Taking an interest in music from the age of 6, joining gospel groups and attending Young Musicians Program at Berklee during middle school, Saadiq got the chance phone call of a lifetime, when Sheila E. called one day looking for touring musicians to join Prince on his Parade tour. Saadiq spent two years on the road, a time he called "My University".
Saadiq made a name for himself as the lead vocalist in the rhythm and blues and dance trio Tony! Toni! Toné!. He went by his birth name during the beginning of Tony! Toni! Toné!, where he was joined by his brother Dwayne Wiggins, and his cousin Timothy Christian. He adopted the name of Raphael Saadiq in the mid-1990s.
After the 1996 Tony! Toni! Toné! album, House of Music, (when he performed under his current name) Saadiq started his solo career. He produced a few solo tracks, but Saadiq's next big project became the R&B supergroup Lucy Pearl. He recorded the self-titled album with Dawn Robinson (En Vogue) and Ali Shaheed Muhammad (A Tribe Called Quest). This group only lasted for one album. His solo album Instant Vintage, released in 2002, also earned 5 Grammy nominations.
Saadiq released his third solo album, The Way I See It, on September 16 2008, featuring collaborations with Stevie Wonder and Joss Stone. Saadiq acknowledges the album's old school soul sound, which he says includes nods to Gladys Knight & The Pips, Al Green, The Four Tops, The Delfonics and The Stylistics.
Various artists have tapped Saadiq to produce their work through the years. Some of Saadiq's most notable work has been with D'Angelo. The 2000 collaboration "Untitled" won D'Angelo a Grammy award for Best R&B Album. In 2007, Saadiq was called on to produce the whole third album from UK Soul singer Joss Stone. Other artists he has collaborated with include The Roots, Macy Gray, Snoop Dogg, Kelis, Q-Tip and Young Bellz.
In 2002, Saadiq founded his own record label, Pookie Entertainment. Among the artists on the label are Joi and Truth Hurts.
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Waste of Time
Raphael Saadiq Lyrics
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Yo, this next record right here, is a dedication
This dedicated to those, who've come to an end
Quit like Gladys Knight...
You know neither one of us wants
To be the first one to say goodbye
So, hopefully this record will help you
Get to the conclusion, ya dig?
I love this girl but I don't know about her
As a matter of fact, I could go without her
But she got my daughter, I don't know why I bother
To try to make it work when she make it so harder
Wake up and break up and do the same thing tomorrow
I get tired of fightin', I feel no sorrow
For you, to keep it movin' in that Monte Carlo
That's what I get for fuckin' with a video model
[Chorus: Raphael Saadiq]
Waste of time, waste of time, waste of time
Go your way and I'll go mine
I'm alright, I'm alright, I'll be alright
Go your way and I'll go mine
[Snoop Dogg]
You don't love me, you just love my doggystyle
I used to put it on yo' ass, you ain't had it in a while
Instead of crackin' smiles, you'd rather cramp a nigga style
You act too wild, I won't walk you down the aisle
What you thought? Yeah, we could chill, we could talk
When I look you in your eyes I no longer see sparks
So it's, best we go our separate ways and stay apart
No more me and you boo, I done had a change of heart
[Chorus: x2]
I'm not sayin' I don't got love for you
But I'm not in love with you
(I'm just not in love with you baby)
I'm not sayin' I don't got love for you
But I'm not in love with you
And feels like such a...
[Chorus: x2]
[Outro: Snoop Dogg]
Sorry it had to end this way
But uh, it is what it is
I'm alright, don't worry about me
I'm cool, ha ha, yeah
You go your way and I'll go mine
Real talk, I'm cool, I ain't even trippin'
I'ma roll out with Raphael
Yeah, fo sho, I'ma roll with him
I'm cool, you go your way, I go mine
I guess I'll see ya next lifetime
See ya, wouldn't wanna be ya
The song "Waste of Time" by Raphael Saadiq featuring Snoop Dogg is a reflection on a failed relationship. Snoop Dogg raps about his struggles with his partner and how he's not sure if she's even worth the effort to continue trying to make things work. He mentions how he could "go without her" but cannot leave her because of their daughter. Despite his effort to make it work, things always end up going wrong, leaving him "tired of fighting" and feeling "no sorrow" for her. Saadiq's chorus echoes Snoop's sentiments, that their time together has been a waste, and it's best if they go their separate ways.
The song can be viewed as a cautionary tale about the consequences of getting involved with people who might not have your best interests at heart. The lyrics illustrate a situation where both parties are unsure of their relationship and are just going through the motions. They're not in love anymore, but they remain together for the sake of convenience or other factors. The chorus emphasizes that their time together was a waste, and it's time for them to go their separate ways.
Overall, "Waste of Time" is a relatable and honest depiction of a relationship that's fizzling out. It serves as a reminder that it's better to let go of something that's not working than to keep trying to force it.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo, this next record right here, is a dedication
The upcoming song is dedicated to a certain group of people
This dedicated to those, who've come to an end
This song is specifically for those who are reaching the end of something
Quit like Gladys Knight...
Leaving the situation is as difficult as Gladys Knight retiring from singing, but it's necessary
You know neither one of us wants
Neither of us wants to be the first to end things
To be the first one to say goodbye
We're both avoiding taking the first step to end the relationship
So, hopefully this record will help you
This song is intended to assist in concluding the relationship
Get to the conclusion, ya dig?
This song should aid in reaching a solution
I love this girl but I don't know about her
I have affection for this girl, but I'm unsure about her
As a matter of fact, I could go without her
I could easily live without her
But she got my daughter, I don't know why I bother
She has my daughter, and that's why I'm still trying to make it work
To try to make it work when she make it so harder
It's difficult to make things work when she makes it challenging
Wake up and break up and do the same thing tomorrow
We keep breaking up and getting back together, and the same cycle will continue
I get tired of fightin', I feel no sorrow
I'm exhausted from arguing, and I don't feel any guilt for wanting to leave
For you, to keep it movin' in that Monte Carlo
You can keep driving your fancy car and moving on with your life
That's what I get for fuckin' with a video model
This is the result of being involved with someone who's only interested in their image
[Chorus: Raphael Saadiq]
The chorus of the song begins here
Waste of time, waste of time, waste of time
This relationship is a complete waste of time
Go your way and I'll go mine
It's best for us to go our separate ways
I'm alright, I'm alright, I'll be alright
I'm fine, and I'll be okay
You don't love me, you just love my doggystyle
You're only interested in sex, not me as a person
I used to put it on yo' ass, you ain't had it in a while
I used to be good in bed, but you haven't experienced it in a long time
Instead of crackin' smiles, you'd rather cramp a nigga style
You don't want to make me happy, you only want to slow me down
You act too wild, I won't walk you down the aisle
Your behavior is too erratic, and I won't marry you
What you thought? Yeah, we could chill, we could talk
What did you expect? That we could hang out and have conversations?
When I look you in your eyes I no longer see sparks
I'm no longer attracted to you, and I don't see any chemistry
So it's, best we go our separate ways and stay apart
It's necessary for us to end things and go our separate ways
No more me and you boo, I done had a change of heart
It's over between us, I've had a change of heart
[Chorus: x2]
The chorus repeats
I'm not sayin' I don't got love for you
I still have some love for you
But I'm not in love with you
But I'm not in love with you anymore
(I'm just not in love with you baby)
I'm just not in love with you anymore
And feels like such a...
It's a difficult realization to come to
[Chorus: x2]
The chorus repeats again
[Outro: Snoop Dogg]
The outro of the song begins here
Sorry it had to end this way
I'm sorry it didn't work out between us
But uh, it is what it is
That's just the way things are
I'm alright, don't worry about me
I'm okay, don't worry about my well-being
I'm cool, ha ha, yeah
I'm good, everything's okay
You go your way and I'll go mine
It's time for us to separate
Real talk, I'm cool, I ain't even trippin'
Seriously, I'm good, I'm not upset or bothered
I'ma roll out with Raphael
I'm leaving with Raphael Saadiq
Yeah, fo sho, I'ma roll with him
Yes, for sure, I'm leaving with him
I'm cool, you go your way, I go mine
I'm good, you can go your way and I'll go mine
I guess I'll see ya next lifetime
Perhaps I'll see you in another lifetime
See ya, wouldn't wanna be ya
Goodbye, I'm glad to move on from this relationship
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CALVIN BROADUS, ROBERT OZUNA, RAPHAEL SAADIQ, DAVE YOUNG
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@brianvee1
This song just popped up in my head after not hearing it in years🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 -Timeless
@MrBahBZ
Actually this is far from Snoop's best. Unfortunately also far from his worst.
@lerenzoroberts3663
Snoop got so many hits this album had so many dope tracks on it that now in 2023 I have more respect for this song Raphael Sadiq is 1 of my Top 10 favorite singers of all times dope collab ....oh yeah 🎤💪🎩
@kevinlong5392
Saadiq always been that dude. Good vibes on this joint...😎👍
@jeremywarren4927
Best music ever, anybody don't know what music needs to listen to this.
@christophercrawford911
they killed it track hot as Hell shawty
@HyperArtLV
2021 STILL need this one!
@micheldalot7229
The best hip hop for mi thank you snoop
@kevinlong5392
Snoop and Raphael? This jam fire🔥
@seanjohn4620
2017 still my shit. Not jus relationship this for anybody