Baby Boo Interlude
J. Sands & J Dilla Lyrics

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Eh yo Mary I need you to vibe
wit me on this one uh
Uh

Check it
As I grab my pad and pen and begin to talk from within
Oh God I'm hot as the water
Like a preacher who's sinned

I'm only human but
The world has put me on a platform
since the day I was born
To only wait for my downfall
but like a brick wall I'm too hard to brake
Ok I do make mistakes
But I'm the realest from the fake
that's why I'm the hardest to hate
I live baby girl I've learned to love those while ther still awake
Sleep Sleep
And prepare a place for those who are good in the projects and hood
Give to those who are misunderstood
I know like Lisa
Pac and Biggie and Jay and Pun are still No.1
There will be more of us to come
I am a leader a teacher I gotta
Like a single parent provider
Put in back those hip hop dividers
Like a preist with a back slider
I've sinned but I win
And anyone we've lost in life from 9-11
We'll be sure to see again

What you hear is not a test
I'm rockin to the beat
What you hear is not a test
I'm rockin to the beat
See me and my crew and my friends were gonna try to move our feet
See I am Mary Blige and I'll like to say hello

To the black to the white the red and the brown the purple and yellow
First you gotta first you gotta

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of J. Sands & J Dilla's song "Baby Boo Interlude" set the tone for a self-reflective and introspective rap. In the first verse, J. Sands begins by describing the creative process of writing a rap, stating that he reaches deep within himself to find the words to speak his truth. He acknowledges his humanity, confessing to his mistakes, but asserts that he is real and genuine, which makes him more difficult to hate. He also speaks to the importance of valuing people while they are still alive, highlighting the struggles faced by those living in the projects and hood, and emphasizing his role as a teacher and leader.

The chorus of the song is a call to action, encouraging the listener to move their feet and join in the rhythm. The final lines of the verse express hope that those who have been lost will be reunited in the afterlife, referencing the trauma of 9/11.

The lyrics of "Baby Boo Interlude" demonstrate a deep understanding of the challenges and hardships that come with being a performer and a role model in the hip-hop community. The song speaks to the importance of authenticity, valuing human life and the power of community to overcome adversity.

Line by Line Meaning

As I grab my pad and pen and begin to talk from within
As I pick up my writing tools and start expressing my thoughts and feelings

Oh God I'm hot as the water
I am full of passion and energy

Like a preacher who's sinned
Similar to a religious figure who has made mistakes

I'm only human but
I am not perfect

The world has put me on a platform since the day I was born
Society has elevated me due to my talents or position

To only wait for my downfall
People are always waiting for me to mess up or fail

But like a brick wall I'm too hard to brake
I am strong and resilient

Ok I do make mistakes
I admit that I am not infallible

But I'm the realest from the fake
I am authentic and genuine compared to others who are fake

that's why I'm the hardest to hate
People find it difficult to dislike me due to my authenticity

I live baby girl I've learned to love those while ther still awake Sleep Sleep
I prioritize and appreciate the people in my life while they are still alive

And prepare a place for those who are good in the projects and hood
I want to create opportunities for those who deserve better in underprivileged areas

Give to those who are misunderstood
I want to help those who are often misinterpreted or not given a chance

I know like Lisa Pac and Biggie and Jay and Pun are still No.1
I acknowledge the great contributions of past hip-hop legends

There will be more of us to come
I believe there will be more talented artists in the future

I am a leader a teacher I gotta
I see myself as a role model and someone who can inspire others

Like a single parent provider
Similar to a single parent who must provide for their family

Put in back those hip hop dividers
I want to unite the hip-hop community and end divisions between artists

Like a preist with a back slider
Similar to a religious figure who has had moral failings

I've sinned but I win
I am not perfect, but I still achieve success

And anyone we've lost in life from 9-11 We'll be sure to see again
I believe that those who have passed away will be reunited with us in the afterlife

What you hear is not a test I'm rockin to the beat
I am not fooling around, I am fully engaged in the music

See me and my crew and my friends were gonna try to move our feet
My group and I will dance and enjoy the music together

See I am Mary Blige and I'll like to say hello
I am introducing myself as Mary Blige and greeting everyone

To the black to the white the red and the brown the purple and yellow
I am addressing people of all races and ethnicities

First you gotta first you gotta
A phrase used to emphasize the importance of something

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