Beauty And Thug
Jaheim feat. Mary J. Blige Lyrics
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It seems he tapes his eyes closed,
From huffin' on, that's what he's puffin on.
His style is rough, he wears his hair in cornrows,
His jeans hang loose and low
So his di, opps he can't be comfortable I mean, he's gotta be comfortable.
Now she's the type that's compared to a rose that grew from the concrete,
From the streets yo.
Now she's the opposite of he,
Have you ever seen a lion sleep on the bosom of a sheep?
It's beautiful.
Yeah thug though.
[Chorus]
She's so beautiful and he's a thug,
They're so different yet they're in love.
He's so thugged out and she's so beautiful,
They're so perfect cause they're in love.
Picture this, his warm velvet voice on a cold winters night,
Sugar free, bitter truth.
Building life from a slang so divine.
Soul to soul, their flesh pressed,
From a firm of onyx tenderness.
He signed his name with a venom kiss,
Upon a heart, I never heard of such bliss.
Now she's the opposite of he,
Such as a butterfly and he's a killer bee.
Yeah, she becomes a victim to his sting,
And he's amazed by the colors of her wings.
And the life he's led has left him with some scars,
But, she viewed them all as mid-beauty marks.
The moral of the story, plain as can be,
He loved her cause, He is me.
[Chorus: x2]
Da Da-da-da da da da-da-da da
She's beautiful and he's a thug,
Made for each other 'cause they're in love.
She's a petal and he's a thorn,
From a different type of story since they were born.
[Chorus: x2]
The song "Beauty And Thug" by Jaheim feat. Mary J. Blige is a story of two people who are completely different from each other yet they are in love. The opening verse describes the man as having a rough style, with cornrows, loose and low-jeans, and burgundy eyes that he tapes closed, which may imply that he's a drug addict. The woman, on the other hand, is sweet and has grown up from the concrete. The chorus emphasizes the difference between them – she's so beautiful, and he's a thug, making it seem like they're unlikely to be a match. However, they're so perfect together because they're in love.
The second verse illustrates how the two perceive each other. The man has a soulful voice, and the woman can sense the truth in his words. He's building his life from a rough background and a "slang so divine." Despite being from different worlds, their connection is spiritual and creates a sense of warmth and tenderness. The woman sees him as a killer bee whilst being compared to a butterfly. They complement each other despite their differences. She accepts his scars as beauty marks, and he loves her for who she is.
Line by Line Meaning
So burgundy, the window to his soul
His eyes are a deep red color, reflecting his true self within.
It seems he tapes his eyes closed,
He hides his true emotions and keeps them to himself.
From huffin' on, that's what he's puffin on.
He's smoking something to deal with his inner struggles.
His style is rough, he wears his hair in cornrows,
He has a tough exterior and chooses to express himself through his hairstyle.
His jeans hang loose and low
He dresses in a way that exudes confidence and dominance.
So his di, opps he can't be comfortable I mean, he's gotta be comfortable.
He is focused on maintaining his tough image rather than being physically comfortable.
Now she's the type that's compared to a rose that grew from the concrete,
She is beautiful despite coming from a difficult and challenging environment.
So sweet ya know,
She has a kind and gentle nature.
From the streets yo.
She comes from a rough and tough background.
Now she's the opposite of he,
She contrasts with him in terms of her personality and demeanor.
Have you ever seen a lion sleep on the bosom of a sheep?
They are an unlikely pair, but they are in love and complement each other.
It's beautiful.
Their love is a beautiful and unexpected sight.
Yeah thug though.
Despite their differences, he still has a tough demeanor.
[Chorus]
The chorus expresses how their differences and contrasting styles make them perfect for each other in love.
Picture this, his warm velvet voice on a cold winters night,
He has a soothing and comforting voice.
Sugar free, bitter truth.
He speaks honestly and candidly about his experiences and struggles.
Building life from a slang so divine.
He uses his unique style of speech to convey deep meaning and emotion.
Soul to soul, their flesh pressed,
They connect on a deep and emotional level, despite their physical differences.
From a firm of onyx tenderness.
Their love is strong and unwavering, despite their challenges.
He signed his name with a venom kiss,
His love for her is intense and passionate, despite his tough exterior.
Upon a heart, I never heard of such bliss.
Their love brings them both overwhelming happiness and joy.
She becomes a victim to his sting,
Despite his tough exterior, he has moments of emotional pain and hurt.
And he's amazed by the colors of her wings.
He is enamored by her beauty and grace.
And the life he's led has left him with some scars,
He has been through tough experiences that have left him emotionally scarred.
But, she viewed them all as mid-beauty marks.
She sees the beauty in all of his flaws and imperfections.
The moral of the story, plain as can be,
Their love teaches us that differences can be beautiful and that love knows no boundaries.
He loved her cause, He is me.
He loves her because she completes him and helps him overcome his emotional struggles.
[Chorus: x2]
The chorus reiterates how their differences make them perfect for each other and that they are in love.
She's a petal and he's a thorn,
She is soft and gentle, while he is tough and edgy.
From a different type of story since they were born.
They come from different backgrounds and experiences, but their love brings them together.
[Chorus: x2]
The chorus repeats the message that their love is perfect despite their differences.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ARTEEL VANDERVEER, CHARLES PENDLETON
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