(1) Sean John Combs is an American musical artist best known for his top 40 rap songs and collaborations. He is also known for his penchant for changing his name quite often. Previously, he's been known as "Puff Daddy", "P. Diddy", "Sean John", "Puff", and "Puffy".
Combs runs the record label Bad Boy Records, the clothing lines Sean John and Sean by Sean Combs, a movie production company, and two restaurants. He has taken the roles of recording executive, producer of reality TV, writer, arranger, clothing designer, and actor.
In August 2005, Sean Combs adopted the stage name "Diddy". Dearlove had used the stage name "Diddy" commercially since 1993. In 2006, after attempting to resolve the name conflict with Combs' management, Dearlove successfully filed suit against Combs. The terms of the amicable settlement ordered Combs to pay Dearlove "significant damages" and barred him from releasing music under the name "Diddy" in the UK.
(2) Richard Dearlove is a London-based musical artist best know for his hit single "Give Me Love" (#23 in the UK Charts). He also constructed worldwide smash remixes of Blondie's Atomic (#19 UK, #1 US Billboard), Heart of Glass (#15 UK) and Union City Blue. He has worked with a long list of artists such as Robert Palmer, Marianne Faithful, Dolly Parton, Alan Thompson, Steve Thomas, Wayne G, Republica, The Sugababes, Tall Paul, Andy Allder, The Tyrell Corporation, Rachel Auburn, Aetherius, MC Kinky, Blu Peter, Nusta and Donna Summer.
Dearlove is a popular DJ at a popular gay club called Megawoof! in London, and runs the record labels "Resident Records" and "Megawoof Records" along with DJ Daz Saund. He is currently working with UK rapper Rob FT as well as the San Francisco Opera.
I love You Baby
Diddy Lyrics
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I'll never betray you (mm, mm, mm)
I love you baby
I love you baby
I met her Uptown on Dyckman, aight then
Talkin' that, how she only dealt with businessmen
Niggas baggin' joints, money off and on the books
About them, I doubt them cats waitin' for me
You know them niggas, them big dudes across the street
She say, "Yeah, they from over on Mayfair"
Bullets from out of nowhere, told her to stay there and duck down
I hit the ground but managed to pull a piece out
This bitch over them with them pointin' the chief out
They want beef out here, they gon' get it
In the worst way, I'ma show 'em how Black play
Roll the dice, fuckin' with me is like snake eyes
I break guys, sit back and watch my cake rise
It's all about the Benjamins, true that be the motto
Ran out of ammo and started, throwin' bottles
Runnin', and I ain't lookin' back for shit
Crooked ass bitch, Tinae I get you back for this
I'll get you back
I love you baby
No you don't
You drive me crazy
That's right
I'll never betray thee
Uh
I love you baby
C'mon
I love you baby
No you don't
You drive me crazy
Yo since the last altercation I been goin' to street
Seein' honey at the club e'ry week and I speak
I'ma rock that ass to sleep before I strike
I ain't know the real deal until last night
How, one of them brothers was locked with bankroll
Used to call my crib to see seventy-four
Kick rhymes over the phone for hours he had the jack
Babe bro told him, 'You wanna get money, see Black
When you get home', we never had chance to get up
And wouldn't have, if his gun had left me hit up
He'd explain how his whole crew was slappin' honey
Besides all that, she owed them cats a lot of money
Funny how it's a small world, baby girl
You's about to get, fucked with no jail
I'ma sit back and watch this cake finish bakin'
And plan your extermination, word
I love you baby
No you don't
You drive me crazy
That's right
I'll never betray thee
Uh
I love you baby
C'mon
I love you baby
No you don't
You drive me crazy
That's right
I'll never betray thee
Uh
I love you baby
It took a while to peep your style, Miss I-be-in-workin'
Low profile single, house in Staten Island
And Manhattan while, them same cats
You sent to get me boo, is on they way to get you
Fuckin' witchu, that small time crack dealin' nigga
He a bitch too, they gon' bust his shit too
Shit's real, you think you gonna set me up
And get away Scot free without some type of injury
Nah kill it, I'ma flip the script on you
Same thing you did to me, I'ma do it to you
Who knew she was the female Rambo
Fill one of they chests with four soon as he came in the door
Life is out, snuffed all they mans in
In the end, she had to be the last bitch standin'
Not for long the buck the forty-four strong
Just like that she was gone, now it's over
Assumin' I'll go back to my everyday life
Of a rich millionaire just rockin' the mic
Gotta pause, and think about honey, no doubt
And admire how the chick went out, yeah
I love you baby
No you don't
You drive me crazy
That's right
I'll never betray thee
Uh
I love you baby
C'mon
I love you baby
No you don't
You drive me crazy
That's right
I'll never betray thee
Uh
I love you baby
C'mon
I love you baby (I love you baby)
You drive me crazy (I love you baby)
The song “I Love You Baby” by Diddy tells the story of a man who meets a woman uptown on Dyckman, and they start seeing each other regularly. However, their relationship experiences obstacles and betrayal. The song reflects on the betrayal of trust between the two by highlighting a series of incidents that transpire as they deal with underhanded characters. The song's lyrics reveal the complex nature of the relationship and how it ultimately ends tragically as a result of deceit and violence.
The lyrics in this song are heavily influenced by the storytelling style of the hip-hop genre. In this genre, the lyrics are the focus, and the artist usually narrates a story through verses. This particular song tells a story about two lovers who can’t seem to get it right due to the constant presence of dishonesty and danger in their lives. The lines "I'll always be there for you (yeah)/ I'll never betray you (mm, mm, mm)/ I love you baby" showcase the promises one makes in a relationship, but the events which the story details show how those promises can quickly become broken.
The violence in the song is typical of hip-hop storytelling, where violence is often depicted as a way of dealing with problems. The song includes themes of gun violence, drug-dealing, and underhanded activities, which are common in hip-hop stories. The final verse is especially brutal when the female character is killed, sending a message that betraying either party can have severe consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll always be there for you (yeah)
I promise to be there for you no matter what happens
I'll never betray you (mm, mm, mm)
I will never deceive or harm you in any way
I love you baby
I have strong feelings of affection towards you
I met her Uptown on Dyckman, aight then
I first encountered her in the uptown area of Dyckman
Talkin' that, how she only dealt with businessmen
She said she only associates with successful businesspeople
Niggas baggin' joints, money off and on the books
Some people involved in illegal drug trafficking and finance
The ones who stand firm like ain't nothin' shook
Referring to people who are resolute and fearless
About them, I doubt them cats waitin' for me
I suspect that some people are waiting to confront me
You know them niggas, them big dudes across the street
Referring to some men who are physically formidable and nearby
She say, "Yeah, they from over on Mayfair"
She identified them as coming from the Mayfair area
Bullets from out of nowhere, told her to stay there and duck down
Suddenly, gunfire erupted and she was instructed to take cover to avoid being hit
I hit the ground but managed to pull a piece out
I fell to the ground and drew out a weapon
This bitch over them with them pointin' the chief out
She was identifying the leader among the assailants
They want beef out here, they gon' get it
If they are seeking a confrontation, I will give it to them
In the worst way, I'ma show 'em how Black play
I will demonstrate to them the consequences of crossing me
Roll the dice, fuckin' with me is like snake eyes
Taking your chances with me is a losing bet
I break guys, sit back and watch my cake rise
I defeat my opponents and then enjoy my newfound wealth
It's all about the Benjamins, true that be the motto
Making money is the primary goal
Ran out of ammo and started, throwin' bottles
Out of bullets, I began using any available weapon
Runnin', and I ain't lookin' back for shit
I am in a hurry to escape and do not care about what is behind me
Crooked ass bitch, Tinae I get you back for this
I vow to seek revenge on Tinae for her betrayal
Yo since the last altercation I been goin' to street
Since the last conflict, I have been spending time in the streets
Seein' honey at the club e'ry week and I speak
I have been seeing a woman at the club and have been talking to her
I'ma rock that ass to sleep before I strike
Before taking action, I plan to have intimate relations with her
I ain't know the real deal until last night
I was not aware of the full truth until recently
How, one of them brothers was locked with bankroll
One of the men was incarcerated with a large amount of money
Used to call my crib to see seventy-four
He used to contact me through the telephone number 74
Kick rhymes over the phone for hours he had the jack
He would rap over the phone for hours and had control over the line
Babe bro told him, 'You wanna get money, see Black
My associate instructed him to contact me for financial opportunities
When you get home', we never had chance to get up
We never had the opportunity to meet in person
And wouldn't have, if his gun had left me hit up
If he had shot and killed me, we would never have met
He'd explain how his whole crew was slappin' honey
He would describe how his group was abusing the woman
Besides all that, she owed them cats a lot of money
In addition to the abuse, she also owed them a large sum of money
Funny how it's a small world, baby girl
It's interesting how small the world can be
You's about to get, fucked with no jail
She is about to be harmed without any legal consequences
I'ma sit back and watch this cake finish bakin'
I will wait and let her fate unfold
And plan your extermination, word
I am planning to kill her
It took a while to peep your style, Miss I-be-in-workin'
It took me a while to understand your true nature
Low profile single, house in Staten Island
You have a discreet lifestyle and live in a house in Staten Island
And Manhattan while, them same cats
You also have connections in Manhattan
You sent to get me boo, is on they way to get you
The men you sent after me are now coming after you
Fuckin' witchu, that small time crack dealin' nigga
You were involved with a low-level drug dealer
He a bitch too, they gon' bust his shit too
He will also be harmed by my associates
Shit's real, you think you gonna set me up
This situation is serious, and you will not get away with attempting to deceive me
And get away Scot free without some type of injury
You will not escape punishment without experiencing harm in some way
Nah kill it, I'ma flip the script on you
I will take control of the situation and turn the tables on you
Same thing you did to me, I'ma do it to you
I will subject you to the same treatment that you used on me
Who knew she was the female Rambo
It is surprising that she was capable of such violence
Fill one of they chests with four soon as he came in the door
As soon as one man entered the room, she shot him four times in the chest
Life is out, snuffed all they mans in
She killed all of the men present
In the end, she had to be the last bitch standin'
She was the only one left alive in the end
Not for long the buck the forty-four strong
She was soon killed by a gunshot from a powerful weapon
Just like that she was gone, now it's over
She died suddenly, and the situation is resolved
Assumin' I'll go back to my everyday life
I assume I will return to my normal routine
Of a rich millionaire just rockin' the mic
As a wealthy musician, I will continue performing
Gotta pause, and think about honey, no doubt
I must take a moment to reflect on what happened with her
And admire how the chick went out, yeah
I respect her for how she stood her ground and fought until the end
You drive me crazy (I love you baby)
Although you frustrate me, I still have affection for you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: LES BAXTER, SEAN COMBS, RONALD ANTHONY LAWRENCE, J. ROSE, ROBERT ROSS
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