Raheem DeVaughn's debut album was "The Love Experience;" his critically acc… Read Full Bio ↴Raheem DeVaughn's debut album was "The Love Experience;" his critically acclaimed follow-up was "Love Behind The Melody."

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.

Pretty Lady
Raheem DeVaughn Lyrics

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(Pretty girls come on)
I ain't worried 'bout nothin'
Got no worries
I'm just spending
Get your friends and
Lets just kick it girl
(Tonight, pretty girls come on)
And your jeans is talking

Telling me come here, be flirtatious
Get a waitress, bring me more drinks
I bought the bar, still got my money, money

And normally yeah you might be a good girl
But tonight if you can be a bad girl
And I won't care if you don't care who's watching
So tonight fiesta, celebrate and live it up

Hey pretty lady
(Pretty girl, pretty girl)
Stay here pretty lady
(Pretty girl, pretty girl, pretty girl)
Hey pretty lady
(Pretty girl, pretty girl)
If you stay here pretty lady

(Tonight pretty girls come on)
Bel-Air rose, the Mo on ice
Ciroc on peach, man I'm nice
T minus ten, we turnin' up
We takin' over
I'm just tryna see what that body do
Get you on the floor and see the freak in you
Get on up
You gotta get on up now

And normally you might be a good girl
But tonight if you wanna be a bad girl
And I won't care if you don't care who's watching
So tonight fiesta, celebrate and live it up

Hey pretty lady
(Pretty girl, pretty girl)
Stay here pretty lady
(Pretty girl, pretty girl)
Hey pretty lady, pretty girl
(Pretty girl, pretty girl)
If you stay here pretty lady

Hey pretty lady
(Pretty girl, pretty girl)
Stay here pretty lady
(Pretty girl, pretty girl)
Hey pretty lady
(Pretty girl, pretty girl)
If you stay here pretty lady

Hey pretty lady, pretty lady
(Pretty girl, pretty girl)
Stay here pretty lady
(Pretty girl, pretty girl)
Hey pretty lady
(Pretty girl, pretty girl)
If you stay here pretty lady

Hey pretty lady
(Pretty girl, pretty girl)
Stay here pretty lady
(Pretty girl, pretty girl)
Hey pretty lady

(Pretty girl, pretty girl)
If you stay here pretty lady

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Raheem Devaughn's song "Pretty Lady" depict the idea of having a good time with women, being carefree and celebrating life. The artist talks about spending his money at the bar and inviting women to join him. The chorus of the song involves the artist addressing a particular woman and encouraging her to stay with him, suggesting that he finds her attractive and wants her company.

The artist further suggests that this woman may usually be a good girl, but tonight he wants her to be a bad girl and indulge in the moment. The lyrics portray the idea of breaking free from usual limitations and social norms and living in the moment.

However, it's important to note that the lyrics may not be promoting reckless behavior or objectifying women, but more of celebrating life and letting loose.

Overall, "Pretty Lady" is a song that encourages women to have fun and live in the moment, without worrying about the consequences or social norms.

Line by Line Meaning

Pretty girls come on
I'm ready for a good time, so pretty girls, come join me

I ain't worried 'bout nothin'
I don't have any worries or concerns right now

Got no worries
I don't have any worries or concerns right now

I'm just spending
I'm spending my time and money enjoying myself

Get your friends and
Bring your friends along so we can all have fun

Lets just kick it girl
Let's just hang out and relax

And your jeans is talking
Your outfit is suggesting that you want to be flirtatious

Telling me come here, be flirtatious
Your outfit is indicating that you want to flirt with me

Get a waitress, bring me more drinks
Order some more drinks for us from the waitress

I bought the bar, still got my money, money
I've spent a lot of money, but I still have plenty left

And normally yeah you might be a good girl
Usually, you might be well-behaved and responsible

But tonight if you can be a bad girl
But tonight, I want you to let loose and be wild

And I won't care if you don't care who's watching
I won't be concerned about anyone who might be watching us

So tonight fiesta, celebrate and live it up
Let's celebrate and have fun tonight

Hey pretty lady
Hello, beautiful woman

(Pretty girl, pretty girl)
Addressing the woman who caught my eye

Stay here pretty lady
I want you to stay here with me

If you stay here pretty lady
If you stay here with me, we can continue to have a good time

Bel-Air rose, the Mo on ice
We have high-end luxury drinks like Bel-Air Rose and Moet on ice

Ciroc on peach, man I'm nice
We're drinking Ciroc peach and feeling good

T minus ten, we turnin' up
In ten minutes, things are going to get even more exciting

We takin' over
We're in control of the party and having a great time

I'm just tryna see what that body do
I'm attracted to you and interested in what you can do

Get you on the floor and see the freak in you
I want to see you let loose and have fun on the dance floor

You gotta get on up now
You need to come dance with me right now

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Carl Thompson, Dalvin DeGrate, Dalvin Ertemus DeGrate, Ivan Lins, Joel Hailey, Patrick Murphy, Raheem DeVaughn, Richard Hailey, Vitor Martins

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