I Cram To Understand U
MC Lyte Lyrics

I used to be in love with this guy named Sam
I was once deeply infatuated with a man named Sam

I don't know why, cause he had the head like that of a clam
Despite his unattractive appearance, I couldn't understand my attraction to him

But you couldn't tell me nothin, 'cause Sam was number one
I was completely blinded by my love for Sam and believed he was the best

'Cause to me, oh my gosh, he was one in a million
In my eyes, Sam was incredibly unique and special

I shoulda knew the consequences right from the start
I should have anticipated the negative outcomes of being involved with Sam

That he'd use me for my money, and then break my heart
I realized too late that Sam was only interested in exploiting my financial resources and ultimately causing me emotional pain

But like a fool in love I fell for his game
I naively succumbed to Sam's manipulative tactics and fell deeper in love with him

But I got mine, so I show no shame
Despite the hurtful situation, I am proud of my personal achievements and refuse to feel ashamed

In Empire winked his eye, and then he kept walkin'
Sam casually flirted with other women in Empire, indicating his disloyalty

And all of those who live in Brooklyn know just what I'm talkin'
The residents of Brooklyn understand the specific context and behavior I'm referring to

The roller disco where we all used to go
We frequented the roller disco, a popular social spot

Just to have some fun back in 1981
We visited the roller disco in order to enjoy ourselves during the year 1981

You know the place, Empire Boulevard
I'm referring to Empire Boulevard, a well-known location to those familiar with the area

Is where I first saw the nigga, and he tried to play hard
It was at Empire Boulevard that I initially encountered Sam, and he attempted to act tough and uninterested

But I knew the deal, 'cause I knew his brother Jerry
Because I was acquainted with Sam's brother Jerry, I had insider knowledge about Sam's behavior

And Sam, he just broke up with his girlfriend Terry
At that time, Sam had recently ended his relationship with his girlfriend Terry

So Jerry introduced Sam and I that night
Jerry facilitated our introduction that evening

He said, "Hello, my name is Sam" I said, "Hi, my name is Lyte"
During our introduction, Sam greeted me as Lyte introduced himself as Sam

We dipped and we dapped and we chit and we chat
We engaged in friendly greetings, handshakes, and conversation

About this and that, from sneakers to hats
Our conversation covered a wide range of topics, including footwear and headwear

He said, "Look, I'm in the mood for love Simply because you're near me"
Sam expressed his romantic interest in me, attributing it to my presence

(Let's go) To my house, lay back and get nice Watch television, Riunite On Ice
Sam proposed that we go to his house, relax, enjoy some television, and have a drink called Riunite On Ice

I said, "Slow down, I know you wanna shake me down But I'm not one of the girls to go rippin' around"
I expressed caution and resistance, conveying that I won't easily fall for his manipulations like other girls

Next month I finally went to his house
After a month had passed, I finally visited Sam's house

I walked into the door, there was a girl on the couch
To my surprise, upon entering, I discovered a girl sitting on the couch

I said, "Who's the frog, the bump on the log? You chump, you punk, how could you do me wrong?
I confronted Sam, referring to the girl derogatorily and expressing my anger and disappointment in him

Singing sad songs about your love is so strong"
I mocked Sam's insincere declarations of love and the sorrowful songs he used to manipulate me

You said, "Wait Lyte, you're confused, the girl is my cousin"
Sam attempted to explain that the girl on the couch was his cousin, in an effort to ease my concerns

Your brother agreed, but later she said that she wasn't
Initially, Sam's brother confirmed his claim, but later the girl herself contradicted it

Forgotten, next month we went to the Deuce
In the following month, we headed to the Deuce, another location

Well, I thought it kinda strange 'cause you had lots of juice
I found it suspicious as you had a significant amount of influence or power

You knew the dopes, the pushers, the addicts, everybody
You were acquainted with drug dealers, suppliers, and consumers, and basically everyone involved in the drug scene

Asked ya how you met 'em, said you met 'em at a party
When questioned about your connections, you claimed to have met them at a social gathering

Then these girls tried to tell me you were sellin' the stuff
Subsequently, some girls attempted to inform me that you were involved in drug dealing

I said, "It's not your business, so shut the fuck up"
I rudely dismissed their attempt to meddle in my affairs, declaring that it was not their concern

They said, "Okay Lyte, think what you wanna think But it's gon' be some shit when your man becomes a fiend"
The girls warned me that I could face dire consequences if Sam were to become a drug addict

I said, "Look, to bust a move, I don't even know you To put it Lyte, I really don't care to"
I expressed my disinterest and disconnection from the girls, stating that I didn't care about their opinions

They kinda got mad and sort of offended
The girls became upset and took offense to my attitude

They said, "We only lookin' out for yo best interest"
They claimed their intentions were to protect my best interests

I said, "Thanks but no thanks" in an aggravated tone
I responded curtly, expressing my lack of gratitude and annoyance

"When I wanna find out, I find out on my own"
I declared my self-reliance, stating that I prefer to uncover the truth by myself

Then my cousin said she saw you with this lady named C
Subsequently, my cousin informed me of witnessing you with a woman referred to as C

Well I'm clawin' my thoughts, I wonder who she could be
Confused and deeply contemplating, I speculated on the identity of this woman

You're spending all your time with her and not a second with me
You're dedicating all your time and attention to her, completely neglecting me

They say you spend your money on her and you're with her night and day
Rumors suggest that you lavishly spend your money on her and spend every waking moment in her company

Her name starts with a C and it ends with a K
The woman's name begins with the letter C and ends with the letter K

I strain' my brain lookin' for a name to fit this spellin'
I mentally exhausted myself trying to come up with a name that aligns with this spelling

But I just couldn't do it 'cause my heart kept yellin'
However, I couldn't come up with a matching name because my heart was continuously expressing its distress

Burning, begging for affection from you, Sam
My heart yearned and pleaded for love and attention from you, Sam

But just like a test I cram to understand you
Similar to studying for an exam, I desperately tried to comprehend and make sense of your behavior

Thought I knew you well enough to call you a man, but
I believed I had a deep understanding of your character and considered you a mature adult, but

Then it came a time you started looking kinda thin
There came a moment when you began to appear unusually thin

I asked you why, you said, "Exercise, tryina stay slim"
When I inquired about the reason, you claimed it was due to exercise and your desire to maintain a slim figure

I bought it, even though I knew it was a lie
Although I was aware that it was a falsehood, I still believed your explanation

'Cause it really didn't matter, you were still lookin' fly but oh no
Ultimately, your attractiveness overshadowed any concerns I had, but soon I realized the gravity of the situation

Oh no, you started askin' me for money
To my dismay, you began to request financial assistance from me

Butter me up, beg me and call me your honey
You attempted to persuade me sweetly, pleading and referring to me affectionately

So I gave you 2 yards, and then I gave you one more
Against my better judgment, I provided you with money, first two units and then an additional one

You picked up your jacket and you flew out the door
After receiving the money, you swiftly grabbed your jacket and hastily left

You came back an hour later and you asked me for a ten
Merely an hour later, you returned and requested a ten-dollar bill from me

I said, "I only got a twenty", you said, "Give me that, then"
I informed you that I only had a twenty-dollar bill, to which you replied, requesting that I give it to you instead

I said, "Nope, I'll tell you now, you better stop slobbin' Find you a job, or you better start robbin"
In response, I firmly refused, warning you that you must cease relying on others for money and either find employment or resort to theft

So I stepped off with a giant step
After asserting myself, I confidently distanced myself from the situation

Picked up my belongings, and I just left
I gathered my possessions and departed from the scene

And now I see you in Empire every Sunday
Currently, I encounter you in Empire every Sunday

Juicin' the girls up for some money and a lay
I observe as you manipulate and deceive girls into giving you money and engaging in sexual encounters

But every time I see you doin' it, I just ruin it
Whenever I witness your actions, I intervene and disrupt your schemes

Tell em how ya on crack, smoke, sniff, and chewin' it
I expose your drug addiction, revealing that you engage in the harmful practices of smoking, sniffing, and chewing narcotics

And as for this girl, Miss C, oh well
Regarding this girl, Miss C, it doesn't matter much to me

I was shocked as hell when I heard, Samuel
I was utterly surprised and taken aback when I learned that her name was Samuel

When your homeboys told me, I almost went wack
Your close friends informed me, causing me to nearly lose my composure

That the girl you was addicted to, her name was Crack
They revealed that the girl you were obsessively involved with was in fact named Crack