Born in Bay Shore, New York, and raised between St. Albans, New York and Hollis, New York in the borough of Queens. The only child of Ondrea (nΓ©e Griffith) and James Smith, Jr. Smith is of both African American and Native American descent. He spent his youth singing in the church choir, participating in the Boy Scouts and delivering newspapers.
Def Jam released his first record, the 12" single "I Need a Beat" in 1983. The single sold over 100,000 copies. The success of "I Need a Beat" helped lead to a distribution deal with Def Jam and Columbia Records in 1985. Soon after, he dropped out of Andrew Jackson High School to record his debut album.
He is known for romantic ballads such as I Need Love and Hey Lover as well as pioneering hip-hop such as I Can't Live Without My Radio, I'm Bad, The Boomin' System, Mama Said Knock You Out, and 4, 3, 2, 1. L has also appeared in several films. LL Cool J is one of a few hip-hop stars of his era to sustain a successful recording career for more than two decades. He has released 12 albums and a greatest hits compilation so far, with his next album, Exit 13, set to be released in September, 2008. The album will be the last for LL's record deal with Def Jam Recordings, a deal which has lasted for over twenty two years, making it the longest single hip hop deal to date. He now resides in Manhasset, NY with his wife and four children.
I'm That Type Of Guy
LL Cool J Lyrics
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You try to buy her love with diamonds and pearls
I'm the type of guy that shows up on the scene
And gets the seven digits, you know the routine
You're the type of guy that tells her, "Stay inside"
While you're steady fronting in your homeboy's ride
I'm the type of guy that comes when you leave
I'm doing your girlfriend, that's something you can't believe
You're the type of guy that gets suspicious
I'm the type of guy that says, "The pudding is delicious"
You're the type of guy that has no idea
That a sneaky, freaky brother's sneaking in from the rear
I'm the type of guy to eat it, when he won't
And look in the places that your boyfriend don't
You're the type of guy to try to call me a punk
Now knowing that your main girl's biting my chunk
I'm the type of guy that loves a dedicated lady
Their boyfriends are boring, and I can drive em crazy
You're the type of guy to give her money to shop
She gave me a sweater kiss thank you, sweetheart
I'm that type of guy
I'm the type of guy that picks her up from work early
Takes her to breakfast, lunch, dinner, and breakfast
You're the type of guy eating a TV dinner
Talking about "Goddamn it, I'ma kill her"
I'm the type of guy to make her say, "Why you're illing, Bee?"
You're the type of guy to say, "My lower back is killing me"
Catch my drift?
You're the type of guy that likes to drink Olde English
I'm the type of guy to cold put on a pamper
You're the type of guy to say, "What you talking bout?"
I'm the type of guy to leave my drawers in your hamper
I'm that type of guy
I'm that type of guy
You know what I mean?
Check it out
T-y-p-e g-u-y
I'm that type of guy to give you a pound and wink my eye
Like a bandit, caught me redhanded, took her for granted
But when I screwed her, you couldn't understand it
Cause you're the type of guy that don't know the time
Swearing up and down, "That girl's all mine"
I'm the type of guy to let you keep believing it
Go 'head to work, while I defrost it, and season it
I'm that type of guy
I'm that type of guy
Know what I mean
I'm that type of guy
"So ridiculous"
So funny
I don't know
Come on down
Yeah
Like real cool, you know what I mean?
I like just going to your front door ringing bells
And just like, ha, leave
LL Cool Jβs βIβm That Type of Guyβ is a rap song released in 1989, in which the hip-hop artist contrasts himself with another guy who is unsuccessful in winning over a woman. In the beginning lyrics, LL introduces himself as βthe type of guy that shows up on the scene and gets the seven digitsβ while criticizing the other guy who tries to buy his girl's love with diamonds and pearls. He describes himself as a competent and confident guy who can win over any woman just by showing his self-worth. On the other hand, he portrays the other guy as possessive and clingy, who restricts his girlfriend's movements and tries to hide her from the world.
In the second verse, LL Cool J describes the other man as someone who gets suspicious very easily and can't even tell when someone sneaks in to meet his girlfriend. He highlights how he is the opposite and not just that he can attract women with his charms, but he can also make them laugh and feel comfortable with him. LL's playful lyrics boast how sexually active and daring he is, while the other guy is portrayed as boring and worried about his health. Overall, the song showcases LL Cool J as a strong personality who can win over any woman he wants, regardless of other men's attempts to do the same.
Line by Line Meaning
You're the type of guy that can't control your girl
You are an insecure guy who cannot handle your woman's independence.
You try to buy her love with diamonds and pearls
You try to impress your girl with materialistic possessions instead of genuine affection.
I'm the type of guy that shows up on the scene
And gets the seven digits, you know the routine
I am the confident guy who has a way of charming women easily and getting their phone numbers.
You're the type of guy that tells her, "Stay inside"
While you're steady fronting in your homeboy's ride
You are the controlling guy who orders your girl to stay home while you brag about owning a fancy car that is not yours.
I'm the type of guy that comes when you leave
I'm doing your girlfriend, that's something you can't believe
Cause I'm that type of guy
I am the sneaky guy who hooks up with your girlfriend as soon as you're not around, and you are amazed by my daring actions.
You're the type of guy that gets suspicious
You are the insecure guy who keeps imagining your girlfriend cheating on you.
I'm the type of guy that says, "The pudding is delicious"
I am the smooth-talker who distracts your girl from your suspicion by pointing out the delicious dessert.
You're the type of guy that has no idea
That a sneaky, freaky brother's sneaking in from the rear
You are the oblivious guy who has no clue that someone else is out there hooking up with your girl.
I'm the type of guy to eat it, when he won't
And look in the places that your boyfriend don't
I am the daring guy who eats your girl out when you won't, and explores parts of her body that you're too afraid to touch.
You're the type of guy to try to call me a punk
You are the defensive guy who tries to insult me to save face.
Now knowing that your main girl's biting my chunk
You are clueless about the fact that your girlfriend is enjoying sexual satisfaction from me.
I'm the type of guy that loves a dedicated lady
Their boyfriends are boring, and I can drive em crazy
I am the guy who finds dedicated women irresistible because their boring boyfriends make them crave excitement and passion.
You're the type of guy to give her money to shop
She gave me a sweater kiss thank you, sweetheart
You are the guy who buys your girl's love by giving her money to shop while she secretly shows her appreciation to me with kisses.
I'm the type of guy that picks her up from work early
Takes her to breakfast, lunch, dinner, and breakfast
I am the attentive guy who makes an effort to show your girl a good time by picking her up early from work and indulging her in multiple meals.
You're the type of guy eating a TV dinner
Talking about "Goddamn it, I'ma kill her"
You are the ignorant guy who is content with mundane dinners and casually threatens violence towards your girl.
I'm the type of guy to make her say, "Why you're illing, Bee?"
You're the type of guy to say, "My lower back is killing me"
Catch my drift?
I am the slick-talker who leaves your girl's speechless with my charm, while you complain about your back pain, not realizing how you bore her.
You're the type of guy that likes to drink Olde English
I'm the type of guy to cold put on a pamper
You are the guy who drinks low-quality beer, while I am a confident guy who wears diapers without shame.
You're the type of guy to say, "What you talking bout?"
I'm the type of guy to leave my drawers in your hamper
You are the clueless guy who doesn't understand my jokes, while I am the daring guy who leaves my underwear in your girl's laundry basket.
T-y-p-e g-u-y
I'm that type of guy to give you a pound and wink my eye
Like a bandit, caught me redhanded, took her for granted
But when I screwed her, you couldn't understand it
I am the type of guy who is confident in my charm and ability to steal your girl, and you are the guy who is too naive to see how you underestimated me.
Cause you're the type of guy that don't know the time
Swearing up and down, "That girl's all mine"
I'm the type of guy to let you keep believing it
Go 'head to work, while I defrost it, and season it
I'm that type of guy
You are the clueless guy who thinks your girl is loyal to you, while I am the daring guy who lets you believe it and sneaks behind your back to have sex with her, and I am proud of it.
So funny
I find it amusing how clueless and naive you are about your girl's devotion to me.
I don't know
I am not sure how to tell you to wake up and smell the coffee about your girl's infidelity.
Come on down
You are welcome to face reality and confront me if you dare.
Like real cool, you know what I mean?
I am confident and not ashamed of my actions, and you know what I mean.
I like just going to your front door ringing bells
And just like, ha, leave
I love pushing your buttons and getting a rise out of you by ringing your doorbell and leaving you confused and frustrated.
You know what I mean
I'm that type of guy
I'm that type of guy
You know exactly what I am talking about when I describe myself as the daring guy who has sex with your girl behind your back, and I am proud of it.
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ETTINGER, SIMON, SMITH
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Raj 94
these lyrics will never get old. When your girl is all of a sudden in a good mood you know a brother like LL is lurking in the shadows.
crookedmouthdj
what?, you mean the lyrics that are censored out of this recording?, the fact that the original lyrics are missing is utterly lame
John Drake
I'm the type of guy that wants to see real hip-hop like this come back.
Tammy Iannone
You just made me laugh so hard with this comment! Facts!!!
John Drake
@Tammy Iannone Oh, yeah!
DARK ETHEREAL
Iβm sure the message in this song went over every guys head. LL was already on game back then.
Rocket k
LL is so diverse in his rap style ! This dude has reinvented himself on many levels. The GOAT. Got to respect the longevity
Fantasy Bout Hour
Right, heβd be hardcore and soft on the same album.
Kelly F
Well stated and so true! His uniqueness makes himβ€οΈ
Watts β¬οΈ Tez
Writers always help that.