That's My Attitude
Troop Lyrics


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Intro:
That's my attitude
Hello
Who is this
Baby do you realize what time it is
What's up/Nothing's up
I'm asleep
Wait a minute
I thought you weren't talking to me no more
Remember just the other day you were fronting on me
Talking about my head was big now that I'm making records
You now what I'm saying
Oh/ when did you make that change
Well listen/ I got things to do
You know what I'm saying
You got to get off my line
You know/Straight up

You say you don't like
The way that I am
Frankly baby
I don't give a damn
After all the things you put me through
I'm not onna take this
Take this stuff from you

You ay that you can't believe
That a man could be so rude
Hey baby that's my attitude
You call me up on my phone
Telling me/don't be cruel
Heybaby that's my attitude
You don't understand why I[m acting like this
You want me to sit here and explain why
Listen I'm tired of talking/Yo Allen

I gave you my money
I gave all my time
All you did/was mess around with mym ind
Then you go and find you another lover
I want you to know/pay-back is a mother

Now you wanna come back
But it just isn't like that
Don't think for a minute
Baby, I'm not with it


You ay that you can't believe
That a man could be so rude
Hey baby that's my attitude
You call me up on my phone
Telling me/don't be cruel
Heybaby that's my attitude
You don't understand why I[m acting like this




You want me to sit here and explain why
Listen I'm tired of talking

Overall Meaning

The song "That's My Attitude" by Troop is a ballad about a man who is fed up with the mistreatment he has received from his former lover. The song begins with a phone conversation between the two, where the woman is surprised that the man is still talking to her after she had previously been dismissive of him. She then tries to confront him about his behavior, which leads to him asserting that his attitude is a result of his experiences with her. The chorus emphasizes his defiance in the face of her attempts to change him or make him feel guilty for his actions.


The second verse of the song details how the woman had used him in the past, taking his time and money without any appreciation. He then reveals that she had left him for another man, which serves as the final straw for him. The song concludes with the man telling the woman that he is no longer willing to communicate with her, and that he will not be taking her back.


Overall, "That's My Attitude" is a song that speaks to the frustration and anger that can arise from being taken advantage of in a relationship. It highlights the importance of standing up for oneself and not letting others dictate one's behavior or emotions.


Line by Line Meaning

That's my attitude
I have a certain way of being and I'm not going to change it for anyone.


Hello
Standard greeting when answering the phone.


Who is this
Asking for the caller's identity.


Baby do you realize what time it is
Wondering why the caller is calling so late.


What's up/Nothing's up
Asking if there is anything that needs to be discussed or if everything is fine.


I'm asleep
Informing the caller that they are being inappropriate by calling at this hour.


Wait a minute
Asking the caller to pause for a moment to hear what they have to say.


I thought you weren't talking to me no more
Having previously cut off communication with the caller.


Remember just the other day you were fronting on me
Recalling recent negative interactions with the caller.


Talking about my head was big now that I'm making records
Accusing the caller of insulting them for being successful.


You now what I'm saying
Requesting acknowledgement and agreement from the caller.


Oh/ when did you make that change
Expressing surprise at the caller's apparent change of heart.


Well listen/ I got things to do
Stating that the caller is taking up valuable time.


You know what I'm saying
Reiterating the need for agreement and understanding from the caller.


You got to get off my line
Ending the call due to the caller's inappropriate behavior.


You know/Straight up
Asserting the truth of what has been said.


You say you don't like
Pointing out the caller's criticism of the artist.


The way that I am
Referring to their personality and/or behavior.


Frankly baby
Speaking honestly to the caller.


I don't give a damn
Asserting that the artist does not care about the caller's opinion.


After all the things you put me through
Recalling past negative experiences with the caller.


I'm not onna take this
Refusing to accept further mistreatment from the caller.


Take this stuff from you
Referring to the caller's behavior and/or attitude.


You ay that you can't believe
Noting the caller's disbelief in the artist's behavior.


That a man could be so rude
Acknowledging the caller's criticism of the singer's behavior.


Hey baby that's my attitude
Reaffirming that the singer's attitude is unchanging.


You call me up on my phone
Referring to the current call.


Telling me/don't be cruel
Asking the artist to behave in a kinder manner.


You don't understand why I[m acting like this
Noting the caller's lack of understanding about the artist's behavior.


You want me to sit here and explain why
Exasperated by the caller's request for further explanation.


Listen I'm tired of talking/Yo Allen
Ending the conversation due to repeated requests for explanation and/or lack of interest in continuing to interact.


I gave you my money
Noting the artist's financial investment in the relationship with the caller.


I gave all my time
Noting the artist's emotional investment in the relationship.


All you did/was mess around with mym ind
Referring to the caller's negative behavior in the relationship.


Then you go and find you another lover
Referring to the caller's infidelity in the relationship.


I want you to know/pay-back is a mother
Warning the caller that they will face consequences for their actions.


Now you wanna come back
Referring to the caller's attempt to re-enter the relationship.


But it just isn't like that
Refusing to take the caller back into the relationship.


Don't think for a minute
Warning the caller not to underestimate the singer's resolve.


You ay that you can't believe
Noting the caller's disbelief in the artist's behavior.


That a man could be so rude
Acknowledging the caller's criticism of the artist's behavior.


Hey baby that's my attitude
Reaffirming that the singer's attitude is unchanging.


You call me up on my phone
Referring to the current call.


Telling me/don't be cruel
Asking the artist to behave in a kinder manner.


You don't understand why I[m acting like this
Noting the caller's lack of understanding about the artist's behavior.


You want me to sit here and explain why
Exasperated by the caller's request for further explanation.


Listen I'm tired of talking
Ending the conversation due to repeated requests for explanation and/or lack of interest in continuing to interact.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GERALD EDWARD LEVERT, MARC JOSEPH GORDON

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Comments from YouTube:

@lindah.7879

Write, Sing & Dance....pure talent!!

@dereakcolumbus3603

That choreography was so tight. Cinematic style was avant gard. Truly ahead of it's time

@meelavabch2899

Jon Jon has a deep smooth voice.  Love it!

@kennedysreview1103

Ditto

@musiclover-cn7tb

It's sexy too I definitely enjoyed hearing it he had such a grown man voice ❤️❤️❤️.

@musiclover-cn7tb

@Kennedy S. Brown I know it was so grown up sounding although he had a little cute baby face the voice was all grown man honey.

@kennedysreview1103

@music lover1984 Yes Lord!!!

@musiclover-cn7tb

@Kennedy S. Brown they were looking some kind of fine in this video.

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@Lava91point0

2012 and this is still a bad ass jam

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2022 and still a badass jam

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