U-God was born in Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York. However he moved to Staten Island, New York as a youth. He was originally a beatboxer for clan affiliate Cappadonna, as well as being well known friends with future members Method Man, Inspectah Deck, and Raekwon. Sometime before the members united, U-God was mentored in rap by Cappadonna. He soon became friends with RZA and Ghostface Killah, and he began rhyming under the alias Golden Arms, based on the kung-fu movie The Kid with The Golden Arms. Later on narcotics possession prevented him from featuring heavily on the group's debut album Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), his input on the seminal LP consisting of only a short bridge on the group's debut single "Protect Ya Neck" in 1992 as well as the famous opening verse of "Da Mystery of Chessboxin'". Nevertheless, after his release he quickly became known to fans for his rugged flow and bass-like voice on Wu tracks such as "Winter Warz", "Knuckleheadz", "Investigative Reports", and "Black Jesus". He was featured heavily on the group's second album Wu-Tang Forever on which he was one of only four of the group to get a solo track - "Black Shampoo" (While the others being Inspectah Deck with "The City", Ol' Dirty Bastard with "Dog Shit" and RZA with "Sunshower"; clan affiliate and singer Tekitha sang 'Second Coming' solo). Around this time his young son was accidentally shot and injured, an ordeal the rapper documented on the Wu-Tang Clan track "A Better Tomorrow". He appeared with all the clan members during the VH1 Hip-Hop Honors, as well as on tour for the release of Wu Tang Clan's latest album, 8 Diagrams. U-God released his third studio album Dopium in 2009 and touring around the globe in support of 8 Diagrams. He released his fourth studio album Keynote Speaker in 2013.
Name: U-God
Real Name: Lamont Hawkins
Web: www.myspace.com/ugod
Jenny
U-God Lyrics
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I'm sorry, Jenny, I made you cry, I tried
I'm sorry, Jenny, all the pain inside, I lied
I'm sorry, Jenny, I made you cry, I tried
I'm sorry, Jenny, for all the pain inside...
We started as friends, you had a boyfriend
I took you from your man, that's the way we began
That wasn't part of the plan, you had my heart in your hands
I guess broken wings, are hard on a man
You ran back to scrams, had me stuck in a jam
I didn't understand, where we went wrong
I tried to block you out, but you call on the phone
I want to, bad to the bone, all to myself, all alone
You sighed on the line, then I heard a dial tone
[Chorus]
Yo, I stayed up so late, just, thinking of you
I wish that I can take back, all the pain we been through
On the path by myself, my back's on the wall
Sometimes I want that I shouldn't have met you at all
I told you if you just, leave the man you was with
I'll take you back in my life, and we'll seek happiness
Then you finally did, I took your heart for a ride
I didn't tell how, I had a chick on the side
It's been a couple of months, in this triangle of love
I didn't realize, she was the one that I want
[Chorus]
Now was I young, was I dumb? Was I wrong?
I had thought we had a special bond
Come back, run, come back, run
I thought we was tight as a blood
What is love? What is love?
[Chorus]
The song "Jenny" by U-God is an apology to a woman named Jenny who he had hurt in the past. The lyrics describe how their relationship started as friends with Jenny having a boyfriend at the time. U-God took her from her man and didn't think it would come back to haunt him. However, things didn't go as planned and Jenny left to go back to her ex, leaving U-God heartbroken. Despite trying to move on, he couldn't help but think of her constantly.
The chorus of the song repeats the lines "I'm sorry, Jenny, I made you cry, I tried, I'm sorry, Jenny, all the pain inside, I lied" emphasizing U-God's regret for hurting her. The second verse reveals that he had been cheating on her with another woman while they were together, leading to their breakup. U-God wishes he could take back the pain he caused and laments not realizing Jenny was the one he truly wanted sooner.
Overall, the song conveys U-God's remorse and desire to make amends with Jenny for his past mistakes.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm sorry, Jenny, I made you cry, I tried
Apologizing for causing Jenny pain and trying to make amends
I'm sorry, Jenny, all the pain inside, I lied
Admitting to lying about the pain he was feeling and apologizing for it
We started as friends, you had a boyfriend
The relationship with Jenny began as friendship even though she was in a relationship
I took you from your man, that's the way we began
U-God pursued Jenny romantically and convinced her to leave her boyfriend for him
That wasn't part of the plan, you had my heart in your hands
U-God never intended to fall in love with Jenny but ended up deeply attached to her
I guess broken wings, are hard on a man
Dealing with heartbreak is tough for men
You ran back to scrams, had me stuck in a jam
Jenny went back to her old boyfriend leaving U-God in a difficult situation
I didn't understand, where we went wrong
U-God was confused about why his relationship with Jenny ended
I tried to block you out, but you call on the phone
U-God attempted to move on from Jenny but she kept reaching out to him
I want to, bad to the bone, all to myself, all alone
U-God still has strong feelings for Jenny and wants to be with her
You sighed on the line, then I heard a dial tone
Jenny hung up on U-God, possibly indicating that she's done with him
Yo, I stayed up so late, just, thinking of you
U-God couldn't stop thinking about Jenny and lost sleep over it
I wish that I can take back, all the pain we been through
U-God regrets the pain that he and Jenny experienced
Sometimes I want that I shouldn't have met you at all
U-God wonders if it would be better if he never met Jenny
I told you if you just, leave the man you was with
U-God convinced Jenny to leave her boyfriend with the promise of being together
I'll take you back in my life, and we'll seek happiness
U-God believed that he and Jenny would be happy together if she left her boyfriend
Then you finally did, I took your heart for a ride
Jenny left her boyfriend for U-God but he took advantage of her and didn't treat her well
I didn't tell how, I had a chick on the side
U-God was cheating on Jenny with another woman
It's been a couple of months, in this triangle of love
The relationship between U-God, Jenny, and the other woman has been going on for a while
I didn't realize, she was the one that I want
U-God finally realizes that the other woman is actually the one he wants
Now was I young, was I dumb? Was I wrong?
U-God questions whether his actions were due to his youth, naivety, or wrongdoing
I had thought we had a special bond
U-God believed that his relationship with Jenny was unique and important
Come back, run, come back, run
U-God wants Jenny to come back to him even though she has already left him
I thought we was tight as a blood
U-God considered Jenny to be like family to him
What is love? What is love?
U-God is questioning the nature of love and what it means to him
[Chorus]
Reiterating the heartfelt apology for causing Jenny pain and acknowledging the hurt he caused
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JANIS IAN
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christblaka
In defense of the God who doesn't need it, sometimes us black folks just wake up with a song in our heart that has to be manifested in the best form, and in this case, was vocalizing. Almost every rapper has done it.
M S
Love ue . Not crazy bout this album but this track is top notch krusty love song ! Love .
tuchesuavae
This got a 80's feel of like a 90's freestyle music feel.
an0therDimensi0n
2022 this one randomly popped in my head
classick1hunnid
at first i was like what the fuck is this but now i bump the shit outta this
play4dahood
u god = beast mode
BossHoggThaJedEye
U God u still my Naga & I'll co-sign anyday......but u whilin on this joint bruh
Swarv 84
😂
Alcatrackz-Records
u god is the king peace from germay wu is the life, tang is the slang and the clan is the family
Mike Howard
KingBaluMalu Peace from the U.S.A. One nation under the Wu !