cups of that joe is a pep-back
She'll be swinging on chandeliers
Baby got that skin
I can handle years
And I won't mind if she fucks asleep
Her mouth game is like Rap-A-Lot
Her Facebook say that she aim at this rap a lot
Online surfing for them beach boys
To bring the sand under her feet boys
She my rock bottom like last offers
Wouldn't write me off like the last offer
Even though she a bomb scare
I'm standing right here
I'm right here
Don't turn your back
When she's on that track
Watch out for that train-wreck
Cause when she come
You better watch your back
Watch out she's a train-wreck
Don't turn your back
When she's on that track
Watch out
The lyrics to De La Soul feat. Jill Scott's song "Trainwreck" delve into the topic of relationships and the search for the right partner. The singer advises listeners to be patient and not rush into a relationship just for the sake of being with someone. The opening lines caution against appearing desperate by holding out one's hand, suggesting that desperation can often detract from finding something truly worthwhile. The woman in question is described as having a lack of purpose, not caring about who she is or what she wants. The singer seems to be looking for a partner who comes in a package deal - someone with a variety of qualities that complement each other.
The second verse focuses on a specific woman who comes from the East and is "off of the chain." The singer acknowledges the risks involved in loving her, describing himself as a "sucker for love." He praises her sexuality and her ability to make up for his own shortcomings, but also recognizes that he is addicted to her and fears being cut off from her. The third verse shifts focus to a coffee shop encounter where the singer has an intense attraction to a woman who he believes can handle years of a relationship with him. She is also described as having a strong sexual prowess, likened to a record label known for its explicit content.
Overall, "Trainwreck" seems to be a cautionary tale about the perils of attraction and the search for the right partner. The singer acknowledges the power of love and attraction but also notes that these feelings can be risky and potentially hazardous if one does not approach them with caution.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't walk out there with your hand open
Don't be too eager or desperate, good things come with patience
Good things come to those who wait
Patience is key and it will pay off in the end
She don't even care about who she is
She lacks self-awareness and doesn't care about her own identity or reputation
She don't care about nothing and nobody
She's selfish and doesn't care about anyone or anything except for herself
Because no class, no representation
As a result of her lack of class and poor representation, she doesn't care about the consequences of her actions
Might take on the days woman
She's a modern-day woman who is independent and doesn't need a man to take care of her
You've got so many different flavors
You have a lot of different personalities and sides to yourself
You've got so many different types
You are versatile and adaptable to different situations and people
Give me the package deal
Give me everything you have to offer
Can't go wrong with that
It's a safe choice and won't disappoint
Knowing how to cook a good twenty-two pound ham
Having cooking skills and being able to prepare a large meal
Hootie hoo
A shout-out to show excitement or acknowledgement
Nothing like a tall six-foot-five woman
The singer finds tall women attractive despite being short himself
For a short man like me
The singer acknowledges his own height and how it affects his preference
To fill up a good waterbed
To have a partner to share a comfortable and intimate space with
I'm only sixty-seven
The artist is still young and has time to find the right person
I still got lot more time to find the right one
Optimistic about finding the right partner in the future
And you do need to find the right one
Finding the right partner is important for a happy life
She move forward like proceed
She is determined and confident in her actions
Keep heads up like nosebleed
Maintaining a positive attitude and outlook despite difficulties
A piece from the East, from the norm
She has an unconventional background or identity from the Eastern culture
But she off of the chain
She is wild and unconventional
So she cover all globally
She has a worldwide appeal or influence
Devil could touch faith, so I'm holding
Even in difficult times or temptations, the artist holds onto their faith and values
Bullets found a target
Metaphor for being in love or feeling targeted by someone
The gun know me
The singer is familiar with, and accustomed to, the feeling of being in love
The past life bags from my memory
The singer has let go of their past trauma and memories
A fan of a large and I'm a member see
The artist admires and is attracted to larger women
I give it to her like that fool
The artist is dedicated and committed to their partner
Sucker for love
The singer is willing to do anything for love
Yeah I'm that dude
The singer is confident in their ability to satisfy and please their partner
When she's on the wood
When having sex (on a bed or table)
She give good oral
She is skilled in oral sex
When I'm not with her
When they are apart from each other
I get withdrawal
The singer misses and longs for their partner when they are not together
Lord
A way of expressing shock or surprise
I'm half a man without a one to call
The singer feels incomplete and lonely without a partner
She claimed a mathin' man
She is searching for a compatible partner
She's a wonder-doll
She is attractive and impressive in many ways
She leave me floored
She impresses or surprises the artist in a positive way
Pack an iron-snake on thirty rims
Metaphor for being tough or strong
She like the snake in her bird-tim
She enjoys rough or aggressive sex
I'm addicted by design, a fiend
The singer is addicted or obsessed to this person by nature
If she ever try to cut me from her team
If they were to break up or stop being partners
She had me at Star-bucks
The artist was attracted to her at a coffee shop
Sippin' frappuccino
Drinking a type of coffee at Starbucks
I wanna grind on that coffee-bean
The singer wants to have sex with her
A couple cups of that joe is a pep-back
Drinking coffee makes them energized and ready to go
She'll be swinging on chandeliers
She is wild, spontaneous and carefree
Baby got that skin
She has attractive skin
I can handle years
The singer is confident in their ability to maintain a long-term relationship
And I won't mind if she fucks asleep
The artist is compatible with their partner even in their sleep
Her mouth game is like Rap-A-Lot
She is skilled in giving oral sex
Her Facebook say that she aim at this rap a lot
She is interested in the rap music industry
Online surfing for them beach boys
She is actively looking for partners on the internet
To bring the sand under her feet boys
To travel and have fun with her partners
She my rock bottom like last offers
She is reliable and can be counted on when things get tough
Wouldn't write me off like the last offer
She won't give up on the artist like their previous partners did
Even though she a bomb scare
She can be unpredictable or even dangerous
I'm standing right here
The artist is committed to their partner despite their flaws
Don't turn your back
Don't ignore or neglect the potential consequences of being involved with this person
When she's on that track
When she's doing her own thing without considering others
Watch out for that train-wreck
Watch out for potential disaster or chaos
Cause when she come
When she enters or arrives on the scene
You better watch your back
Be careful or cautious about her actions and intentions
Watch out she's a train-wreck
Be aware that she can cause trouble or be destructive like a train-wreck
Lyrics ยฉ OBO APRA/AMCOS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Abdullah Al Masum
[Intro]
Don't walk out there with your hand open
Good things come to those who wait
She don't even care about who she is
She don't care about nothing and nobody
Because no class, no representation
Might take on the days woman
You've got so many different flavors
You've got so many different types
We the package deal
Can't go wrong with that
Knowing how to cook a good twenty-two pound ham
Whooty-who
Nothing like a tall six-foot-five woman
For a short man like me
To fill up a good waterbed
I'm only sixty-seven
I still got lot more time to find the right one
And you do need to find the right one
[Verse 1]
She move forward like proceed
Keep heads up like nosebleed
A piece from the East, from the norm
But she off of the chain
So she cover all globally
Never be touched, so I'm holding
Bullets found a target
The gun know me
The past life bags from my memory
A fan of a large and i'm a member see
I give it to her like that fool
Sucker for love
Yeah I'm that dude
When she's on the wood
She give good oral
When I'm not with her
I get withdrawal
Lord
I'm half a man without a one to call
She claimed a mathin' man
She's a wonder-doll
She keep me floored
Pack an iron-snake on thirt(y) rims
She like the snake in her bird-tim
I'm addicted by design, a fiend
If she ever try to cut me from her team
[Hook]
Don't turn your back
When she's on that track
Watch out for that train-wreck
Cause when she come
You better watch your back
Watch out she's a train-wreck
[James Brown Sample]
[Verse 2]
She had me at Star-bucks
Sippin' frappuccino
I wanna grind on that coffee-bean
A couple cups of that joe is a pep-back
She'll be swinging on chandeliers
Baby got that skin
I can handle years
And I won't mind if she fucks asleep
Her mouth game is like Rap-A-Lot
Her Facebook say that she aim at this rap a lot
Online surfing for them beach boys
To bring the sand under her feet boys
She my rock bottom like last offers
Wouldn't write me off like the last offer
Even though she a bomb scare
I'm standing right here
I'm right here
[Hook]
Don't turn your back
When she's on that track
Watch out for that train-wreck
Cause when she come
You better watch your back
Watch out she's a train-wreck
LivSimple
Shit makes tears come to my eyes...How much integrity do you have to have to be off the scene for a minute and not return unless you are returning as YOURSELF and not who someone else wants you to be!...If people can't see that as love for the art and the culture, then you truly are blind!
Marcus Nash
you said it @Liv
capitalmindz
When the code changes depending on the time and you are still trying to say the same thing, the Truth.
Kwasi Pasonm
Word. I'm 44- Dope. sence day one.
Xavier McCloud
You're 44 and don't know how to spell "since"?
Zion El
agreed and last I saw them on stage it felt it was 91' in 2016
DJ RICHLOVE
Goosebumps already!!! "One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain." - Bob Marley
Thank you, Dave, Pos, and DJ Maseo!
Anton Dre Doublee
Yea buut.... Pain will make it better!!!!
David Barnes
This Album is NUMBER #1 on the BILLBOARD Charts..Well Deserved for the Legends and for the Culture!!! Don't DOWNLOAD this Album,lets get those ADELE Numbers up and show Real Support!!!
Michael Fox
this entire album is dope. it'd be cool if the world gave a dam