Caught Up
Usher Feat. Fatman Scoop Lyrics

(Pranksters, uh)

(Ho) G's up, mm ho, haha, ho (ho), ha
The singer is calling out to his gangster affiliates while laughing.

G's up, ha, ho (pop a collar for this)
The singer is telling gangsters to style themselves properly for the occasion.

Haha ho, ha (if you a player, pop a collar for this)
The artist is encouraging players to dress cool and impress their peers.

Yeah, yeah, come on (gangsters)
The artist is urging his fellow gangsters to follow his lead.

You know how we do (pop a bottle for this)
The singer is asking everyone to celebrate the occasion by drinking.

Uh, uh (if you pimpin', pop a bottle for this)
The singer is addressing pimps in particular, urging them to join in the festivities.

I'm the kind of brother
The artist is introducing himself and his perspective.

Who been doing it my way, getting my way for years
The artist is proud of himself for being independent and successful.

In my career, uh
The artist is referencing his professional life.

And every lover, oh
The singer is referring to his past romantic pursuits.

In and out my life, I've hit, love, then left in tears
The artist has a history of using and discarding women.

Without a care
The singer did not care about the consequences of his actions.

Until I met this girl (met this girl) who turned (turned) the tables around
The singer has met a girl who has changed his life.

She caught me by surprise
The girl has had a strong impact on the singer.

And I, I never thought I'd be the one breaking down (oh)
The artist is surprised to be the one feeling emotional in the relationship.

I can't figure it out, why
The artist is struggling to understand his feelings.

I'm so (caught up)
The singer is consumed by his emotions for the girl.

Got me feeling it (caught up)
The singer is expressing how strongly he feels for the girl.

I don't know what it is
The artist can't explain why he feels this way.

But she's got me twisted (but it seems she's got me twisted)
The girl has changed the artist's perspective on love and relationships.

I'm losing control
The artist is admitting that he is powerless against his feelings for the girl.

This girl's got a hold on me, yeah
The girl has a strong emotional grip on the singer.

Hold, now (ho)
The artist is asking the listener to pause and listen.

Let me go, baby (ho)
The singer is communicating his desire to be released from his emotional captivity.

Now, listen (ho)
The singer wants to emphasize the importance of his next words.

My mama told me
The singer is sharing advice he received from his mother.

Be careful who you do 'cause karma comes back around
The artist's mother warned him about the consequences of his actions.

Same old song, naw
The artist acknowledges that this advice is nothing new.

But I was so sure
The singer was overconfident in his ability to avoid negative consequences.

That it wouldn't happen to me 'cause I know how to put it down
The singer thought he could avoid negative consequences because he was skilled in his romantic pursuits.

But I was so wrong
The artist was mistaken in his confidence and has faced negative consequences.

This girl was mean (so mean), she really (she really) turned me out
The girl has had a profound effect on the artist.

Her body was so tight, I'm looking for her in the daytime with your flashlight
The artist is obsessed with the girl's physical appearance.

My homies say this girl is cramping my style (oh, she's cramping my style)
The singer's friends are warning him that the girl is changing him in negative ways.

And I can't figure it out, but
The artist is struggling to understand why he is so drawn to the girl.

Really feeling it (caught up)
The singer is expressing how deeply his emotions run for the girl.

(Hey) I don't know what it is
The singer is still unsure why he feels the way he does for the girl.

I'm so (caught up)
The singer is consumed by his emotions for the girl.

I'm losing control
The artist is admitting that he is powerless against his feelings for the girl.

This girl's got a hold
The girl has a strong emotional grip on the artist.

I'm so (caught up)
The singer is consumed by his emotions for the girl.

I'm so (caught up)
The singer is consumed by his emotions for the girl.

I'm (caught up)
The artist is consumed by his emotions for the girl.

I'm losing control
The artist is admitting that he is powerless against his feelings for the girl.

This girl's got a hold on me (ho, ho, ho, ho)
The girl has a strong emotional grip on the artist.