Naughty by Nature is a hip hop group that at the time of its formation in 1… Read Full Bio ↴Naughty by Nature is a hip hop group that at the time of its formation in 1991, consisted of Treach, Vinnie, and the DJ Kay Gee.

The group formed in East Orange, New Jersey, and first appeared on the music scene in the late 1980's releasing an album titled The Independent Leaders, under their then name The New Style. The album generated the minor hit "Scuffin' Those Knees". After the release of their first album, the group was subsequently mentored by fellow New Jersey native Queen Latifah and consequently changed their name.

Their first hit as Naughty By Nature was a track titled "O.P.P." ("Other People's Parts"), which sampled the The Jackson 5's hit "ABC" and was released in 1991 on their self-titled debut album. The album also generated another hit titled "Ghetto Bastard" (the track is often referred to as "Everything's Gonna Be Alright"). Fellow New Jersey native Tony D, accused Naughty by Nature of stealing a sample from his breakbeat album Music Makes You Move and using it on their track "O.P.P.". The matter was settled out of court. Later they had multiple hits from their third and fourth albums, titled 19 Naughty III and Poverty's Paradise respectively.

"Hip Hop Hooray" was a success from the album 19 Naughty III. Its video was directed by Spike Lee and featured other hip-hop artists popular in the early 1990's, including Queen Latifah, Eazy-E, and Kris Kross.

The group also scored a major hit with the track "Uptown Anthem", from the soundtrack to the 2Pac movie Juice.

In later years, Naughty by Nature started their own music imprint, Illtown Records, and released an album from their proteges the Rottin Razkals. The group (mainly Kaygee) worked closely with a number of rnb groups over the years particularly Zhané and Next.

An ongoing dispute between Kaygee and Treach saw Kaygee leave Naughty by Nature in late 2000 to concentrate on his Divine Mill label. The remainder of the group released an album in 2002 titled IIcons, using a variety of different producers including Da Beatminerz - the album however received a lukewarm reception from the public. Treach is rumoured to be releasing a solo album soon. Kaygee has been extremely successful building his Divine Mill imprint with 2 platinum plus albums on both (Divine Mill acts) Jaheim and Next as well as songs on albums from Syleena Johnson and Charlie Wilson among others. In May 2006 Kay Gee reunited with Treach and Naughty by Nature at a concert at B.B. King's nightclub. They will be working together on their next album.

Blues
Naughty By Nature Lyrics

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Check it life sure hurts with your dick in the dirt
Witcha thang in a sling from the work of a skirt
Balls turned black to blue from a tease or two
Well one tease is a few save your balls from the blues

You're givin me the blues (the blues the blues)
Girl I got the blues (it's all because of you)
It's all because of you (I've got em I've got em)

And those freaky things you do (let me tell you a story)

As we leave the club, you know what's up
Thinkin I'm gettin some, damn was I so dumb
Take her to the crib.. thinkin I'm gon' live
But you got, all these excuses,
How you've heard about me.. and you're not ready sexually
After you done teasin me, you want to leave
Say it isn't true, I'm so excited by you
Don't know what to do, you've given me the blues
I've got em

One of the best hoes, and SO's, at my crib spot
Got the vessels in my testicles stopped on gridlock
Now why you want to touch under drawers and tease Treach
If I bust you better duck or get your whole weave wet
Want to shoot loose the juices, the best of hooches
Blue balls is the sewage, from shit excuses
Now from the first face, on the first date, WHAT?
Five dates, then we do it, still'll be the first fuck
You want to come and touch, run and duck, you're tricky
Take a hickie come for Moby Dick, and slip a mickie
You came foul and phony, you left me lonely
So when I'm stiff and boney, I go and think about Naomi
With my hand as my homey, uhh!

You! You've given me the blues
Girl I've got the blues (look what you did!)
It's all because of you
And those freaky things you do (ohhh yeahh)

Hahaha, yeah
You wore panties all fancy with that sheet shit over it
Nuts tend to lock after an hour and you NOTICE
Female cause charlie horse in my shorts
Nuts beggin me to leave you in the worst part of Newark
Then I thought of a plan and you called me a pervert
Shit, hurtin and you beefin cause I want you to jerk it?
I wish I knew your booty call was a coochie brawl
I woulda had a better ball at the booty bar
Balls swole like a bowl with my dick in the dirt
Shoulda wait til you got up and went and jumped in your purse
See you felt below the belt, while I kiss it you hug it
Ain't come to suck or fuck it, shit you ain't have to TOUCH IT
My thang was cool, takin a nap on my lap
Then you rub it til my balls catch a cramp from the back
Smoke the tight sack, sport the nightcap, you spoke it right back
Balls black and blue, nuts stingin like a spiked bat
You ain't right rat! DAMN! DAMN!

You're givin me the blues

Girl I've got the blues (said I've got the blues)

Wit yo' TEASIN ass

It's all because of you

You know what? You ain't leavin

And those freaky things you do

Get your hat, get your coat

Your purse, and get out!
You're givin me the blues
Girl I've got the blues (is it the blues)
It's all because of you (no no no no no no no)
And those freaky things you do (I have the blues)
Ohh, ohh, oh-ohh, ohh, uh, oh-ohh oahhhh

Uh, oh-ohh oahhh, uh uh uh uh
Ohh, ohh, oh-ohh, ohh, uh, oh-ohh oahhhh..

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Naughty By Nature's song "Blues" explore the frustration and disappointment of sexual expectations that go unfulfilled. The song tells the story of a man who has been led on by a woman, only to be left with "blue balls" - a painful condition resulting from sexual arousal without release. The lyrics describe how the man's balls turn black and blue from being teased, and he pleads with the woman to stop playing games and give him what he wants. Despite her excuses and refusals, the man remains fixated on the woman and continues to long for her.

Line by Line Meaning

Check it life sure hurts with your dick in the dirt
Life can be painful and difficult when you've been let down by someone you trusted.

Witcha thang in a sling from the work of a skirt
When you've been teased and let down by a woman, your ego and self-esteem can take a hit.

Balls turned black to blue from a tease or two
Being teased and left unsatisfied can cause physical pain and discomfort.

Well one tease is a few save your balls from the blues
Avoiding temptation and not allowing yourself to be teased can prevent feelings of disappointment and sadness.

You're givin me the blues (the blues the blues)
You are causing me emotional distress and feelings of sadness and frustration.

Girl I got the blues (it's all because of you)
I am feeling sad and disappointed because of your actions and behavior towards me.

It's all because of you (I've got em I've got em)
My feelings of sadness and frustration are directly related to your actions and behavior towards me.

And those freaky things you do (let me tell you a story)
Your teasing and inappropriate behavior towards me are causing me emotional distress and pain.

As we leave the club, you know what's up
After spending time together and building a connection, there is an expectation of intimacy and physical pleasure.

Thinkin I'm gettin some, damn was I so dumb
Thinking that you will finally receive the physical pleasure you desire, only to be disappointed, can make you feel foolish and naive.

Take her to the crib.. thinkin I'm gon' live
Hoping that the night will end in intimacy and pleasure, only to be left unsatisfied and feeling worse than before.

But you got, all these excuses,
Your partner may come up with excuses for not being intimate, leaving you feeling frustrated and disappointed.

How you've heard about me.. and you're not ready sexually
Your partner's explanation for not being intimate may be related to insecurity or previous negative experiences.

After you done teasin me, you want to leave
Your partner may seem uninterested in your needs or desires, and only interested in their own pleasure.

I'm so excited by you, Don't know what to do
Despite feeling let down and disappointed, you are still attracted to and interested in your partner.

One of the best hoes, and SO's, at my crib spot
Your partner may be someone you care for and respect, but their actions are causing you pain and frustration.

Got the vessels in my testicles stopped on gridlock
Being left unsatisfied and teased can cause physical pain and discomfort.

Now why you want to touch under drawers and tease Treach
Your partner may enjoy teasing you and causing you physical pain or discomfort.

If I bust you better duck or get your whole weave wet
If you continue to tease and frustrate me, there may be consequences and retaliation.

Want to shoot loose the juices, the best of hooches
Despite feeling frustrated and disappointed, you are still attracted to and interested in your partner's physical pleasure.

Blue balls is the sewage, from shit excuses
Feeling frustrated and unsatisfied can cause physical pain and discomfort, which is directly related to your partner's excuses and behavior.

Now from the first face, on the first date, WHAT?
You may have had high expectations and hopes for intimacy and physical pleasure from the very beginning of your relationship.

Five dates, then we do it, still'll be the first fuck
Despite spending significant time together, your partner may still not be interested in being intimate with you.

You want to come and touch, run and duck, you're tricky
Your partner may be manipulative and enjoy making you feel frustrated and unsatisfied.

Take a hickie come for Moby Dick, and slip a mickie
Your partner may be interested in physical pleasure, but only on their own terms and conditions.

You came foul and phony, you left me lonely
Your partner's teasing and inappropriate behavior has caused you emotional distress and loneliness.

So when I'm stiff and boney, I go and think about Naomi
When feeling frustrated and unsatisfied, you may resort to thinking about other sources of physical pleasure and satisfaction.

With my hand as my homey, uhh!
When left unsatisfied and frustrated, self-gratification may be the only source of physical pleasure and satisfaction.

Wit yo' TEASIN ass
Your partner's teasing and inappropriate behavior is causing you pain and emotional distress.

Get your hat, get your coat, Your purse, and get out!
It may be necessary to end the relationship and distance yourself from your partner's teasing and inappropriate behavior.

Is it the blues
Feeling disappointed and let down by someone you trust can cause feelings of sadness and frustration.

I have the blues
Your partner's teasing and inappropriate behavior has caused you emotional distress and pain.

Ohh, ohh, oh-ohh, ohh, uh, oh-ohh oahhhh
These lyrics are simply characteristic of the song and do not convey additional meaning.

Uh, oh-ohh oahhh, uh uh uh uh
These lyrics are simply characteristic of the song and do not convey additional meaning.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KEIR LAMONT GIST, VINCENT "VINNIE" BROWN, ANTHONY SHAWN CRISS, ROBERT HUGGAR

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