Joe Budden (born August 31, 1980 in Spanish Harlem, New York) is a rapper f… Read Full Bio ↴Joe Budden (born August 31, 1980 in Spanish Harlem, New York) is a rapper from Jersey City, New Jersey. In recent years he has come to prominence as one of the most skilled and sought-for rappers in the game, despite his best work being on the internet mixtape circuit.

His music initially gained popularity on New York City's famous mixtape circuit in 2002. Although his biggest mainstream hit to-date is 2003's up-tempo "Pump It Up," Budden is known for his reflective and often insecure lyrics. He is widely considered one of hip-hop's most gifted lyricists, thanks largely in part to his numerous works on mixtapes by such DJ's as DJ Clue, Clinton Sparks, DJ On Point, and DJ Envy.

On one particular mixtape song, called "Crosscountry Connection", Joe started a feud with the G-Unit camp. The Game took offense to a line where Joe claims that gangsta rappers should "be in a G-Unit video with all the gangsta actors", obviously claiming G-Unit are fake gangstas. Unbeknownst to Budden, The Game had just recently signed with the G-Unit camp. The Game and G-Unit fired a few diss songs Budden's way; he replied in kind. The feud was ended when The Game and Budden met in a club in New York City and put the past aside.

During winter and spring of 2005, through Joe Budden mixtapes and hip-hop rumor mills, it was said that he departed from Def Jam to Roc-A-Fella Records with CEO Damon Dash. In reality, Budden was legally obligated to stay with Def Jam. In the beginning of Budden's career, it took him a long time to get public exposure, working more than three years from the first time his demo tapes were heard to the first time he was on the radio. He has appeared on many tracks with other artists including 112, Amerie, Brandy, Cassidy, Fabolous, Fat Joe, Freeway, Janet Jackson, Jay-Z, Jennifer Lopez, Jin, Kelly Rowland, Lil' Kim, LL Cool J, Marques Houston, Usher, and more recently a remix to the hit song "Hollaback Girl" with Gwen Stefani. Some of these were not official remixes, simply mixtape tracks where a Joe Budden verse was added to an existing song.

Though he is thought of as one of rap's most skilled lyricists, Budden's success outside of the mixtape circuit has been marginal purposely. He is known to have invested in real estate in North Jersey and instead of blowing up into the rap scene he decided to make money from other methods instead of getting a record deal. His music is usually more sensitive and thought provoking than that of gangsta rappers, but subsequently, it is also more explicit and unrelenting than most "conscious" or "backpack" rappers.

In late December of 2005, Joe released a mixtape after almost 5 months of being absent from the game. Mood Muzik 2 is considered by most to be a lyrical masterpiece and with so deep tracks such as "Dumb Out" and the emotional "3 Sides to a Story" (in which Joe harrowingly describes a disturbing situation), many wondered had these songs originally been scheduled to appear on The Growth.

In 2007, he was released by Def Jam. In December 2007, he released Mood Muzik 3, which many are calling the best mixtape of the year, with some even saying it's the album of the year since it contains all original material. Some have questioned this since the beat for 'Ventilation' is an edit of 'It's A Shame (Da Butcher's Mix)' by Kool G Rap.

In October 2008, Joe Budden released another highly-rated mixtape, Halfway House; featuring album cuts such as 'Touch & Go' and a snippet of 'Blood On The Wall', a diss to Prodigy of Mobb Deep.

In his career up to his 2nd album, he has worked with artists such as Busta Rhymes and Christina Milian, and has been involved in feuds with rapper The Game and G-Unit. He has since reconciled with The Game.

Since this reconciliation, Joe Budden signed to Amalgam Digital records, and both artists finalized the beef and have collaborated on the single 'The Future' for Joe Budden's now-released 2nd album, Padded Room. The album released February 24th in the U.S. and March 3rd in Canada.

Get Right With Me
Joe Budden Lyrics

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(intro)
You should get with me
If you get with me
You should get with me
If you get with me
(repeat)

Do I look like I'm fakin with you

(& I) Am out to hurt you
(& I) Don't care about you
(& I) Just wouldn't love you
(& I) Would get me to you
(& I) Just wanted from you
(& I) Was not out to please you
(& I) Could show you I'm true
(If I) Gave my world to you
(If I) Showed you how I do
(If I) Made your words untrue
(If I) Tell you I need you
(If I) Set my heart for you
(If I) Can't live without you
(If I) Can't sleep without you
Would you know I'm feelin you...

(Chorus)
What do I do
To show you that I'm really feelin you
You would feel me
If you just let me get next to you
I know I'll know
Whatever it takes to please you
Baby you'll see
If you just let me get next to you (repeat)

If you would just hear what I say
(If you) Would just look my way
(If you) Would not turn away
(If you) Would see I don't play
(If you) Just listen to me
(If you) Knew what I can be
(If you) Would play into me
(If you) Were open to me
(Then you) Would see what I'm 'bout
(Then you) Know how I get down
(Then you) Would see I can please
(Then you) Would really want me
(Then you) You know that I'm true
(Then you) Would see that I'm into you
(Then you) You might decide
To make it me and you...

(Chorus)
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(Chorus)
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Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Joe Budden's song "Get Right With Me" convey a message of love and desire for someone who is not reciprocating those feelings. The repeated lines of "You should get with me, if you get with me" show the singer's confidence in his ability to provide what the other person needs. He expresses his frustration with their lack of interest, implying that they are not seeing him for who he truly is. The verses detail the singer's willingness to do whatever it takes to prove himself to the other person, even as they seem to be dismissive and uninterested. The use of conditional statements, "If I", "If you", suggests a sense of uncertainty in whether or not the other person will ever see him as he truly is, and whether or not they will give him a chance.

The chorus reveals that the singer is aware of what needs to be done to win over the object of his affection. He pleads for them to "just let me get next to you", implying that he needs to be closer to them to truly show them what he is capable of. He promises to give them everything they want and need if they give him the chance. The song ends with a repetition of this sentiment, emphasizing the singer's dedication and persistence in his pursuit of the other person.

Line by Line Meaning

You should get with me
The singer is inviting someone to start a romantic relationship with him.

If you get with me
The singer reiterates his invitation for someone to start a romantic relationship with him.

Do I look like I'm fakin with you
The singer assures his honesty and sincerity towards the person he is talking to.

(& I) Am out to hurt you
Ironically, the artist is stating that he is not out to hurt the other person he is interested in.

(& I) Don't care about you
The artist is claiming the opposite of what he truly feels, which is that he cares deeply for the person he is talking to.

(& I) Just wouldn't love you
The singer is saying that he does not just love the person he is talking to, but that he loves them in a deeper and more meaningful way.

(& I) Would get me to you
The singer is stating that he is willing to do whatever it takes to get closer to the person he is interested in.

(& I) Just wanted from you
The artist is saying that he does not just want something from the person he is talking to, but that he wants a mutual and reciprocal relationship with them.

(& I) Was not out to please you
The artist is warning the person he is talking to that his intentions are not simply to please them, but that he wants to build a deep and meaningful connection with them.

(& I) Could show you I'm true
The artist is confident that if given the chance, he can prove his genuine interest and affection towards the other person.

(If I) Gave my world to you
The singer is saying that he is willing to give his everything to the person he is talking to, including his love, attention, and care.

(If I) Showed you how I do
The artist is saying that if he had the opportunity, he would like to show the other person how he expresses himself emotionally in a relationship.

(If I) Made your words untrue
The singer is saying that he can prove his commitment towards the other person by making their doubts and insecurities disappear.

(If I) Tell you I need you
The singer is making a vulnerable confession that he needs the other person in his life to feel complete and happy.

(If I) Set my heart for you
The singer is saying that he is willing to open his heart up for the other person, and give them his all in a relationship.

(If I) Can't live without you
The artist is emphasizing the significant role the other person carries in his life, and how he cannot imagine living his life without them in it.

(If I) Can't sleep without you
The artist is saying that the other person plays a vital role in his emotional and psychological well-being, and he cannot sleep peacefully without them by his side.

Would you know I'm feelin you...
The singer is asking the other person if they can see the depth of his emotions and feelings for them.

If you would just hear what I say
The singer is asking the other person to listen carefully to what he has to say, and to consider his offer for a deeper connection.

(If you) Would just look my way
The artist is asking the other person to give him a chance and pay attention to him, and what he has to offer.

(If you) Would not turn away
The artist is asking the other person to keep an open mind and heart, instead of rejecting him right away.

(If you) Would see I don't play
The artist is emphasizing the sincerity and honesty of his intentions towards the other person in a potential relationship.

(If you) Just listen to me
The singer is asking the other person to lend him an ear, and to pay attention to what he has to say.

(If you) Knew what I can be
The artist is offering the other person the chance to know him deeply and intimately, and highlighting his potential in a romantic relationship.

(If you) Would play into me
The singer is asking the other person to engage with him and to give him the opportunity to build something real and meaningful with them.

(If you) Were open to me
The singer is asking the other person to be receptive to his advances, and to give him the chance to connect with them on a deeper level.

(Then you) Would see what I'm 'bout
The singer is saying that if given the chance, the other person will see the truth and depth behind his words and intentions.

(Then you) Know how I get down
The artist is promising the other person that they will get to know him better and understand his character in a relationship.

(Then you) Would see I can please
The artist is emphasizing his ability to satisfy and make the other person happy in a relationship.

(Then you) Would really want me
The singer is confident that if given the opportunity to connect with them, the other person will want him as deeply as he wants them.

(Then you) You know that I'm true
The singer is emphasizing the reliability and honesty of his character, and wishes the other person would see that.

(Then you) Would see that I'm into you
The artist is saying that if the other person gives him the chance, they will see his genuine feelings of love and affection for them.

(Then you) You might decide
The artist is acknowledging the other person's agency in making a decision about whether or not to start a romantic relationship with him.

To make it me and you...
The artist is expressing his hope and desire that the other person will choose him as their romantic partner.

Ba-by-with-time-you-will-find-I'll-give-you-ev-ery-thing-you-want-& need
The singer is assuring the other person that with time, he will be able to cater to their every want and need in a loving relationship.

Chorus
The chorus expresses the artist's desire to connect with the other person on a deeper level, and his confidence in his ability to make them happy.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: LASHAWN AMEEN DANIELS, FREDDIE D III JERKINS, RODNEY JERKINS

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