Josephine
Hi-Tek Ft. The Willie Cottrell BandGhostface & Pretty Ugly Lyrics

God's woman, what's going on?
Addressing a woman in a spiritual manner to ask how she is doing and what is happening in her life.

I know things seem messed up sometime
Acknowledging that life can be difficult and confusing at times.

You stressed out and you can't handle the situation
Recognizing that sometimes situations can be overwhelming and cause stress.

Sometime it feels like you lacking the guidance
Noticing that at times, a lack of guidance can make a situation seem even more challenging.

And you don't know what to do, but stay strong
Encouraging the woman to remain resilient even amidst difficult circumstances.

And keep in mind that he always loves you,
Reminding the woman that she is loved unconditionally by a higher power.

It's what it is, that's right sugar love
Affirming that the reality of the situation is what it is, and reminding the woman of her inherent value and worth.

Josephine, the times are getting tough
Acknowledging that times are difficult for this woman, Josephine.

Seems to me, you just wont get enough
Suggesting that Josephine may be struggling with addiction, and that it is never enough for her.

The rain, wont wash away, your sins,
Suggesting that Josephine may feel weighed down by her past, as if she has sinned, and that the difficulties she is experiencing cannot be easily washed away.

You'll be here, to do them all over again
Implying that Josephine may be stuck in a cycle of addictive behavior and negative actions.

Yo, I know this chick from the hood named Courtney Cox
Introducing a new character in the story, Courtney Cox.

And her brain is easy to pick like faulty locks
Commenting on the ease with which someone like Courtney can be manipulated or influenced due to their vulnerable state.

She's awfully hot, asshole burning like Tabasco
Describing Courtney's physical appearance and alluding to the idea that she is in pain or suffering due to her addiction.

She used to be thick, it's like where the hell her ass go
Noticing that Courtney's physical appearance has changed due to the effects of her addiction.

Started smoking weed and graduated to the pipe
Commenting on the progression of Courtney's drug use, and how she has moved from smoking marijuana to smoking crack cocaine.

Thought that she could quit but her calculations wasn't right
Explaining that Courtney may have believed she could quit using drugs, but that it was more difficult than she anticipated.

Infatuated with the life of dope fiends and crack pushers
Describing Courtney's fascination with the drug culture and the people involved in it.

Prostituting for old pimps who mack hookers
Revealing that Courtney has turned to prostitution in order to support her drug habit, and that she is working for older, experienced pimps who exploit her.

Putting dope in the cook, searching for her vein
Describing how Courtney prepares her drugs to be injected, and how her addiction has led her to seek out her veins in order to inject the drugs more efficiently.

Tracks all over her arms, she never felt the pain
Noticing the physical effects of Courtney's addiction, and how she has scars and marks from injecting the drugs.

The monkey on her back is now a gorilla
Metaphorically explaining that Courtney's addiction has become more intense and harder to manage over time.

Fiending for a hit knowing one day it's goin' kill her
Noting that Courtney is aware of the risks associated with her addiction, but that she is still driven to use drugs despite the negative consequences.

The clinic didn't help (nope) she just another young black woman
Commenting on the fact that Courtney tried to seek help for her addiction, but was unable to find support or resources that worked for her.

Destroying her pretty image and her health
Acknowledging that Courtney's addiction has had severe effects on her physical health and physical appearance.

Got me thinking to myself, damn, how could this happen?
Expressing confusion and disbelief at the fact that someone like Courtney could become so addicted.

I seen her on the corner, nodding off, sniffin' and scratching
Describing a specific moment where the singer saw Courtney in a compromised state, clearly in the thralls of addiction.

She wakes up, with an urge to get high
Introducing a new character, a woman who wakes up every day with a desire to use drugs.

Everyday, the same routine, needing the mood of fix to get by
Describing how the woman's addiction has become a necessary part of her everyday routine, something that she needs in order to function.

So she reaches for her purse, grab the bag and the needle
Describing how the woman prepares her drugs to be injected.

Tie a sock her arm and start shooting up the diesel
Explaining the process of injecting the drugs into her body.

Had a flesh back, screwing some dude up in his hashback
Revealing a past event where the woman had sex with someone in exchange for drugs.

The night before, body still sore, holding her ass crack
Describing how the woman is physically sore from previous drug use, and that her addiction has led her to extreme and dangerous behavior.

A regular John, she met her through Tom
Describing the person with whom the woman had sex in exchange for drugs.

She passed out with the syringe still stuck in her arm
Noticing the physical effects of injecting drugs, and how the woman passed out with the needle still in her arm.

Dying a slow death, oh, she losing her dear mind
Revealing that the woman's addiction is taking a toll on her physical and mental health.

From the troubles of the world, feeling cursed by mankind
Alluding to the idea that the woman's addiction has been caused, in part, by societal problems.

Caught up in a desperate rage, was blessed with AIDS
Explaining how the woman's addiction has led her to be infected with a life-threatening disease.

Lost her appetite, hardly slept in days
Describing a specific effect of the woman's illness due to her addiction.

Now it's too late, praying to Jesus, she fucked around
Suggesting that the woman has realized too late the destructive power of her addiction, and that she is now seeking spiritual help to cope.

With the wrong penis, contaminated with diseases
Describing how the woman became infected with AIDS, and how the virus was likely spread through sexual activity.

Two months pregnant, carrying around her fetus
Revealing that the woman is pregnant, despite the fact that she is suffering from addiction and illness.

But they found her on Broad, in the dumpster, behind the cleaners
Describing a tragic end to the woman's story, where she was later found dead.

Yo, what your momma gonna think of you girl?
Addressing the listener directly, and asking her to consider the impact of her addiction on her mother or other loved ones.

Her little baby's all doped up, strung out on the world
Suggesting that the woman's addiction has led her to neglect her responsibilities to others, specifically her child.

Trying to make some quick cash for a hit of that stash
Explaining how addiction can make someone desperate for money, leading them to engage in dangerous or illegal activities.

Listen, baby, you growing up much too fast
Offering advice to the listener, suggesting that they may be mature beyond their years due to the difficult experiences they are facing.

Uh, this goes out to every project and every ghetto
Addressing the larger societal problems that contribute to addiction and drug use in underserved communities.

For those getting high, using drugs on every level
Acknowledging that addiction and drug use occur at all levels of society.

Living your life, day and night, getting stoned
Noticing how addiction can consume someone's life, and become a constant presence in their daily routine.

You better leave those drugs alone, feel me?
Reinforcing the message that addiction is destructive, and that it is important to avoid drug use or seek help to overcome addiction.

Up all night, under the party lights
Describing the lifestyle of someone who is addicted to partying and drug use.

Same old popping and party hopping
Suggesting that the partying and drug use has become routine, and that there is no novelty or excitement left in it.

All of your so called friends, are leading you down the wrong road
Noticing that the people the listener surrounds themselves with may be enabling or facilitating their addiction, rather than helping them to overcome it.

Leading you back to crack, it's a known fact
Asserting that the listener's addiction to crack cocaine is a well-known and dangerous problem.

It is time, that you need me, I'll be there, to help ya
Offering support and help to the listener to overcome their addiction and find a healthier path.

I'll be your leaning pole when you're falling down
Offering to be a source of strength and support for the listener when they are feeling vulnerable or weak.

I'll be there, when you falling down (sooner or later)
Reiterating the message that support is available, and that it is better to seek help sooner rather than later when dealing with addiction.