Could It Be
Jahiem Lyrics
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Bout to put it to 'em
With some ghetto slick shit, heh
Check it out, one time
For your motherfuckin' mind (motherfuckin' mind)
Yo I'm saying they gon' smell me on this one
No doubt, he-heh
Check it out, oh yeah
On the cross town with the top down
Sounds banging out the backstreets (alright)
Me and shorty two deep
She's flashing me thighs
Wind blowing through her hair
Baby we can take it there (take it there)
But first I gotta make my rise
Baby slow down
My crib's on the other side of town
But from the look in her eyes
She was hypnotized
Rubbed her hands on my chest
And started getting undressed
Tell me why
Could it be my chromed out rims?
Break you neck when you see a nigga dip
Or could it be the ice you see?
But you tell me that you're really feelin' me
Could it be the word on the block?
I know they told you that a nigga got it locked
Tell me why you just can't stop
I'm thinking that it's all about me
What could it be?
I got the sixty inch flat tv, what?
Got it like DVD, whatever you need
I got the bubbles in the tub with the back rub (bathtub)
Silk sheets baby to make love
Oh girl I wanna hit it in the worst way
After that you'll be coming back like every day
Oh yeah send you back to your girls with something else to say
How I hit it, split it, had you with it till the break of day
Could it be my chromed out rims?
Break you neck when you see a nigga dip
Or could it be the ice you see?
But you tell me that you're really feelin' me
Could it be the word on the block?
I know they told you that a nigga got it locked
Tell me why you just can't stop
I'm thinking that it's all about me
What could it be?
Could it be the drop top Benz
That got your friends going out on a limb
Sliding me numbers when you ain't watching them
Playing me close but I'm not feeling them
Could it be the time piece flooded with chips?
You with me cause I flex brigets around my wrist?
Or large amounts up in my bank account
You tell me you love me baby but what's that all about
Could it be my chromed out rims?
Break you neck when you see a nigga dip
Or could it be the ice you see?
But you tell me that you're really feelin' me
Could it be the word on the block?
I know they told you that a nigga got it locked
Tell me why you just can't stop
I'm thinking that it's all about me
What could it be?
Could it be my chromed out rims?
Break you neck when you see a nigga dip
Or could it be the ice you see?
But you tell me that you're really feelin' me
Could it be the word on the block?
I know they told you that a nigga got it locked
Tell me why you just can't stop
I'm thinking that it's all about me
What could it be?
In Jahiem's "Could It Be," a person is driving with a woman with the top down when she starts to undress in the car. He wonders what could be making her act this way towards him. He questions whether it could be his car, his jewelry, his reputation in the streets, or his bank account. The lyrics suggest that the woman is interested in him because of his material possessions, rather than who he is as a person.
The song challenges societal expectations regarding success and wealth being necessary to attract a partner, highlighting the question of whether the people who are attracted to someone based solely on their material worth are worth pursuing. It is a critique of a culture that places undue emphasis on superficial appearances and material possessions.
The chorus emphasizes the theme of the song, as Jahiem questions what exactly the woman is feeling, and what is causing her to act the way she is around him. Ultimately, the song suggests the need to look beyond material possessions to find true connections with others.
Line by Line Meaning
On the cross town with the top down
Riding through town with the convertible top down
Sounds banging out the backstreets (alright)
Loud music playing from the car and echoing through the streets
Me and shorty two deep
Riding with a female passenger
She's flashing me thighs
The woman in the car is showing off her legs
Wind blowing through her hair
The wind is blowing the woman's hair around
Baby we can take it there (take it there)
Suggesting that they could go somewhere to hook up sexually
But first I gotta make my rise
He has to accomplish his goals before committing to a relationship
Baby slow down
Asking the woman to take it easy
My crib's on the other side of town
His place is far away
But from the look in her eyes
The woman looks hypnotized by him
She was hypnotized
The woman seemed captivated by him
Rubbed her hands on my chest
She touched him affectionately
And started getting undressed
She began taking off her clothes
Could it be my chromed out rims?
Wondering if the woman is attracted to his flashy car rims
Break you neck when you see a nigga dip
The car is so impressive that it turns heads
Or could it be the ice you see?
Speculating if the woman only likes him because of his jewelry
But you tell me that you're really feelin' me
The woman insists that she has genuine feelings for him
Could it be the word on the block?
Asking if rumors about him are the reason she likes him
I know they told you that a nigga got it locked
He acknowledges that there are rumors circulating
Tell me why you just can't stop
Asking the woman to explain why she can't resist him
I'm thinking that it's all about me
He believes that the woman is interested in him specifically
Could it be the drop top Benz
Asking if the car is the reason for the woman's interest
That got your friends going out on a limb
Suggesting that her friends are encouraging her to pursue him
Sliding me numbers when you ain't watching them
Her friends are trying to set her up with him behind her back
Playing me close but I'm not feeling them
He's not interested in her friends trying to hook them up
Could it be the time piece flooded with chips?
Wondering if she likes him for his expensive watch
You with me cause I flex brigets around my wrist?
He suggests that she only likes him for his jewelry
Or large amounts up in my bank account
He's wondering if she only likes him for his money
You tell me you love me baby but what's that all about
He's skeptical of her professed feelings for him
Contributed by Madelyn W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@MzPrettynPink7
I was 15 when this song came out and I had it on repeat consistently! Now, at the 37 it’s still a bop to me. I miss this era of R&B
@TGUTTAExiT21
Real SANGERS n Real lyrics
@VinDieselXXX
Just love the early 2000s
@olle84
We are Lucky to have experienced times like that 👌🥂
@dodge33445
Im SAME age as u.... Man this used to ride, Still does . Poor dude all messed up now on that rock. and real music is DEAD in the R@B world.
@therealchucktaylor3392
Same!
@victoriavictoria723
2024 this song still gives me the same feeling it did at 14!!!!!!
@haroldjohnson7146
Yep
@garryedmondsjr.4389
Jaheim always had beautiful “Melanin Queens” in his music videos. Shoutout to real R&B
@boarmanhouse3423
Was 19 and now I'm 40, damnit how time flies