Silkk rose to fame in the mid-to-late 1990s, releasing records through Master P's label, No Limit Records. His self-titled debut, The Shocker, was released in 1996. Silkk was featured on Master P's 1998 hit, "Make 'Em Say Uhhh!" and had a minor rap hit with his own single that same year, "It Ain't My Fault," featuring label-mate Mystikal. Silkk also performed with R&B singer Mya on the second single released from her self-titled debut album, "Movin' On." In 1999, Mya and Silkk collaborated on the lead single from his album "Made Man." The track, titled "Somebody Like Me," went on to become one of the year's top-selling singles on the Billboard charts. Since then, Silkk has released two additional solo albums: "My World, My Way" in 2001 and "Based On A True Story" in 2004. Neither release generated the same success he enjoyed in the late 1990s. Silkk was also featured on World Wrestling Entertainment's Wreckless Intent album, which was released on May 23, 2006. The song he performed on the album, I'm Comin', has since been used as the theme song for SmackDown! wrestler M.V.P. Silkk also performed former SmackDown! wrestler Orlando Jordan's theme song, Do It Big.
Somebody Like Me
Silkk The Shocker Lyrics
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And I ain't even gon' lie, I'm a thug
But I got a question for you
Could you see yourself fallin' for somebody like me
What's up?
[Chorus]
So what you want to do
What we could do
It's whatever baby anything that we want to
Will I fall for a thug like you
Could you see yourself fallin' for somebody like me and um
In fact if you could
I got money now
Can you see yourself if you had to move back up in the hood
Now during sex lay there I'm have to ask if it's good
This rap stuff stressful let's go see if we can relax in the woods
When I first met you at the bus stop lookin' all shy-like
Tellin' your friend how much that you hated my type
But I'm ready to change,
I'm willin' to put the game on it, put the range on it
Put powerful things on it
Sooner or later probably have tattoos with my name on it
Now look I like to live fast, addicted to cash, the 45 on the dash
And you know me, if you know me, o.g. I'm down to act bad
I need a more than a friend but not quite a relationship
A girl when I come off tour I can't wait to get with
Not the stupid chick the one I probably could vacation with
You gotta go somewhere you know what boo go ahead
Take the six
Now you gotta make a choice either wrong or right
You tried before maybe you just need a thug in your life
What's up
[Chorus]
You keep, keep on askin' me
If I, say if I want to be with you
The tough part is to think I could
Fall for some body like you
You advanced, took a couple chances and shit
Chances with bricks, couple chances now you sittin' in
Mansions and shit
You done gambled with this thug and won
You know what I'm sayin' it's thug life
Cock the glock, pop the glock, drop the top and run
I can't change I'm to deep in it so let me know if you wit me
Can't make no promises but if we make it through boo
Then sky's the limit
We on the west on the beach, we takin' trips to the east
Takin' shoppin' sprees 'til they damn near hurt our feet
Got you a five when you like smashed the four
Didn't even wreck it you just laid there and scratched the door
Step out the house it's more like a fashion show
Anything and everything you want you got that you ain't even gotta
Ask no more, imagine that
It never really mattered too much to me
That you were just too damn ghetto for me
All my girls think I'm not quite ready for you
So now I try to sneak away to be with you
[Chorus]
Every woman need a down man
Every man need a down chick
Watch your so-called friends
Watch them niggas you hang around with
I need somebody I can be serious with
I need somebody I can clown with
It's thug love and I think I found it
[Chorus]
Will I fall
For this thug
Will I fall for a thug like you
The lyrics of Silkk The Shocker's song "Somebody Like Me" are about a thug who is interested in a woman from a different background. The thug, though admitting his flawed nature, asks if the woman could envision herself falling for someone like him. He tells her he's willing to change his ways for her, that he likes to live fast, and that he's addicted to cash. He also admits, rap is stressful and he would like to take a break to relax with her. The chorus then sets the tone of the song's theme, as the thug asks what the woman would like to do together, while confessing that he's fallen for her. At the same time, he acknowledges that the situation may not be easy, as they are clearly from different walks of life. However, he seemingly also hints at how he can take care of her by mentioning his wealth.
The second verse implies the woman had initially been hesitant to even speak to him, let alone get involved, given the thug lifestyle. However, as the thug possibly gets involved in more dubious activities, she realizes she needs someone like him in her life as he is a man who can take care of her unlike other men. The two of them begin to enjoy more luxurious lifestyles together, with trips to the West beach and shopping sprees. Despite this, the woman worries what her friends may think about her being with someone in his line of work, but ultimately decides that their relationship is worth it. The song concludes with a rhetorical question asking if she will fall for him even though he is a thug.
Interesting facts about the song include that it was released in 1999 under the No Limit Production label, and produced by Myke Diesel, the producer of the song Ice Cream Man, also by Silkk The Shocker. It also features production and collaborations with artists such as Timbaland, Destiny's Child, and Master P. Additionally, 'Somebody Like Me' was later covered by rapper DMX in his album '...And Then There Was X' in 1999. The song was a success for Silkk The Shocker, hitting the Billboard Hot 100 chart and was in the top 10 of the Hot Rap Singles chart. Finally, the lyrics were penned by Silkk The Shocker with contributions by other No Limit writers.
As for the chords of the song, there is no reliable information available. It is possible to locate the instrumental version of the song along with several other version remixes of the song, which could provide a basis for figuring out the chords. However, due to the lack of guitar or piano elements in the instrumental, this might not be the best approach.
Line by Line Meaning
For real, I know we from different sides and all
I understand we come from different backgrounds
And I ain't even gon' lie, I'm a thug
I am a person involved with criminal activities
But I got a question for you
I have a query for you
Could you see yourself fallin' for somebody like me
Can you be in a romantic relationship with someone like me?
What's up?
What do you think about it?
So what you want to do
What is your decision?
A girl like me, a guy like you
The contrast in our personalities leads to curiosity about whether we could be together
What we could do
The choices we make are endless
It's whatever baby anything that we want to
We can do anything we want, my love.
Could you see yourself fallin' for somebody like me and um
Are you comfortable with the idea of falling in love with an individual like me?
In fact if you could
If you would indeed be interested
I got money now
I am financially stable now
Can you see yourself if you had to move back up in the hood
If you were forced to live in a less affluent neighborhood, would you still choose me?
Now during sex lay there I'm have to ask if it's good
During sexual intercourse, would you need me to ask if it would be necessary for me to check in on you to ensure that you are enjoying the experience?
This rap stuff stressful let's go see if we can relax in the woods
The rap industry is too stressful, maybe we can unwind by going on a nature getaway?
When I first met you at the bus stop lookin' all shy-like
The first time we crossed paths, you appeared to be nervous or intimidated
Tellin' your friend how much that you hated my type
You told your friend that you don't like people like me
But I'm ready to change,
I am willing to change for you
I'm willin' to put the game on it, put the range on it
I am willing to make a significant commitment to you
Put powerful things on it
I will bestow my wealth unto you
Sooner or later probably have tattoos with my name on it
Our relationship will be so powerful that you would consider getting a tattoo that has my name on it
Now look I like to live fast, addicted to cash, the 45 on the dash
I love to live life in the fast lane, I am wealth-driven, and I always have my gun with me
And you know me, if you know me, o.g.
If you have gotten to know me or heard of me, I am a respected, original 'gangsta'
I'm down to act bad
I do not shy away from trouble or wrongdoing
I need a more than a friend but not quite a relationship
I desire more intimacy than a platonic friendship but not enough to constitute a full-blown relationship
A girl when I come off tour I can't wait to get with
Someone whom I am excited to get back to when my tour ends
Not the stupid chick the one I probably could vacation with
I am looking for someone who is intelligent enough to go on lavish vacations with
You gotta go somewhere you know what boo go ahead Take the six
You have somewhere to be, I support and approve of you taking the subway to go there
Now you gotta make a choice either wrong or right
You have to make a decision based on either good or bad consequences
You tried before maybe you just need a thug in your life
You have attempted to find love before, but maybe you need the thrill that comes with dating someone like me
You keep, keep on askin' me
You continuously ask me
If I, say if I want to be with you
If I desire to be with you
The tough part is to think I could
It's tough to imagine
Fall for some body like you
Falling for somebody like you
You advanced, took a couple chances and shit
You have made significant acquisition by taking a few risks
Chances with bricks, couple chances now you sittin' in Mansions and shit
You have taken a few risks with illegal means (cocaine) and now you live in upscale real estate
You done gambled with this thug and won
You gambled your life with me and have emerged victorious
It's thug life
This is the life we have chosen together
Cock the glock, pop the glock, drop the top and run
We enjoy our life and will run from anything that threatens our relationship
I can't change I'm to deep in it so let me know if you wit me
My life is deep-rooted in this path, and I do not plan on changing, so let me know if you support me
Can't make no promises but if we make it through boo Then sky's the limit
I can't guarantee anything, but if we survive, nothing can stop us
We on the west on the beach, we takin' trips to the east
We are planning to travel extensively in both east and west
Takin' shoppin' sprees 'til they damn near hurt our feet
We will shop until our feet ache
Got you a five when you like smashed the four
I replaced your $4M vehicle with a $5M automobile
Didn't even wreck it you just laid there and scratched the door
You didn't even damage the car as you just left a tiny scratch on the door
Step out the house it's more like a fashion show
Whenever we step out of the house, it's like a fashion show
Anything and everything you want you got that you ain't even gotta Ask no more, imagine that
You do not have to ask anything; I will provide everything you desire on my own
It never really mattered too much to me
It never was a significant issue for me
That you were just too damn ghetto for me
You may have looked or acted 'ghetto' in the past, but it was never an issue for me
All my girls think I'm not quite ready for you
My friends believe that I am not ready for a relationship like this
So now I try to sneak away to be with you
I now try to escape my friends to be with you
Every woman need a down man
Every woman desires a secure and supportive partner
Every man need a down chick
Every man wants a confident and supportive woman
Watch your so-called friends
Be careful of the friends you associate with
Watch them n***** you hang around with
Be cautious of the type of people you interact with
I need somebody I can be serious with
I am seeking a long-term connection
I need somebody I can clown with
I am looking for someone with whom I can share humor and fun times
It's thug love, and I think I found it
It is a love typically found between people involved in illegal activities, and I believe that I have found someone who can experience that love with me
Will I fall
Will I get into a romantic relationship
For this thug
With the person involved in criminal activities
Will I fall for a thug like you
Will I fall in love with someone like you?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MELVIN JR. RILEY, ONTARIO HAYNES, JOHN EDWARD RHONE, VYSHONN KING MILLER
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