Spotlight
Jennifer Hudson feat. Young Jeezy Lyrics


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Are you a man who loves
And cherishes and cares for me?
Is that you? Is that you? Is that you? Yeah
Are you a guard in a prison maximum security?
Is that you? Is that you? Is that you? Yeah
Do we stay home all the time
'Cause you want me to yourself?
Is that you? Is that you? Is that you? Yeah
Or am I locked away
Out of fear that I'd find someone else?
Is that you? Is that you? Yeah

Well, I don't like (hee-hee)
Living under your spotlight (hee-hee)
Just because you think I might (hee-hee)
Find somebody worthy (whoa)
Oh, I don't like (yeah-hee-hee)
Living under your spotlight (yeah-hee-hee)
Maybe if you treat me right (yeah-hee-hee)
Then you won't have to worry (whoa)

Is this a relationship
Fulfilling your needs as well as mine?
Is that you? Is that you? Is that you? Yeah
Or is this just my sentence, am I doing time?
Is that you? Is that you? Is that you? Yeah (oh)
If this is love, real, real love
Then I'm staying no doubt
Is that you? Is that you? Is that you? Yeah
But if I'm just love's prisoner
Then I'm busting out
Is that you? Is that you? Yeah (oh, baby)

Well, I don't like (hee-hee)
Living under your spotlight (hee-hee) (spotlight)
Just because you think I might (hee-hee) (just because you think I might)
Find somebody worthy (whoa) (find somebody worthy)
Oh, I don't like (yeah-hee-hee) (I don't like)
Living under your spotlight (yeah-hee-hee) (living under your, under your)
Maybe if you treat me right (yeah-hee-hee) (treat me right)
Then you won't have to worry (whoa) (you won't have to worry, no, no)

Oh, you ought to be ashamed of yourself
What the hell so you think you're doing?
Loving me, loving me so wrong
Baby, all I do is try (try)
To show you that you're my (my)
One and only guy (my guy)
No matter who may come along
Open your eyes
'Cause baby, I don't like

Hoo-hoo, hoo-hoo, hoo, hoo
Hoo-hoo, hoo-hoo, hey 'cause I don't like

Well, I don't like (hee-hee)
Living under your spotlight (hee-hee) (no, no)
Just because you think I might (hee-hee)
Find somebody worthy (whoa) (no)
Oh, I don't like (yeah-hee-hee) (yeah)
Living under your spotlight (yeah-hee-hee) (living under your spotlight)
Maybe if you treat me right (yeah-hee-hee) (treat me right, yeah)
Then you won't have to worry (whoa) (you don't ever have to worry)





I don't like

Overall Meaning

The song "Spotlight" by Jennifer Hudson is about a woman who questions the true intentions of her partner in their relationship. Throughout the song, the woman asks if her partner loves, cherishes, and cares for her, or if he is just keeping her locked away out of fear that she might find someone else. The woman is tired of living in the spotlight of her partner's possessiveness and wants to be treated right. She questions whether she is in a fulfilling relationship, where both partners' needs are being met, or if she is simply serving a sentence.


The lyrics of the song highlight the struggles that women face in relationships where men try to control every aspect of their lives. The woman in the song wants to have the freedom to live her life as she pleases and be with someone who trusts and respects her. The chorus "Well, I don't like living under your spotlight / Just because you think I might find somebody worthy" emphasizes this point and shows the desire for a healthy and equal relationship.


In conclusion, the message behind "Spotlight" is to recognize one's worth in a relationship and not settle for being controlled or locked away by a possessive partner.


Line by Line Meaning

Are you a man who loves And cherishes and cares for me? Is that you? Is that you? Is that you? Yeah
Do you, as my partner, truly love me and care for me?


Are you a guard in a prison maximum security? Is that you? Is that you? Is that you? Yeah
Do you keep me locked up and away from others, like I'm in prison?


Do we stay home all the time 'Cause you want me to yourself? Is that you? Is that you? Is that you? Yeah
Do we only stay at home because you want to possess and control me?


Or am I locked away Out of fear that I'd find someone else? Is that you? Is that you? Yeah
Do you keep me locked away because you're afraid I'll find someone else if given the chance?


Well, I don't like (hee-hee) Living under your spotlight (hee-hee) Just because you think I might (hee-hee) Find somebody worthy (whoa)
I don't enjoy being constantly watched and controlled, just because you think I may find someone else that's better for me.


Oh, I don't like (yeah-hee-hee) Living under your spotlight (yeah-hee-hee) Maybe if you treat me right (yeah-hee-hee) Then you won't have to worry (whoa)
If you treat me well and respect me as an equal partner, then you have nothing to worry about and I won't feel trapped.


Is this a relationship Fulfilling your needs as well as mine? Is that you? Is that you? Is that you? Yeah
Is this relationship balanced and fulfilling for both of us?


Or is this just my sentence, am I doing time? Is that you? Is that you? Is that you? Yeah (oh)
Do I feel trapped and like I'm serving a sentence in this relationship?


If this is love, real, real love Then I'm staying no doubt Is that you? Is that you? Is that you? Yeah
If this is true love, then I'm fully committed to staying with you.


But if I'm just love's prisoner Then I'm busting out Is that you? Is that you? Yeah (oh, baby)
But if I feel trapped and controlled in this relationship, I'm ready to break free.


Oh, you ought to be ashamed of yourself What the hell so you think you're doing? Loving me, loving me so wrong
You should feel ashamed of how you're treating me, and loving me in the wrong way.


Baby, all I do is try (try) To show you that you're my (my) One and only guy (my guy) No matter who may come along
I'm trying my best to show you that you're the only one for me, even when others may come along.


Open your eyes 'Cause baby, I don't like
Wake up and see that I don't like being controlled and trapped in this relationship.


Hoo-hoo, hoo-hoo, hoo, hoo Hoo-hoo, hoo-hoo, hey 'cause I don't like
I'm singing this because I really don't like being controlled and trapped in this relationship.


Well, I don't like (hee-hee) Living under your spotlight (hee-hee) (no, no) Just because you think I might (hee-hee) Find somebody worthy (whoa) (no)
Once again, I don't enjoy being watched and controlled just because you think I may find someone better than you.


Oh, I don't like (yeah-hee-hee) (yeah) Living under your spotlight (yeah-hee-hee) (living under your spotlight) Maybe if you treat me right (yeah-hee-hee) (treat me right, yeah) Then you won't have to worry (whoa) (you don't ever have to worry)
If you treat me with respect and give me the freedom to be myself, then you won't need to worry about losing me to someone else.




Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Mikkel Eriksen, Tor Erik Hermansen, Shaffer Smith

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Comments from YouTube:

@gullygangsta420

thumbs up if you think jeezy killed this beat!!!!!

@qubie83

Jeezy walked the damn dog on this one! #2024

@jazzygurl4life

2019 anyone? #LuvIt!!

@JJANDONE

2020😷☣️

@foosalink8043

This Song Has Sooo Many Memorie's..Memorie's that will be cherished...a simple song can bring back so many good memories and give you moments that you'll never forget...

@stuna101a

Jeezy tore it up

@cw030884

I love this song. They sound great together and the beat goes hard af.

@jgaines3750

Quarantine 2020!!

@marlonbrandon4880

2023 still listening to this ... jeezy part fireee

@mschar2u17

Fuck Jeezy GOES HARD ON HIS VERSE ...fuckin lovinnn itt !!

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