Gonna Be Alright
J lo Ft Nas Lyrics
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Yo, I took you from the projects, put the best clothes in ya closet
Like Ginger from "Casino" and now you a pro
We was like Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe
All ya jealous girlfriends hatin' waitin'
So I put the cards in yo hand
All I know, when Nas was yo man
Special Japanese chefs makin' home cooked dishes
Plenty trips, invisible sets
You know what you missin'
Money, cars for a while
I walked around with a smile
But deep inside, I could hear
Voices telling me "This ain't right"
Don't you know, it's not for you
I always knew what I had to do
But it's hard to get away
Cause I love you I just got to say
I used to say I didn't do it but I did it (Yes I did)
After telling everybody that I wasn't with it
Though it brings tears to my eyes I can feel it
And I know inside that I'm gonna be alright (Gonna be alright)
I said I didn't do it but I did it (Yes I did)
After telling everybody that I wasn't with it
Though it brings tears to my eyes I can feel it
And that voice inside says I'm gonna be alright (Gonna be alright)
Friends of mine say to me
Say you got control over me
You're not alone, I played my part
I saw the way you were from the start
Cause I expect so much from you
You had a girl when I first met you
Did the best that you could do
Now I realize, I can't change you
I used to say I didn't do it but I did it (Yes I did)
After telling everybody that I wasn't with it
Though it brings tears to my eyes I can feel it
And I know inside that I'm gonna be alright (Gonna be alright)
I said I didn't do it but I did it (Yes I did)
After telling everybody that I wasn't with it
Though it brings tears to my eyes I can feel it
And that voice inside says I'm gonna be alright (Gonna be alright)
Said I wouldn't walk away
Some days I want to stay (Days I want to stay)
But leaving you is what I need to do (Need to do)
To be OK (I need to be OK)
I never thought it would be true (Would be true)
Be leaving without you (Leaving without you) {Huh, this life is crazy}
So now it's time for me to make that move
Huh check it
Yo nobody understands me, I'm dealin' with pressure
My peoples is locked in a jail cell with no bail stressin'
Guess it's the life of a kingpin
Rap Stephen King, rap bling
Like neon lights, we gon' be alright
But it's like, you feelin' me lesser
Claim I'm actin' like a retard, right?
Me and my boys, we start fights, when will I mature
You scream I'm in the streets all night
Or where was I at, ya found light brown hairs on my hat
I'm slow caught
I used to say I didn't do it but I did it (Yes I did)
After telling everybody that I wasn't with it
Though it brings tears to my eyes I can feel it
And I know inside that I'm gonna be alright (Gonna be alright)
I said I didn't do it but I did it (Yes I did)
After telling everybody that I wasn't with it
Though it brings tears to my eyes I can feel it
And that voice inside says I'm gonna be alright (Gonna be alright)
The lyrics to this song depict a complicated relationship between J Lo and Nas. Nas reminisces about how he took J Lo from the projects and helped her improve her life by providing her with the best clothes and food. He compares their relationship to that of Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe, and talks about the jealousy of J Lo's friends. Despite all the good times, Nas realizes that something is not right and hears voices telling him that he needs to leave. He struggles with the decision to leave because he loves her, but knows he needs to do what's best for himself. Meanwhile, J Lo acknowledges that she played her part in their complicated relationship and the pressure that comes with it. She talks about the expectations she had for Nas, and how she understood that he had a girlfriend when they first met. Despite the heartbreak, she knows that leaving him is the right thing to do for her own well-being.
The line "Money, cars for a while, I walked around with a smile, but deep inside, I could hear voices telling me 'this ain't right'" reveals the stark disconnect between Nas's outward appearance of wealth and power, and the turmoil he felt inside. The chorus of the song, where both J Lo and Nas repeat the line "I used to say I didn't do it but I did it, after telling everybody that I wasn't with it, though it brings tears to my eyes I can feel it, and I know inside that I'm gonna be alright", is about coming to terms with the fact that despite the pain and the tears, they will eventually be okay.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo, I took you from the projects, put the best clothes in ya closet Like Ginger from "Casino" and now you a pro
I elevated you from your humble beginnings, dressing you up like a glamorous movie star and now you're a professional in your own right
We was like Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe All ya jealous girlfriends hatin' waitin'
Our relationship was iconic, like the famous baseball player and actress, and your friends were envious of us
So I put the cards in yo hand All I know, when Nas was yo man It was so real, boats and sixes Special Japanese chefs makin' home cooked dishes Plenty trips, invisible sets You know what you missin'
I provided you with everything you could ever want, from luxury vacations to expensive jewelry and one-of-a-kind meals - you don't know what you're missing now that I'm gone
Money, cars for a while I walked around with a smile But deep inside, I could hear Voices telling me "This ain't right"
I had material possessions and a facade of happiness, but I knew something was wrong underneath it all
Don't you know, it's not for you I always knew what I had to do But it's hard to get away Cause I love you I just got to say
I knew deep down that our relationship wasn't meant to be, but it was difficult to leave because of my love for you
I used to say I didn't do it but I did it (Yes I did) After telling everybody that I wasn't with it Though it brings tears to my eyes I can feel it And I know inside that I'm gonna be alright (Gonna be alright) I said I didn't do it but I did it (Yes I did) After telling everybody that I wasn't with it Though it brings tears to my eyes I can feel it And that voice inside says I'm gonna be alright (Gonna be alright)
I pretended that everything was alright, but the truth was that I made mistakes and now I'm facing the consequences. However, I have faith that everything will work out in the end
Friends of mine say to me Say you got control over me You're not alone, I played my part I saw the way you were from the start Cause I expect so much from you You had a girl when I first met you Did the best that you could do Now I realize, I can't change you
People close to me were concerned about our relationship and felt like you had too much power over me. I always had high expectations for you and even though you were already in a relationship when we met, I hoped for the best. However, I learn now that I can't change you
Said I wouldn't walk away Some days I want to stay (Days I want to stay) But leaving you is what I need to do (Need to do) To be OK (I need to be OK) I never thought it would be true (Would be true) Be leaving without you (Leaving without you) {Huh, this life is crazy} So now it's time for me to make that move
I didn't think I could ever leave you, but I now realize that it's necessary for my own well-being. This life is unpredictable, but I need to make this decision for myself
Huh check it Yo nobody understands me, I'm dealin' with pressure My peoples is locked in a jail cell with no bail stressin' Guess it's the life of a kingpin Rap Stephen King, rap bling Like neon lights, we gon' be alright But it's like, you feelin' me lesser Claim I'm actin' like a retard, right? Me and my boys, we start fights, when will I mature You scream I'm in the streets all night Or where was I at, ya found light brown hairs on my hat I'm slow caught
I'm going through a tough time dealing with pressure and legal troubles affecting my friends. Despite this, I continue to flaunt my wealth and success, but it seems like you don't respect me as a result. You accuse me of reckless behavior and infidelity, which I can't deny
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, THE BICYCLE MUSIC COMPANY
Written by: Mark Rooney, Jennifer Lopez, Troy Oliver, Loraine Cook, Ronald Lapread
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@chicken
Its March 2024, let's see how many legends are listening to this incredible song ❤
@artificialintelligence735
Right here
@teririvera8375
Right there with you@@artificialintelligence735, @chicken, @prithi29
@dominiquerobinson4995
Here #classic
@sbaby-nv1dd
song has aged beautifully
@deeboii1825
Listen to this on the regular when working out or in the sauna! Miss this era!! 💯🔥😜
@Prithi29
2024 who's with me? 🤍🤍
@andradamiron5605
Mee❤
@albanohenriquesnhatugueja7512
Me 🔥🔥🔥🔥🙏
@ashleyamroota
90's and early 2000's music can't be touched!