During the run of A Different World, she released her self-titled debut album in 1990, which spawned three Billboard Top 100 hits: "Try Me", "Another Like My Lover", and "Just Want To Hold You."
In the spring of 2006, Jasmine spoke to the graduating class at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and revealed that she will record a second album. She commented that of all the entertainment industries, the music industry was the worst. She will sell her new album online herself and not through a major label, similar to the marketing strategy used by Prince.
Tears Of A Teenage Mother
Jasmine Guy Lyrics
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The baby just ran out of milk
He's buyin' gold every two weeks
The baby just ran out of Pampers
He's buyin' clothes for his new girl
and the baby just ran out of medicine
You ask for money for the baby?
The daddy just ran out the door
Girl! I can't believe him
(I can)
The lyrics of Jasmine Guy's song "Fears of a Teenage Mother" describe the struggles of a teenage mother trying to raise her child alone while the father of the child is more concerned with materialistic things such as buying new Jordan’s, gold and clothes for his new girl. The lyrics portray the stark reality of how a lot of teenage mothers raise their children alone, without the support of the father.
The song highlights the very real struggles that a teenage mother faces, trying to provide for her child while the father is absent. The lyrics show how the father of the child is more interested in material things than taking care of his own child. The line "He's buyin' clothes for his new girl and the baby just ran out of medicine" is particularly poignant, showing how the father is more interested in impressing his new girl than taking care of his own child.
The song's chorus of "Girl! I can't believe him" highlights the frustration and disappointment of the teenage mother, who feels let down by the father of her child. The song is a powerful and honest portrayal of the challenges faced by teenage mothers and the lack of support they often receive from the father of their child.
Line by Line Meaning
He's braggin' about his new Jordan's
He's showing off his expensive new shoes while the baby runs out of milk.
The baby just ran out of milk
There is not enough milk for the baby to drink.
He's buyin' gold every two weeks
He spends money on expensive jewelry instead of buying essentials like Pampers for the baby.
The baby just ran out of Pampers
There are no more clean diapers for the baby to wear.
He's buyin' clothes for his new girl
Instead of providing for his child, he buys clothes for his new girlfriend.
and the baby just ran out of medicine
The baby doesn't have the necessary medication they need.
You ask for money for the baby?
Asking for money to buy essentials is only met with resistance or refusal.
The daddy just ran out the door
The father of the baby leaves, always abandoning the situation.
Girl! I can't believe him
It's shocking how little responsibility the father takes over the needs of the baby.
(I can)
The previous feelings of disbelief become replaced by a determination to provide and take care of the baby on her own.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ERIC RICO, TUPAC AMARU SHAKUR
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