God
Outkast (André 3000) Lyrics
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Come in God
God come in God
Damn you're a girl
Well, I guess the reason why I'm talking to you tonight is
'Cause I've been doing a lot of thinking and
I consider myself a pretty cool guy
And I've never cheated on any of my girlfriends
That was just some head, and head don't count right?
Ah, thanks God I knew you'd understand
Well, I just feel like,
Well, to be honest with you
God, I just need a sweet bitch
You know, somebody not too fast
But not too slow
'Cause I don't have it all my damn self
And life ain't easy
You know you just want somebody by your side to help smooth that thang out
You know what I'm talking bout?
And, at this point
I mean I am not being picky
She doesn't even have to have a big ol' ass, you know
Just something well proportioned to her body
You know a nice little tail, you know
What?
You say, you say you found somebody?
Is she cute?
So when do I get to meet her?
Ah, God your the greatest
Well, I guess I'll talk to you later
Amen
Oh I'm sorry, I'm sorry
A lady
The lyrics to "God" by Outkast (André 3000) are an interesting play on the concept of prayer and seeking guidance from a higher power. In the song, André 3000 is addressing God as if talking to a friend or advisor, asking for help in finding the perfect woman for him. He starts off by addressing God and acknowledging the surprise of God's feminine response, but then proceeds to open up about his desires and search for companionship.
He confesses that he's been doing a lot of thinking and considers himself a good guy who has never cheated on any of his girlfriends (except for one incident in Japan, which he tries to excuse as just "some head"). He then expresses his desire for a "sweet bitch," someone who can help him "smooth that thang out" and make life easier. He's not being picky, but just wants someone with a nice body proportioned to her frame.
The lyrics can be interpreted as commentary on the loneliness and desperation that can sometimes accompany the search for love and companionship. It also highlights the idea of seeking guidance from a higher power in making decisions about one's love life. Overall, the song showcases André 3000's unique and playful style of storytelling.
Line by Line Meaning
God
Addressing God
Come in God
Inviting God in to the conversation
God come in God
Repeating the invitation to God
Damn you're a girl
Expressing surprise that God is being represented as a female presence
Well, I guess the reason why I'm talking to you tonight is
Explaining the reason for addressing God
'Cause I've been doing a lot of thinking and
Clarifying that extensive contemplation has led to this conversation
I consider myself a pretty cool guy
Asserting self-confidence
And I've never cheated on any of my girlfriends
Priding oneself on fidelity
Well, well except that one little time in Japan but
Acknowledging a past infidelity
That was just some head, and head don't count right?
Minimizing the significance of the past indiscretion
Ah, thanks God I knew you'd understand
Expressing gratitude for God's understanding nature
Well, I just feel like,
Explaining one's current emotional state
Well, to be honest with you
Emphasizing sincerity
God, I just need a sweet bitch
Asking for a partner who is affectionate and caring
You know, somebody not too fast
Specifying desired traits in a partner
But not too slow
Further elaborating on desired traits
'Cause I don't have it all my damn self
Acknowledging the need for help in life
And life ain't easy
Commenting on the challenges of life
You know you just want somebody by your side to help smooth that thang out
Explaining the desire for a partner's help
You know what I'm talking bout?
Asking for confirmation of comprehension
And, at this point
Indicating a particular moment in time
I mean I am not being picky
Clarifying lack of stringent requirements for a partner
She doesn't even have to have a big ol' ass, you know
Expressing a lack of need for a particular physical trait
Just something well proportioned to her body
Requesting a pleasant physical shape overall
You know a nice little tail, you know
Elaborating on desired physical characteristics
What?
An exclamation of surprise or disbelief in response to something God has said offscreen
You say, you say you found somebody?
Expressing intrigue and interest in a potential partner
Is she cute?
Inquiring about a physical trait of the potential partner
So when do I get to meet her?
Expressing eagerness to meet the potential partner
Ah, God your the greatest
Expressing admiration and appreciation for God
Well, I guess I'll talk to you later
Closing the conversation with God
Amen
A religious declaration of agreement or affirmation
Oh I'm sorry, I'm sorry
Expressing regret for a perceived misstep
A lady
Referring to a female individual who has been brought up in conversation (presumably the mentioned potential partner)
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