Find A Way
Tribe Called Quest Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Kissed my cheek, moved in, you confuse things
Should I just sit out or come harder?
Help me find my way
Messing me up, my whole head
Teasing me, just like Tisha, did Martin
Now look at what you're starting
The whole world sees it but you can't (uh)
My peoples they complain, sit and rave and rant (come on)
Your name is out my mouth like an ancient chant (say what?)
Got me like a dog as I pause and pant
Speaking of which, got a leash and I wish just to rock you miss (come on)
Make a militant move, peep my strategy (what?)
End of the day you're not mad at me (uh)
Not dealing with nobody, now that's what you told me (what?)
I said, hey yo, it's cool, we can just be friendly (come on)
'Cause yo, picture me messing it up
Her mind not corrupt with the ill see-Cups
Shit, I'm on my J.O. (come on)
Bullshitting, hoping that the day goes slow (what?)
Got me like a friend, what confuses me though
Is kisses when we greet, tell me what's the dill yo? (dill yo, yo, yo)
Now you caught me heart for the evening
Kissed my cheek, moved in, you confuse things
Should I just sit out or come harder?
Help me find my way
Now you caught me heart for the evening
Kissed my cheek, moved in, you confuse things
Should I just sit out or come harder?
Help me find my way
Now why you want to go and do that, love, huh?
Making things for me towards you harder
Killing me, just when I think we're there
You got the whole vibe and the flows in the air
Telling me 'bout next man
But next man ain't the nigga with the plan
Who got your heart in mind?
It's about time that you just unwind (come on)
And let it just happen, make it front-free (uh)
Just sweat me like Money penny (uh)
Digging you, getting inside of your stee (what?)
It's the Quest that keeping you company
Forever, or however you want it
Word word, now wait a minute now before you jet it to the curb (yeah, yeah)
Start to make affections, which is good not the hurt
But it, it ain't me, and I, I ain't blurred (uh)
I'ma still just chill with you
Maybe things could change if you change your view (come on)
If not then I guess it is cool (yeah)
Just, to keep to yourself and abide by the rules, right
Check it out now
Check it out now
Check it out now
Check it out now
Check it out now
Like that now
Check it out now
Check it out now
Yeah yeah now
Check it out now
Import it out now
Check it out now
It's like that now
Check it out now
It's like that now
Check it out
What you say, what? what?
Now you caught me heart for the evening
Kissed my cheek, moved in, you confuse things
Should I just sit out or come harder?
Help me find my way
Now you caught me heart for the evening
Kissed my cheek, moved in, you confuse things
Should I just sit out or come harder?
Help me find my way
Now you caught me heart for the evening
Kissed my cheek, moved in, you confuse things
Should I just sit out or come harder?
Help me find my way
Now you caught me heart for the evening
Kissed my cheek, moved in, you confuse things
Should I just sit out or come harder?
Help me find my way
The song "Find a Way" by A Tribe Called Quest is a perfect example of the group's smooth production and thoughtful lyrics. The song is about a man who is unsure of whether to pursue a romantic relationship with a woman he has feelings for. He is caught off guard when she kisses him on the cheek, confusing him, and he struggles with whether to come on too strong or back off entirely. He asks for help in finding his way through this confusion.
The lyrics use metaphors and references to pop culture to illustrate the singer's inner turmoil. For example, he compares his feelings to Tisha Campbell-Martin's character on the TV show "Martin," who teased and confused the show's protagonist, played by Martin Lawrence. He also compares himself to a dog on a leash, panting and longing for the woman's attention.
The chorus, "Now you caught me heart for the evening, kissed my cheek, moved in, you confuse things. Should I just sit out or come harder? Help me find my way," reinforces the central theme of the song. The man is uncertain about the next steps to take with this woman, and he's turning to friends or possibly even the audience for guidance.
Overall, "Find a Way" is a smooth, soulful track that takes the listener on a journey through the singer's emotions. The lyrics are thought-provoking and relatable, and the production is top-notch.
Line by Line Meaning
Now you caught me heart for the evening
You have captured my heart for the night
Kissed my cheek, moved in, you confuse things
Your actions have made me unsure about what to do
Should I just sit out or come harder?
I am unsure if I should try harder or give up
Help me find my way
Can you guide me in the right direction?
Messing me up, my whole head
You're causing confusion in my mind
Teasing me, just like Tisha, did Martin
You're playing games with me like Tisha did with Martin in the show
Now look at what you're starting
You're starting something that could become much more
Schoolboy's crush and it ain't on the hush
You're causing me to have a crush, which is not a secret
The whole world sees it but you can't (uh)
Everyone else can see the attraction except for you
My peoples they complain, sit and rave and rant (come on)
My friends are talking about the situation and giving their opinions
Your name is out my mouth like an ancient chant (say what?)
I can't stop talking about you, it's like an old ritual
Got me like a dog as I pause and pant
You have me on a leash, like a dog, waiting for you
Speaking of which, got a leash and I wish just to rock you miss (come on)
I want to take control and show you how I feel
Make a militant move, peep my strategy (what?)
I need to make a bold move, and show my plan
End of the day you're not mad at me (uh)
In the end, I hope you won't be angry with me
Not dealing with nobody, now that's what you told me (what?)
You said you weren't interested in anyone else
I said, hey yo, it's cool, we can just be friendly (come on)
I told you it's okay to just be friends
'Cause yo, picture me messing it up
I don't want to ruin what we have
Her mind not corrupt with the ill see-Cups
I don't want to influence you with negative thoughts
Shit, I'm on my J.O. (come on)
I'm focused on myself and working hard
Bullshitting, hoping that the day goes slow (what?)
I'm wasting time, hoping things will slow down
Got me like a friend, what confuses me though
You're treating me like a friend, but I'm still confused
Is kisses when we greet, tell me what's the dill yo? (dill yo, yo, yo)
Your actions confuse me, especially when you kiss me as a greeting
Now why you want to go and do that, love, huh?
Why did you have to do that, my love?
Making things for me towards you harder
Your actions are making it difficult for me to know what to do
Killing me, just when I think we're there
You're destroying my hope when I think we're getting closer
You got the whole vibe and the flows in the air
There is a certain energy between us that is hard to ignore
Telling me 'bout next man
You're talking about other men in front of me
But next man ain't the nigga with the plan
The other guys don't have a solid plan like I do
Who got your heart in mind?
Who is thinking about your heart and your feelings?
It's about time that you just unwind (come on)
It's time for you to relax and let things happen naturally
And let it just happen, make it front-free (uh)
Let our relationship be free and natural
Just sweat me like Money penny (uh)
Just focus on me like Money penny did for James Bond
Digging you, getting inside of your stee (what?)
I really like you and want to understand you better
It's the Quest that keeping you company
It's The Quest (the band) that's keeping you company right now
Forever, or however you want it
We can be together forever if that's what you want
Wait a minute now before you jet it to the curb (yeah, yeah)
Wait before you dismiss our relationship
Start to make affections, which is good not the hurt
Let's start to show affection, which is a positive thing
But it, it ain't me, and I, I ain't blurred (uh)
But I'm not the cause of any confusion or uncertainty
I'ma still just chill with you
I'll still be around and hang out with you
Maybe things could change if you change your view (come on)
Perhaps our relationship could change if you change your perspective
If not then I guess it is cool (yeah)
If not, that's okay with me
Just, to keep to yourself and abide by the rules, right
Just keep to yourself and follow the guidelines
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TOWA TEI, BEBEL GILBERTO, KAMAAL IBN JONATHAN DAVIS FAREED, ALI MUHAMMAD, MALIK IZAAK TAYLOR, JAMES DEWITT YANCEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Limits98
Lyrics
[Hook: Phife Dawg]
Now you caught my heart for the evening
Kissed my cheek, moved in, you confuse things
Should I just sit out or come harder?
Help me find my way
[Verse 1: Q-Tip]
Messing me up, my whole head
Teasing me, just like Tisha did Martin
Now look at what you're starting
Schoolboy's crush and it ain't on the hush
The whole world sees it but you can't (uh)
My peoples they complain, sit and rave and rant (come on)
Your name is out my mouth like an ancient chant (say what?)
Got me like a dog as I pause and pant
heavy breathing
[Verse 2: Phife Dawg]
Speaking of which
Got a leash and I wish just to rock you miss (C'mon)
Make a militant move, peep my strategy (What?)
End of the day you're not mad at me (Ugh)
Not dealing with nobody, now that's what you told me (What?)
I said, "Hey yo, it's cool, we can just be friendly" (C'mon)
Cause yo, picture me messing it up
Her mind not corrupt, with the ill C-cups
Shit, I'm on my J.O. (C'mon)
Bullshitting, hoping that the day goes slow (what?)
Got me like a friend, what confuses me though
Is kisses when we breeze, tell me what's the deal, yo?
(Deal yo, yo, yo...)
Hook: Phife Dawg]
Now you caught my heart for the evening
Kissed my cheek, moved in, you confuse things
Should I just sit out or come harder?
Help me find my way (ha-ha!)
Now you caught my heart for the evening
Kissed my cheek, moved in, you confuse things (come on)
Should I just sit out or come harder? (huh?)
Help me find my way
[Verse 3: Q-Tip]
Now why you wanna go and do that, love, huh?
Making things for me towards you harder
Killing me, just when I think we're there
You douse the whole vibe and the flows in the air
Telling me 'bout next man
But next man ain't the nigga with the plan
Who got your heart in mind?
It's about time that you just unwind (C'mon)
[Verse 4: Phife Dawg]
And let it just happen, make it front-free (uh)
Just sweat me like Moneypenny (uh)
Digging you, getting inside of your stee (what?)
It's the Quest cat keeping you company (ha)
Forever, or however you want it
[Verse 5: Q-Tip]
Word, word
Now wait a minute, ma, before you jet into the curb (Yeah, yeah)
Start to make affections, which is goo,d not the herb
But it, it ain't me, and I, I ain't blurred (Ugh)
I'm a still just chill with you
Maybe things could change if you change your view (C'mon)
If not, then, I guess it is cool (Yeah)
Just to keep to yourself and abide by the rules, right
[Bridge: Q-Tip]
Like that y'all
Check it out now...
Check it out now...
Like that now...
Check it out now...
Wha wha now...
Check it out now...
Yeah yeah now...
Check it out now...
Check it out now...
It's like that now...
Check it out now...
Yeah yeah now...
Check it out now... (Ahem)
What you say, what? what?
[Hook: Q-Tip]
Now you caught my heart for the evening (Talk it out now)
Kissed my cheek, moved in, you confuse things
Should I just sit out or come harder?
Help me find my way (Now sing it)
Now you caught my heart for the evening (Sing it out)
Kissed my cheek, moved in, you confuse things (Take your time)
Should I just sit out or come harder?
Help me find my way (Now talk it out)
Now you caught my heart for the evening (Talk it out now)
Kissed my cheek, moved in, you confuse things
Should I just sit out or come harder?
Help me find my way (Now sing it)
Now you caught my heart for the evening (Sing it out)
Kissed my cheek, moved in, you confuse things (Take your time)
Should I just sit out or come harder?
Help me find my way (Now talk it out)
Meme Man
Now you caught me heart for the evening
Kissed my cheek, moved in, you confuse things
Should I just sit out or come harder?
Help me find my way
Messing me up, my whole head
Teasing me, just like Tisha, did Martin
Now look at what you're starting
Schoolboy's crush and it ain't on the hush
The whole world sees it but you can't (uh)
My peoples they complain, sit and rave and rant (come on)
Your name is out my mouth like an ancient chant (say what?)
Got me like a dog as I pause and pant
Speaking of which, got a leash and I wish just to rock you miss (come on)
Make a militant move, peep my strategy (what?)
End of the day you're not mad at me (uh)
Not dealing with nobody, now that's what you told me (what?)
I said, hey yo, it's cool, we can just be friendly (come on)
'Cause yo, picture me messing it up
Her mind not corrupt with the ill see-Cups
Shit, I'm on my J.O. (come on)
Bullshitting, hoping that the day goes slow (what?)
Got me like a friend, what confuses me though
Is kisses when we greet, tell me what's the dill yo? (dill yo, yo, yo)
Now you caught me heart for the evening
Kissed my cheek, moved in, you confuse things
Should I just sit out or come harder?
Help me find my way
Now you caught me heart for the evening
Kissed my cheek, moved in, you confuse things
Should I just sit out or come harder?
Help me find my way
Now why you want to go and do that, love, huh?
Making things for me towards you harder
Killing me, just when I think we're there
You got the whole vibe and the flows in the air
Telling me 'bout next man
But next man ain't the nigga with the plan
Who got your heart in mind?
It's about time that you just unwind (come on)
And let it just happen, make it front-free (uh)
Just sweat me like Money penny (uh)
Digging you, getting inside of your stee (what?)
It's the Quest that keeping you company
Forever, or however you want it
Word word, now wait a minute now before you jet it to the curb (yeah, yeah)
Start to make affections, which is good not the hurt
But it, it ain't me, and I, I ain't blurred (uh)
I'ma still just chill with you
Maybe things could change if you change your view (come on)
If not then I guess it is cool (yeah)
Just, to keep to yourself and abide by the rules, right
Check it out now
Check it out now
Check it out now
Check it out now
Check it out now
Like that now
Check it out now
Check it out now
Yeah yeah now
Check it out now
Import it out now
Check it out now
It's like that now
Check it out now
It's like that now
Check it out
What you say, what? what?
Now you caught me heart for the evening
Kissed my cheek, moved in, you confuse things
Should I just sit out or come harder?
Help me find my way
Now you caught me heart for the evening
Kissed my cheek, moved in, you confuse things
Should I just sit out or come harder?
Help me find my way
Now you caught me heart for the evening
Kissed my cheek, moved in, you confuse things
Should I just sit out or come harder?
Help me find my way
Now you caught me heart for the evening
Kissed my cheek, moved in, you confuse things
Should I just sit out or come harder?
Help me find my way
kevin a
For those who don't know, they didn't hire some chick to come in and sing backup vocals for the chorus. It's some Brazilian song they sampled and made the Portuguese fit their lyrics perfectly. So crazy lol
Diego Bermudez
Do you know which song by chance?
Jermaine Henry
All this time legit thought it was Janet Jackson that sang that dope hook lmao 💀
fopperer
they made their lyrics fit the portuguese
Jermaine Henry
@foppererthats genius the way they Done that cause it creates an illusion in your head that the Portuguese hook is saying what they are rapping like you don’t even realise she’s speaking in another language until you listen to it back a couple times
dj_ valentino_d
2020 and this shit still hit the heart strings that’s crazy
Nacho Dura
ON GOD
Cydney Hunter
dj_ valentino_d ikr
_Sitzkrieg
say less
Junebug
legit