Joe is an American R&B singer. Born and raised in Columbus, Georgia, he lat… Read Full Bio ↴Joe is an American R&B singer. Born and raised in Columbus, Georgia, he later relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, and signed a record deal with Polygram Records in 1992. He rose to prominence after releasing his debut album Everything the following year. He followed it with a series of successful albums under Jive Records, including All That I Am (1997), the international bestseller My Name Is Joe (2000) as well as the multi-certified albums Better Days (2001) and And Then... (2003). Several songs from these albums became hit singles on the pop and R&B record charts, including the number-one hit "Stutter", the top ten entries "All the Things (Your Man Won't Do)", "Don't Wanna Be a Player", and "I Wanna Know" as well as his collaborations "Faded Pictures", "Thank God I Found You" and "Still Not a Player".

Black Hawk
Joe Lyrics

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Hey little shorty (Yeah, I'm watching you)
Can we get naughty? (Flying high)
While we keep creeping (I'm the bird of prey)
Let him keep sleeping (Here I come baby)

He leaves you every night
He doesn't do you right
How could he jeopardize?

There's hawks up in the sky, whoa

And like a bird of prey
My vision can sense the night
From miles away
Like a shadow of my love for you

Hey little shorty
I'm stalking you, I'm watching
Can we get naughty?
I'm your black hawk in the window
While we keep creeping?
I'm swooping through your window
Let him keep sleeping
I'm you're black hawk in the window

You got so pretty eyes
So dark and so sexy
They tantalize
In the midnight sky
I'll give you wings to expand
That will take you high
To get away from the vulture

And like a bird of prey
My vision can sense the night
From miles away
Like a shadow of my love for you

Hey little shorty
I'm stalking you, I'm watching
Can we get naughty?
I'm your black hawk in the window
While we keep creeping?
I'm swooping through your window
Let him keep sleeping
I'm you're black hawk in the window

Hey little shorty
I'm stalking you, I'm watching
Can we get naughty?
I'm your black hawk in the window
While we keep creeping?
I'm swooping through your window
Let him keep sleeping
I'm you're black hawk in the window

[Repeat: x2]
Black hawk, black hawk
Black hawk, black hawk
Black hawk, black hawk
Black hawk, black hawk

And like a bird of prey
My vision can sense the night
From miles away
Like a shadow of my love for you

Hey little shorty
I'm stalking you, I'm watching
Can we get naughty?
I'm your black hawk in the window
While we keep creeping?
I'm swooping through your window
Let him keep sleeping
I'm you're black hawk in the window

Hey little shorty
I'm stalking you, I'm watching
Can we get naughty?
I'm your black hawk in the window
While we keep creeping?
I'm swooping through your window
Let him keep sleeping
I'm you're black hawk in the window

I'm watching you, I'm watching you
Let's get naughty, player

Hey little shorty
I'm stalking you, I'm watching
Can we get naughty?
I'm your black hawk in the window
While we keep creeping?
I'm swooping through your window
Let him keep sleeping
I'm you're black hawk in the window

Hey little shorty
Come on now, come on now

Overall Meaning

Joe's song "Black Hawk" is a song about a man who is watching a woman that he desires. He sees himself as a "bird of prey," specifically a black hawk, who is stalking through her window while her current partner is asleep. Joe tells her that her current partner doesn't treat her right and that there are better options, like him - a predator with a keen sense of night vision. He can offer her the freedom and wings to feel alive, while also protecting her from other predators like vultures. Joe seems to believe that he is the better option for her and wants to take her away from her current situation.

The lyrics are not subtle, as Joe is direct about what he wants and his intentions. At the same time, he is also romantic in his own way, which makes his advances seem less threatening. However, he is also possessive and controlling, as he wants her to leave her current partner and be with him instead. The lyrics show a man who believes he knows what's best for the woman he desires, but whether she reciprocates his feelings or not is left up to interpretation.

Overall, "Black Hawk" is a passionate and intense song that showcases Joe's ability to convey emotions through his music in a unique and interesting way.

Line by Line Meaning

Hey little shorty (Yeah, I'm watching you)
The singer is calling out to someone and letting them know that he is keeping an eye on them.

Can we get naughty? (Flying high)
The singer is suggesting that they engage in some inappropriate behavior while feeling euphoric and free.

While we keep creeping (I'm the bird of prey)
The singer is implying that they should continue with their actions secretly, and he is the one in control, preying on the other person.

Let him keep sleeping (Here I come baby)
The singer suggests that they should not wake the other person up and he is about to make his move.

He leaves you every night
The singer is aware that the other person has a partner who leaves every night.

He doesn't do you right
The singer believes that the other person's partner does not treat her properly.

How could he jeopardize?
The singer is questioning why the other person's partner would put their relationship in danger.

There's hawks up in the sky, whoa
The singer is implying that he is not the only one watching and waiting, as there are other people who could be preying on the other person at any moment.

And like a bird of prey
The singer is comparing himself to a bird of prey, emphasizing his control over the situation.

My vision can sense the night
The singer's senses can detect everything happening in the dark.

From miles away
The singer can still see everything going on from far away.

Like a shadow of my love for you
The singer's love is always there, even if it is not visible.

You got so pretty eyes
The singer is complimenting the other person's appearance.

So dark and so sexy
The singer is emphasizing the other person's attractiveness.

They tantalize
The other person's eyes are seductive and attracting the singer.

In the midnight sky
The singer implies that their rendezvous happens at late hours in the night.

I'll give you wings to expand
The singer is suggesting that he can take the other person to new heights.

That will take you high
The singer can make the other person feel euphoric and free.

To get away from the vulture
The singer is suggesting that he can take the other person away from the negativity that surrounds them.

I'm your black hawk in the window
The singer is introducing himself as the person who is helping the other person escape from their troubles.

Come on now, come on now
The singer is encouraging the other person to trust him and take the risk of being with him.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOE L. THOMAS, BOB ROBINSON, JOSHUA THOMPSON

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