Back Stabbers
Grand Puba Lyrics

Yeah, aight
Introduction and agreement with the topic at hand.

2000 representatives comin' to ya
A large group of people approaching to discuss something important.

Yeah, here to talk about a situation you know That makes the world go round, check it
Discussing an issue that everyone is familiar with, something that affects the world and its functioning.

It's on that love and hate tape, yaknahmsayin'?
Referring to the delicate balance between love and hate and how it can be complicated and hard to navigate.

Be damned if you do, damned if you don't
Feeling trapped or unable to make the right decision.

But I'ma rap on it a taste, yaknahmsayin'?
To share one's perspective or opinion on the topic.

I'ma let honey take it away, check it
Referring to a woman sharing her own point of view on the matter.

It's a thin line between love and hate It's a thin line, it's a thin line (Yeah, uhh)
Emphasizing how close love and hate can be and how easy it is to cross that line.

If you feel the vibe, yeah, no doubt It's time to set 'em straight
Encouraging listeners to trust their instincts and take action against those who may cause harm.

Well, it's four O'clock, in the mornin' Just gettin' in, baby love's askin', baby where you been? Tryin' to get mine but I've been sittin' waitin' all this time
Returning home late and facing questioning or suspicion from one's partner, causing frustration.

I got to grab this cream, while I got the chance Romance, without finance, you know the rest, baby It's just a nuisance, I'm sayin', act like you know Nuttin' can't grow if the dough don't flow
Prioritizing material wealth over romantic relationships and urging one's partner to understand the importance of money in their lives.

But I'm just tryin' to get a-wit you Baby, I ain't tryin' to bullshit you Why we gotta beef on the same old shit? Because your friends you'd rather be with
Trying to reconcile with one's partner who is more interested in their friends than the relationship.

But when I'm with my friends, I don't go through that So you can pack your bags, they already packed Well, you ain't really my skin And your friends ain't really your friends
Feeling frustrated that one's partner seems to prioritize friends over the relationship and deciding that it may be best to separate.

They smile in your face All the time, they wanna take your place The back-stabbers, pocket-grabbers They smile in your face All the time, they wanna take your place The back-stabbers, pocket-grabbers
Warning about the presence of fake friends who pretend to be loyal but are actually looking to take advantage or sabotage one's success.

I told my man that I gave my girl the outs Crib to the head, king size bed That love shit is dead, so let's call some chicken-heads Tell 'em do the spread while we bein hand-fed
Sharing with others that one's relationship is over and it's time to move on and find new partners.

We had it goin' for the first two weeks I bumped into my ex, and she asked, "Could we speak?" I told her, made it quick And this is what she kicked, dig it
Recounting a past relationship and how it ended, including a conversation with an ex.

Hey baby, how you doin'? Fine I heard that you and your friends be havin' good times No doubt, he come through in the clutch That nigga ain't really your friend, what?
The ex revealing some negative information about one's current partner and warning about their trustworthiness.

I wish you wouldn't trust him so much You got a problem? I think you really trust him too much 'Cause he's the best friend, I got, no, he's not!
Encouragement to reconsider one's trust in their partner and skepticism about their true intentions.

The last time you went out of town, yeah Guess who came creepin' around? Yeah Whatchu sayin'? He started sayin' that you're no good for me But all that drama wasn't tryin' to see
Recounting an event where one's partner was criticized by a friend and dismissing their opinion as irrelevant.

Talkin' 'bout all the other girls you got Oh, the nigga went out like that? Oh shit! Steppin' to me, tryin' to blow up the spot Tell me boy, is that your friend? No, no, no, damn
Further exposing one's partner for their infidelity and questioning the loyalty of their friend.

It's a thin line, between love and hate Love and hate, love and hate If you feel the vibe boy, it's time to set him straight Oh, I'ma set that nigga straight
Reiterating the theme of the song - the fine line between love and hate and how it's important to take action when something doesn't feel right.

It's a thin line boy, between love and hate If you take your time, it'll be worth your wait
Acknowledging that navigating relationships is challenging but taking the time to understand one's feelings and situation can lead to a better outcome.

Boy, I tell you these days You don't even know who to trust, yaknahmsayin'? That's how love do, that's how hate do, knahmsayin'? It's all connected, it's all injected, knahmsayin'?
Expressing frustration about the difficulties of trust in relationships and how love and hate are intertwined and impact every aspect of one's life.