Macy Gray was originally hesitant to record a studio album due to what is, arguably, her most recognizable feature -- her voice. She started her music career as a songwriter. Her first album was actually a mistake; she was at the studio waiting for the person who was supposed to be singing her song, and the producer wanted to hear what one of the songs was supposed to sound like. Once she started singing, the producer liked the rough sound of her voice so much he offered her a record deal.
I've Committed Murder Gang Starr Remix
Macy Gray Lyrics
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Just a fine young man with big dreams
Trying to make his own way
The owner is this man ole bitch who degrades
Him everyday
Then she fires him for no reason
Don't wanna give him for no reason
I've committed murder and I think I got away
Right away
I have no intention of paying for my crimes don't fear
We're gonna get the next plane outta here and fly away
Fly away
When he's down it breaks my heart to see him
So I figured I'd talk to her woman to woman
I walk in and she's countin her cash
Got so much cash her office looks like a green pasture
I said, "Give him the little bit of money you owe him"
She said "Get back bitch I ain't givin you shit"
I said, "You ole bag, maybe you ain't heard but them are fightin words"
I've committed murder and I think I got away
I'm hiding at my mother's house come get me right away
Right away
I have no intention of paying for my crimes don't fear
We're gonna get the next plane outer here and fly away
Fly away
And I don't feel bad about it
See baby there was this struggle
And I don't feel bad about it
As a result of our struggle
And I don't feel bad about it
But the good thing is
And I don't feel bad about it
We don't have to struggle no more
With a suitcase full of money
We flew to a Jamaican paradise
One thing I've learned through all of this is
Having money sure is nice
Me and my baby got married
He's working hard to make his dreams came true
As far as regrets I don't have any
Would you?
I've committed murder and I think I got away
I'm hiding at my mother's house come get me right away
Right away
I have no intention of paying for my crimes don't fear
We're gonna get the next plane outer here and fly away
Fly away
The song is about a young man who is working at the boulevard café, trying to pursue his dreams, but is constantly degraded and unfairly fired by the owner of the café. The singer, who is presumably his girlfriend or wife, witnesses his struggles and decides to intervene by demanding that the owner pays him what he's owed. However, this confrontation leads to the singer committing murder of the café owner. She then flees to her mother's house before planning to leave the country with her partner, where they can start a new life with the money they stole from the café. The song ends with the newlyweds living in a Jamaican paradise without any regrets.
The song explores themes of justice, oppression, and the consequences of one's actions. The singer, who is also a victim of the unfair and oppressive café owner, decides to take matters into her own hands by committing murder. This act of violence, although seemingly a form of revenge, highlights the futility of violence as a means of achieving justice, and the slippery slope that comes with taking matters into one's own hands.
Interestingly, the song also seems to suggest that money and financial stability are more important than moral values. The singer and her partner are able to find happiness and start a new life in a Jamaican paradise, despite committing murder, simply because they have money. This message may be interpreted as a critique of a capitalist society that values monetary success over moral values.
Overall, "I" is a thought-provoking song that challenges listeners to consider the issues of oppression, justice, and morality. It also highlights the power dynamics that exist within relationships and the lengths that individuals will go to protect those they love.
Line by Line Meaning
My baby works down at the boulevard café
My significant other is employed at the café on the boulevard.
Just a fine young man with big dreams
He is a fine young man who has grand aspirations.
Trying to make his own way
He is striving to make something for himself.
The owner is this man ole bitch who degrades
The proprietor is a woman who constantly belittles and insults him.
Him everyday
She does this to him every day.
Then she fires him for no reason
Eventually she terminates his employment without any valid reason.
Don't wanna give him for no reason
She refuses to offer him any compensation whatsoever.
I've committed murder and I think I got away
I have taken a life and yet I am under the impression that I have eluded the authorities.
I'm hiding at my mother's house come get me right away
I am currently taking refuge at my parent's residence, and I require immediate assistance for extraction.
Right away
This assistance must be provided promptly, without delay.
I have no intention of paying for my crimes don't fear
I harbor no inclination to face the consequences for my wrongful actions, don't worry.
We're gonna get the next plane outta here and fly away
We plan to leave this location immediately by boarding the next available plane and travel elsewhere.
When he's down it breaks my heart to see him
It deeply saddens me to witness his emotional distress.
So I figured I'd talk to her woman to woman
Therefore, I decided to have a private conversation with her, women to women.
I walk in and she's countin her cash
As I enter the premises, I observe her counting her money.
Got so much cash her office looks like a green pasture
Her abundance of currency has turned her workspace into an extravagantly lush field.
I said, "Give him the little bit of money you owe him"
I kindly request that you provide him the appropriate monetary compensation he deserves.
She said "Get back bitch I ain't givin you shit"
She aggressively responds with an insult and refuses to comply with the request.
You ole bag, maybe you ain't heard but them are fightin words
I retort and call her an old bag, and state the obvious that she is provoking a fight.
And I don't feel bad about it
I feel no remorse or regret for my actions.
See baby there was this struggle
You see, dear, there was a difficult situation that prompted my actions.
As a result of our struggle
My actions were primarily due to the hardships we have been enduring.
But the good thing is
However, the positive aspect is that
We don't have to struggle no more
We no longer need to endure such difficulties anymore.
With a suitcase full of money
We carried a suitcase filled with a significant amount of cash.
We flew to a Jamaican paradise
We subsequently travelled to a beautiful location in Jamaica, a place of paradise.
One thing I've learned through all of this is
One valuable lesson I have acquired from this experience is that
Having money sure is nice
It is certainly pleasant to have wealth and financial security.
Me and my baby got married
My significant other and I decided to get married.
He's working hard to make his dreams came true
He is putting in great effort to realize his ambitions.
As far as regrets I don't have any
Regarding remorse or regret, I do not possess any.
Would you?
Would you, too?
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, SEVENTH HOUSE LTD.
Written by: NATALIE MCINTYRE, DARRYL ALLEN SWANN, EDDIE HARRIS, FRANCIS ALBERT LAI, CARL SIGMAN, JEREMY RUZUMNA, KIILU BECKWITH
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@billnation3890
Mos def flow is so untouchable, crazy thing, the meaning behind his lyrics is insane. Bros a legend
@ArtFromHer
Exactly.
@muhammadghufraanhabib3205
His best verse is on hey baby
@afanwithagun
Mos Def kills tracks..
@Wildm0use
I wish Guru's verse were longer. R.I.P. Keith!
@unicron8244
I L❤️ve Macy's Voice Yo!
@michaelbuttrey7893
'respect your debt or protect your neck' and 'you know labor aint free, snatched the cash and made the dash like Oj and AC' = Real Hip Hop. Take notice young ones of what real lyrics sound like.
@kevrichardson3864
Guru was one of the best him and DJ premier are like fish and chips 👌🏻
@lethalassassin1754
Not many people acknowledge Guru as one of the most elite MCs. Kinda upsets me too because he was capable of beating so many people battle wise/off the top freestyles were nicer than most peoples writtens. Knowledge wise as sharp as KRS One. Music wise a solid discography and he was never wack or fell off point. Not to mention a pioneer in this genre. Most of all he was real, a lot claim to be and he actually was what he personified.
@usainbolt5153
Guru's flow is just too nice