Plenty
GURU'S JAZZMATAZZ FEATURING ERYKAH BADU Lyrics
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When she wants plenty, she gets plenty
When she wants plenty, she gets plenty
When she wants plenty, she gets plenty
then she gets plenty more, uhh
repeat Chorus One
(Guru)
Watchin her drivin by, in her new whip so fly
Wish she could sing me a lullaby, to scoop her I've got to try
In her eyes, there's a flame that burns right through my soul
Can't pretend to be cool, about to lose my control
Yeah I know she's got plenty admirers, she's got many
Like an exotic fantasy, into a frenzy she sends me
Wow I have to sit down, and gather my wits now
I want to caress those hips now, want to kiss those lips now
(Badu)
Hello? Hey babyyy
I know you called and I didn't answer twice
But baby that's oh-kay it's nice
for you to call anyway see, okay, see uhh
Hey babyyy
You know it's okay if you don't call me
anymore cause I got a-plenty
truckload of niggaz like you at my door dial tone
(Chorus One)
(Guru)
Yup
And every day is her day, and every year is her year
Anyone tried to violate, they could straight disappear
She don't care if you play yourself, tryin to step to her
The illest of gangsters, I show and respect to her
Truly glamourous, she ain't impressed and it shows
She don't like your new clothes, she don't care about your playa pose
Do you suppose I could hook up and spend time with her?
She's just how I dreamed - I'll bust my nine for her
(Chorus Two: Erykah Badu)
When she gets plenty, she gets plenty
When she gets plenty, she gets plenty
When she wants plenty, she gets plenty
any damn thang she wants, uhh
(Guru)
Uhh
Surgeon General - I provide vitamins and minerals
The charge that she's got on me, should be federal
I was told never put the two before the one son
but always cultivate your Wisdom, to help you build your kingdom
I want to be the answer to every question she has
So when I wish to enter, she'll be lettin me pass
I know she wants to be with G-O-D eventually, but still
She got everything yeah the girl's got plenty
(Badu)
Flowers in her bedroom
Perfume on her neck
Nectar from a mason jar
Seven dollar dress she's
Super cute, and plenty bad
Thirty twenty-two thirty-six and a half
I, hope the dude will realize
She got the silky(?) (?)sexy bedroom eyes
Baby baby please don't break yo' neck
Cause you gon' have a wreck tires squeal
Cause when it comes to love I get plenty, degrees one-twenty
My back slipped out my dress - OOPS!
(Chorus Three: Erykah Badu)
When she gets plenty, she gets plenty (she gets it all)
When she wants plenty, she gets plenty (uhh)
When she wants plenty, she gets plenty (c'mon)
and she gets plenty more (plenty more) ahh
When she wants plenty, she gets plenty
When she wants plenty, she gets plenty (mm, she gets it all)
When she wants plenty, she gets plenty
and any damn thang I want - right?
(Guru)
That's right
In this game of life it takes a lot to win
Plenty more baby's what I got to give
(Badu)
Yeah yeah baby that's really nice
But I'm tryin to read my book and you're in my light
(Guru)
Uhh - a woman like you could help me reach the top
If I get a chance to love you, mm, I won't stop
(Badu)
Damn! Oh huh, what? Huh, whaaat?
I didn't hear you I was thinkin bout some stuff
(Guru)
Baby you so fine I want to smack myself
I don't need no support I'm gonna back myself
(Badu)
Hooo baby you so sweet
Now can you get the lotion and rub my feets
(Guru)
In massage therapy I got a master degree
I give you plenty more, than what you askin from me
(Badu)
I need a little bit of space, a little bit of wealth (okay)
And oh - about the feets, a little to the left (like this?)
Mmmmmm (m'hmm, like that?)
Yeahhh (feels good right?)
Ohhhhh
Ahhhhh (yeah, heh heh)
Hehehee! (You don't really care)
I do! (Heh, you the Queen huh?)
More lotion! (C'mon.. you got plenty!)
Erykah Badu cracks up laughing
(Badu) That's good! Alright?
(Guru) That's good right?
(Badu) laughing
The song "Plenty" by Guru's Jazzmatazz featuring Erykah Badu is all about how the female protagonist has a lot of admirers who keep coming to her. The chorus is an ode to her ability to get plenty of love and attention from anyone she wants. Guru, the male lead, is taken by her beauty and seems eager to win over her affections by trying to impress her with his skills and intellect. However, the woman seems to have other things on her mind and is not easily impressed. She is content with her life and has everything she needs, which is evident from her carefree attitude towards the different men vying for her attention.
In the first verse, Guru describes how he is captivated by the woman as she drives by in her new car. He is entranced by her flame-like eyes and admits he is about to lose control. He acknowledges that she has plenty of admirers and that she sends him into a frenzy. The verse highlights the woman's beauty and power over men.
Erykah Badu's verses describe the woman's life and personality in greater detail. She seems content with simple things like flowers in her bedroom, perfume on her neck, a seven-dollar dress, and nectar from a mason jar. She is undeniable gorgeous, as evidenced by her measurements, and she is well-aware of this fact. Despite having many admirers, she has no qualms about rejecting men who try and step to her. She is a carefree soul who likes to read books and have some alone time. The song "Plenty" ultimately seems to celebrate a woman who is comfortable in her skin and has everything she wants.
Line by Line Meaning
When she wants plenty, she gets plenty
The woman in question has no problem getting what she wants, she is confident and assertive
then she gets plenty more, uhh
Not only does she get what she wants but even more than that, showing her dominance and power
Watchin her drivin by, in her new whip so fly
The singer is admiring the woman driving past him in her fancy car
Wish she could sing me a lullaby, to scoop her I've got to try
The artist wants to impress the woman and seduce her into being with him
In her eyes, there's a flame that burns right through my soul
The artist is entranced by the intensity of the woman's gaze, feeling a deep connection with her
Can't pretend to be cool, about to lose my control
The singer is struggling to keep their composure around the woman they desire
Yeah I know she's got plenty; admirers, she's got many
The woman in question is attractive and desirable to many people, making it all the more impressive that the singer wants to be with her
Like an exotic fantasy, into a frenzy she sends me
The artist feels like being with the woman is a dream come true and it excites them immensely
Hello? Hey babyyy, I know you called and I didn't answer twice
The woman is answering the artist's call, acknowledging that they have been trying to get in touch with her
But baby that's oh-kay it's nice, for you to call anyway see, okay, see uhh
The woman is not bothered by the artist's persistence, finding it flattering that they are interested in her
You know it's okay if you don't call me anymore cause I got a-plenty, truckload of niggaz like you at my door {*dial tone*}
The woman is confident in her ability to attract other suitors, implying that the singer is replaceable
And every day is her day, and every year is her year
The woman is always the center of attention, wherever she goes
Anyone tried to violate, they could straight disappear
The woman is not to be messed with, those who disrespect her will face consequences
Truly glamorous, she ain't impressed and it shows
Despite her beauty and charm, the woman is not easily impressed and expects a lot from those around her
She don't like your new clothes, she don't care about your playa pose
The woman is not interested in superficial things like fashion or social status, she values deeper qualities in people
Do you suppose I could hook up and spend time with her?
The artist is unsure if they have a chance with the woman, but they are hopeful
She's just how I dreamed - I'll bust my nine for her
The artist is willing to do whatever it takes to be with the woman, even risking their life for her
When she gets plenty, she gets plenty
The woman is accustomed to receiving abundance in all aspects of her life, especially in terms of love and attention
any damn thang she wants, uhh
The woman is powerful and knows how to get what she wants, she is unstoppable
Surgeon General - I provide vitamins and minerals
The artist is comparing himself to a healthcare provider, saying that he can give the woman what she needs to thrive
The charge that she's got on me, should be federal
The woman has a hold on the artist that is beyond their control, it is intense and all-encompassing
I was told never put the two before the one son
The artist is referencing a common saying, suggesting that they should never prioritize their own desires over the woman's
but always cultivate your Wisdom, to help you build your kingdom
The singer advises that one should prioritize personal growth and development in order to succeed in life
I want to be the answer to every question she has
The artist wants to be the one who can provide for the woman's every need, emotionally and practically
So when I wish to enter, she'll be lettin me pass
The singer hopes that if they prove themselves worthy, the woman will let them into her life and heart
She got everything; yeah the girl's got plenty
The woman is successful, beautiful, and confident, she has everything she needs to thrive
Flowers in her bedroom
The woman has a romantic and feminine side, as evidenced by the flowers in her bedroom
Perfume on her neck
The woman takes care of herself and likes to smell good, as evidenced by the perfume she wears
Nectar from a mason jar
The woman appreciates the simple things in life, as evidenced by her choice of a mason jar to hold her drink
Seven dollar dress; she's
The woman does not need expensive things to feel beautiful and confident, as evidenced by her modestly-priced dress
Super cute, and plenty bad
The woman is both attractive and assertive, she is not to be underestimated
Thirty twenty-two thirty-six and a half
The artist is admiring the woman's physique, noting her measurements
I, hope the dude will realize
The artist is talking about another man who is interested in the woman, hoping that he will see that she deserves someone who will treat her right
She got the silky(?) (?)sexy bedroom eyes
The woman has a seductive and alluring gaze, as noted by the artist
Baby baby please don't break yo' neck, Cause you gon' have a wreck {*tires squeal*}
The woman is so desirable that the singer is warning her to be careful not to get into an accident because of all the attention she is receiving
When she wants plenty, she gets plenty (she gets it all)
The woman is in control of her life and can get whatever she wants
and she gets plenty more (plenty more) ahh
Not only can she get what she wants, but she can also get even more than that
In this game of life it takes a lot to win
The singer is acknowledging that life is difficult and requires a lot of effort to succeed
Plenty more baby's what I got to give
The singer is confident in their ability to provide the woman with all that she needs and more
But I'm tryin to read my book and you're in my light
The woman is distracting the artist from their task, as they are too focused on her
A woman like you could help me reach the top
The artist sees the woman as a valuable ally in achieving their goals and aspirations
If I get a chance to love you, mm, I won't stop
The singer is expressing their deep desire to be with the woman and their commitment to making the relationship work
I give you plenty more, than what you asking from me
The singer is confident that they can provide the woman with more than she even realizes she wants or needs
I need a little bit of space, a little bit of wealth (okay)
The artist is acknowledging that they have needs and desires of their own, beyond just being with the woman
And oh - about the feets, a little to the left (like this?)
The artist is asking the woman for a foot massage, indicating their desire for physical affection
More lotion! (C'mon.. you got plenty!)
The artist is being playful and flirtatious with the woman, requesting more lotion for their massage
Lyrics © THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network
Written by: Lacy Brylon, Erica Wright, Harold Martin, Keith Elam
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