(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.
Making it Hard
Diddy Lyrics
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I want her to feel it in her soul
I want her to lose control
Mary, talk to 'em
I
Yeah
I
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
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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