I Need a Girl
Lo & Jack Lyrics


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I need a girl who'll ride for me (Keep her self real fly)
Damn near die for me (Staying by my side)
Go to court for me (Stand up and cry)
Pay my bail for me, make sales for me
Have a baby with me (This is what she'll do)
Not too industry (Be my baby momma too)
Someone who'll never leave (And always be true)
How I wish my wife could be you

I need a girl that'll ride for me
Situation get real bitch'll die for me
Even step in the courtroom and lie for me
I'm talkin' 'bout right hand in the sky for me
Do twenty-five for me, nigga steal a pound from me
Shorty probably blow a nigga to the sky for me
And go and sit in a chair that'll fry for me
And Lord know if I die she gon' cry for me
Never say bye to me
I can't deny shorty love is official
Even though love ain't the issue
Shorty still smuggle the pistol
Pass you the gat then hug you and kiss you
Show you love when other niggas will diss you
You on the real
That's the type chick a nigga need
The type smoke all a nigga weed
And still move at a nigga's speed
Never a victim of a nigga's greed
Especially if she runnin' 'round with a nigga's seed

I need a girl who'll ride for me (Keep her self real fly)
Damn near die for me (Staying by my side)
Go to court for me (Stand up and cry)
Pay my bail for me, make sales for me
Have a baby with me (This is what she'll do)
Not too industry (Be my baby momma too)
Someone who'll never leave (And always be true)
How I wish my wife could be you

I had a girl that would have died for me
I didn't appreciate her so I made her cry for me
Everyday she had tears in her eyes for me
I caught a case shorty took the whole ride for me (Thank you)
At first we were friends then became lovers
You was more than my girl we was like brothers
On late nights we would play fight under covers
Now you gone can't love you like I really want to
But every time I think about your pretty smile
And how we used to drive the whole city wild
Damn I wish you would have had my child
A pretty little girl with Diddy style
Shit is wild, now these days that I reminisce
About my little mami I'ma always miss (I miss you)
But long as you happy I'mma tell you this
Ain't nothin' that's broke that we can't fix (Mamacita)

I need a girl who'll ride for me (Keep her self real fly)
Damn near die for me (Staying by my side)
Go to court for me (Stand up and cry)
Pay my bail for me, make sales for me
Have a baby with me (This is what she'll do)
Not too industry (Be my baby momma too)
Someone who'll never leave (And always be true)
How I wish my wife could be you

Now I done seen chicks come and go
Some in it for the love and some want the dough
But some of them confused and don't really know
The difference between a woman and a silly ho
But on the low
I'm a tell you how it really be
'Cause I be chillin' where the young willies be
Strip clubs, sit buzzed spend twenty G's
Shit bugged stick dubs where they titties be
This nigga Diddy be chillin' with the Prada mamis
Posted up with the chick with the hottest body
Yo shorty all on me little hot tamale
(But I'mma ride for you daddy) Then I got you mami
'Cause all I want to do is take care of you
And do things that the playas ain't prepared to do
Like if I rock ice you gon' wear it too
Fuck with me I have the whole world stare at you (You feel me girl?)

I need a girl who'll ride for me (Keep her self real fly)
Damn near die for me (Staying by my side)
Go to court for me (Stand up and cry)
Pay my bail for me, make sales for me
Have a baby with me (This is what she'll do)
Not too industry (Be my baby momma too)
Someone who'll never leave (And always be true)
How I wish my wife could be you

I need a girl who'll ride for me (Keep her self real fly)
Damn near die for me (Staying by my side)
Go to court for me (Stand up and cry)
Pay my bail for me, make sales for me
Have a baby with me (This is what she'll do)




Not too industry (Be my baby momma too)
Someone who'll never leave (And always be true)

Overall Meaning

"I Need a Girl" by Lo & Jack is a song about a man in search of a partner who is willing to go the extra mile for him. He wants someone who will stay by his side, have a child with him, and be his rock in trying times. The song isn't just about finding a romantic love interest but also finding a partner who is a friend, a confidant, and someone who is loyal to him. The lyrics convey the idea that true love isn't just about attraction but also about finding someone who is willing to commit to being in a long-term relationship and supporting you in any situation that comes your way.


The first verse describes what he's looking for in his ideal girl. He wants someone who is fly, who will ride and stand by his side through thick and thin, and who is willing to go to court, pay his bail and make sales for him. He also wants someone who is down to earth and isn't too caught up in the industry. The second verse reflects on his past experiences with relationships and how he didn't appreciate a girl who was willing to die for him. He expresses his regret for not valuing her when he had the chance.


The chorus is a repetition of the desire for a girl who will ride or die for him, go to court for him, make sales for him, have a baby with him, and never leave him. The song is not only catchy but relatable for anyone who's been on the search for a life partner.


Line by Line Meaning

I need a girl who'll ride for me (Keep her self real fly)
I want a woman who will support me and keep herself looking good.


Damn near die for me (Staying by my side)
I want a woman who is loyal and will stick by me through thick and thin.


Go to court for me (Stand up and cry)
I want a woman who is willing to testify on my behalf in court and show emotions for me.


Pay my bail for me, make sales for me
I want a woman who will help me out in times of trouble and sell things for me.


Have a baby with me (This is what she'll do)
I want a woman who will have a child with me and start a family.


Not too industry (Be my baby momma too)
I want a woman who is not too caught up in the music industry and will also be a mother to my child.


Someone who'll never leave (And always be true)
I want a woman who will always be loyal and never leave me.


How I wish my wife could be you
I wish that this woman could be my wife and fulfill all of my desires.


I need a girl that'll ride for me
I want a woman who will support me and be loyal to me.


Situation get real bitch'll die for me
This woman will even risk her life for me in a dangerous situation.


Even step in the courtroom and lie for me
This woman will even testify falsely on my behalf in court.


I'm talkin' 'bout right hand in the sky for me
She will swear to tell the truth and defend me with all her might.


Do twenty-five for me, nigga steal a pound from me
She will even serve jail time for me and help me recover stolen goods.


Shorty probably blow a nigga to the sky for me
She would even kill someone for me if the situation called for it.


And go and sit in a chair that'll fry for me
She would even accept the death penalty for a crime she did not commit if it was for me.


And Lord know if I die she gon' cry for me
She will be devastated if I were to die and would mourn me.


Never say bye to me
She will never leave me, even in death.


I can't deny shorty love is official
I cannot deny that this woman's love for me is real and true.


Even though love ain't the issue
Even though love is not the main concern at the moment.


Shorty still smuggle the pistol
She will still hide a gun for me even if it is dangerous and illegal.


Pass you the gat then hug you and kiss you
She will give me a gun and then show me affection.


Show you love when other niggas will diss you
She will show me love when others criticize or insult me.


You on the real
You are being honest and truthful.


That's the type chick a nigga need
That is exactly the type of woman a man needs.


The type smoke all a nigga weed
She is the type of woman who will smoke all of a man's marijuana with him.


And still move at a nigga's speed
She will keep up with a man and move at his pace.


Never a victim of a nigga's greed
She will never fall prey to a man's selfishness or greed.


Especially if she runnin' 'round with a nigga's seed
Even if she is taking care of a man's child, she will not be taken advantage of.


I had a girl that would have died for me
I had a woman who was willing to risk her life for me.


I didn't appreciate her so I made her cry for me
I did not value her enough, so I caused her to cry for me.


Everyday she had tears in her eyes for me
She cried for me every day because of my mistreatment of her.


I caught a case shorty took the whole ride for me (Thank you)
I was in legal trouble and she took full responsibility and punishment for me.


At first we were friends then became lovers
We started out as friends and then our relationship developed romantically.


You was more than my girl we was like brothers
We had a strong bond, almost like a familial one.


On late nights we would play fight under covers
We used to have fun and playful moments together, even in private.


Now you gone can't love you like I really want to
Now that she is gone, I cannot show her the love that I truly want to.


But every time I think about your pretty smile
Whenever I remember her attractive smile and appearance.


And how we used to drive the whole city wild
I remember how we used to be the center of attention and admiration.


Damn I wish you would have had my child
I regret that we were not able to have a child together.


A pretty little girl with Diddy style
I imagine that our child would have inherited both of our good looks and my sense of style.


Shit is wild, now these days that I reminisce
It is crazy to think about how things used to be and how I remember them now.


About my little mami I'ma always miss (I miss you)
I will always miss my former girlfriend and think fondly of our time together.


But long as you happy I'mma tell you this
As long as she is happy, I want to let her know something.


Ain't nothin' that's broke that we can't fix (Mamacita)
We can always fix and work on any problems or issues that we may have had in our relationship.


Now I done seen chicks come and go
I have seen many women come in and out of my life.


Some in it for the love and some want the dough
Some women are in it for true love while others are only seeking money.


But some of them confused and don't really know
Some women are indecisive and unsure about their feelings.


The difference between a woman and a silly ho
The distinction between a respectable woman and a promiscuous, unfaithful one.


But on the low
But secretly, privately.


I'm a tell you how it really be
I will tell you the truth about how things really are.


'Cause I be chillin' where the young willies be
Because I hang out with young, successful men like myself.


Strip clubs, sit buzzed spend twenty G's
We go to strip clubs and spend thousands of dollars on alcohol and entertainment.


Shit bugged stick dubs where they titties be
We even put money in between the strippers' breasts and cleavage.


This nigga Diddy be chillin' with the Prada mamis
I, Sean "Diddy" Combs, hang out with and date women who wear expensive designer clothing and accessories.


Posted up with the chick with the hottest body
I am in a committed relationship with a woman who has the most attractive physique.


Yo shorty all on me little hot tamale
She is all over me and is very attractive.


(But I'mma ride for you daddy) Then I got you mami
She will support and be loyal to me, and I will reciprocate by taking care of her.


'Cause all I want to do is take care of you
My main desire is to provide for and make her happy.


And do things that the playas ain't prepared to do
I am willing to go above and beyond what other players or men are willing to do for their women.


Like if I rock ice you gon' wear it too
If I wear expensive jewelry, she will also wear it to match me.


Fuck with me I have the whole world stare at you (You feel me girl?)
If we are together, everyone will be envious of her and we will attract a lot of attention.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Songtrust Ave
Written by: CHAUNCEY LAMONT HAWKINS, ERIC K. MATLOCK, TIJUAN T. FRAMPTON, MICHAEL CARLOS JONES

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