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.
Make em Like You
Raheem DeVaughn Lyrics
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Make'em like you, you anymore
Don't make'em like you
They don't
A work of art like Picasso's
Some like an angel with a hate low
Lord like my alibi
Love you with no make up on
On the time you still fly
Your body curve like an hourglass
With all the natural ingredients
Ancient as a two dollar bill
You priceless like my 64 Chevy
You are an ex girlfriend's worst nightmare
You make me the envy of the haters
Heaven on earth, top of the world
Fill me on it
See take me to your mama and your daddy
So I can say thank you
Cause I just want their blessings
And baby for what it's worth
Know that I'm always gonna treat you
Like lady
Cause they don't make them no no
They don't make'em like you
Making love
I swear they don't make'em like you anymore
No no, no they don't
They don't make'em
Make'em like you anymore
Like a blood without filters on reverse
Like a line in the piggy small verse, unbelievable
Like skin smooth like leather
I wanna tie the nod like laces tied together
You got cans like a sugar rush
Sex drive like caffeine
Spoken like
That makes you a love queen
Like price isn't worth haven on earth
Top of the world
See take me to your mama and your daddy
So I can say thank you
Cause I just want their blessings
And baby for what it's worth
Know that I'm always gonna treat you
Like lady
Cause they don't make them no no
They don't make'em like you
Making love
I swear they don't make'em like you anymore
No no, no they don't
They don't make'em
Make'em like you anymore
They don't make'em like you
Make'em like you anymore
I swear, I swear
They don't, they don't
Make'em like, make'em like
You anymore
I wanna tell the world
I wanna justify
Yeah you anymore
The lyrics to Raheem DeVaughn's song "Make em Like You" speak to the uniqueness and beauty of the subject of the song. The opening lines of the chorus repeat the phrase "they don't make'em like you anymore" to emphasize how rare and special the subject of the song is. The first verse describes the subject as a work of art like Picasso's, with an angelic face and natural beauty. The second verse continues the comparisons to rare and valuable objects, with descriptions of the subject's body as "curved like an hourglass" and "ancient as a two dollar bill". The bridge of the song compares the subject to a "love queen" and expresses the desire to tie the knot with them.
Overall, the lyrics of "Make em Like You" celebrate the unique attributes of the subject and express a desire to cherish and protect them. The song's repeated refrain suggests that such a special person is increasingly rare in today's society.
Line by Line Meaning
No, no they don't
The artist emphasizes that something is lost and doesn't exist anymore.
Make'em like you, you anymore
The artist expresses his admiration and appreciation for the unique qualities of his partner.
Don't make'em like you
The artist recognizes the rarity of his partner's qualities and values them greatly.
They don't
The artist reiterates that what his partner possesses is scarce and uncommon.
A work of art like Picasso's
The artist compares his partner to a masterpiece, highlighting her uniqueness and beauty.
Some like an angel with a hate low
The artist describes his partner as angelic, pure, and genuine in her intentions and behavior.
Lord like my alibi
The artist is so committed to his partner that he takes an oath to protect her and ensure that she is always safe and secure.
If you had to testify
The artist is willing to go to great lengths to protect and defend his partner's reputation and character.
Love you with no make up on
The artist finds his partner's natural beauty and authenticity attractive and admirable.
On the time you still fly
The artist acknowledges that his partner remains radiant, youthful, and attractive, despite the passing of time.
Your body curve like an hourglass
The artist admires his partner's hourglass figure, highlighting her femininity and sensuality.
With all the natural ingredients
The artist appreciates his partner's natural beauty and the unique qualities that she possesses.
Ancient as a two dollar bill
The artist emphasizes that his partner's qualities and characteristics are rare, and not commonly found in modern society.
You priceless like my 64 Chevy
The artist compares his partner's value to that of a classic car, highlighting her worth and importance to him.
You are an ex girlfriend's worst nightmare
The artist implies that his partner is so desirable and attractive that she could cause envy and jealousy in his ex-girlfriends.
You make me the envy of the haters
The artist suggests that his partner's qualities and his relationship with her cause jealousy and resentment in others.
Heaven on earth, top of the world
The artist feels like he is on top of the world and living in paradise because of his partner and their relationship.
Fill me on it
The artist wants more of the love and happiness that his partner brings into his life.
See take me to your mama and your daddy
The artist wants to meet his partner's parents to show his respect and appreciation for his partner and her family.
So I can say thank you
The artist wants to express his gratitude to his partner's parents for raising such a wonderful and unique person.
Cause I just want their blessings
The artist values his partner's family and wants to have their approval and blessing for their relationship.
And baby for what it's worth
The artist wants his partner to know that he values and appreciates her no matter what.
Know that I'm always gonna treat you
The artist promises to always treat his partner with kindness, respect, and love.
Like lady
The artist will always treat his partner like a lady, with the utmost care and respect.
Making love
The artist wants to express his love physically with his partner.
They don't make'em like you anymore
The artist recognizes that his partner has qualities that are rare and unique.
I swear, I swear
The artist reaffirms his commitment and promises to his partner.
I wanna tell the world
The artist wants to proclaim his love and admiration for his partner to the world.
I wanna justify
The artist wants to explain and rationalize his love and admiration for his partner.
Yeah you anymore
The artist is grateful for his partner's unique qualities and is happy to have her in his life.
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