Reach
Lil' Mo' Yin Yang Lyrics


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Man, women, boy, women, girl
Women without a man is nothing
Without her, man is nothing
Women have their faults
Men only have two
Everything they say and everything they do
Men who have pierced ears are better prepared for marriage
They've experienced pain
And have bought jewelry
Women have two weapons
Cosmetics and tears
I'm a perfect house keeper
Every time I leave a man I keep his house
No women has ever hated a man
Enough to give him back his diamonds
Why don't women blink during foreplay?
They don't have time
Man, women, boy, women, girl
Men forget everything
Women remember everything
A girl can wait for the right man to come along
But it doesn't stop her from having fun
With all the wrong ones in the mean time
The real reason why it's so difficult to find men
Who are sensitive, caring and good looking?
Is because they all have boyfriends already
A successful man is one who makes more money
Than his wife can spend
A successful women is one who can find such a man
Man, women, boy, women, girl
Women driver really means
Someone who doesn't speed, tailgates
Swear, make obscene gestures
And has a better driving record than men have
It's a guy thing really means
Irrational, illogical, stupid and extremely low
Oh don't fuss I just cut myself, it's no big deal
Really means I'm about to die but before I die
I want you to remember me as a strong proud man
Who never cries
Man, women, boy, women, girl
If you want to learn more about women
Watch 'Sex in the City'
If you want to learn more about men
Take a good look at Homer Simpson




The difference between light and hard
Is that men can sleep all night with a light on

Overall Meaning

The Lil' Mo Yin Yang's song Reach is a satirical commentary on gender roles and stereotypes. The lyrics are divided into several stanzas, each offering a different observation on the differences between men and women. The song suggests that society has created rigid gender expectations that limit individuals' freedom and happiness. For example, the repeated refrain, "Women without a man is nothing; without her, man is nothing," illustrates the idea that both men and women are incomplete without each other, which puts pressure on relationships and can lead to unhappy partnerships.


The rest of the lyrics provide a series of humorous one-liners that playfully subvert traditional gender norms. For instance, the line "Men who have pierced ears are better prepared for marriage" pokes fun at the idea that men need to be tough and resilient to be good spouses. The stanza about successful men and women reverses the traditional expectation that men are the breadwinners and women are the caretakers, suggesting that women can be financially successful and that men can take on more domestic duties.


The final stanza offers a bit of poetic wordplay, suggesting that the difference between "light" and "hard" is not what people might expect. The song as a whole is a lighthearted meditation on gender and the way societal expectations can limit individual expression.


Line by Line Meaning

Man, women, boy, women, girl
All genders and ages included


Women without a man is nothing
Women are often seen as incomplete without a male partner


Without her, man is nothing
Men often rely on women for emotional support and guidance


Women have their faults
Women are not perfect beings and have their own flaws and imperfections


Men only have two
Men's flaws are simpler and fewer in number than those of women


Everything they say and everything they do
Men's words and actions are often predictable and consistent


Men who have pierced ears are better prepared for marriage
Experiencing pain and buying jewelry mirrors the sacrifices and gestures of commitment required in marriage


They've experienced pain
Piercing one's ears is a painful experience


And have bought jewelry
Pierced earrings are a form of jewelry that men who are ready for commitment would consider purchasing


Women have two weapons
Women use cosmetics to enhance their appearance and tears to express emotion


Cosmetics and tears
Women use both cosmetics and tears as tools of manipulation


I'm a perfect house keeper
The artist is a skilled homemaker, capable of fulfilling traditional female roles


Every time I leave a man I keep his house
The singer is more interested in financial gains and material possessions than emotional connections


No women has ever hated a man
Women are unlikely to fully hate a man because of their emotional capacity for empathy and forgiveness


Enough to give him back his diamonds
Even if scorned, women are prone to holding on to material possessions acquired from past relationships


Why don't women blink during foreplay?
Women become incredibly focused during sexual intimacy and don't want to miss any part of the experience


They don't have time
Blinking would take away from the intensity and pleasure of the moment


Men forget everything
Men have poor memories and often fail to remember important details


Women remember everything
Women often remember the details most important to them and hold on to memories more strongly


A girl can wait for the right man to come along
Women are willing to be patient and wait for the right partner


But it doesn't stop her from having fun
In the meantime, women seek enjoyment in other activities and relationships


With all the wrong ones in the mean time
Women may go through many unsatisfying relationships before finding the right one


The real reason why it's so difficult to find men
Good qualities such as sensitivity, caring, and attractiveness are highly sought after in men


Who are sensitive, caring and good looking?
These qualities are considered highly desirable in potential male partners


Is because they all have boyfriends already
Men who possess these qualities are often already in a relationship


A successful man is one who makes more money
Financial success is often used as a measure of a man's overall success and value


Than his wife can spend
A man's success is often still viewed in relation to his female partner


A successful women is one who can find such a man
A woman's success is often judged based on her ability to find an economically successful male partner


Women driver really means
The stereotype of women being bad drivers is inaccurate and unfair


Someone who doesn't speed, tailgates
Women are more cautious drivers and prioritize safety on the road


Swear, make obscene gestures
Women are less likely to engage in aggressive behavior while driving


And has a better driving record than men have
Statistically, women are involved in fewer accidents and receive fewer traffic violations than men


It's a guy thing really means
A phrase often used to excuse irrational or illogical behavior in men


Irrational, illogical, stupid and extremely low
Behavior that is often considered negative or undesirable


Oh don't fuss I just cut myself, it's no big deal
Men downplay their injuries and pain in order to appear strong and resilient


Really means I'm about to die but before I die
The reality of the pain they are experiencing is much greater than what they express


I want you to remember me as a strong proud man
Men's societal expectations dictate that they aspire to be strong and emotionally distant


Who never cries
Crying is often considered a sign of weakness in men


If you want to learn more about women
The TV show 'Sex in the City' portrays the experiences of modern women


Watch 'Sex in the City'
This show offers insight into the lives and relationships of contemporary women


If you want to learn more about men
Homer Simpson is a fictional character who represents many of men's flaws and behaviors


Take a good look at Homer Simpson
This character is used as a caricature of the typical man and his habits


The difference between light and hard
A play on words that compares sleeping with the light on to sexual stamina


Is that men can sleep all night with a light on
Men's ability to ignore distractions and sleep soundly is often expressed through the light/hard comparison




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ERICK A. MORILLO, LOUIE VEGA

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@Nico-ex7cg

That tune is a train.. hypnotic !!!! Absolutely a masterpiece for all that loved the real old school house music.. 1996

@mrdavejtyrrell

Rip Erick morillo this was the bomb 💣 a true classic 😢 have two copy's on strictly vinyl and can't remember buying either ... god love the 90s x

@timafiggy

i had the cd when strickly had volumes.

@Studiovette

Possibly one of the most epic tracks of all time

@alanladdseinekatze859

The holy grail of Strictly Rhythm and maybe the pinnacle of true House Music culture.

The final frontier...

@kmack657

Right on brother! Right on!

@giannish

YES SIR!

@strictlynorton

Preach it man 💣 👈

@annebaesemann816

Truth 🙌

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You'd better check out Chicago's Casual Records, then you'll see & realize We in Chicago STILL DOES HOUSE MUSIC BEST, HELL, WE CREATED IT HERE IN CHICAGO!!!

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