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.
Woman I Desire
Raheem DeVaughn Lyrics
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There is good music but there is no goodbye
So I'm finnin' to kiss that ass hello then praise high heaven
A scale of one to ten cannot appraise a fly eleven
You're my ghetto queen like thelma evans
If you looking for a dude then I am devin
Woman, you are ice cold holy water when I'm going through hell
And we are a provocative love story that I'm going to tell
And you are holistically the topic of my discussion
Not just your rear
So please baby let me make love to you, my career
And then flip me into a hypocrite cause I beg for your moisture as I dry each tear
Damn woman, you sweet sticky thing
I am drenched in your wetness so this kool-aid smile
Can change the attitude of gratitude that you would even let this happen
And thanks for not snapping when our rapping didn't reflect your worth
So this is me tapping into your maple syrup and letting each drip
Drop into my mouth so I skip downtown and slip down south
This way I can sip me some flow
From the mouth of your mighty mississippi until I am tipsy
Or till there's none left and if done right
You'll mention malik and god in one breath
I love you to death, nah I love you to life
Love of my life, love you as my wife
I don't even need a number to call you
Sister, goddess, baby, momma, so blessed that you are my baby momma
Super thorough although they seem to trip when you young
But woman you defy physics you crib out west but stay on the tip of my tongue
So technically you occupy two spaces simultaneously
You are god and body same as me
So I worship your dichotomy
Shamelessly
Cause you drown me
And set me on fire too
Woman
I desire you
The song "Woman I Desire" by Raheem DeVaughn is a love song dedicated to a woman who is the subject of his affection. The song highlights the amazing qualities of this woman, calling her a "ghetto queen" and stating that a scale of one to ten cannot assess her value because she is an "eleven." He likens her to Thelma Evans, a famous character from the TV show "Good Times," and declares himself "Devin" if she is looking for a "dude."
The song continues with DeVaughn expressing how important the woman is to him. He compares her to "ice-cold holy water" that he needs when he is "going through hell." He wants to be the "cool breeze on the hottest day of the year" for her. He admits that she is the topic of his discussions and not just for her physical attributes but also for her personality.
DeVaughn then transitions into a more sexual tone, asking the woman to let him make love to her. He appreciates her for not judging him when he is vulnerable and admitting his desire for her. The tone of the song switches back to appreciating the woman's beauty and how happy he is to have her in his life.
Overall, "Woman I Desire" is a love ballad that appreciates the beauty and worth of a woman. It is a song that praises the physical and emotional attributes of the woman, appreciating her for who she is as a person.
Line by Line Meaning
Woman,
This song is addressed to a woman.
There is good music but there is no goodbye
The singer loves and appreciates the woman and wants to stay with her.
So I'm finnin' to kiss that ass hello then praise high heaven
The singer is excited to see the woman and express his admiration.
A scale of one to ten cannot appraise a fly eleven
The artist thinks the woman is beyond beauty and a traditional rating system can't capture it.
You're my ghetto queen like thelma evans
The artist sees the woman as royalty and compares her to a character from a classic TV show.
If you looking for a dude then I am devin
The singer implies that he is the perfect man for the woman.
Woman, you are ice cold holy water when I'm going through hell
The singer finds comfort in the woman during tough times.
And we are a provocative love story that I'm going to tell
The artist wants to share the story of their love with others.
Let me be so many cool breezes on the hottest day of the year
The artist wants to be a refreshing presence in the woman's life.
And you are holistically the topic of my discussion
The artist thinks about the woman often and considers her in all aspects of his life.
Not just your rear
The singer values the woman for more than just her physical appearance.
So please baby let me make love to you, my career
The artist wants to prioritize his relationship with the woman over his career.
And then flip me into a hypocrite cause I beg for your moisture as I dry each tear
The singer is willing to be vulnerable with the woman and ask for her comfort, even if it goes against traditional views of masculinity.
Damn woman, you sweet sticky thing
The singer finds the woman irresistible and sexy.
I am drenched in your wetness so this kool-aid smile
The singer is happy and content being with the woman.
Can change the attitude of gratitude that you would even let this happen
The artist is grateful for the opportunity to be with the woman.
And thanks for not snapping when our rapping didn't reflect your worth
The artist acknowledges past mistakes and appreciates the woman for staying with him through them.
So this is me tapping into your maple syrup and letting each drip
The singer wants to enjoy every moment with the woman.
Drop into my mouth so I skip downtown and slip down south
The singer wants to please the woman intimately.
This way I can sip me some flow
The artist wants to enjoy the woman's 'essence.'
From the mouth of your mighty mississippi until I am tipsy
The artist wants to indulge in the woman's sensuality until he is intoxicated.
Or till there's none left and if done right
The artist wants to enjoy every moment with the woman until it's over.
You'll mention malik and god in one breath
The singer wants the woman to see him as both human and divine.
I love you to death, nah I love you to life
The artist loves the woman completely and wants to be with her forever.
Love of my life, love you as my wife
The singer sees the woman as the love of his life and wants to marry her.
I don't even need a number to call you
The singer is so in love with the woman that he doesn't need a nickname or pet name to call her.
Sister, goddess, baby, momma, so blessed that you are my baby momma
The singer believes the woman is a mix of familial and divine roles and is grateful that she is the mother of his child.
Super thorough although they seem to trip when you young
The artist thinks the woman is amazing, even though others may underestimate her due to her age or inexperience.
But woman you defy physics you crib out west but stay on the tip of my tongue
The artist can't get the woman out of his head, even though she lives far away.
So technically you occupy two spaces simultaneously
The singer believes that the woman is both present and unreachable.
You are god and body same as me
The singer sees the woman as a being with both divine and physical aspects, just like himself.
So I worship your dichotomy
The artist admires the woman's duality and complexity.
Shamelessly
The artist doesn't care what others think about his love for the woman and is unapologetic about it.
Cause you drown me
The artist is deeply in love with the woman and feels overwhelmed by his passion for her.
And set me on fire too
The singer feels alive and passionate when he is with the woman.
Woman
I desire you
The artist declares his desire and love for the woman.
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Chucky Thompson, Raheem De Vaughn
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