Thirsty
Old Dirty Bastard (aka Dirt McGirt) and Black Keith Lyrics
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You don't even know me, you can't even see me
Friendly of the daylight, now I'm back, now I'm back again
Don't be scared baby, can't you see I'm thirsty?
Friends of the daylight, let me drink, let me drink, my friend
Don't be scared baby, don't be afraid
Friends of the daylight, and I'm back, and I'm back again
Never going nowhere, you can't run from me
Day and night baby, can I drink, can I drink again
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, can we drink, can we drink, my friend?
Don't be scared, baby. don't be scared, baby
Can't you see I'm thirsty? And I'm back, and I'm back, again
[Ol' Dirty Bastard]
What, first things first, man, you can't fight the curse
You can't call the doctor, you can't call the nurse
You got that Louie Loco on the side of your purse
And those tight mint sixties, about to make me burst
I can't think, let me sink into your jugular
Come have a drink, with the thirsty love guzzler
From the darkside, baby, don't be afraid
You can't fight the thirst, nor escape the Blade
I'm been scopin' ya, hopin' you be open to
Take a sip, of the potion 'cause it's overdue
It's not your ordinary, it's a special brew
In the heat of the night, I will rescue you
[Chorus]
[Drake]
Allow me a parting gift, but remember this
Sooner or later, the thirst always wins
[Outro]
Yeah, yeah, and I'm back, and I'm back again
Live, live.... back again
The song "Thirsty" by Ol' Dirty Bastard (aka Dirt McGirt) and Black Keith is a song about thirst - not just the physical craving of water, but also the thirst for something more. The song starts with Black Keith telling someone that they can't see him or know him, and that he is thirsty. He asks to drink from the "friends of the daylight," indicating a desire for some kind of connection or camaraderie. Ol' Dirty Bastard then enters with his signature style, boasting about his "thirsty love guzzler" and his ability to rescue someone in the heat of the night. The song ends with a warning from Drake that the thirst will always win, but the repeated refrain of "and I'm back, and I'm back again" suggests a sense of persistence or determination.
Overall, the lyrics to "Thirsty" convey a variety of meanings - from the literal thirst for water to the more abstract thirst for companionship and fulfillment. Ol' Dirty Bastard's rhymes are particularly noteworthy, as he weaves together a blend of humor, braggadocio, and pathos. The chorus, with its repeated plea to "drink, drink again," creates a hypnotic effect that reinforces the song's themes of desire and craving.
Line by Line Meaning
You don't even know me, you can't even see me
You are not familiar with me, nor can you perceive me
Friendly of the daylight, now I'm back, now I'm back again
I'm amicable during the day, but have returned once again
Don't be scared baby, can't you see I'm thirsty?
Do not be frightened, my dear, can't you recognize my desire for a drink?
Friends of the daylight, let me drink, let me drink, my friend
Acquaintances of the daytime, permit me to have a drink, my companion
Don't be scared baby, don't be afraid
Do not be frightened, my dear, do not be fearful
Friends of the daylight, and I'm back, and I'm back again
Acquaintances of the daytime, I have returned yet again
Never going nowhere, you can't run from me
I am always present, you cannot escape me
Day and night baby, can I drink, can I drink again
Throughout the day and night, may I have a drink, may I have a drink again
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, can we drink, can we drink, my friend?
Indeed, may we consume a beverage, may we consume a beverage, my companion?
Don't be scared, baby. don't be scared, baby
Do not be frightened, my dear, do not be frightened, my dear
Can't you see I'm thirsty? And I'm back, and I'm back, again
Can you not tell that I am parched? I have returned, once again
What, first things first, man, you can't fight the curse
Listen up, let me clarify, you cannot resist the affliction
You can't call the doctor, you can't call the nurse
Medical professionals cannot aid you
You got that Louie Loco on the side of your purse
You possess Louie Loco by your handbag
And those tight mint sixties, about to make me burst
Those snug, green notes are about to make me explode
I can't think, let me sink into your jugular
I cannot focus, allow me to latch onto your neck
Come have a drink, with the thirsty love guzzler
Join me for a drink, with the parched, ardent drinker
From the darkside, baby, don't be afraid
From the sinister realm, do not be fearful, dear
You can't fight the thirst, nor escape the Blade
You cannot fight your yearning for a drink, nor avoid me
I'm been scopin' ya, hopin' you be open to
I have been observing you, optimistic that you would be amenable to
Take a sip, of the potion 'cause it's overdue
Imbibe a portion of the beverage because it is long overdue
It's not your ordinary, it's a special brew
It is not an average beverage, it is an exceptional concoction
In the heat of the night, I will rescue you
During the intensity of the night, I will come to your aid
Allow me a parting gift, but remember this
Please allow me to provide a farewell present, but keep this in mind
Sooner or later, the thirst always wins
Eventually, the desire for a drink always prevails
Yeah, yeah, and I'm back, and I'm back again
Indeed, I have returned, once again
Live, live.... back again
Live, live... I have returned yet again
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBERT F. DIGGS, KEITH D. ROBINSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@texasmade5001
You don't even know me, you can't even see me
Friendly of the daylight, now I'm back, now I'm back again
Don't be scared baby, can't you see I'm thirsty?
Friends of the daylight, let me drink, let me drink, my friend
Don't be scared baby, don't be afraid
Friends of the daylight, and I'm back, and I'm back again Never going nowhere, you can't run from me
Day and night baby, can I drink, can I drink again
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, can we drink, can we drink, my friend?
Don't be scared baby, don't be scared, baby
Can't you see I'm thirsty?
And I'm back, and I'm back, again What, first things first, man, you can't fight the curse
You can't call the doctor, you can't call the nurse
You got that Louie Loco on the side of your purse
And those tight mint sixties, about to make me burst
I can't think, let me sink into your jugular
Come have a drink, with the thirsty love guzzler
From the darkside, baby, don't be afraid
You can't fight the thirst, nor escape the Blade
I'm been scopin' ya, hopin' you be open to
Take a sip, of the potion cuz it's overdue
It's not your ordinary, it's a special brew
In the heat of the night, I will rescue you Allow me a parting gift, to remember this
Sooner, no later, the thirst, always drink Yeah, yeah, and I'm back, and I'm back again
Live, live...
Back again. (Yes it’s copied jus for u to sing along lmao)
@Npvsp
Sooner or later, the thirst always wins.
@rtaninkin7598
Eternity wins.
@muaythai193
“So keep a couple 40s close by at all times.”
@scottech381
Real hip hop...smooth all through...really miss days of different flairs and styles of hip hip
@basednigel
For sure
@moerahman6749
The string arrangement is just fantastic.
@justinwilson2025
Who's still listening in 2021??🔥🔥🖤💯
@macfiona4545
I am listening to this even on 2024. Just need it somedays.
@BeautifulSoul5782
Yes, I have to come listen to actual good music 🎶❤🙌🏽💃🏽
@lillieandrews612
This song is so smooth with a cool beat. Love it