Possible message from Dilla:
After he has passed, don’t mourn his death. Celebrate his contributions to Detroit, hip-hop, music, and the world. This album especially – Jay Dee’s final masterpiece (he was probably aware it was so as he was making it).
Rest in peace James Dewitt Yancey.
Samples “I Can’t Stand (To See You Cry)” by The Escorts.
don't cry
J Dilla Lyrics
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Alright, you sing it and I'll show you how
My voice would've made an unbelievable better hook (oh, ok, George)
I can't stand to see you cry
(I can't stand to see you cry)
It tears (stand to see you cry)
Babe-babe
Babe-babe
I can't stand to see you cry
I can't stand
Babe-babe
Babe-babe
I can't stand to see you cry
I can't stand to see you cry
I can't stand
Dilla's song "Don't Cry" is a heart-wrenching plea for his significant other to stop crying. The lyrics express how difficult it is for him to see his partner in tears and the pain it causes him. The repetition of the line "I can't stand to see you cry" emphasizes the depth of his emotions and the sincerity of his plea. The use of the phrase "baby doll" reinforces the tenderness and affection he feels towards his partner. The song is a powerful reminder of the impact our emotional state can have on those closest to us and highlights the importance of supporting and comforting one another in difficult times.
Overall, the lyrics are a poignant representation of the complexity of emotions in relationships. Even though it may be difficult to express our vulnerability and emotions to our partners, it is essential to do so to maintain a strong, healthy, and mutually supportive relationship. Additionally, the song speaks to the importance of empathy in relationships, and how understanding and supporting each other's emotional needs can strengthen the bond between two people.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't stand to see you cry
It's extremely painful for me to witness you crying
It tears to see you cry
Your tears cause me great emotional distress
I can't stand to see you cry, no baby doll
It's unbearable for me to witness you in tears, my beloved
Baby
A term of endearment for the person being addressed
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: James Dewitt Yancey
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@YaBoiDoi
I love the symbolism of the donuts in the video.
I think that it represents Dilla and his album (Donuts)
The donut ends up fading away due to decomposing which could represent J dilla passing away or his music in the sense of we get no more of it.
But then the donut grows back up again, symbolizing that while the one we all knew dissapeared, one day, someone will be there to take Dilla's spot. And I think thats what he intended as he's telling us to move on and to not cry. And the song's name is "Dont cry".
Or I could be wrong
Rest in Peace J Dilla.
@jacobabrams9787
When you learn that he made this using only the sample and nothing else, it changes your perspective on music completely. Like seriously he coulda did something much simpler and it still woulda slapped, but to have the musical sense to take a song and completely transform it within itself is absolutely mind boggling. Like just imagine keeping track of all that, and not to mention it sonically flows; its not just a mishmash of random sounds. He literally made a puzzle for himself and put it together. This song alone makes him the GOAT. Long live Dilla :,(
@m3kbeatz
Even simpler thing would be a banger. What he did is unbelievable
@RKBSTEEZY
Str8 UP
@dominiquejones3805
Rza and Q-Tip kill me wit that, they'll use the original drums
@DickWolfInc
@@dominiquejones3805 some of the best beats don't add drums, just shine up the originals
@juliusseizure5705
It's a creativity trick to challenge yourself musically. It's almost as if he splits his creativity across different genres and styles, and competes with each one. It's like you can't compete with a guy that competes with himself.
And pulling a random sample out of a random song from a random record, setting rules for yourself just to complete break them. It's next-level thinking outside the box. The challenge of how much you can create out of something so small.
And the way that some people are dyslexic, which used to be an evolutionary advantage for pattern recognition; imagine being dyslexic by ear. If you have a photographic memory, you can see things out of order in a sense. He was able to rearrange the composition of what he hears to be able to pick out a good sample.
And despite taking all this into account, these 2 minutes still manage to blow your expectations out of the water every time. Not even Kanye is or was this talented.
@soulbrown7838
Knowing that dilla made this on his hospital bed for his brother it's hard not to wanna cry
@ethen999
+Soul Brown I'm sure he made this for his mother. And I have a feeling he made Love U for his daughters but thats just what I think.
@soulbrown7838
***** maybe, i think i watched a documentary where it said he made this for his brother whiles he was on his hospital bed a few weeks before he died
@ethen999
+Soul Brown I would think he made Waves for his brother he chopped the song to make it sound like its saying "Johnny do it"