Don't You Have A Man
Drake feat. Little Brother & Dwele Lyrics
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Why are you trying to be my girl?
I can't believe it
Don't you have a man? (Don't you got a man?)
It's all-right with me, my girl
We can do anything
Why you over there lookin' at me
The temporary happiness he might provide ya
But you know and I know, that nobody gon' do ya like me
Tryna save you like a goalie in line of sight
I know that I feel her, but slowly I'm kinda like
"I don't really wanna hit this girl"
And so she want this chap's stick like Napoleon Dynamite
Well, I'mma give it to you, honeybunches
You feel it all under ya ribs like some tummy crunches
All my other girls all up on that subtle shit
They don't wanna cut it, they want a rapper to cuddle with
Consequences keep weighing me down
So whenever she thinks I'm serious, I'm playin' around
It gets deeper and cold-ER, the funny thing is
I'm writin' this in my head and she asleep on my shoulder like
Don't you have a man? (Don't you got a man?)
Why are you trying to be my girl?
I can't believe it
Don't you have a man? (Don't you got a man?)
It's all-right with me, my girl
We can do anything
Look, we had a lil' thing, a wintertime fling
You some get back for your man mistreat thing
But that was then, you know some hush-hush
I ain't never really see a future in us
Plus your man still there, let's be fair
You'll do the same things to me
My feelings never did go past, some late night smash
I'on't wanna take the place of he!
Late night's 85 South on my way to the crib
And somebody got a song for me
I already know what you about, cause I been the other man
And you NOT gonna trap me witcha silly lil plan
It's my bad, shoulda chose a wo-man
But I'm in the mix with this lil girl playin'
I'm sayin, you need to do what you do
I'm not tryna take it any further with you, C'MON
Don't you have a man? (Don't you got a man?)
Why are you trying to be my girl?
I can't believe it
Don't you have a man? (Don't you got a man?)
It's all-right with me, my girl
We can do anything
Uh, uh, I met her at the bar sippin' on Patron
And now it's been three years off and on
'Cause the same page, we are rarely off and on
'Cause when I'm in, she out, and when she in, I'm gone (C'mon)
We lost contact like Bausch & Lomb
But regained it while she was buildin her house a home
Wit this new cat, sayin that he doin her right
It just proves that, she don't know what to do wit her life
'Cause if so, she wouldn't have to change her strategy
And wouldn't need me to recharge her batteries
One minute she mad at me, next minute it's all good
And I'm in her body like Gray's Anatomy
I don't understand why God sent me to you
And I cain't try to justify that foul shit we do (Uh)
All I know is that each time I'm stickin you
I think to myself, "Damn, if only her nigga knew", what?
Don't you have a man? (Don't you got a man?)
Why are you trying to be my girl?
I can't believe it
Don't you have a man? (Don't you got a man?)
It's all-right with me, my girl
We can do anything
The lyrics to Drake feat. Little Brother & Dwele's “Don't You Have A Man” speak to a common issue in relationships- when a person already has a partner, but they are still interested in pursuing someone else. The song’s narrator questions why the woman he’s interested in is trying to be with him when she already has a man. He acknowledges that the woman's partner might provide some temporary happiness but that ultimately, he knows that nobody will be able to satisfy her like he can. Despite this, he’s hesitant to engage in a relationship with her, knowing it might come with consequences. The other verses similarly explore the complexities of cheating and infidelity, showing how it can cause people to struggle with their desires and their moral compasses.
Throughout the song, there is a back-and-forth between the singers as they share their perspectives on the situation. Ultimately, the song raises the question of whether people can ever be happy settling for something temporary, or if they should always strive for something deeper and more meaningful.
Overall, the lyrics reveal the fraught emotions that can come with infidelity and speak to the challenges of making the right choices while navigating feelings of love and desire.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't you have a man? (Don't you got a man?)
You are already committed to someone else, so why are you trying to be with me?
Why are you trying to be my girl?
What is it that makes you want to be in a relationship with me?
I can't believe it
I am surprised that you are pursuing me despite being in a relationship already.
It's all-right with me, my girl
Although you have a man, I am willing to be with you if that is what you want.
We can do anything
We can be in a romantic relationship despite your current commitment.
Why you over there lookin' at me
I notice that you are eyeing me despite being with your man.
While your man standing right beside ya?
How can you blatantly look at me when your partner is right there with you?
The temporary happiness he might provide ya
Even if he makes you happy for a short while, it will not last forever.
But you know and I know, that nobody gon' do ya like me
You and I both know that no one can give you the same pleasure that I can.
Tryna save you like a goalie in line of sight
I am trying to protect you from any danger that may arise from pursuing me.
I know that I feel her, but slowly I'm kinda like
I have feelings for you, but I am trying to resist them.
"I don't really wanna hit this girl"
I am not sure if I want to pursue a sexual relationship with you.
And so she want this chap's stick like Napoleon Dynamite
You desire my physical affection like Napoleon Dynamite desires dancing skills.
Well, I'mma give it to you, honeybunches
Even though I am hesitant, I will give in to your desires.
You feel it all under ya ribs like some tummy crunches
The feeling of my touch will resonate in your body like a workout.
All my other girls all up on that subtle shit
My other female companions are trying to finesse me into a relationship.
They don't wanna cut it, they want a rapper to cuddle with
They do not want to end the relationship, they just want to enjoy my celebrity status.
Consequences keep weighing me down
I fear the negative outcomes that may result from getting involved with you while you have a partner.
So whenever she thinks I'm serious, I'm playin' around
I try to avoid getting too emotionally invested in this relationship and often act nonchalant.
It gets deeper and cold-ER, the funny thing is
As the relationship progresses, it becomes more complicated and uncomfortable.
I'm writin' this in my head and she asleep on my shoulder like
While you sleep on my shoulder, I am internally mulling over my feelings and my regrets.
Look, we had a lil' thing, a wintertime fling
We had a casual relationship that occurred during a past winter season.
You some get back for your man mistreat thing
You used me as a way to seek revenge against your partner for mistreating you.
But that was then, you know some hush-hush
However, that relationship ended and we kept it a secret from everyone.
I ain't never really see a future in us
I never saw a lasting future for us beyond our casual relationship.
Plus your man still there, let's be fair
It would be unfair to your partner if we continued to pursue a relationship while he is still present.
You'll do the same things to me
If you cheated on your partner with me, you are capable of cheating on me with someone else.
My feelings never did go past, some late night smash
I never developed deep feelings for you beyond our sexual encounters.
I'on't wanna take the place of he!
I am not trying to replace your current partner.
Late night's 85 South on my way to the crib
I often drive home late at night on 85 South (a highway).
And somebody got a song for me
Someone has created a song that relates to my situation.
I already know what you about, cause I been the other man
I know what type of person you are, as I have been in the same situation as your current partner.
And you NOT gonna trap me witcha silly lil plan
I will not fall into your trap and become another victim of your deceitful ways.
It's my bad, shoulda chose a wo-man
It is my fault that I got involved with a girl who was already in a committed relationship.
But I'm in the mix with this lil girl playin'
However, I am still involved with you and playing along with your game.
I'm sayin, you need to do what you do
I am advising you to stay true to your current relationship and not be disloyal.
I'm not tryna take it any further with you, C'MON
I am not interested in pursuing a long-term relationship with you, so let's move on.
Uh, uh, I met her at the bar sippin' on Patron
I first encountered her at a bar while she was drinking Patron.
And now it's been three years off and on
We have been in an on-and-off again relationship for three years.
'Cause the same page, we are rarely off and on
When we are both interested, we are in a relationship, but when we are not, we are not together.
'Cause when I'm in, she out, and when she in, I'm gone (C'mon)
When I am committed, she is not ready and vice versa.
We lost contact like Bausch & Lomb
We drifted apart, as if we lost contact lenses like Bausch & Lomb (a company that makes contact lenses).
But regained it while she was buildin her house a home
We reconnected during a time when she was settling down and building a home.
Wit this new cat, sayin that he doin her right
She is currently with a new partner who she believes is treating her well.
It just proves that, she don't know what to do wit her life
Her inability to choose between multiple partners suggests that she is unsure of what she truly wants in life.
'Cause if so, she wouldn't have to change her strategy
If she knew what she wanted, she would not have to change partners so frequently.
And wouldn't need me to recharge her batteries
She comes back to me for emotional and physical fulfillment when she is feeling unfulfilled with her current partner.
One minute she mad at me, next minute it's all good
She has inconsistent feelings towards me, sometimes upset and sometimes content.
And I'm in her body like Gray's Anatomy
I have a deep connection and understanding of her body, as if I am a character in the medical show Grey's Anatomy.
I don't understand why God sent me to you
I question why I was put in this situation and why I am involved with someone who is already in a relationship.
And I cain't try to justify that foul shit we do (Uh)
I cannot make excuses for the immoral actions we take part in.
All I know is that each time I'm stickin you
I only know that I enjoy being intimate with you.
I think to myself, "Damn, if only her nigga knew"
I know our actions are wrong and if her partner was aware of them, he would be devastated.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MATTHEW SAMUELS, ANDWELE GARDNER, PHONTE LYSHOD COLEMAN, AUBREY DRAKE GRAHAM, DALTON TENNANT, THOMAS L. JONES III
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@KembaWalkerGOAT
The clear influence Phonte had on Drake's early sound & success is a wildly overlooked part of recent hip-hop history.
@ItsAnEndlessWorld
Indeed!!
@estevanluis
I always say drakes a mixture of phonte/fabulous/Ginuwine school
Pretty boy (pause) rapper who can sing
@danielquiroz6658
Literally thought this & here we are
@herberthernandez4897
Big facts they need to run it back give this man his flowers
@youngafromanthepoet
💯
@MrImmortally
Still here ‘2024 Miss you Drake.
@Brhoward31
This is Drakes true essence that 90 percent of his fans don't know
@Tfa_777
Facts lol me and the homies were listening to this on here right when it dropped 🤣🤘🏽
@StickyWowForever
Big Facts … He Needs To Get Back To This in 2025