Caught Up
Teedra Moses Lyrics


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You have captivated me in every way
From the time we met, still until this day
Oh boy, you got me... caught up with you
Simple as the time we spent I'll tell you this
I'll do anything cause the truth is
Boy you really got me... caught up with you
And I'm sayin, and I'm sayin, boy
I want to be none less than wifey
You half-ass the rest
But you watch your step with me
See, I know and you know that we are
Ready for love

Oh-oh, oh, oh, oh
Ooh-ooh... you got me
Oh-oh, oh, oh, oh
Ooh-ooh... now keep me

I ain't quick to fall for all that game they run
They think a broad is dumb, though I know the time
Still boy, you got me... caught up with you
We gon' get it all straight now, I ain't here to waste my time
The day you flip's the day I'm out
Still it don't change the fact you got me... caught up with you

I want to be none less than wifey
You half-ass the rest
But you watch your step with me
See, I know and you know that we are
Ready for love

Oh-oh, oh, oh, oh
Ooh-ooh... you got me
Oh-oh, oh, oh, oh
Ooh-ooh... now keep me

Listen...
You know that you got me caught up with you, baby
And it's so wonderful
But you got to give all of yourself if you want me
All that I'm sayin is

I want to be none less than wifey
You half-ass the rest
But you watch your step with me
See, I know and you know that we are
Ready for love

Oh-oh, oh, oh, oh
Ooh-ooh... you got me




Oh-oh, oh, oh, oh
Ooh-ooh... now keep me

Overall Meaning

In “Caught Up”, Teedra Moses sings about being captivated by a man and caught up in her feelings for him. She admits that he got her caught up with him from the moment they met and she has been hooked ever since. She wants more than just a casual fling and confesses that she wants to be his wifey. However, she is cautious and insists that he needs to give all of himself if he wants her. She states that she doesn’t have time for games, but acknowledges that she has been caught up with him despite her reservations.


The song was released in 2004 as part of Moses’s debut album, Complex Simplicity. The album was critically acclaimed and received positive reviews. The song is an R&B slow jam that combines soulful melodies with Moses's strong vocals. It was produced by Paul Poli and Darrell "Digga" Branch.


Line by Line Meaning

You have captivated me in every way
You have completely absorbed my attention and affection.


From the time we met, still until this day
Since the first time we met, up to the present moment.


Oh boy, you got me... caught up with you
You've completely ensnared me with your charm and love.


Simple as the time we spent I'll tell you this
Despite the short amount of time we've been together, I must confess something.


I'll do anything cause the truth is
I am so in love with you that I am willing to do whatever it takes.


Boy you really got me... caught up with you
You have fully captivated my heart and mind.


And I'm sayin, and I'm sayin, boy
I am emphasizing my feelings for you and reinforcing my love.


I want to be none less than wifey
I desire nothing less than being your wife to show my commitment to you.


You half-ass the rest
You don't invest much effort into other relationships.


But you watch your step with me
You know you need to treat me with respect and care.


See, I know and you know that we are Ready for love
We both know we are prepared for a genuine and serious romantic relationship.


Ooh-ooh... you got me
You have me completely, my heart is yours.


Now keep me
Don't let me go, hold on to me and cherish me forever.


I ain't quick to fall for all that game they run
I am cautious and discerning, I don't easily fall for deceptive romantic tactics.


They think a broad is dumb, though I know the time
People might think I am naive, but I am aware of what's going on.


Still boy, you got me... caught up with you
Even with my reservations, you have captured my heart and thoughts.


We gon' get it all straight now, I ain't here to waste my time
We will establish a clear and honest relationship, I don't want to waste my time with something that won't work.


The day you flip's the day I'm out
If you change in a negative way or stop treating me well, I will leave you.


Still it don't change the fact you got me... caught up with you
Despite any doubts I have, I am still completely captivated by your love.


Listen...
I want to share something important with you.


You know that you got me caught up with you, baby
You are aware of the strong hold you have on my heart, my love.


And it's so wonderful
Having you in my life brings me great joy and happiness.


But you got to give all of yourself if you want me
If you want me to commit to you completely, you need to invest all of yourself into our relationship.


All that I'm sayin is
Everything I just said is what I want you to understand.




Lyrics © THE LUXOR TRUST D/B/A BRIDGE APARTMENTS MUSIC, PAUL POLI MUSIC
Written by: TEEDRA SHENITA MOSES, PAUL POLI, MAC ROBINSON

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Julie M

LYRICS...
You have captivated me in every way
From the time we met
Still until this day

Oh boy, you got me
Caught up with you
Simple as the time we spent
I'll tell you this

I'll do anything
Cause the truth is, boy
You really got me
Caught up with you
And I'm saying
And I'm saying, boy

[Chorus:]
I want to be none less than wifey
You half-ass the rest
But you watch your step with me
See, I know and you know
That we are ready for love

Oh-oh, oh, oh, oh
Ooh-ooh
You got me
Oh-oh, oh, oh, oh
Ooh-ooh
Now keep me

[Verse 2:]
I ain't quick to fall for all that game they run
They think a broad is dumb
Though I know the time
Still, boy
You got me caught up with you

We gon' get it all straight now
I ain't here to waste my time
The day you flip
Is the day I'm out
Still it don't change the fact you got me
Caught up with you

[Repeat Chorus:]

[Bridge:]
Listen
You know that
You got me caught up with you, baby
And it's so wonderful
But you got to give all of yourself
If you want me
All that I'm saying is

[Repeat Chorus:]



All comments from YouTube:

BIG DAME TV

It's a shame she don't get the credit she deserves go Teedra This is a masterpiece

Question Everything!

Because Teedra won't play the game. She knows the crooked music industry will control her and her creations. She is willing to sacrifice that kind of fame in order to be true to herself and give her fans what they've grown to love about her and her music.

Tish Tish

You ain't bullshittin...😒🔥🔥❤️☺️✌️

Chris Araiza

I love reading the positive comments on what I call my, 'secret songs'. In a way I love the fact that a lot of my favorite artists are 'underrated' and that only a percentage of fans actually listen to these wonderful artists. I'm also glad other people see and hear what I do too with this song!! REPEAT & DOPE BEAT. ❤

Limmie Walker

I agree! My favorite jam after"Be your girl".

Lola Andretti

Still rings true in 2021😊she makes timeless music!!

carisma rhodes

Feel the same way ❤️

yvette hall

I love the beat as well ❤️

Akeyla Aluko

Ditto sis

Ruby Rose

I can't believe that this album was released back in 2004. This CD is thumpin! This song has been on repeat all day. LOVE IT! See R&B artists don't get the proper promotion that they used to get.

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