If I Took Your Boyfriend
The Click Lyrics


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[Suga-T]
Playa hatresses, mad at the world
Mad cause you just gt rid of an ancient S-Curl
I'm on a mission so why test me
Cause everywhere you be they talkin' about Suga-T
Top-notch, super bad
All about her paper, all about her scratch
Back in the day you wasn't trippin' when I was broke
You might as well face I ain't no joke
What if I took ya boyfriend, how would you react
I'll do it just because I know you talk behind my back
I'll do ya bad, make ya mad
Take him to the pad and substitute where you lack at
Maybe it's the sneak in me, that could bring out the freak in me
Make you retrospect a G
Now should I be a snakedafied, get wined and dined
Or peep at him from the corner of my eye
[Chorus]
If I took your boyfriend, what would you do
Would ya want to kill me, or would ya want to feel me
If I took your boyfriend, what would you do
What could ya do
If I took your boyfriend
[Suga-T]
I bet they thought this chick was gonna fall, naw
Never would of thought I stood tall through this all
World-wide tryin' to back ya man up off of me
And ya want to put a bad name for me out on the streets
Maybe I should go ahead and page him, here I be
So he can spend yo latest check on me
Then after that he would have to go
And guess what, you would never know
Better back up off before I slang this whip up on ya
Have ya not normal hangin' by my man
Hold up, wait a minute maybe I should stop bullshittin'
Get down and dirty about my business, no sippin'
I thought chu' knew, I be down for what I do
See I can go solo in a minute damn a crew
I can be a bitch or I can keep livin'
So playa back up off me
[Chorus]
[Suga-T]
Now on a scandalous tip
I can pop and scam and spit
I'm takin' thugs out the game for reality checkin'
I'm steady, ready I ain't down for the petty
They runnin' around town sayin Suga's way fetti
Candlelights and toasts gettin' licked at the spot
Everybody knows Suga-T ain't right
Bend behind a red carpet over rug
Bests to retrospect, I got straight love
You can rub-a-dub me down in the hot tub
Might mess around and even fall in love
See it don't matter because my pockets gettin' fatter
Now see that some real shit for this chatter
You see it ain't no future hatin' on me
Cause he'll be forced to feel me
And if he don't hear me on the radio




Then he'll see me on the video screen and he'll love me
[Hook to fade]

Overall Meaning

The Click's song "If I Took Your Boyfriend" is a bold declaration of power and independence from rapper Suga-T. She addresses her haters and exudes confidence as she boasts about her success and her ability to attract any man she wants. Suga-T takes a jab at those who used to disregard her when she was struggling, now that she's on top, they can't stop talking about her. She is considering taking away someone's boyfriend just to prove a point and make them feel the same way they made her feel. Suga-T expresses that she won't let anyone get in the way of her goals and ambitions, and she's not afraid to be provocative and daring. The chorus challenges the listener to imagine what they would do if they were in the same situation.


Overall, the song celebrates female empowerment and encourages women to be confident in themselves and not let anyone bring them down. It also tackles the topic of jealousy and the pressure to conform to societal norms.


Line by Line Meaning

Playa hatresses, mad at the world
Women who are jealous of me and my success are angry at everything and everyone around them.


Mad cause you just gt rid of an ancient S-Curl
You are upset because you just got rid of an old hairstyle that is no longer in fashion.


I'm on a mission so why test me
I have a purpose and a goal, so why try to challenge or undermine me?


Cause everywhere you be they talkin' about Suga-T
Everyone is talking about me wherever you go, because I am famous and successful.


Top-notch, super bad
I am extremely attractive and of the highest caliber.


All about her paper, all about her scratch
I am focused on making money and increasing my wealth.


Back in the day you wasn't trippin' when I was broke
You didn't care about me when I was poor and struggling.


You might as well face I ain't no joke
You need to accept that I am serious and not to be underestimated.


What if I took ya boyfriend, how would you react
If I were to steal your boyfriend, how would you respond?


I'll do it just because I know you talk behind my back
I would steal your boyfriend because I know you gossip about me.


I'll do ya bad, make ya mad
I would hurt and upset you by stealing your boyfriend.


Take him to the pad and substitute where you lack at
I would take your boyfriend to my house and provide the things that you cannot offer him.


Maybe it's the sneak in me, that could bring out the freak in me
Perhaps my sneaky behavior would also reveal my wild and daring side.


Make you retrospect a G
I would make you reconsider your opinion of me and realize that I am a boss or gangster.


Now should I be a snakedafied, get wined and dined
Should I behave in a deceitful and cunning manner, seducing and manipulating men for my own benefit?


Or peep at him from the corner of my eye
Or should I subtly flirt with him and watch his reaction from the corner of my eye?


If I took your boyfriend, what would you do
What actions would you take if I were to steal your boyfriend?


Would ya want to kill me, or would ya want to feel me
Would you want to harm me or be attracted to me if I were to take your boyfriend?


What could ya do
What power or influence do you have to stop me from taking your boyfriend?


I bet they thought this chick was gonna fall, naw
People expected me to fail or lose my fame and fortune, but I did not.


Never would of thought I stood tall through this all
Despite the challenges and obstacles I faced, I remained strong and resilient.


World-wide tryin' to back ya man up off of me
People all over the world are trying to get your man away from me.


And ya want to put a bad name for me out on the streets
You want to ruin my reputation and spread negative rumors about me to others.


Maybe I should go ahead and page him, here I be
Perhaps I should contact him by pager and tell him I am waiting for him.


So he can spend yo latest check on me
So he can use your most recent paycheck to pay for things for me.


Then after that he would have to go
After spending money on me, he would have to leave you.


And guess what, you would never know
And the worst part is, you would never find out what happened.


Better back up off before I slang this whip up on ya
You should move away before I hit you with my car or weapon.


Have ya not normal hangin' by my man
You will feel abnormal or ashamed when my man rejects you and chooses me instead.


Hold up, wait a minute maybe I should stop bullshittin'
Wait, maybe I should stop talking nonsense and be serious for a moment.


Get down and dirty about my business, no sippin'
I should focus on working hard and being aggressive in my business, instead of wasting time or relaxing.


I thought chu' knew, I be down for what I do
I assumed you already knew that I am dedicated and committed to my work and success.


See I can go solo in a minute damn a crew
I can succeed and thrive alone without the help of a group or team.


I can be a bitch or I can keep livin'
I can act like a difficult or cruel woman, or I can continue to live my life freely and happily.


So playa back up off me
So all of you haters and competitors should leave me alone and stop trying to mess with me.


Now on a scandalous tip
Now, let's talk about something scandalous or provocative.


I can pop and scam and spit
I have the ability to deceive, trick, and manipulate people.


I'm takin' thugs out the game for reality checkin'
I am exposing and punishing the violent and criminal people in my community as a wake-up call.


I'm steady, ready I ain't down for the petty
I am firm, prepared, and not interested in childish or trivial matters.


They runnin' around town sayin Suga's way fetti
People all over town are talking about how rich and successful I am.


Candlelights and toasts gettin' licked at the spot
People are drinking and celebrating at my lavish and luxurious party.


Everybody knows Suga-T ain't right
Everyone is aware that I am acting strangely or improperly.


Bend behind a red carpet over rug
I am leaning over a red carpet or luxurious surface with my backside exposed or emphasized.


Bests to retrospect, I got straight love
Looking back, I can say that I have genuinely loved and cared for people.


You can rub-a-dub me down in the hot tub
You can massage me in the hot tub or jacuzzi.


Might mess around and even fall in love
I might unexpectedly and unintentionally fall in love with someone, even if it is not part of my plan.


See it don't matter because my pockets gettin' fatter
It doesn't matter because I am making more and more money and becoming wealthier.


Now see that some real shit for this chatter
This is the truth or reality, not just gossip or rumors.


You see it ain't no future hatin' on me
There is no benefit to criticizing or disliking me in the long run.


Cause he'll be forced to feel me
Because he will ultimately come to appreciate or love me, whether he wants to or not.


And if he don't hear me on the radio
And if he doesn't hear me on the radio, promoting myself and my music.


Then he'll see me on the video screen and he'll love me
Then he will see me in my music videos and become a fan or admirer of mine.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PRINCE ROGERS NELSON, ANTHONY DOUGLAS GILMOUR, EARL T. STEVENS

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