Better Plant Some Loving
Gregory Isaacs Lyrics


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GREGORY ISAACS

I'm not in a position to maintain you
The way that you're accustomed to
Can't take you out to fancy places
Like other fellows that I know can do
I'm only able to romance you
& Make you tingle with delight
Financially, I'm a pauper
But when it comes to lovin I'm alright
Alright, alright

Don't show me what you're friends are wearing
I really don't want to see
Don't tell me what your friends are buying, girl
'Cause money doesn't grow on trees
I got so many patches on my clothes, girl
A hole in the bottom of my shoes
Financially, I'm a pauper
But when it comes to lovin I'm alright
Alright alright

You do really think I can buy you girl
Or drive you in a GT car
If you're hungry, girl, I can't feed you
For my money, girl, you won't get far
Tell me about the things that excite you
That makes you tingle with delight
Tell me where to hold & touch you
So you got to tell me, I'm alright
Alright, alright





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Overall Meaning

The song Better Plant Some Loving by Gregory Isaacs talks about financial limitations in a relationship. The singer is admitting that he cannot provide the luxurious lifestyle that his partner might be used to or that other men can afford. However, he reassures her that he can still give her love and pleasure, even if he cannot give her material possessions. The lyrics describe his financial struggles, with patches on his clothes and a hole in his shoes. But despite these struggles, he assures her that he is still capable of satisfying her emotional and physical needs. The singer asks his partner to tell him how to touch and hold her so that he can provide the pleasure she desires.


The song sends a powerful message that love and emotional connection are more important than material possessions. It highlights the importance of honesty and communication in relationships, encouraging partners to share their desires and needs with each other. The lyrics also reveal the societal pressure to provide a lavish lifestyle, which can lead to feelings of inadequacy and insecurity for those who cannot afford it.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm not in a position to maintain you
I don't have the financial capability to take care of you.


The way that you're accustomed to
I can't provide you with the lifestyle that you're used to.


Can't take you out to fancy places
I can't afford to take you to expensive or luxurious locations.


Like other fellows that I know can do
I'm aware that other men may have the financial means to do what I can't.


I'm only able to romance you
I can only show you my love and affection.


& Make you tingle with delight
I want to bring you pleasure and happiness in our relationship.


Financially, I'm a pauper
I am not wealthy or affluent in terms of money and possessions.


But when it comes to lovin I'm alright
Despite my lack of wealth, I am still capable of providing love and intimacy.


Don't show me what you're friends are wearing
I don't want to feel inadequate or jealous because of what your friends have.


I really don't want to see
Seeing your friends' possessions will only make me feel worse about my situation.


Don't tell me what your friends are buying, girl
I don't want to hear about the luxurious items your friends have purchased.


'Cause money doesn't grow on trees
I can't simply make more money appear out of nowhere.


I got so many patches on my clothes, girl
My clothes are worn and patched up due to lack of money to buy new ones.


A hole in the bottom of my shoes
My shoes are damaged and in poor condition due to lack of funds to buy new ones.


You do really think I can buy you girl
I don't want you to have unrealistic expectations of what I can provide for you.


Or drive you in a GT car
I can't afford to buy an expensive car to impress you.


If you're hungry, girl, I can't feed you
I may not have the resources to provide for your basic needs like food.


For my money, girl, you won't get far
I don't have a lot of money to offer, so don't expect too much from me financially.


Tell me about the things that excite you
I want to understand and learn more about the things that bring you joy and excitement.


That makes you tingle with delight
I want to know what brings you happiness and fulfillment in our relationship.


Tell me where to hold & touch you
I want you to guide me and communicate your preferences to improve our physical intimacy.


So you got to tell me, I'm alright
I am open to your feedback and suggestions to make sure you are satisfied and happy with our relationship.


Alright, alright
Despite my financial limitations, I am still confident in my ability to provide love and care to you.




Writer(s): C. HINES

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Gicharu

This was my best cassette of G.I , all songs with the exception of Let off Supm, were classic love songs. His collabo with Dennis Brown on Let off Supm was a gem

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