DeVaughn's musical story began with his mother's vinyl collection. "I always loved music so I would sneak into her record collection when she wasn't around and play her stuff." DeVaughn's father, noted jazz musician Abdul Wadud was also an influence. DeVaughn knew at an early age that he would become an entertainer.
DeVaughn graduated from High Point High School in Beltsville, Maryland; then headed to nearby Coppin State. It was the first day of college that changed the course of his life. "I saw a group of guys standing outside singing, Boyz II Men style," remembers DeVaughn. "I just went up there and started harmonizing with them. Before I knew what was going on, I was in a group, cutting class to write lyrics and record." After winning $2,000.00 in a talent show at Bar None, a Washington D.C. nightclub, DeVaughn decided to go for broke and invested all of his winnings into a CD burner. Several independent releases led to a showcase with Jive Records, and the career was on it's way.
Interlude
Raheem DeVaughn Lyrics
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I can't wait to give it up
No, this ain't no booty call, it's so much more
You ain't gotta be alone in your place
My place is to hold you till the daylight
Creeps thru the window, I will slay
OK, this is a booty call, but I'm just sayin'
We can't let the night get old
We can wake your neighbors halfway thru
But you ain't pickin' up, that's rude
Why you dodgin' your phone, I know you hear me callin' you
What you doin', baby?
I just wanna touch you, baby
Why you dodgin' your phone, I know you hear me callin' you
What you doin', baby?
I wanna see you, babe
Why you dodgin' your phone, I know you hear me callin' you
What you doin', baby?
I know you
Why you dodgin' your phone, I know you hear me callin' you
(Hear me callin you, girl what it do)
What you doin', baby?
I know it's 3 am in the morning
You complain you gotta wake up before I do and you hate
To see me snorin'
But you've got a long day and people love when you're glowin'
You see where I'm goin
You should be waitin' on me, but it helps when I know it
Answer your phone and show it
Can I come over, do you know
We can't let the night get old
We can wake the neighbors halfway thru
But you ain't pickin up, that's rude
I don't wanna blow your line
But I'm tryin' to touch you up
I'm callin you one more time
You must be sleepin', pick up
Dwele, why won't she pick up the cellie?
I be screamin' like "rrra" like on Melle Melle
Oops, I meant Melle Mel
She loves me, I can't tell
Her thumb be smashin' on that red button sendin' my
Emotions to the voicemail
I be like oh no, I want to smack her in her face and be like,
Yeah my words, I'm gonna eat those
I bet you on the phone with Iesha and them fake oh no
Why you dodgin' my phone call, babe
I'm tryin' to love you, tryin' to love you
Tryin' to put my love all over you, babe
Why you dodgin' your phone. I know you hear me callin' you
What you doin', baby [repeat]
The lyrics of the song Interlude by Raheem DeVaughn are about a man trying to connect with his lover after hours. The singer is intoxicated with love and wants to give it up to his partner in a way that is deeper than just a mere booty call. He wants to comfort her and be with her until the morning light dawns. The tone of the song is sensual and sultry, with a hint of urgency because he cannot get through to her. He repeatedly calls her phone with no luck and questions why she's avoiding his calls.
The singer implies that they've been through things before, where the partner tries to dodge his call, but he still wants to be with her. He wants her to pick up her phone and come over to enjoy each other's time. The tone becomes more aggressive toward the end, as he pleads with her to answer his calls and take his love.
In summary, the song is essentially about a man who wants to spend time with his lover, but she's not picking up the phone, and he's worried that she may be avoiding him. He tries to explain himself and assure her that he wants more than just a mindless hookup; he wants to be with her on a deeper level.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm filled with love,
I am currently in a state of love
I can't wait to give it up
I am eager to express and share this love
No, this ain't no booty call, it's so much more
This is not simply a sexual invitation, there are deeper feelings involved
You ain't gotta be alone in your place
You do not need to be lonely at home
My place is to hold you till the daylight
My role is to comfort and hold you until morning comes
Creeps thru the window, I will slay
I will stay until the sunlight enters the room
OK, this is a booty call, but I'm just sayin'
While this is a sexual invitation, there are deeper feelings that motivate it
Can I come over, do you know
May I come to your place?
We can't let the night get old
We should take advantage of this moment while it lasts
We can wake your neighbors halfway thru
We can be noisy and enjoy ourselves without worrying about disturbing others
But you ain't pickin' up, that's rude
You are being disrespectful by not answering the phone
Why you dodgin' your phone, I know you hear me callin' you
Why are you ignoring my calls when I know you are aware of them?
What you doin', baby?
What are you currently occupied with?
I just wanna touch you, baby
I desire physical intimacy with you
I wanna see you, babe
I want to meet you in person
I know you
I am familiar with who you are
I know it's 3 am in the morning
I am aware that it is currently 3 am
You complain you gotta wake up before I do and you hate
You have expressed discontent with having to wake up earlier than me
To see me snorin'
To witness me snoring
But you've got a long day and people love when you're glowin'
You have a busy day ahead and people appreciate your radiance
You see where I'm goin
You understand my point of view
You should be waitin' on me, but it helps when I know it
You should eagerly anticipate my arrival, but it is comforting to know that you are
Answer your phone and show it
Please answer my calls and respond to my attempts to connect with you
I don't wanna blow your line
I do not wish to annoy you or put you off
But I'm tryin' to touch you up
I am attempting to initiate physical intimacy with you
You must be sleepin', pick up
I suspect that you are asleep, please answer my call
Dwele, why won't she pick up the cellie?
Dwele, why is she not answering the phone?
I be screamin' like "rrra" like on Melle Melle
I am yelling loudly like the rapper Melle Mel
Oops, I meant Melle Mel
Correction: I meant to say Melle Mel
She loves me, I can't tell
I am unsure if she has romantic feelings for me
Her thumb be smashin' on that red button sendin' my
She appears to be purposefully declining my calls by furiously pressing the reject call button on her phone
Emotions to the voicemail
My emotional attempts to connect with her are being sent to her voicemail instead
I be like oh no, I want to smack her in her face and be like,
I am frustrated and angry and would like to physically harm her
Yeah my words, I'm gonna eat those
She is intentionally ignoring my attempts to communicate and connect
I bet you on the phone with Iesha and them fake oh no
I suspect that she is on the phone with friends making excuses to why she cannot talk with me
Why you dodgin' my phone call, babe
Why are you avoiding my calls?
I'm tryin' to love you, tryin' to love you
I am attempting to express my love toward you
Tryin' to put my love all over you, babe
I am attempting to express my physical and emotional love to you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DWELE, A. GARDNER, LAVELL W. CRUMP
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