Gotta A Thing 4 You
Mariah Carey Lyrics

My dear, my dear, my dear,
Addressing someone, who she assumes is listening, with affection.

You do not know me
Acknowledging that the listener is not familiar with her.

But I know you very well
Implying that she knows what the listener likes and wants.

So let me tell about Da Brat tatatat
Introducing the featured rapper, Da Brat.

I'm light skin, redbone,
Describing her complexion.

Peanut butter complexion
Further describing her complexion with a simile.

Very affectionate, very direct
Characterizing herself as loving and straightforward.

When I'm expressing myself
Indicating that she is about to reveal more about herself.

I'm 5'5"
Stating her height.

My astrology sign is aries
Revealing her astrological sign.

Thick in my thighs, 36Bs
Asserting her physical features.

Pretty brown eyes, no hair weaves
Indicating that her hair is natural and adding to her physical traits.

Put it down with hese lucious suckable
Implying her lips are inviting and inviting a kiss.

Lips
Finishing this thought by simply stating what feature is being talked about.

Making you want to reach out and touch'em
Suggesting that the listener might desire to kiss her.

Come on and give me a kiss
Directly asking for a kiss.

Could it be those hips just pokin out of my jeans
Mentioning her hips and how they're noticeable.

I showed them once or twice
Pointing out that she has revealed her hips before.

And some niggas have become feems
Implying that some men become weak or submissive around her.

I'm a javouci rocking, hat cockin,
Describing her fashion style.

Blunt smoking, no stopping, weave cocking
Further describing her habits and fashion sense.

With constant heat dropping
Asserting that she constantly brings the fire with her music.

Bombs on nonbelievers charming all the people
Describing how her music wins over fans and critics alike.

They call it the life of leisure
Referring to her fame and lifestyle.

I'm preaching what I'm speaking
Asserting that her music has meaning and depth.

This shit you ain't used to seeing
Implying that her unique style and message are unfamiliar to most.

So please believe it you needin the be to the are muthafucking AT
Encouraging listeners to buy into her style, message, and persona.

I guess you wonder where I've been
Acknowledging that she hasn't released music in some time.

I search to find the love within
Implying that she took time off to find herself and her passion.

I came back to let you know
Stating her reason for returning to music.

I gotta thing for you
Declaring that she feels a romantic attraction to the listener.

And I can't let it go
Implying that her feelings are strong and impossible to ignore.

I'm steppin in the club now ya'll
Announcing that she's going to a club.

Hey now niggas showing me love ya'll
Receiving positive attention from men at the club.

I rapp for my thugs ya'll, hey now
Saying that she's performing for her fans, especially those who like edgier rap music.

Especially my niggas, They got the ouoo!
Acknowledging the loyalty of her fans and how supportive they are.

I'd be sitting in my car waiting on you
Describing a hypothetical situation where the listener is bringing her drugs.

To drop off my package
Continuing the previous thought.

A big zipped locked baggy to support my habit
Describing how she needs drugs to maintain her lifestyle.

We'll go together like roger and jessica rabbit
Using a reference from a popular movie to describe a strong relationship.

I'm spoiled rotten, I'm rocking pink silk panties
Describing her materialism and her love of luxury items.

At the moment but I'm sport cotton
Contrasting her current outfit with her preference for luxury.

But jeanie's dreamin of Jeanie will blink me to scottie
Referencing the popular TV show I Dream of Jeannie and how she wishes she could magically travel.

So he can beam me pump adrenaline
Elaborating on the previous thought and how she wants to experience new and exciting things.

Into my blook steam
Adding more detail to the previous statement.

Proceed extremely with caution, I'm probably gleaming
Giving a warning and implying that she may appear intimidating or too intense.

Because my bling bling is worth a fortune
Describing her jewelry and how expensive it is.

It seems things will never change
Commenting on the idea that her fame and lifestyle may continue indefinitely.

So I puffed often cause these dayz, niggas is crazy
Describing how she copes with stress and anxiety by smoking marijuana.

You can't pay me to roll without my AK
Asserting that she's all about personal safety and won't leave home without a weapon.

I can't let go of this game
Acknowledging that she's invested in the world of rap music and won't easily leave it.

I can't let go of this fame
Acknowledging that she enjoys being famous and doesn't want to lose that status.

But for sure, before I go
Implying that she has plans for the future and won't leave music anytime soon.

You niggas gonna know my name
Threatening listeners that she's going to leave a lasting legacy.

Cause I'm so doogie, one in a million
Describing how unique she is and how few others are like her.

Cop a brazzillion for the coochie that rides smoothly
Contrasting her high-end items with a slang term for female genitalia.

Pass the doogie, the dutchie
Continuing to reference slang for marijuana.

Rudely interrupted, your regularly scheduled program
Implying that her music is a departure from what most listeners are used to hearing.

I throw down and bust it
Describing how she performs and excites crowds.

There ain't no hoe around touching me
Asserting that she's more talented and accomplished than other female rappers.

I'm sharper than cutlerly
Comparing herself to knives and suggesting that she's dangerous and effective.

I slice niggas to itty bitty pieces
Continuing with the knife metaphor and implying that she dominates her competition.