Dilemma Feat. Kelly Rowland
Nelly Lyrics

I love you and I need you
Nelly is expressing his love and need for someone special.

No matter what I do
Nelly cannot stop thinking about this person even when he's with someone else.

All I think about is you
Nelly's thoughts are consumed by this special person he loves and needs.

Even when I'm with my boo
Even when Nelly is with someone else, he can't stop thinking about this special person.

Boy, you know I'm crazy over you
Nelly is admitting to this person that he is head over heels for them.

I met this chick and she just moved right up the block
Nelly met a new woman who lives close to him.

From me
The woman Nelly met lives close to him.

And she got the hots for me, the finest thing I need
This woman is attracted to Nelly and he finds her to be very attractive.

But oh, no, no, she got a man and a son, oh-oh, but
Unfortunately, this woman is already in a relationship and has a child.

That's okay
Nelly is willing to wait for his chance with this woman, even though she's taken.

Cause I wait for my cue and just listen, play my position
Nelly is being patient and waiting for the right moment to make his move on this woman.

Like a shortstop, pick up everything mami hittin'
Nelly is using a baseball metaphor to explain how he's paying attention to everything this woman is doing and saying.

And in no time I better make this friend mine and
Nelly knows he needs to act fast if he wants to make this woman his.

That's for sure
Nelly is confident in his pursuit of this woman.

Cause I-I never been the type to break up a happy home
Nelly doesn't want to be the cause of someone else's relationship ending.

But there's something 'bout baby girl, I just cant
Nelly is very attracted to this woman and can't help but pursue her.

Leave her lone
Nelly doesn't want to leave this woman alone because he feels a strong connection to her.

So tell me, ma, what's it gonna be
Nelly is asking this woman to make a choice between him and her current partner.

She said, you don't know what you mean to me, come
This woman is telling Nelly that she has strong feelings for him, but can't leave her partner right away.

On
This is just a transitional word used to move the conversation along.

I see a lot in your look and I never say a word
Nelly is noticing cues from this woman that she has feelings for him, too.

I know how nigures start actin' trippin', and hate up
Nelly is aware that some people become jealous and angry when someone else shows interest in their partner.

All the girls
This is just a generalization of how people can react in situations like this.

And there's no way Nelly go for it
Nelly isn't interested in causing problems between this woman and her partner.

Ain't fuckin' with no dame, as you could see
Nelly is emphasizing that he isn't interested in pursuing relationships with women who are already in committed relationships.

But I-I like your steeze, your style, your whole
Even though Nelly isn't interested in pursuing this woman while she's in a relationship, he still admires her qualities.

Demeanor
Nelly is impressed with how this woman presents herself and carries herself.

The way you come through and holler, and swoop me in
Nelly likes how this woman approaches him and initiates conversation.

His two-seater
This woman's partner has a car that only fits two people.

Now that's gangsta and I got special ways to thank ya,
Nelly is impressed with this woman's partner's car and wants to do something nice for her to show his appreciation.

Don't you forget it
Nelly wants this woman to remember how he feels about her.

But it ain't that easy for you to back up and leave
Nelly understands that this woman can't leave her partner easily.

Him
Referring to the woman's partner.

But you and me we got ties for different reasons
Nelly feels a connection to this woman that goes beyond her current relationship.

I respect that and right before I turned to leave
Nelly respects this woman's decision to stay with her partner and is about to leave the situation alone.

Sing it for me, k
Nelly is asking Kelly Rowland to come in and sing the chorus.

And it's more than you'll ever know
Nelly's love and need for this person is greater than what they could ever imagine.

Forever more, yeah, yeah
Nelly wants to love and be with this person forever.

East coast, I know you're shakin' right
This line is a transition to the chorus.

Down south, I know you're bouncin' right
This line is a transition to the chorus.

West coast, I know you're walkin' right
This line is a transition to the chorus.

(cause you don't know what you mean to me)
This line is a calling to the chorus.

Midwest, I see you swingin' right
This line is a transition to the chorus.