Straight Up
Jagged Edge Ty Dolla $ign Lyrics
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Do yourself a favor
Them feelings, don't catch those
Feelings don't catch those
I don't really want much
I ain't with the drama
Save it for your man, girl
I'mma tell you straight up
Do yourself a favor
Them feelings, don't catch those
Feelings don't catch those
Your man he a ball boy (Damn)
Girl, why you still messin' with old boy? (I'm just saying)
He can't get you what you want
(I mean how that's working out though)
Say he be talking too much
And you know hoes gon' be hoes
And what you need is you a real one, a real one
Let you go out with your day one's
Without that holler and screaming
Just have you hollering, moaning
In the morning, wake your ass up so we can do it again
Let you grow, experiment
Don't judge, don't act like a
You say that love ain't loved on that dude lately
I know that, that's the reason your nigga hate me
Since you got that real thing, that real thing
Girl don't start to feel things, like feelings, yeah
I'mma tell you straight up
Do yourself a favor
Them feelings, don't catch those
Feelings don't catch those
Girl that thing so good, I done told you I love it, damn (Aww damn)
Don't mind me, sometimes I get carried away, oh I
And that thing was so good I done said let's get married, damn
You can't blame me, we had that Jagged Edge playin'
Meet me at the bar in your white dress
Your white dress, in that dress
Meet me at the bar in your white dress
Your white dress, in that dress
I'mma tell you straight up
Do yourself a favor
Them feelings, don't catch those
Feelings don't catch those
The lyrics to the song Straight Up by Jagged Edge and Ty Dolla $ign essentially talk about keeping things strictly casual and not letting emotions get involved in a romantic relationship. Ty Dolla $ign advises the girl to not catch feelings and to not bother with the drama unless it involves money. He highlights the failings of the girl's current relationship with her 'ball boy' and suggests that what she needs is a real man who will let her be herself and grow with her. He even suggests that they have such chemistry that he has considered marriage, but clarifies that it is just a fleeting thought.
Through the lyrics, Ty Dolla $ign is essentially telling the girl that they can have a good thing going if they keep it simple and not let emotions get in the way. He suggests that they meet up in a bar and shares his concerns for the girl so that she can avoid getting hurt.
Overall, the lyrics of this song encourage people to keep casual hookups as fun, beautiful experience without getting attached to it. It also showcases the importance of clear communication that sets boundaries right from the start.
Line by Line Meaning
I'mma tell you straight up
I'm going to be truthful with you
Do yourself a favor
It would be in your best interest
Them feelings, don't catch those
Don't let yourself get attached emotionally
Feelings don't catch those
Again, don't let yourself get attached emotionally
I don't really want much
I'm not too demanding
I ain't with the drama
I'm not interested in unnecessary problems
Save it for your man, girl
Discuss it with your partner instead
If it ain't money I don't wanna know
I'm only interested in financial matters
Your man he a ball boy (Damn)
Your partner is not successful
Girl, why you still messin' with old boy? (I'm just saying)
Why are you still with him, just a thought
He can't get you what you want
He cannot provide what you need
Say he be talking too much
He talks excessively
And you know hoes gon' be hoes
You know people will act a certain way
And what you need is you a real one, a real one
You need someone who is genuine and authentic
Let you go out with your day one's
Allow you to spend time with your close friends
Without that holler and screaming
Without excessive noise or commotion
Just have you hollering, moaning
Just having you experiencing pleasure
In the morning, wake your ass up so we can do it again
Do it all over again in the morning
Let you grow, experiment
Permit you to explore and try new things
Don't judge, don't act like a
Don't criticize, don't behave like a
You say that love ain't loved on that dude lately
You claim to have not shown enough affection to your partner recently
I know that, that's the reason your nigga hate me
I understand that's why your partner dislikes me
Since you got that real thing, that real thing
Since you have something genuine
Girl don't start to feel things, like feelings, yeah
Don't begin to develop emotions
Girl that thing so good, I done told you I love it, damn (Aww damn)
I love that thing about you very much
Don't mind me, sometimes I get carried away, oh I
Sometimes I get overly excited
And that thing was so good I done said let's get married, damn
I was so impressed that I jokingly suggested getting married
You can't blame me, we had that Jagged Edge playing'
We were listening to Jagged Edge music, so I was in the moment
Meet me at the bar in your white dress
Go out with me wearing your white dress
Your white dress, in that dress
Again, wearing that white dress
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RONALD TYLER COLSON, BRIAN CASEY, TYRONE WILLIAM GRIFFIN JR, BRANDON CASEY, JERMAINE DUPRI, GLENDA PROBY, ANDREW WANSEL, BRYAN MICHAEL PAUL COX, PATRICE RUSHEN, AUTORO WHITFIELD, SHEREELYNN BROWN, FRED DOUGLASS WASHINGTON
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@BrandonSantino
This is why I fuck with ty!! I think I speak for many saying this but he does not get enough recognition in the industry as an artist!
@Mizrampag3
i agree very underrated
@AngieCannons
damn straight
@YungJDwrld
Fr tho
@kianawebb5761
AGREED!
@rikishaphineasa7611
+Kiana Webb Same! this song deserves so much more views, cause unlike a lot of his other songs, it's not an in your face dirty or alot of swearing.
@moonsyoungestsun6550
This song right here..........It's an entire mood!!! It's best soaked in when taking a long ride by yourself and just saying F everything. Best song on the album.
@joejulet5224
This shit cold af ☃❄️⛄️
@mjcd26
This is slept on!! Who still slappin this in 2019?? 😂
@christinaberglund2332
Meeee!!!