In the late-1980s, Missy Elliott, LaShawn Shellman, Chonita Coleman and Rad… Read Full Bio ↴In the late-1980s, Missy Elliott, LaShawn Shellman, Chonita Coleman and Radiah Scott formed an R&B group called Sista, for which Elliott served as a singer and songwriter. She recruited her neighborhood friend Timothy "Timbaland" Mosley as the group's producer and began making demo tracks. In 1991, Sista caught the attention of Jodeci member/producer DeVante Swing by performing Jodeci songs acapella for him backstage after one of his group's concerts. In short order, Sista moved to New York City, now signed to Elektra Records through DeVante's Swing Mob imprint.

I Don't Mind
Sista Lyrics

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Yo baby
I see you lookin' at me
Word up, just talk to me
And tell me what's on your mind, haha

When I'm alone, I close my eyes
To think of you by my side
When I'm asleep, I always dream

That you and me were doing our own thang
So is it hard for you to stop by my way
And watch a little TV, lay back and conversate

I don't mind if you don't mind
Baby we can spend some time
I don't mind if you don't mind
Baby we can spend some time

Uh, it feels so good when I'm looking in your eyes
Bodies, huggin' it's warm, all this wrapped so tight
Lay back, fantasizing
Of me and you layin' together, realizing

I don't mind if you don't mind
Baby we can spend some time
I don't mind if you don't mind
Baby we can spend some time

Uh, Scooby-Scooby Doo's got me good in my duty
And I'm checkin' out these cuties
Let me have a man-man nigga booty
Yo I'm checkin' out the fly gear that my bigger nigga's sportin'
He got the new air ?, and I want to
Yo, Mr. lover wants my body
'Cause he see that I'm a hottie, surprise me
And I gotta make 'em cute
And make 'em want to want to uh, uh, uh, uh, down my boots
So you best be keepin' your composure
Or turn the motive, I told ya down town means lower
So if you got a problem sugar take your time
'Cause if you don't mind baby I don't mind

I don't mind if you don't mind
Baby we can spend some, can spend some time
I don't mind if you don't mind
Baby we can spend some time

I don't mind if you don't mind
Baby we can spend some time
I don't mind if you don't mind
Baby we can spend some time

I don't mind if you don't mind
Baby we can spend some time

I don't mind if you don't mind
Baby we can spend some time

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sista's "I Don't Mind" are suggestive of a romantic relationship between two people. The singer expresses their desire to spend time with their significant other, and the lyrics indicate that they long for physical intimacy. The opening lines, "Yo baby / I see you lookin' at me / Word up, just talk to me / And tell me what's on your mind, haha," suggest that this is a mutually desired relationship, and that the singer is open to communication.

Throughout the rest of the song, the singer describes their dreams and fantasies about being with this person, and how it makes them feel when they are together. The lyrics, "Bodies, huggin' it's warm, all this wrapped so tight / Lay back, fantasizing / Of me and you layin' together, realizing," evoke a sense of physical closeness and emotional intimacy.

Overall, the song is a celebration of the joys of being in a loving relationship, and the feelings of comfort and security that come with it.

Line by Line Meaning

Yo baby I see you lookin' at me Word up, just talk to me And tell me what's on your mind, haha
Hey, I notice you checking me out. Don't be shy, come over and talk to me. I want to know what's on your mind.

When I'm alone, I close my eyes To think of you by my side When I'm asleep, I always dream That you and me were doing our own thang So is it hard for you to stop by my way And watch a little TV, lay back and conversate
I often think about being with you and feel happy when we spend time together. Would you like to come over and just relax, enjoy some TV and talk?

Uh, it feels so good when I'm looking in your eyes Bodies, huggin' it's warm, all this wrapped so tight Lay back, fantasizing Of me and you layin' together, realizing
I love being close to you and looking into your eyes. It's so warm and cozy when we hug. Whenever I relax, I imagine us together, living our best life.

Uh, Scooby-Scooby Doo's got me good in my duty And I'm checkin' out these cuties Let me have a man-man nigga booty Yo I'm checkin' out the fly gear that my bigger nigga's sportin' He got the new air ?, and I want to Yo, Mr. lover wants my body 'Cause he see that I'm a hottie, surprise me And I gotta make 'em cute And make 'em want to want to uh, uh, uh, uh, down my boots So you best be keepin' your composure Or turn the motive, I told ya down town means lower So if you got a problem sugar take your time 'Cause if you don't mind baby I don't mind
Sometimes I feel tempted by other men, but I only have eyes for you. I want you to know that I'm committed to you and won't act on any fleeting desires. I don't mind waiting for you and hope you feel the same way.

I don't mind if you don't mind Baby we can spend some time I don't mind if you don't mind Baby we can spend some time
I love spending time with you and I hope you feel the same way. Let's hang out and have some fun together.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CORY BALLOCH, PATRICK DOOLAN, IAN HAWKINS, JARRAH TAYLOR

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