Harry
Macy Gray feat. Angie Stone & Mos Def Lyrics
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And plums
Roses and dandelions
Special lovin' on the night I spent with you
It was the best that I've had lately
But it didn't mean anything
And I will be glad when you stop callin' me
Harry
But boy when you want the lovin'
Come and see me harry
Swore my ever lasting true love to you
Said that I need ya I want ya didn't I baby
But I was just kiddin' 'round
And I will be glad when you stop callin' my house
Harry
Don't want to be your girlfriend
But boy when you want the lovin'
Come and see me harry
It's a shame harry
Cause you such a beautiful thing harry
You tell em that you love and I bet you do
But love's not my thing right now harry
All I want to do is swing
And when you're ready
I'm here for you
Please harry
Stop callin' me
Harry
Don't want to be your girlfriend
But boy when you want the lovin'
Feel free to come and see me harry
The lyrics of Macy Gray’s “Harry” featuring Angie Stone and Mos Def portray a woman’s uninterested stance towards a man who seems to be clingy and overly affectionate, despite her lack of desire for an intimate relationship. In the opening lines, she refers to the man’s scent as if he’s been surrounded by vibrant and fruity aromas, signifying his attempt to attract her attention. However, even with his romantic efforts, she says that the night they shared was just a satisfactory experience, but it didn’t “mean anything” to her.
She then proceeds to address the man as “Harry” and expresses her desire for him to stop calling and pursuing her romantically. She reiterates that she does not want to be his girlfriend but promises that she’s always available to fulfill his sexual desires. The woman then confesses that she had misled Harry into thinking that she wanted a committed relationship, but it was just a joke, and she was not serious about it. She acknowledges that Harry is an attractive and beautiful person, but love just isn’t her thing right now. She assures him that once he’s ready to engage in a casual relationship, she’ll be available to him.
“Harry” is a song that highlights the complexities of relationships and the dynamics between two individuals. The lyrics emphasize how two people’s expectations and desires can end up clashing, leading to misunderstandings and hurt feelings. The song also touches on the idea of casual relationships and how sometimes individuals may want something without any strings attached. Additionally, the song’s lyrics comment on societal norms and how relationships are perceived, that is, the expectation that people need to be in a long-lasting and formal relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
You must be smellin' cherries and strawberries and peaches
You probably think I smell delicious like fruits.
And plums
I might have a hint of plum scent too.
Roses and dandelions
Maybe my perfume has a floral blend of roses and dandelions.
Special lovin' on the night I spent with you
We had a special romantic night together and made love.
It was the best that I've had lately
It was the best sexual experience I had in a while.
But it didn't mean anything
Although the sex was good, it wasn't a meaningful connection.
And I will be glad when you stop callin' me
I will be happy when you stop bothering me with phone calls.
Harry
A nickname the person calling her repeatedly uses.
Don't want to be your girlfriend
She does not want a serious relationship with the person calling her repeatedly.
But boy when you want the lovin'
She is only interested in satisfying his physical needs.
Come and see me harry
The person can come over to her place for intimacy.
Swore my ever lasting true love to you
She made a promise of true love to the person.
Said that I need ya I want ya didn't I baby
She expressed her need and want for him as her partner.
But I was just kiddin' 'round
She was not serious about her promise and was just playing around.
And I will be glad when you stop callin' my house
She wants the person to stop calling and disturbing her at home.
It's a shame harry
She regrets the situation involving the person calling her repeatedly.
Cause you such a beautiful thing harry
Despite the situation, she finds the person attractive.
You tell em that you love and I bet you do
She believes that the person actually loves and cares for her.
But love's not my thing right now harry
She is not interested in a genuine emotional connection at the moment.
All I want to do is swing
She just wants to have casual sexual encounters.
And when you're ready
If he is ever ready for something casual, she is open to it.
I'm here for you
She is willing to be his casual partner as long as he stops calling and bothering her.
Please harry
She pleads with him to stop contacting her.
Stop callin' me
She wants him to stop calling and harassing her.
Feel free to come and see me harry
She is still open to meeting him for casual encounters.
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Written by: MACY GRAY
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