In My House
Mary Jane Girls Lyrics


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Well you can just believe
I'm the only girl in your life
I'll be your sugar in the morning
And the sweet stuff you need at night
And you can just make believe
When it comes down to makin' love
I'll satisfy your every need
And every fantasy you think up

So when you need a little peace of mind
Come on over boy, anytime
I'll keep you happy and so satisfied
In my house, in my house

So when you need some lovin' tenderness
And it's me baby that you miss
Here's the key to unlock the door
To my house (to my house)
Wo-oo-oo-oo-in my house
Wo-oo-oo-oo-in my house

Well anytime of the day or night
When you call me I'll be there
Just call me up on the phone
When you need someone around to care
And when you feel sad and blue
You just come and see me anytime
I'll be waitin' for you dear
And your fears you can leave behind
So when you need a little peace of mind
Come on over boy, anytime
I'll keep you happy and so satisfied
In my house, in my house
So when you need some love and tenderness
And it's me baby that you miss
Here's the key to unlock the door to my house (to my house)
In my house




In my house
In my house

Overall Meaning

The Mary Jane Girls' song 'In My House' is a love song about a girl who invites her lover to her house, promising to be the only girl in his life and satisfy him emotionally and physically. The song's lyrics are suggestive and erotic, with the girl promising to be her lover's "sugar in the morning," and the "sweet stuff" he needs at night. The girl invites her lover to her house anytime he needs a little peace of mind, promising to keep him happy and satisfied.


The song's lyrics are notable for the way they highlight the sexual agency of the female protagonist. In a genre dominated by male perspectives on love and sex, 'In My House' offers a refreshing perspective that centers female desire and initiative. The lyrics also suggest a level of emotional intimacy and support that is rare in pop music, with the girl offering to be there for her lover anytime he needs someone to care.


The music video for 'In My House' features the Mary Jane Girls performing in a glamorous house party setting. The video is notable for its vibrant colors and playful, sensual choreography. It showcases the Mary Jane Girls' unique blend of funk, soul, and pop that made them one of the most exciting bands of the 1980s.


Line by Line Meaning

Well you can just believe
You can have faith in me because I'm the only girl you'll ever need.


I'm the only girl in your life
There are no other women you should pay attention to but me.


I'll be your sugar in the morning
I'll be the sweetest thing that gets you through the day.


And the sweet stuff you need at night
I'll satisfy your desires and needs before you sleep.


And you can just make believe
You can pretend all you want because when it comes to love, I'll show you everything you need.


When it comes down to makin' love
When the time comes to show love, I'll be there with all you need.


I'll satisfy your every need
I'll make sure all your desires are fulfilled.


And every fantasy you think up
Anything you want to dream about or long for, I'll make it real.


So when you need a little peace of mind
When you get anxious, just come to me and you'll feel better.


Come on over boy, anytime
You can visit me anytime and I'll be there for you.


I'll keep you happy and so satisfied
I'll make sure you're content and pleased with everything.


When you need some lovin' tenderness
Whenever you have a craving for love or kindness, I'm your girl.


And it's me baby that you miss
When you're longing for someone to hold, it's me you're missing.


Here's the key to unlock the door
I'm giving you access to my heart and my home.


To my house (to my house)
To the place where everything you need will be found.


Wo-oo-oo-oo-in my house
In my house, everything is warm, cozy, and safe.


Well anytime of the day or night
It doesn't matter what time it is; I'm always available for you.


When you call me I'll be there
I'm only a phone call away and I'll come running to you.


Just call me up on the phone
Whenever you need me, a simple phone call will bring me to you.


When you need someone around to care
When you require someone to look after you, I'm the one you can count on.


And when you feel sad and blue
If you're feeling down, come to me and I'll lift your spirits up.


You just come and see me anytime
Don't hesitate to visit me whenever you want.


I'll be waitin' for you dear
I'll anticipate your arrival and warmly welcome you when you come.


And your fears you can leave behind
Come to me, be relaxed, and don't be afraid to express your fears.




Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Peermusic Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: James Ambrose Johnson

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@DuckyBhoy

White boy grew up in the NYC area in the 80s. My High School was black and Puerto Rican. Remember this song and that time. Wouldn't trade the experience for anything.

@RBS_

..I graduated from a (mostly) All-Girl's Puerto Rican School that had gone co-ed 2 Years prior, and most of the Girls didn't attend Graduation, because they got KNOCKED UP! ....1985, in a NUTSHELL! ..ha-HAAA!

@kobebetty

Man what happened to music. This is pure gold.

@SharadDixit27

Pure Platinum!!! 😊

@honeydew1754

This sounds like today’s music

@kobebetty

@@honeydew1754 what year were you born

@Papi.Pharaoh

Rick James doesn’t get enough recognition for the way he assembled these girls and for writing these songs like he did. He was one of the best songwriters ever step into the industry.

@lexkanyima2195

He was so innovated

@user-si3yy8hm9v

as a 28 yr old i love them... such 80s baddies

@raffaojeda

gracias

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