The Lesson
J. Lately Lyrics
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She was looking sexy, she down to fuck but
I ain’t into texting, she know what’s up and
She gon teach a lesson, lesson, lesson yeah
Got high, ain’t no coming down
We’re toasting to our blessings
Get chills when you came around
Cause lately I been stressing
And then start second guessing
In my head, I think too much
You asking all these questions, like
“Who you with? Who you loving?
Who’s that bitch you been fucking?”
But it ain’t up for discussion
When I lie, she know I’m bluffing
Now she got me running ‘round, running ‘round
She knows that I will only hit it once and then I’m out
I just hit it once and then I bounce like “Ayo, bitch I’m out”
I’m just tryna get that money up and stack that bank account
When I move out, no excuses, I’ll be up in my own house
All my takes be crisp as ever, I be in and then I’m out
I’m just tryna put on for the family, yeah we gon’ make it out
Saw this girl, she understanding me so I might take her out
And you know what we gon’ do (I don’t know I don’t know)
We been getting on the move
S-She just read me, like a book and
She was looking sexy, she down to fuck but
I ain’t into texting, she know what’s up and
She gon teach a lesson, lesson, lesson yeah
I just walked up in the club
Seen this chick I’m like “What’s up”
I just been drinking this liquor
Plus we smoking on the bud
Go outside to take a break
Cigarette right to the face
I been talking to her for a minute
Tryna get a taste
A-A-At this pace, I might kill a case
Right up to the face, ain’t a race
But first place is what I’d get if we was placed
Outer space, where I be chilling
I’m drunk as shit, you know how I’m feeling
Up to the ceiling, cause I’m fried
I’m getting faded til I die
S-She just read me, like a book and
She was looking sexy, she down to fuck but
I ain’t into texting, she know what’s up and
She gon teach a lesson, lesson, lesson yeah
S-She just read me, like a book and
She was looking sexy, she down to fuck but
I ain’t into texting, she know what’s up and
She gon teach a lesson, lesson, lesson yeah
The lyrics to J. Lately's song The Lesson tell the story of a man caught up in partying and trying to make it in life, all while dealing with the stresses that come with it. In the first verse, a woman shows interest in him and despite his reluctance to constantly communicate through text, she knows what she wants from him and is willing to teach him a lesson. The second verse details his experiences at a party where he's been drinking heavily and trying to charm a woman. The lyrics suggest that he's on the path to success and making money, but at the same time, he's struggling with keeping up with the fast pace of life and may be mentally and emotionally strained.
The chorus, “She just read me, like a book and, she was looking sexy. She down to fuck, but I ain’t into textin’. She knows what’s up and she gon’ teach a lesson, lesson, lesson yeah,” is the main focal point of the song. It suggests that the woman is able to read him like a book and understands what he wants, even if he doesn't. She's aware of his actions and is willing to teach him something that he may not have known before. It implies that, despite his reluctance to get attached, he's interested in what she has to offer, which could be a good lesson or experience. Overall, the lyrics give off a vibe of uncertainty, change, and the willingness to learn in the face of life's challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
S-She just read me, like a book and
The woman understood J. Lately's intentions without him having to say much.
She was looking sexy, she down to fuck but
The woman was physically attractive and willing to engage in sexual activity.
I ain’t into texting, she know what’s up and
J. Lately prefers to communicate in person rather than through text, but the woman understands this.
She gon teach a lesson, lesson, lesson yeah
The woman will impart a valuable life lesson to J. Lately.
Got high, ain’t no coming down
J. Lately is under the influence of drugs and unable to easily sober up.
We’re toasting to our blessings
J. Lately and his friends are celebrating their good fortunes.
Get chills when you came around
J. Lately becomes excited or nervous when the woman is near him.
Cause lately I been stressing
J. Lately has been experiencing increased levels of anxiety or pressure.
Sometimes I might drink too much
J. Lately occasionally consumes an excessive amount of alcohol.
And then start second guessing
After becoming drunk, J. Lately begins doubting his decisions or feelings.
In my head, I think too much
J. Lately tends to overanalyze situations in his mind.
You asking all these questions, like
The woman is inquisitive and probing with her inquiries.
“Who you with? Who you loving?
The woman asks J. Lately about his relationships and interests.
Who’s that bitch you been fucking?”
The woman is curious about J. Lately's sexual encounters with other women.
But it ain’t up for discussion
J. Lately is not willing to discuss certain topics with the woman.
When I lie, she know I’m bluffing
The woman can tell when J. Lately is not telling the truth.
Now she got me running ‘round, running ‘round
J. Lately feels like he is constantly trying to avoid answering the woman's questions.
She knows that I will only hit it once and then I’m out
The woman understands that J. Lately is only interested in a one-night stand.
I just hit it once and then I bounce like “Ayo, bitch I’m out”
J. Lately engages in a sexual encounter with the woman but then leaves immediately afterwards.
I’m just tryna get that money up and stack that bank account
J. Lately is focused on making money and becoming financially successful.
When I move out, no excuses, I’ll be up in my own house
J. Lately plans to move into his own home without any excuses or delays.
All my takes be crisp as ever, I be in and then I’m out
J. Lately's presence is brief and to the point, and his actions are precise.
I’m just tryna put on for the family, yeah we gon’ make it out
J. Lately is determined to succeed in order to support and provide for his family.
Saw this girl, she understanding me so I might take her out
J. Lately meets a woman who he feels connects with him and he may pursue a relationship with her.
And you know what we gon’ do (I don’t know I don’t know)
J. Lately is uncertain about what he and the woman will do together.
We been getting on the move
J. Lately and the woman have been making progress or taking action.
I just walked up in the club
J. Lately arrives at a nightclub or bar.
Seen this chick I’m like “What’s up”
J. Lately notices an attractive woman and initiates contact with her.
I just been drinking this liquor
J. Lately has been consuming alcohol.
Plus we smoking on the bud
J. Lately and his friends are also using marijuana.
Go outside to take a break
J. Lately leaves the club's interior to get some fresh air.
Cigarette right to the face
J. Lately smokes a cigarette directly in front of himself.
I been talking to her for a minute
J. Lately has been conversing with the woman for a short period of time.
Tryna get a taste
J. Lately hopes to engage in sexual activity with the woman.
At this pace, I might kill a case
J. Lately is drinking alcohol at a rapid pace and may finish off an entire case of it.
Right up to the face, ain’t a race
J. Lately is drinking alcohol directly from the bottle or container and is not in competition with anyone else while doing so.
But first place is what I’d get if we was placed
J. Lately believes he would win a competition or race if he was in one for drinking alcohol.
Outer space, where I be chilling
J. Lately feels mentally or emotionally distant, like he is in outer space.
I’m drunk as shit, you know how I’m feeling
J. Lately is highly intoxicated.
Up to the ceiling, cause I’m fried
J. Lately feels disoriented or impaired due to the drugs he has taken.
I’m getting faded til I die
J. Lately plans to continue drinking or using drugs until he passes out or otherwise becomes incapacitated.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Adam Jaep, Jay Billups
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