Josephine
Pretty Ugly Lyrics

God's woman, what's going on?
Addressing a woman named Josephine who may be facing tough times and is feeling burdened.

I know things seem messed up sometime
Acknowledging that life can be chaotic and challenging at times.

You stressed out and you can't handle the situation
Recognizing that Josephine may be feeling overwhelmed and unable to cope with her problems.

Sometime it feels like you lacking the guidance
Acknowledging that Josephine may be feeling lost and in need of direction or support.

And you don't know what to do, but stay strong
Encouraging Josephine to persevere through difficult times and to hold on despite feeling lost or uncertain.

And keep in mind that he always loves you,
Reminding Josephine that there is always love and support available to her, potentially referencing God's love.

It's what it is, that's right sugar love
Implying that life is what it is and not much can be done to change it.

Josephine, the times are getting tough
Reiterating that Josephine is going through difficult times and may be struggling with her circumstances.

Seems to me, you just wont get enough
Suggesting that Josephine may be addicted to something or may be searching for something that she cannot attain.

The rain, wont wash away, your sins,
Implying that Josephine may be feeling guilt or regret for past actions or sins, and that this cannot be erased easily.

You'll be here, to do them all over again
Suggesting that Josephine may be trapped in a cycle of bad decisions or behavior that she cannot break out of.

Yo, I know this chick from the hood named Courtney Cox
Introducing a character named Courtney Cox who will be discussed in the following lines.

And her brain is easy to pick like faulty locks
Implying that Courtney Cox is easily manipulated or influenced due to her vulnerability or mental state.

She's awfully hot, asshole burning like Tabasco
Describing Courtney Cox's appearance and possibly implying that she is attractive despite her issues.

She used to be thick, it's like where the hell her ass go
Implying that Courtney Cox has lost weight or changed physically due to her struggles with addiction or other issues.

Started smoking weed and graduated to the pipe
Indicating that Courtney Cox has started using increasingly dangerous or addictive drugs.

Thought that she could quit but her calculations wasn't right
Suggesting that Courtney Cox may have tried to quit using drugs or sought help, but was unable to do so successfully.

Infatuated with the life of dope fiends and crack pushers
Indicating that Courtney Cox may be enamored or fascinated by the lifestyle of drug users or dealers.

Prostituting for old pimps who mack hookers
Implying that Courtney Cox may have turned to prostitution in order to support her drug habit.

Putting dope in the cook, searching for her vein
Describing Courtney Cox's drug use and indicating that she may inject drugs into her veins.

Tracks all over her arms, she never felt the pain
Implying that Courtney Cox may be so accustomed to injecting drugs that she no longer feels the physical pain associated with it.

The monkey on her back is now a gorilla
Comparing Courtney Cox's addiction to a significantly larger, stronger animal (a gorilla) in order to emphasize its severity or danger.

Fiending for a hit knowing one day it's goin' kill her
Implying that Courtney Cox is so addicted to drugs that she is willing to risk her life for a single hit.

The clinic didn't help (nope) she just another young black woman
Suggesting that despite seeking medical help at a clinic, Courtney Cox's addiction and problems persist and she is treated as just another statistic or case.

Destroying her pretty image and her health
Indicating that Courtney Cox's drug addiction is not only damaging to her physical health, but also to her self-image or reputation.

Got me thinking to myself, damn, how could this happen?
Reiterating the singer's surprise or shock at Courtney Cox's plight and questioning how she ended up in this situation.

I seen her on the corner, nodding off, sniffin' and scratching
Describing a specific instance where the singer observed Courtney Cox behaving in a way that suggests drug use or addiction.

She wakes up, with an urge to get high
Describing Josephine's addiction and indicating that her first thought upon waking is to obtain drugs.

Everyday, the same routine, needing the mood of fix to get by
Implying that Josephine is trapped in a cycle of addiction and requires drugs in order to function or feel normal.

So she reaches for her purse, grab the bag and the needle
Describing the physical action Josephine takes in order to prepare drugs for injection.

Tie a sock her arm and start shooting up the diesel
Describing the process of injecting drugs into her veins with a makeshift tourniquet (the sock).

Had a flesh back, screwing some dude up in his hashback
Describing a vivid memory or flashback Josephine experiences, potentially referencing a past sexual experience while using drugs.

The night before, body still sore, holding her ass crack
Reiterating the sexual nature of the flashback and indicating that Josephine may have engaged in sex work or other risky behavior while using drugs.

A regular John, she met her through Tom
Using slang terminology to refer to a male client Josephine has worked with before (John) and suggesting that she met him through a mutual acquaintance (Tom).

She passed out with the syringe still stuck in her arm
Indicating that Josephine's drug use is so severe that she may pass out while injecting and leave the needle still inserted in her arm.

Dying a slow death, oh, she losing her dear mind
Emphasizing the severity of Josephine's addiction and suggesting that she is slowly killing herself, both physically and mentally.

From the troubles of the world, feeling cursed by mankind
Implying that Josephine is struggling not only with substance abuse, but also with the difficulties of life in general and may feel like the world is against her.

Caught up in a desperate rage, was blessed with AIDS
Describing a particularly devastating consequence of Josephine's addiction: contracting HIV/AIDS.

Lost her appetite, hardly slept in days
Indicating the physical side effects Josephine is experiencing as a result of her drug addiction and HIV/AIDS.

Now it's too late, praying to Jesus, she fucked around
Emphasizing that Josephine's addiction and its consequences have reached a critical point, potentially implying that she has little time left to live or recover.

With the wrong penis, contaminated with diseases
Suggesting that Josephine contracted HIV/AIDS from unprotected sex with a partner who was infected with the virus.

Two months pregnant, carrying around her fetus
Revealing that Josephine is pregnant and suggesting that her drug use has put her unborn child at risk.

But they found her on Broad, in the dumpster, behind the cleaners
Implying that Josephine has died, potentially from an overdose or other complications related to her addiction, and that her body was found discarded in a dumpster behind a cleaning business.

What your momma gonna think of you girl?
Asking Josephine what her mother would think of her if she knew the extent of her addiction and its consequences.

Her little baby's all doped up, strung out on the world
Implying that Josephine is someone's child and that her addiction and problems have affected her family and loved ones.

Trying to make some quick cash for a hit of that stash
Suggesting that Josephine has turned to drug-related activities such as selling or prostituting in order to support her addiction.

Listen, baby, you growing up much too fast
Encouraging Josephine to take a step back and potentially change her ways before it's too late.

This goes out to every project and every ghetto
Acknowledging that drug addiction and related issues are prevalent in low-income or underprivileged communities.

For those getting high, using drugs on every level
Indicating that substance abuse is a problem that affects people from all walks of life and social classes.

Living your life, day and night, getting stoned
Implying that drug use can become all-consuming and take over one's life.

You better leave those drugs alone, feel me?
Encouraging listeners to avoid drugs and addiction, and potentially implying that it is never too late to seek help or recover.

Up all night, under the party lights
Describing the party scene and suggesting that Josephine may be involved in such activities.

Same old popping and party hopping
Implying that Josephine regularly attends parties and social events with drug use and other risky behavior.

All of your so called friends, are leading you down the wrong road
Suggesting that Josephine's friends may be a negative influence on her and may be contributing to her addiction and problems.

Leading you back to crack, it's a known fact
Indicating that Josephine's friends are influencing her to use drugs such as crack.

It is time, that you need me, I'll be there, to help ya
Implying that the artist is offering support and assistance to Josephine during her difficult times.

I'll be your leaning pole when you're falling down
Metaphorically comparing the artist to a leaning pole, indicating that they are there to offer support and stability to Josephine when she is struggling.

I'll be there, when you falling down (sooner or later)
Reiterating the artist's promise to be there for Josephine when she is struggling and indicating that support is always available to her, potentially implying that she should seek help sooner rather than later.