phenomenon
LL Cool J Lyrics


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Ah ah
Baby girl was draped in Chanel
Said she love Tupac but hates some LL
Seen her at the bar with anklets and toe rings
She can take a prince, turn him into a king
I was looking at her in the limelight, pearly whites
Said her man get paper but he don't live right
All these emotions flowing inside the club
Do you really wanna thug or do ya want love?
She gets the paper when it's time to get it on
She keeps these clowns thinking like Jack B. Quick
Honey smoke make you click, feel it in their throats
No joke all this love, let it stay broke out
Behind every playa is a true playette
Bounce you up, outta there, push and check
Taster's choice, have you nice and moist
Or play paper games or floss the Rolls Royce

Something like a phenomenon

He was king of seduction, cop a suction
Now she was the cat that worked construction
Starve her with the paper, abuse the mind
Dis a new lover, when you know it's on mine
That's on top, lap dancin' got to stop
You play out your chick cause your game is hot
I give you two, Italian, ice my whole crew
He's banging on my chest till it's black and blue
You beefin', yellin' on the cell of my six
You reach it then you hear the cordless click
Now your club hopping, keep the Cristal poppin'
Use my chips and take the next man shoppin'
Hell no, must be out Chicago
On your knees and your elbows each and every time
That's why I love you mami, you
Run your mouth though your legs over the bed baby
Work me out

Something like a phenomenon

He was all souped up, but played it just right
Mami I was full blown, my game was air tight
I needed to switch up and get it in gear
It's a whole new movie, a world premiere, yeah yeah
Keep it jinglin', no more minglin'
A brand new year, me and you can bring it in
I'm sick and tired of the freakin', night to morn'
Moanin' in the mirror with my Cubans on
Let bygones be bygones, no more games
Hope all the chicken heads go up in flames
Now we in the brand new mansion, with the lake in back
Got it all figured out, mami I like that
Collect tips, cop his and her whips
The voice a quarter mil'-on, close the safe
But you're worth it playgirl, it's real in the field
Say what you want, but keep your lips sealed





Something like a phenomenon

Overall Meaning

"Phenomenon" is a rap song by LL Cool J, released in 1997. The song features heavy beats and rhymes, as well as a catchy hook. The lyrics tell a story of a woman who is caught between wanting a thug and wanting love, and LL Cool J's attempts to win her heart. The woman he describes is dressed in Chanel and loves Tupac, but hates LL Cool J. She is attractive and alluring, and LL Cool J is drawn to her because she can turn a prince into a king.


The lyrics of the song also touch on themes of power and control. The woman in the song is described as having the power to make men do what she wants, and she is not afraid to use it. LL Cool J sings about how she can "bounce you up, outta there, push and check" and how she "keeps these clowns thinking like Jack B. Quick". He also sings about how the woman's boyfriend "gets paper but he don't live right", suggesting that he does not have control over his own life.


Overall, "Phenomenon" is a song that touches on themes of power, control, and desire. It is a catchy and energetic song that showcases LL Cool J's skill as a rapper.


Line by Line Meaning

Baby girl was draped in Chanel
She was wearing Chanel clothing


Said she love Tupac but hates some LL
She likes Tupac but dislikes some of LL Cool J's music


Seen her at the bar with anklets and toe rings
She had jewelry on her ankles and toes when seen at the bar


She can take a prince, turn him into a king
She has the ability to turn a regular man into a successful one


I was looking at her in the limelight, pearly whites
He was admiring her under the spotlight and noticed her white teeth


Said her man get paper but he don't live right
She mentioned that her partner makes money, but doesn't live a good life


All these emotions flowing inside the club
There were many emotions in the club


Do you really wanna thug or do ya want love?
Do you want someone who is violent or someone who loves you?


She gets the paper when it's time to get it on
She earns money when she is intimate with someone


She keeps these clowns thinking like Jack B. Quick
She keeps these foolish men confused with her actions


Honey smoke make you click, feel it in their throats
The smoke of the honey is addictive and can be felt in one's throat


No joke all this love, let it stay broke out
The love present should not be suppressed or hidden


Behind every playa is a true playette
Behind every man who has many relationships is a woman who does the same


Bounce you up, outta there, push and check
She will move someone out of her life if necessary


Taster's choice, have you nice and moist
Using Taster's Choice coffee will make her intimate partner happy and satisfied


Or play paper games or floss the Rolls Royce
She can either play with money or show off a luxurious car


Something like a phenomenon
She is amazing and unique


He was king of seduction, cop a suction
He was very good at seduction and picking up women


Now she was the cat that worked construction
She was a tough woman who worked in construction


Starve her with the paper, abuse the mind
He deprived her of money and manipulated her thoughts


Dis a new lover, when you know it's on mine
He insulted her new lover although he knew she had moved on


That's on top, lap dancin' got to stop
He was on top, but lap dancing had to end


You play out your chick cause your game is hot
He flirts with his woman because he is good at it


I give you two, Italian, ice my whole crew
He gives Italian ice to his friends


He's banging on my chest till it's black and blue
He is hitting his chest repeatedly


You beefin', yellin' on the cell of my six
He is arguing loudly on his phone


You reach it then you hear the cordless click
He hangs up after his argument


Now your club hopping, keep the Cristal poppin'
She is going to clubs and drinking champagne


Use my chips and take the next man shoppin'
She is going to use his money to take another man shopping


Hell no, must be out Chicago
He refuses to be treated this way


On your knees and your elbows each and every time
She is willing to do anything every time


That's why I love you mami, you
That's why he loves her


Run your mouth though your legs over the bed baby
She talks too much and needs to use her body instead


Work me out
Be intimate with me


He was all souped up, but played it just right
He was confident but not arrogant


Mami I was full blown, my game was air tight
He was ready to charm her


I needed to switch up and get it in gear
He needed to change his approach


It's a whole new movie, a world premiere, yeah yeah
It's a new chapter in their relationship


Keep it jinglin', no more minglin'
He wants to be exclusive


A brand new year, me and you can bring it in
They can start fresh in the new year


I'm sick and tired of the freakin', night to morn'
He is tired of partying all night


Moanin' in the mirror with my Cubans on
He is complaining while looking at himself in the mirror wearing Cuban jewelry


Let bygones be bygones, no more games
They should forget the past and stop playing games


Hope all the chicken heads go up in flames
He hopes all the women who play games get burned


Now we in the brand new mansion, with the lake in back
They are now living in a new mansion with a lake behind it


Got it all figured out, mami I like that
He has everything under control and likes that


Collect tips, cop his and her whips
They will collect money and buy cars together


The voice a quarter mil'-on, close the safe
His voice is worth a lot of money, so they need to protect it


But you're worth it playgirl, it's real in the field
She is worth the effort and it's serious business


Say what you want, but keep your lips sealed
She can think whatever she wants, but should keep it to herself


Something like a phenomenon
Their relationship is amazing and unique




Lyrics ยฉ TuneCore Inc., BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SEAN COMBS, JAMES SMITH, RONALD ANTHONY LAWRENCE, STAN MC KENNEY, WILLIAM WITHERS

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@makavelli7211

...Behind every player is a true playette...

@DemetriaG

I miss this era of music when you can dance and vibe with ease....

@kalanasomarathne7751

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Fish eye lens was big in the 90s. It's sometimes still used today.

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Hype Williams

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Wow finally HD version...please brother upload all your timeless gems in HD, Blessings!

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