I Don't Know
Slum Village Feat. Jazzy Jeff Lyrics


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I don't know why the fuck I'm fucking with you

You, you, (you)

Could ask my man, T(3)
I ain't the, (one)
To be, played like them niggas that you use to play for money and
No time for acting, (funky), with me
You best believe that you won't, (do it)

I'm influenced to like uh, (you know)
And then I pick up the phone, shit, (I don't know)
She walks by casual says my loot is usual
Baatin says it's him (too)

To all my ladies in the place
I mean your whole crew is light (yeah)
You know the S is my crew we rule, (what man you know)
We got a whole flock of niggass with 'Locks (you know)
But I don't know why I'm fucking with you

I don't know why the fuck I'm fucking with you

It's like, you know you scandalous as hell
Yeah I can tell, from your nails to the Chanel
Say (what)ever you doin you doin it well
You jockin my man R.L. (too)

Wait see you, shouldn't do the things you do
But you constantly do (your bad self)
Also you, love to, (eh, eh)
See I'mma get with you so we can (uh)

And if you don't know, your shit is crucial
To all my people in the place if you need to know I
(Rock with your bad) enough to say (watch me)
Do my shit on the dance floor
And if you need to call me (you know)
My number is (3 2 1) 1 7 88

Yo, yo, why I'm fucking wit you





I don't know why the fuck I'm fucking with you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Slum Village and Jazzy Jeff's song "I Don't Know" seem to express the singer's confusion as to why they are involved with a particular person. The singer acknowledges that they are not the type of person to be used for money or played with in any way. They seem to be conflicted between liking this person and not understanding why they are drawn to them. The singer also makes a reference to their crew, suggesting that they rule and have many people with locks (dreadlocks).


The use of repetition throughout the song could suggest the singer's frustration with their feelings and confusion about the situation. The line "I don't know why the fuck I'm fucking with you" is repeated multiple times, emphasizing the singer's uncertainty.


Additionally, the playful use of language throughout the song could be seen as a representation of the singer's fluctuating emotions regarding this person. The use of slang terms such as "funky" and "jockin" adds a sense of casualness to the lyrics, while the use of more formal language such as "could ask" and "best believe" suggests a sense of seriousness to the situation.


Overall, the lyrics to "I Don't Know" express the singer's inner conflict about being drawn to someone they may not fully understand or trust.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't know why the fuck I'm fucking with you
I can't understand why I am involved with you sexually.


You, you, (you)
I am emphasizing my confusion regarding this situation and addressing you directly.


Could ask my man, T(3)
If you want clarification, you could inquire with my friend T3.


I ain't the, (one)
I am not the type of person who gets played with or taken advantage of.


To be, played like them niggas that you use to play for money and
I refuse to be treated like the men that you used to use for financial gain.


No time for acting, (funky), with me
I won't tolerate any fake behavior or attitudes from you towards me.


You best believe that you won't, (do it)
You can rest assured that you won't be able to get away with any manipulative tactics with me.


I'm influenced to like uh, (you know)
I'm starting to have feelings for you, as you may have guessed.


And then I pick up the phone, shit, (I don't know)
I find myself compelled to call you, despite my confusion about our relationship.


She walks by casual says my loot is usual
You act casually around me and make comments about my finances, as if they don't matter to you.


Baatin says it's him (too)
My friend Baatin is also attracted to you, which adds another layer of complexity to this situation.


To all my ladies in the place
I am now addressing all the women in the vicinity.


I mean your whole crew is light (yeah)
I acknowledge that your whole group of friends is attractive.


You know the S is my crew we rule, (what man you know)
My crew, Slum Village, is well-respected and has a lot of influence in this community.


We got a whole flock of niggass with 'Locks (you know)
We have a lot of associates with dreadlocks, as is a common hairstyle in our culture.


It's like, you know you scandalous as hell
I get the sense that you are untrustworthy and likely engage in shady behavior.


Yeah I can tell, from your nails to the Chanel
Your appearance, including your nails and expensive clothing, suggests that you are high-maintenance and may be selfish.


Say (what)ever you doin you doin it well
I acknowledge that you have your own agenda and are executing it skillfully.


You jockin my man R.L. (too)
I suspect that you are also pursuing my friend R.L., which complicates our relationship further.


Wait see you, shouldn't do the things you do
I feel that you should not behave in the way that you do, as it can be hurtful and cause drama.


But you constantly do (your bad self)
You continue to engage in negative behavior and take pride in it.


Also you, love to, (eh, eh)
You seem to enjoy provoking me and testing my patience, as signaled by your repeated 'eh, eh' sounds.


See I'mma get with you so we can (uh)
Despite my reservations, I am considering becoming involved with you even further.


And if you don't know, your shit is crucial
In case you are unaware, you are very important to me and my life right now.


To all my people in the place if you need to know I
I am now addressing all the people around me who may still be confused about my intentions with this person.


(Rock with your bad) enough to say (watch me)
I am confident enough to assert myself and show off my skills to the crowd.


Do my shit on the dance floor
I am going to start dancing and showing off my moves to everyone around me.


And if you need to call me (you know)
If anyone needs to reach out to me or ask me questions about my situation, they know how to contact me.


My number is (3 2 1) 1 7 88
I am providing my phone number to anyone who may need it.


Yo, yo, why I'm fucking wit you
I can't help but wonder why I am still involved with you, despite all of the complications and potential drama that come with it.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAMES BROWN, CHARLES BOBBITT, JAMES YANCEY, R.L. ALTMAN, TITUS P. GLOVER

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"Aigh Jeff do what you do!"

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