Making it Hard
Diddy Lyrics


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I want her to feel it in her chest
I want her to feel it in her soul
I want her to lose control
Mary, talk to 'em

I
Yeah
I
You takin' a part of me
That I cannot set free
See me lettin' go
No this ain't the time
I got too much livin' to do
And I can't lose it over you
So give me the flow
I'll get my swagger goin'
I'll say this is the year for me

You makin' it so damn hard
For me to love you
You makin' it so damn hard
For me to love you
You makin' it so damn hard
For me to love you
You makin' it so damn hard
For me to love you

Damn you been up and down the whole way
I know I make it hard to love me
But trust me
I could take you to places
That you ain't never been
Put you in purple labels
And in Vera Wang
Get your name engraved
On a wedding ring on everything
I'ma love you better
More than I ever did
Cause baby girl listen
Since you been here with me
Can't even lie
I see the rider in ya ambition
Providin' me with the fire
When you wet and drippin'
Mommy if you see it different
Go 'head and get it
And I ain't sayin' if you leave me
It'd be better
But me and you together
Honey we could do whatever
Let's do it
I made it hard
I admit it it's true
I need to hear somethin'
I'm listenin' boo

So make sure I'm heard and things improve
I'm prepared to take it there for you
Your lovin' keeps me lovin'
Saying no purpose constant chest pain
It's amazin'
But it ain't enough
Friends keep askin'
I'm staying around
For what
Who sheds this many tears
Remind of where am I as to what it is
Oh oh oh

I know I'm hard to love
Let's rock

You makin' it so damn hard
For me to love you
You makin' it so damn hard
For me to love you
You makin' it so damn hard
For me to love you
You makin' it so damn hard
For me to love you
You makin' it so damn hard
For me to love you
You makin' it so damn hard
For me to love you
You makin' it so damn hard
For me to love you
You makin' it so damn hard
For me to love you

Lemme talk to you one more time girl
You always sayin' that I don't want you to hurt
You always complainin'
But I was makin' it worse
Besides all the games that I's kickin' at first
It's time to explain
My mind's been in reverse
But now I think back
When nobody cared
And you was there
Just to roll by your man
And came back
Even know what I did
I realize and I'm aware
I know what it is
Put that on everything
Girl you my everything
I don't know where I'd breathe
Cause you the air I be
If lovin' is wrong
Who could be right
I wouldn't know what to do
Without you in my life
You're more to me than the world I pray
The more nights for your heart to ache
Right in the middle of the dawn of day
I think of all the pain I caused
And throw it away and say
I need you in my life
Can you feel it in your soul

You makin' it so damn hard
For me to love you
You makin' it so damn hard
For me to love you
You makin' it so damn hard
For me to love you
You makin' it so damn hard
For me to love you

I know it's hard to love me
That don't mean I don't love you
Hey rich
I love the way you got Harlem singin'
Mary take us home

You makin' it so damn hard
For me to love you
You makin' it so damn hard
For me to love you
You makin' it so damn hard
For me to love you
You makin' it so damn hard
For me to love you

She the queen of hip-hop soul





Yeah you are

Overall Meaning

The song "Makin' It Hard" by Diddy features Mary J. Blige and explores the complexities and challenges of love. The lyrics express a desire for a deep connection and intense emotions, with the singer wanting their partner to feel the love not only in their chest and soul, but also to lose control and fully embrace it. The song begins with the singer acknowledging that their partner has a hold on them, creating a struggle between wanting to let go and move on, and the fear of missing out on life's experiences. However, the singer insists that they will find their confidence and charisma again, declaring that this is their time to shine.


Throughout the song, there is a sense of frustration and vulnerability. The lyrics suggest that the partner has been inconsistent, making it difficult for the singer to fully love them. Despite this, the singer acknowledges that they themselves are hard to love as well, but they express their willingness to make it work. There is a plea for communication and understanding, with the singer asking to be heard and for things to improve in their relationship. The song ends with a declaration of love and a recognition that the partner is everything to them.


Overall, "Makin' It Hard" delves into the complexities of love, expressing the struggles, frustrations, and desires experienced in a relationship. It showcases the vulnerability and determination of the singer to make their love work, despite the difficulties they encounter.


Line by Line Meaning

I want her to feel it in her chest
I desire for her to experience deep emotional impact


I want her to feel it in her soul
I want her to be profoundly moved


I want her to lose control
I hope she becomes uninhibited and lets go


Mary, talk to 'em
Requesting Mary's input or guidance


I
Referring to the artist's self


Yeah
Expressing agreement or affirmation


I
Referring to the singer's self


You takin' a part of me
You are capturing a piece of my essence


That I cannot set free
Something I am unable to release


See me lettin' go
Witness me relinquishing control


No this ain't the time
Now is not the appropriate moment


I got too much livin' to do
I have many experiences ahead of me


And I can't lose it over you
I cannot let you be the cause of my downfall


So give me the flow
Allow me to take charge


I'll get my swagger goin'
I will regain my confidence and charm


I'll say this is the year for me
I declare that this is my time for success


You makin' it so damn hard
You are making it extremely difficult


For me to love you
To express affection towards you


Damn you been up and down the whole way
You have been inconsistent throughout


I know I make it hard to love me
I acknowledge that I am not easy to love


But trust me
Believe in my intentions


I could take you to places
I have the ability to show you new experiences


That you ain't never been
Locations or situations you have never encountered


Put you in purple labels
Dress you in high-end luxury designer clothes


And in Vera Wang
Referring to the famous fashion brand Vera Wang


Get your name engraved
Have your name permanently inscribed


On a wedding ring on everything
Symbolize commitment and marriage


I'ma love you better
I will improve my love for you


More than I ever did
With greater intensity than before


Cause baby girl listen
Because, my dear, please pay attention


Since you been here with me
Since you have been in my presence


Can't even lie
Cannot deny the truth


I see the rider in ya ambition
I perceive your determination and drive


Providin' me with the fire
Supplying me with passion and inspiration


When you wet and drippin'
When you are aroused or sexually excited


Mommy if you see it different
If you have a different perspective, dear


Go 'head and get it
Proceed and pursue it


And I ain't sayin' if you leave me
I am not implying that if you depart from me


It'd be better
The situation would improve


But me and you together
However, if we remain together


Honey we could do whatever
Darling, we can accomplish anything


Let's do it
Let us engage in it


I made it hard
I caused the difficulty


I admit it it's true
I confess, it is accurate


I need to hear somethin'
I require reassurance or confirmation


I'm listenin' boo
I am attentive, my dear


So make sure I'm heard and things improve
Ensure that my voice is heard and circumstances get better


I'm prepared to take it there for you
I am ready to go the distance for you


Your lovin' keeps me lovin'
Your affection sustains my capacity to love


Saying no purpose constant chest pain
Expressing that rejecting your love is causing emotional distress


It's amazin'
It is awe-inspiring or incredible


But it ain't enough
However, it falls short


Friends keep askin'
Acquaintances continue to inquire


I'm staying around
I am remaining in your proximity


For what
For what purpose or reason


Who sheds this many tears
Why is someone crying so much


Remind of where am I as to what it is
Serves as a reminder of my current place and the situation


I know I'm hard to love
I understand that it is challenging to love me


Let's rock
Let us continue or proceed energetically


Lemme talk to you one more time girl
Allow me to address you again, my dear


You always sayin' that I don't want you to hurt
You frequently claim that I do not wish for you to be in pain


You always complainin'
You consistently express dissatisfaction


But I was makin' it worse
However, I was exacerbating the situation


Besides all the games that I's kickin' at first
In addition to the initial playfulness or manipulation


It's time to explain
Now, it is necessary to clarify


My mind's been in reverse
My thoughts have been backward or in turmoil


But now I think back
However, I reflect on the past


When nobody cared
During a time when no one showed concern


And you was there
And you were present


Just to roll by your man
Simply to be next to your partner


And came back
Returned to me


Even know what I did
Despite being aware of my actions


I realize and I'm aware
I understand and acknowledge


I know what it is
I comprehend the situation


Put that on everything
I promise this without a doubt


Girl you my everything
Darling, you mean the world to me


I don't know where I'd breathe
I cannot imagine existing without you


Cause you the air I be
Because you are the breath I take


If lovin' is wrong
If expressing affection is considered incorrect


Who could be right
Who could possibly be correct


I wouldn't know what to do
I would not know how to proceed


Without you in my life
If you were not a part of my existence


You're more to me than the world I pray
You hold greater significance than anything I ask for


The more nights for your heart to ache
The additional evenings for your heart to feel pain


Right in the middle of the dawn of day
During the exact moment of sunrise


I think of all the pain I caused
I reflect on the suffering I inflicted


And throw it away and say
And discard it, while proclaiming


I need you in my life
I require your presence in my existence


Can you feel it in your soul
Are you capable of experiencing it deeply within


I know it's hard to love me
I am aware that it is difficult to love me


That don't mean I don't love you
However, it does not imply that I do not love you


Hey rich
A term of endearment or affectionate attention


I love the way you got Harlem singin'
I adore the manner in which you captivate Harlem


Mary take us home
Mary, guide us or lead us to a place of comfort


She the queen of hip-hop soul
She possesses the title of being the female icon in hip-hop soul


Yeah you are
Indeed, you are




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: PIERRE JONES, REGIONAL GARLAND, RICH HARRISON, SEAN COMBS, SEAN GARRETT

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