For a while, Puff Daddy found himself in the middle of one of the biggest east coast/west coast fights: Bad Boy Records Vs. Death Row Records. Basically it was Puff Daddy & Biggie Smalls Vs. Suge Knight & Tupac Shakur. This started when 2pac was shot for the first time in New York. (2Pac blamed his shooting on Biggie Smalls among other East Coast rappers) Before this, 2Pac & Biggie Smalls were friends. This was a big incident in the east coast-west coast situation. In 1996, Tupac Shakur was shot & killed. Shortly after this, Suge Knight was thrown in jail for a probation violation. Death Row Records didn't turn out to be as "untouchable" as they said they were. (Puffy Daddy & Family made no direct involvement in this east coast-west coast fight and Puff Daddy now gives shout-outs to 2Pac saying R.I.P.
1997 was a big year for Bad Boy Entertainment. In early 1997, Puff Daddy was doing vocals for a change and Bad Boy had a new family member who went by the name of Mase. "Can't Nobody Hold Me Down" was a huge hit from Puff Daddy & Mase. This track was blowin' up while a solo album by Puff Daddy called "Hell Up In Harlem" was expected to be released soon. Unfortunately, in March tragedy hit. Notorious BIG was shot & killed. The death of Notorious BIG was a huge loss for Bad Boy Records. Puff Daddy had lost his best friend. Puffy recorded a track entitled "Missing You" which was a sample of The Police's "Every Breath You Take" in memorial for Biggie Smalls. This track surprisingly went platinum bring in 3 million dollars for that one track. A memorial album was also created in dedication to the Notorious BIG. The 3 million dollars that this track made was generously given to the family of The Notorious BIG by Puff Daddy
In Summer of '97, Puff Daddy's solo album entitled "No Way Out" was released. This album quickly went platinum and was a major success. It featured such Bad Boy family members as Mase, Notorious BIG, Lil' Kim, 112, Faith Evans, Black Rob, and The Lox. Major hits from this album are "Can't Nobody Hold me Down", "Missing You", "It's All About The Benjamins", and "Been Around The World".
Puff Daddy was now working with such artists as Busta Rhymes, KRS-One, Lil' Kim, Boyz II Men, and Mariah Carey. He was seen in tons of rap videos and his name was printed on many new albums. In fall of '97, Mase's solo album was released which was entitled "Harlem World". In winter of '97, the entire Bad Boy family started their tour. This rap/r&b music tour featured the entire bad boy family plus other artists like Jay-Z, Foxy Brown, Busta Rhymes, and Usher. The tour was ahuge success with sold out crowds everywhere. A portion of the money gained from this tour went to the family of Notorious BIG.
Puff Daddy was born & raised in New York City. He now has a son named Justin. Puff Daddy runs a charity called "Daddy's House" which gives money to the kids of New York for computer camps, trips to Africa, ETC. Puff Daddy even owns a restaurant located in New York which is called "Justin's" (named after his son).
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Puff Daddy & The Family Lyrics
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Lo que me hiciste fue un pecado
Asi mismo me enganaste
Honey I keep you hot and wet, just flooded with ice
And you can spend all day and chill, all night
Come sleep with the king, peep what I bring
Every few weeks it's a bigger size ring
I got habits like goin to Paris I ain't frontin'
You can never need for nothin', only one pipe
Would you like to go to dinner, wit Jordan and his wife?
Am I moving fast? It could happen real soon
Thousand dollar shoes, dance in ballrooms
You know the dress, that got the party impressed
You'll only wear it one time, cause the world is mine
I try to address it, but you never get the message
You the water in my life and I'm trapped in the desert
I never seen a honey sweeter, won't stop
Till I get her cause I need her, my senorita
Mami ven aqui, I wanna be your
Papi chulo can't you see? mi amor
Baby I need you conmigo
Your style is my steelo te necesito aqui
Te necesito yo a ti, te amo
Baby come to me
Baby come to me
Her name is Carmen, she live down in Spanish Harlem
And I think I have the key to her secret garden
When I seen her, I used to want to beg her pardon
But I was scared, I ain't really have the heart
And when she walked by, I would panic, even though
I was cool with her pops Lou, the mechanic
Went to school with her brother, that's right
I never could build up the words to express how I loved her
Long hair, pretty face, slim waist
The kind that you marry and take to another place
And exchange vows, spend thous
Make love in a hot tub, where there's a hot towel
She'll be loyal without being spoiled
You can shuck all you want but she's still gonna ignore you
Makes no sense to say mira
Cause bet she won't turn him around, she's my senorita
Mami ven aqui, I wanna be your
Papi chulo can't you see? mi amor
Baby I need you conmigo
Your style is my steelo te necesito aqui
Te necesito yo a ti, te amo
Baby come to me
Baby come to me
I rock regular clothes, as well as Gucci too
And if you don't believe me, ask Groovy Loo
You're beautiful, so I stay true to you
I think you oughta see things like Bermuda boo
No cooperation, got me walkin' around pacin'
Patient, waitin' for my day of penetration
Your relationships is bullshit, your man is a prick
With a little bit of bricks and a whip baby
Please, I got plenty of V's
What you want the pink C-2, or the yellow 3-2-5
That's when I opened my eyes
I was dreamin', damn it was all a surprise
But it felt real, I hopped up in a wet chill
Yet still gotta keep this one concealed
Even though I never got a chance to meet her
I still need her, cause she's my senorita
Mami ven aqui, I wanna be your
Papi chulo can't you see? mi amor
Baby I need you conmigo
Your style is my steelo te necesito aqui
Te necesito yo a ti, te amo
Baby come to me
Baby come to me
Sabes bien que fue un engano
Lo que me hiciste fue un pecado
Asi mismo me enganaste
The lyrics of "Senorita" by Puff Daddy & The Family are about two women that the singer is interested in - one named Carmen who he's been longing for but never had the courage to confess his love to, and the other who he refers to as his Senorita. The lyrics begin with the singer telling his Senorita that he knows she deceived him, and that what she did was a sin. Despite this, he still desires her and wants her to come to him. He then goes on to paint a picture of his luxurious lifestyle, a life he wants to share with his Senorita. He expresses his desire to take her to Paris, buy her expensive clothes and jewellery, and treat her like royalty. He acknowledges that she's essential to his life, like water in the desert. He's willing to do whatever it takes to win her over because he needs her love.
In the second verse, the focus shifts to Carmen, who the singer describes as being beautiful with a slim waist, long hair and pretty face. He's been in love with her for a long time, but never quite found the courage to express his feelings. He describes how she's the kind of woman he wants to marry and spend the rest of his life with. He feels that she's loyal and would make a great lifetime partner. He contrasts her with his Senorita, who he views as being deceitful and untrustworthy. He then switches back to addressing his Senorita, telling her how beautiful she is and offering to buy her expensive cars and jewellery to win her over.
Overall, the lyrics of "Senorita" tell a story of a wealthy man who desires two women, one whom he's been in love with for a long time, and the other who he views as the love of his life. He's willing to do whatever it takes to win their affection and make them part of his luxurious and extravagant lifestyle.
Line by Line Meaning
Sabes bien que fue un engano
You know it was deceit
Lo que me hiciste fue un pecado
What you did was a sin
Asi mismo me enganaste
You deceived me the same way
Honey I keep you hot and wet, just flooded with ice
I shower you with luxurious gifts and treats
And you can spend all day and chill, all night
You can relax and enjoy my lavish lifestyle
Come sleep with the king, peep what I bring
Come be with me and see what I have to offer
Every few weeks it's a bigger size ring
I keep upgrading your ring with bigger and better ones
Carats ain't nothin' when the cabbage ain't nothin'
The diamond size doesn't matter if the money isn't there
I got habits like goin to Paris I ain't frontin'
I have expensive tastes and frequently go to luxurious places like Paris
You can never need for nothin', only one pipe
You'll never lack anything and I am the only one you need
Would you like to go to dinner, wit Jordan and his wife?
Do you want to have dinner with Michael Jordan and his wife?
Am I moving fast? It could happen real soon
I might be moving quickly, but we could be together soon
Thousand dollar shoes, dance in ballrooms
We can wear expensive shoes and dance in luxurious ballrooms
You know the dress, that got the party impressed
You know the dress that made people impressed at the party
You'll only wear it one time, cause the world is mine
You'll only wear it once because I have access to many more dresses
I try to address it, but you never get the message
I try to bring up issues, but you never understand
You the water in my life and I'm trapped in the desert
You are my lifeline and I can't live without you
I never seen a honey sweeter, won't stop
I've never met anyone sweeter than you, and I won't give up
Till I get her cause I need her, my senorita
I won't stop until I get you, my love
Mami ven aqui, I wanna be your
Come here, I want to be your
Papi chulo can't you see? mi amor
Can't you see that I'm your handsome daddy and my love?
Baby I need you conmigo
Baby, I need you with me
Your style is my steelo te necesito aqui
Your style is my style, I need you here
Te necesito yo a ti, te amo
I need you and I love you
Baby come to me
Baby, come to me
Her name is Carmen, she live down in Spanish Harlem
Her name is Carmen and she lives in Spanish Harlem
And I think I have the key to her secret garden
I believe that I know how to get to the heart of her desires
When I seen her, I used to want to beg her pardon
When I saw her, I used to feel sorry for wanting her
But I was scared, I ain't really have the heart
But I was afraid, I didn't really have the courage
And when she walked by, I would panic, even though
And when she walked by, I would get nervous, even though
I was cool with her pops Lou, the mechanic
I was friendly with her dad Lou, the mechanic
Went to school with her brother, that's right
I went to school with her brother, that's correct
I never could build up the words to express how I loved her
I could never find the words to express how much I loved her
Long hair, pretty face, slim waist
She has long hair, pretty face, and a slim waist
The kind that you marry and take to another place
She's the type of woman you marry and take on vacations
And exchange vows, spend thous
Exchange vows and spend thousands of dollars
Make love in a hot tub, where there's a hot towel
Make love in a hot tub with a hot towel nearby
She'll be loyal without being spoiled
She's loyal without expecting too much
You can shuck all you want but she's still gonna ignore you
No matter what you do, she will still ignore you
Makes no sense to say mira
It makes no sense to say look
Cause bet she won't turn him around, she's my senorita
Because she won't turn back to him, she's my lady
I rock regular clothes, as well as Gucci too
I wear both normal clothes and expensive Gucci ones
And if you don't believe me, ask Groovy Loo
And if you don't believe me, ask Groovy Loo
You're beautiful, so I stay true to you
You're beautiful, so I remain loyal to you
I think you oughta see things like Bermuda boo
I think you should see places like Bermuda, my love
No cooperation, got me walkin' around pacin'
No cooperation, makes me walk around anxiously
Patient, waitin' for my day of penetration
Patient, waiting for the day of intimacy
Your relationships is bullshit, your man is a prick
Your current relationship is garbage, your man is a jerk
With a little bit of bricks and a whip baby
With a little bit of drugs and a fast car, baby
Please, I got plenty of V's
Please, I have plenty of different car models
What you want the pink C-2, or the yellow 3-2-5
Do you want the pink C-2 or the yellow 3-2-5 car?
That's when I opened my eyes
That's when I realized
I was dreamin', damn it was all a surprise
I was dreaming, it was all a surprise
But it felt real, I hopped up in a wet chill
But it felt real, I woke up from a cold sweat
Yet still gotta keep this one concealed
Yet still have to keep this experience a secret
Even though I never got a chance to meet her
Even though I never had the chance to meet her
I still need her, cause she's my senorita
I still need her, because she's my lady
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RALPH MIDDLEBROOKS, JAMES L. WILLIAMS, MARSHALL JONES, LEROY BONNER, CLARENCE SATCHELL, WILLIE BECK, MARVIN PIERCE, SERGIO GEORGE, LINDA CABALLERO, SHIRLEY MARTE, SEAN COMBS, JASON PHILLIPS, JEREMY A. GRAHAM
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@chinochavez8631
Who from the 90s childhood is still here to listen to this song?
@Piranha5150
This song randomly came on when I was at the gym. I haven’t heard it in decades! And omg I just had it on repeat the whole time I was there
@87alock
I remember when I was a kid my dad, mom and I would take road trips every summer from NC to Philly to visit family and my dad would always play the No Way Out album. This was always my favorite song on the album, to this day it reminds me of those trips. My dad is deceased now and I miss him. RIP Pops
@davidloso2182
rip bro
@mynameringbells7909
Damn I'm so sorry 😢
@666Sacer
🙏
@bercy1889
+MG Boa he lives in your memory. Its beautiful.
@lashamaisuradze3571
Rest in peace your dad bro:(
@kelliewalsh7480
I just randomly started singing this song this morning. I haven't heard this in probably 20+ years and it was an instant nostalgia moment! 2023
@Bostons_Freak_Flag
Same deal here