Tek Him Back
Tanya Stephens Lyrics
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Tanya: Hello, Natalie? This is Tanya.
Natalie: Tanya who? You mean Tanya who tek meh man and gwaan like she waan broke fight pon mi pon top ah it?!
Tanya: But Natalie datta when me was young and foolish.....
Natalie: Foolish?! That was last year!
Tanya: But people change...
Natalie: No change! No, I don't waan hear it!
Verse 1:
Back inna day me an me friend dem used to move ex
cut and go tru das how deh crew used to flex
any man we see and we waan we jus tek
gyal talk too hard get ah kick inna she neck well
couple of times you used to call me pon de phone
cuss me how fi left your husband alone
ah jus now me ah fully understand
why me really need fi leave your man
cuz him refuse to look wuk so his pockets stay bruck
cant mash ah ants but him want to chuck
you say you really love me nah fight dat
wifey please come tek him back
Chorus:
And you can find im clothes dem pon de lawn
if when you come you nuh see me me gone
'cause me no love how yuh man ah peform
so, tek him back, wifey, tek him back
Look how me used to brag and show off
down inna de end you have de last laugh
even if it even means dat mi haffi pop off
you ah go tek him back, wifey, tek him back
you betta tek him ( repeat), you haffi tek him back (repeat), you betta tek him back ( repeat)
Verse 2:
Me tink him was ah de toppa de top even bottom ah top
Ah him friendly wid every piece ah ice imma rock
ah tell me bout him have ah drop-top and ah yacht
meh caan believe ah gyal like me fall fi dat!
if me nevah did so vex me woulda find it funny
when me ready fi spend and find out him nah have no money
Free paper wa me geh him meh have to turn down buddy
me ah givim back to you cuz him ah really your honey
Me look kinda magga widdim , himm look kinda cute
but you fi really have im cuz you have him youth
say you realy love him but me nah fight dat
wifey, please, come tek him back!
Chorus
Verse 3:
Well ah de 1st rule ah shopping
let de buyer beware
be careful how yuh tek a gyal man go dere
yuh might grab someting when she jus about fi dash
cuz one gyal treasure is anudda gyal trash
me notice certain likkle trend datta gwaan
man alwayz look betta inna de nex gyal arms but im neva fail soon as de nex gyal gone
de newness rub off and de man lose de charm
When de clothes dem reach de lawn
You woulda pray to God him would pack and gwaan
have a cute face but him nah perform so tek him back
wifey tek him back
Look how me used to brag and show off
down inna de end you have de last laugh
if it even me say me haffi pop off
you haffi tek him back
yuh betta tek him back
Song out
The song Tek Him Back by Tanya Stephens is a conversation between two women, Tanya and Natalie, who are discussing a man with whom they both share a romantic history. Tanya admits to having been foolish in the past and taking Natalie's man, but asks her to understand that people change. Natalie, however, is not willing to hear Tanya out and refuses to take the man back, even though Tanya suggests that she's better off without him. The song is about the mistakes people make in relationships and the consequences that follow, including hurt feelings and broken hearts.
The lyrics of Tek Him Back are suggestive of some real-life issues that might affect women in relationships. The song speaks to the notion that men can view women as objects, which leads to women fighting over men. The verses glorify how Tanya and her friends used to move and take men as they pleased, but then it later becomes evident that they were immature and unaware of the long-term consequences of doing so. The chorus is a plea from Tanya to Natalie, who has suffered a broken heart, to take the man back, as she herself no longer wants him. Overall, the song serves as a cautionary tale about relationships and the importance of knowing what a healthy partnership should look like.
Line by Line Meaning
Back inna day me an me friend dem used to move ex
In the past, my friends and I would pursue and date multiple men
cut and go tru das how deh crew used to flex
We were swift and confident in our approach to getting what we wanted and enjoyed it
any man we see and we waan we jus tek
If we were interested in a man, we would pursue him without hesitation
gyal talk too hard get ah kick inna she neck well
If a girl talked disrespectfully, we would physically harm her
couple of times you used to call me pon de phone
You would call me on the phone a few times
cuss me how fi left your husband alone
You cursed me for leaving your husband alone
ah jus now me ah fully understand
I only recently understand
why me really need fi leave your man
I understand why I needed to leave your man alone
cuz him refuse to look wuk so his pockets stay bruck
He refused to work and as a result, was broke
cant mash ah ants but him want to chuck
He lacked the ability to do simple things but wanted to do more challenging things
you say you really love me nah fight dat
You claim to genuinely love me and I cannot dispute that
wifey please come tek him back
Please come take him back, he's not worth my time
And you can find im clothes dem pon de lawn
You will find his clothes on the lawn
if when you come you nuh see me me gone
If you come and don't see me, I've already left
'cause me no love how yuh man ah peform
I don't enjoy how your man performs
so, tek him back, wifey, tek him back
Take him back, wifey, he's all yours
Look how me used to brag and show off
I used to boast and flaunt my relationship
down inna de end you have de last laugh
In the end, you have the last laugh and won
even if it even means dat mi haffi pop off
Even if I need to confront you, I will tell you to take him back
you ah go tek him back, wifey, tek him back
You will take him back, wifey, so take him back
you betta tek him ( repeat), you haffi tek him back (repeat), you betta tek him back ( repeat)
You better take him back, you have to take him back, and you better take him back
Me tink him was ah de toppa de top even bottom ah top
I thought he was the best of the best
Ah him friendly wid every piece ah ice imma rock
He was friendly with everyone and everything
ah tell me bout him have ah drop-top and ah yacht
He boasted about owning a convertible car and a yacht
meh caan believe ah gyal like me fall fi dat!
I can't believe I fell for his lies and boasting
if me nevah did so vex me woulda find it funny
If I wasn't so upset, I would find it humorous
when me ready fi spend and find out him nah have no money
When I was ready to spend money, I found out he had none
Free paper wa me geh him meh have to turn down buddy
I had to turn down his offer since it was a cheap, free item
me ah givim back to you cuz him ah really your honey
I am giving him back to you because he is truly your man
Me look kinda magga widdim , himm look kinda cute
I may look unattractive with him, but he looks good
but you fi really have im cuz you have him youth
You should truly have him because you have his young years
say you realy love him but me nah fight dat
You say you truly love him, and I cannot argue with that
You woulda pray to God him would pack and gwaan
You would hope he packs his things and leaves
have a cute face but him nah perform, so tek him back
He looks good, but he is not worth keeping because he does not meet expectations
Well ah de 1st rule ah shopping
The first rule of shopping is to be careful
let de buyer beware
The buyer should watch out for scams and lies
be careful how yuh tek a gyal man go dere
Be cautious when dealing with another woman's man
yuh might grab someting when she jus about fi dash
You might take something just as the other woman is about to let it go
cuz one gyal treasure is anudda gyal trash
What one woman values, another may not
me notice certain likkle trend datta gwaan
I've noticed a recurring pattern occurring
man alwayz look betta inna de nex gyal arms but im neva fail soon as de nex gyal gone
Men may appear better with another woman, but as soon as she's gone, they fail
Lyrics © Royalty Network
Written by: C DODD, VIVIENNE STEPHENSON, CLEMENT SEYMOUR DODD
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does somebody knows the name of the girl dancing???