Gettin' in the Way
Jill Scott Lyrics


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You're getting in the way
Of what I'm feeling
You're getting in the way
Of what I'm feeling

Sista girl
I know you don't understand
But you're gonna have to understand
He's my man now
What you had is gone
Our thing is sweet
Our thing is stronger than any lie
You can tell on me
He knows my heart, and that's the part
Your roots are dug up
So you might as well give a
I see your intentions
You can't handle the truth
He let you go a long time ago
Now it's time to turn and lose

You're getting in the way
Of what I'm feeling
(You're getting in my way)
You're getting in the way
Of what I'm feeling
You're getting in the way
Of what I'm feeling
(My feelings y'all)
You're getting in the way
Of what I'm feeling
(Of my feelings)

Sugar honey girl
Fly, fly away
I've been a lady up till now
Don't know how much more I can take
Queens shouldn't swing
If you know what I mean
But I'm bout to take my rings off
Give me some Vaseline
I'm bout to go off in your face girl

You better chill
(Chill and I mean it)
You better back down before you get smacked down
You better chill
(You better relax yourself)
I'm bout to go off in your face girl
(He's my man girl, nobody else's)
You better chill
You better back down before you get smacked down
You better chill
(You better back down)

You're getting in the way
(You're getting in my way)
Of what I'm feeling
(Of what I'm feeling)
You're getting in the way
(You're getting in my way)
Of what I'm feeling

You better back down
You're getting in the way
Of what I'm feeling
You're getting in the way

(You're getting in the way, of what I'm feeling)
Everything was beautiful between me and him
And here come you and your big mouth talking about me
(You better back down before you get smacked down, you better chill)
(You're getting in the way, of what I'm feeling)
Telling him that you seen me up 24th Street
(You better back down before you get smacked down, you better chill)
(You're getting in the way, of what I'm feeling)
With them other cats, but you know that's a lie
(You better back down before you get smacked down, you better chill)
(You're getting in the way, of what I'm feeling)
You keep lying to my man girlfriend
I'm gon' take you out in the middle of the street and whoop your tail
(You better back down before you get smacked down, you better chill)
(You're getting in the way, of what I'm feeling)
For all it's worth, $5.99 or something like that

(You better back down before you get smacked down, you better chill)
(You're getting in the way, of what I'm feeling)
(You better back down before you get smacked down, you better chill)
(You're getting in the way, of what I'm feeling)
(You better back down before you get smacked down, you better chill)
(You're getting in the way, of what I'm feeling)
I ain't playing with you




(You better back down before you get smacked down, you better chill)
(You're getting in the way, of what I'm feeling)

Overall Meaning

Jill Scott's song Gettin' in the Way is about a woman who gets in the way of Jill's relationship with her man. The song expresses Jill's frustration towards the woman and her determination to stand up for her relationship. She sings, "You're getting in the way, Of what I'm feeling, Sista girl, I know you don't understand, But you're gonna have to understand, He's my man now, What you had is gone." She asserts that the other woman's intentions are not pure and that she is lying about Jill's whereabouts to sabotage her relationship. Jill warns the other woman to back down before she gets "smacked down."


The song is a powerful statement about the importance of protecting one's relationships, especially when others try to interfere or cause problems. It also emphasizes the strength of a woman who stands up for herself in the face of adversity. Jill's vocals are emotive, and the lyrics are straightforward yet meaningful. The repetition of the chorus, "You're getting in the way, Of what I'm feeling," emphasizes the importance of her feelings and her relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

You're getting in the way Of what I'm feeling
My emotions are being hindered by your interference.


Sista girl I know you don't understand But you're gonna have to understand He's my man now What you had is gone
I understand that you don't comprehend, but you need to recognize that he is now mine and what you had with him is over.


Our thing is sweet Our thing is stronger than any lie You can tell on me He knows my heart, and that's the part Your roots are dug up So you might as well give a I see your intentions You can't handle the truth He let you go a long time ago Now it's time to turn and lose
Our relationship is lovely and unbreakable, even with any lies you may try to spread. He knows my true intentions and feelings towards him, while your previous connection with him is ancient history. You cannot tolerate the truth about the situation, but he already let you go long ago and now it is time to move on.


Sugar honey girl Fly, fly away I've been a lady up till now Don't know how much more I can take Queens shouldn't swing If you know what I mean But I'm bout to take my rings off Give me some Vaseline I'm bout to go off in your face girl
I have been attempting to handle this like a lady, but now I am about to lose my temper. Ladies should not be violent, but I will take off my rings and put on Vaseline to prepare for a physical confrontation with you.


You better chill (Chill and I mean it) You better back down before you get smacked down You better chill (You better relax yourself) I'm bout to go off in your face girl (He's my man girl, nobody else's) You better chill You better back down before you get smacked down You better chill (You better back down)
You need to calm down and step back before a fight breaks out. He is mine and nobody else's, so you need to accept that and stop causing problems before it gets physical.


Everything was beautiful between me and him And here come you and your big mouth talking about me Telling him that you seen me up 24th Street With them other cats, but you know that's a lie You keep lying to my man girlfriend I'm gon' take you out in the middle of the street and whoop your tail For all it's worth, $5.99 or something like that
My relationship with him was perfect until you began spreading rumors about me, claiming to have seen me with other men when you know that's not true. You continue to lie to him, and if it does not stop, I will physically confront you in the public eye, even if it's only worth a few dollars.


I ain't playing with you (You better back down before you get smacked down, you better chill) (You're getting in the way, of what I'm feeling)
I am not joking around and will not tolerate your continued intervention. You need to calm down before a physical altercation occurs, and stop interfering in my relationship and causing issues.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: VIDAL DAVIS, JILL SCOTT

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Chorus]
You're getting in the way of what I'm feeling
You're getting in the way of what I'm feeling
You're getting in the way of what I'm feeling
You're getting in the way of what I'm feeling

[Verse 1]
Sister girl, I know you don't understand
But you going have to understand he's my man now
What you had is gone, our thing is sweet
Our thing is stronger than any lie you can tell on me
He knows my heart and that's the part
Yo roots are dug up so you might as well give up
I see your intentions, you can't handle the truth
He let you go a long time ago now it's time to turn him loose

[Chorus]
You're getting in the way of what I'm feeling
You're getting in the way of what I'm feeling
You're getting in the way of what I'm feeling
You're getting in the way of what I'm feeling

[Verse 2]
Sugar honey girl, fly, fly away
I been a lady up to now, don't know how much more I can take
Queens shouldn't swing if you know what I mean
But I'm bout to take my earrings off get me some Vaseline
(You better go on get out my face girl you better chill)
Chill and I mean it
(You better back down before you get smacked down you better chill)
You better relax yourself
(You better go on get out my face girl you better chill)
He's my man and nobody else's
(You better back down before you get smacked down you better chill)
You better back down

Chorus]
You're getting in the way of what I'm feeling
You're getting in the way of what I'm feeling
You're getting in the way of what I'm feeling
You're getting in the way of what I'm feeling

[Verse 3]
Everything was beautiful between me and him
And here come you and your big mouth talking about me
Telling him that you seen me up 24th Street
With them other cats, but you know that's a lie
You keep lying to my man girlfriend
I'm go take you out in the middle of the street and whoop your tail
For all this worth, 5.99 or something like that

[Outro]
(You better back down before you get smacked down you better chill)



All comments from YouTube:

@thomassodomizer764

Only Jill Scott can make a song singing about beating some chick's ass sound so soulful and beautiful. Makes you shed a tear when your realize how far current R&B has fallen.

@lanneymonteiro

Exactly

@tiffanytomblingson8334

My favorite part is when she says queens shouldn't swing if you know what I mean

@bobby071

aint that the truth

@cwynn1988

She sounded amazing at the 20th anniversary of who is Jill Scott words and sounds vol1 concert in Columbia, SC on March 4, 2023. I love me some jilly from Philly. She truly inspired me and the love of poetry!

@reginabarber1742

😢being in love with someone you cannot have her music tell us

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@jaleayasolomon

This song is officially 23 years old. She will always be above and beyond current R&B. These kids today need to sit down and take notes.

@raggaeldestro8609

That's not R&B. I feel that in my soul!! That whole album is a vibe!

@andremotivation6561

I really miss when this was considered mainstream music, sound, vibe everything god bless both her and Erykah.

@philadelphian7814

Yeah me too! This used to get played on the radio with Jay z, beanie sigel, aaliyah and Erykah!! Such a good time to be alive as a kid!

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