Plenty
Guru ft. Erykah Badu Lyrics


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[Chorus One: Erykah Badu]
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]
Uhh
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*}

Overall Meaning

The song by Guru ft. Erykah Badu, "Plenty," appears to be an ode to a woman who commands respect, attention, and admiration from everyone she meets. The lyrics speak to a deep infatuation with this woman, as Guru recounts watching her drive by in a new car and feeling drawn to her like a moth to a flame. Despite knowing that she has plenty of admirers and offers from suitors, he can't help but want to spend time with her, to caress her hips and kiss her lips.


Erykah Badu contributes to the song with her soulful voice, providing a counter-narrative that suggests that the woman in question has already had enough attention from men like Guru. She sings about how she doesn't need him to call her anymore because she has plenty of other "n***as like [him] at her door." Later in the song, she describes the woman as "super cute and plenty bad," and notes that she has "silky, sexy bedroom eyes." It's clear that everyone who encounters this woman wants plenty of her time, attention, and affection -- but whether she's willing to give it is another matter entirely.


The song itself is a testament to Guru's powerful voice and the way he blends elements of jazz, hip-hop, and soul music to create a unique sound. It's a seamless collaboration between two artists who have mastered their respective genres and who come together to create something that's greater than the sum of its parts. The lyrics themselves suggest a deep respect for women and their power to captivate and inspire, even if they don't always reciprocate the admiration they receive.


Line by Line Meaning

When she wants plenty, she gets plenty
She is capable of getting all that she wants when she wishes to.


then she gets plenty more, uhh
Moreover, she goes on to receive more than what she already has.


Watchin her drivin by, in her new whip so fly
Observing her driving around in her attractive and notable vehicle.


Wish she could sing me a lullaby, to scoop her I've got to try
Desiring for her to sing him a soothing song, putting in efforts to win her affection.


In her eyes, there's a flame that burns right through my soul
Her eyes display an intense fire that has a profound effect on his inner self.


Can't pretend to be cool, about to lose my control
He cannot keep his composure as he is about to give in to his feelings of attraction.


Yeah I know she's got plenty; admirers, she's got many
He knows that she has a lot of suitors vying for her attention.


Like an exotic fantasy, into a frenzy she sends me
She is like a captivating and striking dream that puts him in a state of excitement.


Hello? Hey babyyy
Answering the phone to the caller with endearment.


I know you called and I didn't answer twice
Acknowledging the missed calls from the person she is speaking to.


But baby that's oh-kay it's nice
Assuring him that it is alright and she appreciates his gesture.


for you to call anyway see, okay, see uhh
She encourages him to continue contacting her.


You know it's okay if you don't call me anymore cause I got a-plenty
Reassuring him that even if he decides to stop calling her, she has plenty of other admirers.


truckload of niggaz like you at my door {*dial tone*}
She has many other men similar to him waiting at her doorstep.


And every day is her day, and every year is her year
She lives each day with confidence and every year is bound to be hers.


Anyone tried to violate, they could straight disappear
Those individuals who try to cross her or disrespect her are dealt with harshly and vanish immediately.


She don't care if you play yourself, tryin to step to her
She does not feel bothered if someone tries to approach her in a foolish way.


The illest of gangsters, I show and respect to her
Even the toughest of men give her proper recognition and admiration.


Truly glamourous, she ain't impressed and it shows
She is genuinely stylish, but not easily awed and it is evident.


She don't like your new clothes, she don't care about your playa pose
She is not bothered by the type of clothes he wears, and not impressed by his show.


Do you suppose I could hook up and spend time with her?
He wonders if he can arrange a meeting with her and spend some quality time.


She's just how I dreamed - I'll bust my nine for her
She is how he imagined and he is willing to go the extra mile for her.


When she gets plenty, she gets plenty
She acquires an abundant amount of things when she is in the mood.


any damn thang she wants, uhh
She can have whatever she wishes for.


Surgeon General - I provide vitamins and minerals
He is like the Surgeon General in the sense that he has the essentials to offer.


The charge that she's got on me, should be federal
The grip she has on him is so strong that it should be regulated by the government.


I was told never put the two before the one son
He learned that making a hierarchy and setting priorities is essential.


but always cultivate your Wisdom, to help you build your kingdom
He has to keep developing wisdom to build his empire.


I want to be the answer to every question she has
He wishes to be the solution to all of her doubts and queries.


So when I wish to enter, she'll be lettin me pass
He wants to be able to enter her life without any resistance.


I know she wants to be with G-O-D eventually, but still
Knowing that she desires to be with God eventually, but for now...


She got everything; yeah the girl's got plenty
She possesses all the things she wants and needs.


Flowers in her bedroom
She has flowers in her bedroom.


Perfume on her neck
She smells nice, with perfume on her neck.


Nectar from a mason jar
Drinking nectar from a mason jar.


Seven dollar dress; she's
Wearing a dress of just seven dollars and looking amazing in it.


Super cute, and plenty bad
She is extremely attractive and confident in her looks.


Thirty twenty-two thirty-six and a half
She has an hourglass figure of 36.5-22-30 in inches.


I, hope the dude will realize
He hopes for the guy to understand his worth.


She got the silky(?) (?)sexy bedroom eyes
Her eyes express intense sexuality, perhaps being smooth and luscious.


Baby baby please don't break yo' neck
He requests her to be cautious and take good care of herself.


Cause you gon' have a wreck {*tires squeal*}
She might get into an accident if she does not take the necessary precautions.


Cause when it comes to love I get plenty, degrees one-twenty
He has plenty of experience in love and degrees of expertise.


My back slipped out my dress - OOPS!
A wardrobe malfunction occurred where his dress slipped.


When she gets plenty, she gets plenty (she gets it all)
She accumulates an enormous amount of things when she desires to.


When she wants plenty, she gets plenty (uhh)
She effectively gains an abundance of things when she wishes for them.


and she gets plenty more (plenty more) ahh
Furthermore, she gets even more than what she already had.


and any damn thang I want - right?
She can obtain whatever she desires, no matter how trivial or substantial it may be.


In this game of life it takes a lot to win
It takes significant effort to succeed in life.


Plenty more baby's what I got to give
She has a lot more to offer and can fulfill the desires of numerous people.


Yeah yeah baby that's really nice
Expressing appreciation for what he has to offer.


But I'm tryin to read my book and you're in my light
She is busy reading her book and he is blocking the light.


Uhh - a woman like you could help me reach the top
He feels that a strong woman like her can help him succeed in life.


If I get a chance to love you, mm, I won't stop
He does not want to lose the opportunity to love her and will not give up on it.


Damn! Oh huh, what? Huh, whaaat?
Overwhelmingly surprised by sudden emotions and asking for clarification.


I didn't hear you I was thinkin bout some stuff
Acknowledging that he was lost in his thoughts and unable to pay attention earlier.


Baby you so fine I want to smack myself
She is very pretty and it is hurting him internally.


I don't need no support I'm gonna back myself
He does not need anyone else's help and is self-sufficient enough to be independent.


Hooo baby you so sweet
Expressing her sweetness to him.


Now can you get the lotion and rub my feets
Asking him to rub her feet using lotion.


In massage therapy I got a master degree
Claiming to have a Master's degree in massage therapy.


I give you plenty more, than what you askin from me
Promising him more than what he is requesting from her.


I need a little bit of space, a little bit of wealth (okay)
She needs privacy and some wealth to lead her life comfortably.


And oh - about the feets, a little to the left (like this?)
Demands more attention to massaging her feet with specific directions and request.


Mmmmmm (m'hmm, like that?)
Satisfaction with the current state of massage.


Yeahhh (feels good right?)
Asking if it feels good while seeking confirmation.


Ohhhhh
Feels relieved and relaxed with the massage.


Ahhhhh (yeah, heh heh)
Finally feels satisfied and soothes out all the pain.


Hehehee! (You don't really care)
Laughing due to being getting completely relaxed and relieved.


I do! (Heh, you the Queen huh?)
Guru reassures her that he cares for her.


More lotion! (C'mon.. you got plenty!)
Asking for more lotion while also pointing out that they already have plenty of it.


{*Erykah Badu cracks up laughing*}
Badu laughs with immense satisfaction and delight.


[Badu] That's good! Alright?
Acknowledging the fact that the situation is satisfactory.


[Guru] That's good right?
Guru checks for Badu's confirmation that everything is okay.


[Badu] {*laughing*}
Badu laughs once again with amusement and contentment.




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