So Sick
Ne-Yo Feat. LL Cool J Lyrics


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To the beat y'all

So, so sick (TM)
To the beat y'all (So, so sick)

Oh me? My name is L
First of all you a banger, straight up and down
I'm seein' minks on your hangers
I know your momma told you don't talk to strangers
That leads to dangerous situations, but I can't be patient
You need communication, appreciation
Respect for your style instead of talkin all wild
One smile, you're daydreamin of walkin the aisle
In the waterbed, rollin around in a money pile
Baby my format is not to be a doormat
But I still pull your chair out at the table and all that
Touch your back softly, whatever it cost me
Time money or energy, you will remember me

Gotta change my answering machine, now that I'm alone
'Cause right now it says that we, can't come to the phone
And I know it makes no sense, 'cause you walked out the door
But it's the only way I hear your voice, anymore
(It's ridiculous) It's been months, and for some reason I just
(Can't get over us) And I'm stronger than this
(Enough is enough) No more walkin 'round with my head down
I'm so over bein' blue, cryin' over you; and

I'm so sick of love songs, so tired of tears
So done with wishin', you were still here
Said I'm so sick of love songs, so sad and slow
So why can't I turn off the radio?

Gotta fix that calender I have, that's marked July 15th
Because since there's no more you, there's no more anniversary
I'm so fed up with my thoughts of you, and your memory
And how every song reminds me of what used to be, that's the reason

I'm so sick of love songs, so tired of tears
So done with wishin', you were still here
Said I'm so sick of love songs, so sad and slow
So why can't I turn off the radio?

(Leave me alone) Leave me alone
(Stupid love songs) Don't make me think about her smile
Or having my first child
I'm lettin go, turnin' off the radio

I'mma keep you equipped in all of the best whips
Pay attention to detail, even your lipstick
Give compliments when your pedicure switch
When we on the mattress, you won't care if I'm rich
I'll love you deeply, whisper sweetly
Even when you critique me, you can still reach me
Beats me why you sweeter than a peach be
One bite's enough sugar for the whole night
You'll be aight, you rollin with the Elvis of rap
C'mon, move your pelvis and throw it back
I know it's forward and it sounds a little blunt
But love money respect, whatever, pick what you want

That's the reason

I'm so sick of love songs, so tired of tears
So done with wishin', you were still here
Said I'm so sick of love songs, so sad and slow
So why can't I turn off the radio?

Said

I'm so sick of love songs, so tired of tears
So done with wishin', you were still here
Said I'm so sick of love songs, so sad and slow
So why can't I turn off the radio?

And

I'm so sick of love songs, so tired of tears
So done with wishin', you were still here
Said I'm so sick of love songs, so sad and slow
So why can't I turn off the radio?





Why can't I turn off the radio?
Why can't I turn off the radio?

Overall Meaning

The song "So Sick" by Ne-Yo featuring LL Cool J is a notable R&B song that discusses the detrimental effects of love and the difficulty in moving on after a breakup. The first verse sung by LL Cool J speaks to the woman's beauty and his desire to communicate with her. He acknowledges that he does not want to be just a random stranger, but hopes to establish a mutual fondness and appreciation. The second verse takes a different approach by discussing the difficulty of dealing with a breakup after putting so much time and effort into a relationship. Ne-Yo's lyrics express his frustration with constantly hearing love songs on the radio and how they remind him of his lost love. Despite realizing that it is over and acknowledging that he needs to move on, he just cannot bring himself to do so.


The chorus that continues throughout the song "I'm so sick of love songs, so tired of tears, so done with wishin' you were still here", highlights the central theme of the song. The artists are conveying to the audience their struggle with getting over the pain of love, the intense emotions that come with it, and their inability to let go. The verses control the tempo of the song as they alternate between Ne-Yo's somber and heart-wrenching voicing of painful lyricism and LL Cool J's melodic and upbeat performance.


Line by Line Meaning

To the beat y'all
Let's keep moving to the rhythm and stay hyped


So, so sick (TM)
I'm feeling extremely fed up and emotionally drained


Oh me? My name is L
Let me introduce myself, I go by the name of LL Cool J


First of all you a banger, straight up and down
First and foremost, you're absolutely gorgeous


I'm seein' minks on your hangers
I'm noticing luxurious fur coats on your hangers


I know your momma told you don't talk to strangers
I understand your upbringing taught you to be cautious around strangers


That leads to dangerous situations, but I can't be patient
Being too careful with new people can prevent good opportunities, and I can't wait around


You need communication, appreciation
In order to have a successful relationship, we need open communication and mutual respect


Respect for your style instead of talkin all wild
I respect your individuality and won't try to change you


One smile, you're daydreamin of walkin the aisle
Just one smile from me and you're already envisioning a future together


In the waterbed, rollin around in a money pile
We'll have so much money and be so in love that we'll even play in it


Baby my format is not to be a doormat
I won't let anyone walk all over me, but I'll still treat you like a queen


But I still pull your chair out at the table and all that
I still have traditional manners and will show you respect in small ways


Touch your back softly, whatever it cost me
I'll go out of my way to make you feel loved, no matter the cost


Time money or energy, you will remember me
I'll leave a lasting impression on you, no matter what it takes


Gotta change my answering machine, now that I'm alone
I have to update my voicemail message now that we're no longer together


'Cause right now it says that we, can't come to the phone
My current message implies that the two of us are unavailable to pick up the phone


And I know it makes no sense, 'cause you walked out the door
I know my message is illogical because you're the one who left me


But it's the only way I hear your voice, anymore
However, hearing your voice on my answering machine is the only way I can still feel connected to you


(It's ridiculous) It's been months, and for some reason I just
I acknowledge that it's absurd, but even after months, I still


(Can't get over us) And I'm stronger than this
I can't seem to move on from our relationship, even though I know I should


(Enough is enough) No more walkin 'round with my head down
I'm tired of feeling down and defeated, it's time to pick myself up


I'm so over bein' blue, cryin' over you; and
I'm finally over feeling sad and crying over our past relationship


I'm so sick of love songs, so tired of tears
I'm completely done with listening to love songs and crying over lost love


So done with wishin', you were still here
I'm finished with wishing you were still in my life


Said I'm so sick of love songs, so sad and slow
I'm repeating myself, but I really need to emphasize how done I am with love songs, especially the depressing ones


So why can't I turn off the radio?
Despite my efforts, I can't seem to stop listening to love songs and thinking about our relationship


Gotta fix that calender I have, that's marked July 15th
I have to make a correction on my calendar, where I had previously marked July 15th for our anniversary


Because since there's no more you, there's no more anniversary
Obviously, since we're no longer together, there's no longer an anniversary to celebrate


I'm so fed up with my thoughts of you, and your memory
I'm beyond frustrated with how often I think about you and all our memories together


And how every song reminds me of what used to be, that's the reason
Every love song triggers memories of us, and that's the reason why I can't stop thinking about you


Leave me alone
I need some space, I need to be left alone for a while


Stupid love songs
Love songs are dumb, and they're not helping me move on from our relationship


Don't make me think about her smile
Love songs are making me think about your smile, which hurts too much


Or having my first child
Love songs also make me think about our future and the children we could have had together


I'm lettin go, turnin' off the radio
I'm finally letting go of my attachment to love songs and turning off the radio


I'mma keep you equipped in all of the best whips
I'll make sure you always have the most luxurious cars


Pay attention to detail, even your lipstick
I'll even notice when you've changed your lipstick shade


Give compliments when your pedicure switch
I'll compliment your new pedicure, no matter how small the change may be


When we on the mattress, you won't care if I'm rich
When we're in bed together, you won't care about my financial status


I'll love you deeply, whisper sweetly
I'll love you with all my heart and whisper sweet nothings in your ear


Even when you critique me, you can still reach me
Even when you criticize me, you can still get through to me and we can work through our issues


Beats me why you sweeter than a peach be
I don't know why you're so sweet, it's a mystery to me


One bite's enough sugar for the whole night
Your sweetness is enough to last me all night


You'll be aight, you rollin with the Elvis of rap
You'll be alright, you're with the best and most legendary rapper of all time


C'mon, move your pelvis and throw it back
Let's dance and have fun together, move your hips and enjoy yourself


I know it's forward and it sounds a little blunt
I know I might be coming on strong and sounding a bit straightforward


But love money respect, whatever, pick what you want
In a relationship, you can choose to prioritize love, money, or respect, it's up to you


Why can't I turn off the radio?
Despite my efforts, I'm still unable to stop listening to love songs and thinking about our relationship




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, O/B/O DistroKid, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Steve Porcaro, Mikkel Eriksen, John Bettis, Samuel Barnes, Jean Olivier, James Smith, Tor Erik Hermansen, Shaffer Smith

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@lateshiachilds3640

Back when remixes sounded different from the original. I love this remake.

@chandrosevans5323

Lateshia Childs yep off of LL cool J's album Todd Smith

@berettaxo6924

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@oliviahill8907

That beat 💕🎵

@monicawism

omg!!! I forgot all about this song..I used to play this out everyday, still sounds good today.

@chandrosevans5323

monicawism yeah it's off of LL cool J's album Todd Smith

@DizzyHempstead516

I remember listen to this on the music channel I was like yo this shit is hot ll cool j merked the verse i was so indulged into music i listened to everybody to get inspiration to be a rapper this is refreshing to hear after so many years 😉 if you listen closely to the hook you hear the human nature sample in it

@alicenicascio3658

Vcs são monstros q fiizeram essa versão! Amei pai !!!

@Gitaujosephgithuku

I never get enough of this remix since my first day in campus in 06

@PV24

I wish an instrumental was available. This beat is 🔥🔥🔥

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