my dear
Tha Liks; featuring Defari Lyrics


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[Chorus: x2]
My dear my dear my dear
You do not know me but I know you very well
So let me tell you bout the feelings I have for you

Listen, it was a quarter past, one, the lights went, low
Everybody know the Likwid Crew's about to flow
At an Alkaholiks everybody go bananas
Niggas slammin in the pit, bitches poppin' off the cameras

Any mic you hand us Likwid niggas make us killers
So we rock the motherfucker now we back stage, illin'
Still in, my wet ass clothes, strikin' a pose
Niggas askin' who's ? nigga, mind yo' rolls

I'm peepin out the hoes turnin up a forty ounce
All y'all women y'all can stay but all y'all niggas gotta bounce
I looked across the room and seen this girl about to leave
Pretty face big titties weave hangin to her sleeve

Please believe I rushed her, Tash he on attack
Gave that bitch a oo-oop, the bitch looked back
I let her hit my cognac, she got buzzed and started wobblin'
I asked her what she do, she said videos and modelin'

[Chorus: x2]

You don't know me, I bone you send you home feelin' lonely
You always say, "Defari, how come you never hold me? (How come)
How come we don't go out so I can be your best homie?"
'Cause I just want to FUCK, you too god damn nosey

Play your position, no games, no pretendin'
Don't act like you on top when you not badder than these women (nope)
Think you a Queen, when you really my ?
Always listen to you talk, but me, never sharing

And if I'm sharing never vital information
'Cause you'd probably snitch you bitch in a vital situation




Now you want my government to floss when you runnin' with
Your home girls, stupid, it's a cold world-a

Overall Meaning

Tha Liks and Defari's "My Dear" is a song about unrequited love and the complications that come with it. In the first verse, Tha Liks describe their experience at a party and how they saw a woman they were attracted to. They talk about their ability to rock a crowd and ask who the woman is, not wanting to be bothered by those who don't matter. They rush over to the woman and give her a drink, but it's clear that Tha Liks are only interested in one thing. The chorus, sung by Defari, emphasizes that he knows the woman well, but she doesn't know him. He wants to tell her about his feelings, but he can't because their relationship is based on physical attraction rather than an emotional connection.


In the second verse, Defari speaks to a woman who is interested in him but wants more than just a physical relationship. He tells her to play her position and not act like she is better than other women. He sees through her act and doesn't trust her with vital information. He doesn't want to be seen in public with her and doesn't want her to think they can be friends. He wants to be clear that he is only interested in sex and doesn't want anything more from her. The song ends with the chorus, emphasizing that while the woman may be interested in the men, they only see her as a physical object.


Overall, the song is a commentary on the complexities of modern relationships and the ways in which people can use each other for their own gain. Tha Liks and Defari are all aware of the power dynamic between men and women and use it to their advantage. The song is also an example of the West Coast "G-Funk" sound that was popularized in the early 1990s.


Line by Line Meaning

My dear my dear my dear
Addressing the subject of the song, expressing familiarity and intrigue.


You do not know me but I know you very well
Clarifying that the singer knows the subject despite their lack of personal interaction.


So let me tell you bout the feelings I have for you
Conveying that the singer has feelings to divulge to the subject.


Listen, it was a quarter past, one, the lights went, low
Setting the scene at a party or concert in which the singer experienced the events being related.


Everybody know the Likwid Crew's about to flow
Establishing the presence of the Likwid Crew, a musical group known for their performances.


At an Alkaholiks everybody go bananas
Describing the energetic reaction that typically occurs at concerts by the Alkaholiks, a related musical group.


Niggas slammin in the pit, bitches poppin' off the cameras
Portraying the audience's wild behavior as the performance progresses, with some men moshing and women dancing suggestively for the camera.


Any mic you hand us Likwid niggas make us killers
Establishing the Likwid Crew's ability to confidently and expertly perform with any microphone provided.


So we rock the motherfucker now we back stage, illin'
Conveying the members' excitement after a successful performance once they have returned backstage.


Still in, my wet ass clothes, strikin' a pose
Describing the state of the singer's clothing after the energetic concert and posing for effect.


Niggas askin' who's ? nigga, mind yo' rolls
Responding with annoyance to those asking the identity of someone or something.


I'm peepin out the hoes turnin up a forty ounce
Observing the women in attendance while drinking on stage.


All y'all women y'all can stay but all y'all niggas gotta bounce
Directing the men in attendance to leave the area while encouraging women to say.


I looked across the room and seen this girl about to leave
Spotting a girl in the crowd who was preparing to leave the event.


Pretty face big titties weave hangin to her sleeve
Describing physical attributes of the girl being pursued, specifically her appearance and hair extensions.


Please believe I rushed her, Tash he on attack
Acting upon the attraction the singer had towards the girl while noting a fellow member's similar actions towards others.


Gave that bitch a oo-oop, the bitch looked back
Assisting the girl in some way, which caused her to look back at the singer.


I let her hit my cognac, she got buzzed and started wobblin'
Sharing some of the singer's beverage with the girl, resulting in her becoming slightly intoxicated and unstable.


I asked her what she do, she said videos and modelin'
Engaging in conversation with the girl, inquiring about her occupation and receiving a response relating to video and modeling work.


[Chorus: x2]
Repeating the chorus that addresses the subject and the singer's feelings.


You don't know me, I bone you send you home feelin' lonely
Contrasting the lack of personal interaction between the subject and singer with an assertion of sexual interaction resulting in heartbreak for the subject.


You always say, "Defari, how come you never hold me? (How come)
Addressing a statement that the subject has made on multiple occasions, asking why the singer does not engage in physical intimacy beyond sexual activity.


How come we don't go out so I can be your best homie?"
Pondering a request made by the subject, suggesting that they want to establish a closer relationship beyond sexual activity.


'Cause I just want to FUCK, you too god damn nosey
Responding to the previous statement with a direct admission of motivation and annoyance with the subject's perceived prying.


Play your position, no games, no pretendin'
Advising the subject to act appropriately and genuine without deceit or manipulation.


Don't act like you on top when you not badder than these women (nope)
Challenging the subject's behavior or attitude of superiority, suggesting that they do not outrank female counterparts in terms of power or skill.


Think you a Queen, when you really my ?
Continuing to challenge the subject's attitude of superiority, suggesting that their true role is subservient to the singer's desires.


Always listen to you talk, but me, never sharing
Noting the discrepancy between the subject's talkativeness and their own lack of verbal communication about their life or intentions.


And if I'm sharing never vital information
Clarifying that even when the singer does speak about themselves, they do not reveal important or sensitive information.


'Cause you'd probably snitch you bitch in a vital situation
Explaining that the reason for the lack of information sharing is because the subject is perceived as someone who would divulge confidential information in a critical situation.


Now you want my government to floss when you runnin' with
Highlighting the subject's interest in obtaining personal or sensitive information, which is likened to the idea of flaunting wealth or status.


Your home girls, stupid, it's a cold world-a
Closing with a statement on the cynical nature of society and human behavior, potentially informing the singer's interactions with others in general.




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Written by: CHRIS SMITH

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