Luven Me
Nelly Lyrics

Ayo ma, how you doin'?
Addressing the singer's mother and asking how she is.

It's your son now
Reminding the mother that she is his mother and he is her son.

And I picked up the mic and put the drugs down
Explaining that the singer has turned away from drugs and started pursuing a music career.

Now I'm tryin' to do some things that'll make you proud
Stating that the singer is trying to make his mother proud of him by pursuing a music career and turning away from drugs.

Instead of every time I call it's to bail me out
Acknowledging that the singer has made mistakes in the past and his mother has had to bail him out.

Oh why didn't I listen to things you used to tell me?
Reflecting on the singer's past mistakes and wishing he had listened to his mother's advice.

Knowin' that everything that you said would never fail me
Realizing that his mother's advice was sound and would have helped him avoid making past mistakes.

Like they got plans for ya
Acknowledging that sometimes life is unpredictable and one has to adapt to changes.

Ain't nothin' I can do when them laws get they hands on you
Realizing that sometimes things happen out of our control such as unfair laws and unjustified convictions.

But I ain't listenin', even payin' attention
Admitting that the singer was stubborn and didn't pay attention to his mother's advice in the past.

I'm just tryna get mine
Admitting that the singer's focus was on himself and not on his mother in his younger years.

Takin' advantage of you workin' two jobs at the same time
Acknowledging that the singer's mother had to work hard to support him and that he took advantage of her hard work.

Ungrateful, complainin' about Nike and Polo signs
Admitting that the singer was ungrateful and complained about material things instead of appreciating his mother's hard work.

But you always come through, and what do I do
Acknowledging that despite the singer's past mistakes and ungratefulness, his mother always came through for him.

I wreck both your cars, stole money from your drawers
Admitting that the singer has caused his mother a lot of pain in the past, including stealing from her and damaging her property.

Sold dope out your yard, stayed into with them laws
Admitting that the singer was involved in drug dealing and had clashes with law enforcement.

Tryin' to pay you back for all the stress that I caused
Acknowledging that the singer is trying to make up for his past mistakes and undo some of the stress that he caused his mother.

And always be there to give you whatever you want
Promising the mother that the singer will always be there for her and give her whatever she wants.

(Don't stop ever lovin' me)
A plea to the singer's mother to not stop loving him despite his past mistakes.

Now verse two, yeah that's for you boo
A tribute to the singer's partner in life, who has supported him through thick and thin.

I send you props cause you the only one that stuck through
Acknowledging the singer's partner as the only person who has stayed by his side through difficult times.

When I'm upset and stressed you give me back rubs
Acknowledging the singer's partner as a source of comfort during tough times.

When I'm depressed you give me head off in the bathtub (E-I!)
Acknowledging the singer's partner as a source of pleasure as well as comfort.

On your P's and Q's, on your Q's and P's
Acknowledging the singer's partner as always being polite and well-behaved.

You hear my beeper goin' off and you just throw me my keys
Acknowledging the singer's partner as being supportive and always ready to help him when he's in need of it.

Ain't even askin' me yo is it coochie or G's
Acknowledging the singer's partner as not being judgmental about his actions or choices.

And for that reason girl you can ask me for anything
Promising the singer's partner that she can ask for anything and that he will give it to her.

Not a for real smoker but you choke with me
Acknowledging the singer's partner as someone who participates in his life, even if she doesn't agree with everything he does.

Not too hot about the drinkin' but you toast with me
Acknowledging the singer's partner as someone who supports him, even if she doesn't agree with everything he does.

Livin' at your granny house you kept the dope for me
Acknowledging the singer's partner as someone who helps him out and keeps his things for him when he needs it.

And wouldn't hesitate to go to court for me
Acknowledging the singer's partner as someone who is willing to stand by him and support him through whatever challenges he may face.

Need money? My boo'll go and work the avenue
Acknowledging the singer's partner as someone who is willing to work hard to support him and their relationship.

My boo'll fuck you up if I ask her to
Acknowledging the singer's partner as someone who is fiercely protective of him and willing to fight for him when he needs it.

That's why I do the things I do
Explaining that the singer does the things he does because of the love and support he receives from his partner.

And I will always be there to give you whatever you want
Promising the singer's partner that he will always be there for her and give her whatever she wants.

(Don't stop ever lovin' me)
A plea to the singer's partner to not stop loving him.

I'm doin' this one here for Shaun Haynes, Lashando and J.D
Dedicating the rest of the song to the singer's friends and loved ones who have supported him.

D Quick, Boo Gees and Fatty
Naming some of the singer's friends who have supported him.

My nigga Lil' Erv, Gino and Poochie
Naming some of the singer's friends who have supported him.

And everybody over on Euclid and Labade
Acknowledging the people in the singer's community who have supported him.

Young Big Taj, Pooh and Big Baby
Naming some of the singer's friends who have supported him.

Rio, J.T. and Big Money
Naming some of the singer's friends who have supported him.

Herky Jerk, Wezz and Pea and Cody
Naming some of the singer's friends who have supported him.

J.E., K-Ug and Odie
Naming some of the singer's friends who have supported him.

Toe-Fa, M.J., and Colby
Naming some of the singer's friends who have supported him.

And all my soldiers down at Fair Ground on Monday
Acknowledging the people in the singer's community who have supported him.

My Lunatic fam, Kyjuan, Murphy Lee
Naming some of the singer's friends who have supported him and are part of his musical group.

City Spud, T-Love and Big 'Li
Naming some of the singer's friends who have supported him and are part of his musical group.

Yellow Mack, Slow Down, Courtney B
Naming some of the singer's friends who have supported him and are part of his musical group.

The rest of my niggas up in the N.Y.C
Acknowledging the people in the singer's community who have supported him.

And without Trail, Cooter and Coach it just wouldn't be
Acknowledging the people in the singer's musical group who have supported him and made his career possible.

And I will always be there to give you whatever you want
Promising his friends and loved ones that he will always be there for them and give them whatever they want.

(Don't stop ever lovin' me)
A plea to his friends and loved ones to not stop loving him despite his past mistakes.

You can always smoke with me
Promising his friends and loved ones that they can always spend time with him and smoke with him.