Lemme Know
Vince Staples Lyrics


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Pop it baby, don't keep me waitin'
Be my lover, be my lady
Other people drive me crazy
Really got me thinki'n, about ya body

I know it was your birthday
I know I didn't call right away
I know it hurt you in the worst way
I know that I would change it all if you stay
I know I'm not perfect
I know that everybody ain't
But if it's one thing I know that I know, I know nothing at all
You don't pick up when I call
I'll make it up by tomorrow
You know that love is a brawl
So I'll be fighting for ya, I'll be fighting for ya

Pop it baby, don't keep me waitin'
Be my lover, be my lady
Other people drive me crazy
Really got me thinkin', about ya body

Lalalalalalalalala
Lalalalalalalalala
Lalalalalalalalala
Lalalalalalalalala

Can I hit it in the morning? Can I hit it in the night?
And if I told you that I love you would you know it was a lie?
Pretty woman, how you function with the devil in your thighs?
I see Heaven in your eyes, I love to see you cry
The drugs inside your mind got you thinking different
Why you hiding from me? Fuck your inhibitions
Why you crazy lover? Think that you should be my baby mother
Let me slow it down, think I'm kinda tripping

Pop it baby, don't keep me waitin'
Be my lover, be my lady
Other people drive me crazy
Really got me thinkin', about ya body

Lalalalalalalalala
Lalalalalalalalala
Lalalalalalalalala
Lalalalalalalalala

Ass fat, can I take it out them jeans? Lemme know
Church bells sing, wedding rings, lemme know
Baby girl I'm ready, whatchu' ready for? Lemme know
Fuck the fuss and fighting, we should let it go, lemme know
Feeling like I need you, I need for you to lemme know
Nothing come between us, I need for you to lemme know
Everybody looking for that special soul, is it you?
If you think it's true, need you to lemme know

Baby lemme know, if you feelin' right, you can spend the night
We can go, anywhere you like, nothing got a price
I suppose, that you wasn't quite the type who be doing it
Fo' sho, we can keep it on the low and take a load off
Soon as you walk up in the room, take ya clothes off
Bed to the floor, baby you know how it go
Nothing less and nothing more than what we make it
Consummating for a long time 'til the condom breakin'
Conversations in my head about some head, you got some commentary for a nigga?
I ain't tryna be too forward with ya, lookin' forward to ya
Tryna split a couple kids, maybe mortgage with ya
Do it all to get ya
So just lemme know

Pop it baby, don't keep me waitin'
Be my lover, be my lady
Other people drive me crazy
Really got me thinkin, about ya body

I'ma let you know, that I got that dough
But if you take a toke
You gon' be runnin' round tripping 'til you get your hands on more, yeah




You gotta be certain cause 'fore you consider fucking me
'Cause you hit this shit once I know you gon' be in love with me

Overall Meaning

Vince Staplesโ€™s song, โ€œLemme Knowโ€, is a passionate appeal from the rapper to his love interest. It is a song of confession and plea for forgiveness. The opening lines of the song โ€œpop it baby, donโ€™t keep me waiting; be my lover, be my lady; other people drive me crazy; really got me thinking about your bodyโ€ reveal Vinceโ€™s sexual attraction to his love interest. He seems to be drowning in her love and needs her presence to keep him sane. The chorus line โ€œpop it baby donโ€™t keep me waiting; be my lover, be my lady; other people drive me crazy, really got me thinking about your bodyโ€ shows that Vince wants his love interest to be available to him and he canโ€™t think or talk to anyone else because heโ€™s thinking of her.


Furthermore, the second verse of the song reveals the tension in their relationship. Vince apologizes for not calling on his love interestโ€™s birthday, knowing it hurt her deeply. He promises to fight for her but also calls her out on her insecurity and drug addiction. He thinks his love interest is hiding from him as a result of her inhibitions and possibly shame about her drug addiction. Vince pleads for her to let down her guard and be his baby mother, even suggesting splitting a mortgage and having children. The final verses of the song and chorus affirm his love for her and leave the outcome up to her.


Line by Line Meaning

Pop it baby, don't keep me waitin'
Asking the woman to be more active in the relationship.


Be my lover, be my lady
Asking the woman to be his partner in love and life.


Other people drive me crazy
Everyone else annoys him except for her.


Really got me thinkin, about ya body
He can't get her out of his head.


I know it was your birthday
Acknowledging that he missed her birthday.


I know I didn't call right away
Admitting that he made a mistake.


I know it hurt you in the worst way
Understanding that he caused her pain.


I know that I would change it all if you stay
Promising to make it up to her.


I know I'm not perfect
Admitting that he has flaws.


I know that everybody ain't
Acknowledging that everyone makes mistakes.


But if it's one thing I know that I know, I know nothing at all
Confessing that he doesn't know everything.


You don't pick up when I call
Expressing his frustration when she doesn't answer his calls.


I'll make it up by tomorrow
Promising to make up for his mistakes soon.


You know that love is a brawl
Acknowledging that love can be difficult.


So I'll be fighting for ya, I'll be fighting for ya
He's willing to fight for their relationship.


Can I hit it in the morning? Can I hit it in the night?
Asking for permission to have sex with her.


And if I told you that I love you would you know it was a lie?
Asking if she would believe him if he said he loved her.


Pretty woman, how you function with the devil in your thighs?
Noting how her beauty is intoxicating.


I see Heaven in your eyes, I love to see you cry
He finds her beautiful, even when she's crying.


The drugs inside your mind got you thinking different
Suggesting that she's under the influence of something.


Why you hiding from me? Fuck your inhibitions
He wants her to be more open and honest with him.


Why you crazy lover? Think that you should be my baby mother
He's already thinking about having a child with her.


Let me slow it down, think I'm kinda tripping
He's slowing things down, taking a step back to think.


Ass fat, can I take it out them jeans? Lemme know
Asking her if he can see her butt.


Church bells sing, wedding rings, lemme know
Asking if she's ready for marriage.


Baby girl I'm ready, whatchu' ready for? Lemme know
He's ready to commit, but wants her to be ready too.


Feeling like I need you, I need for you to lemme know
He's anxious and needs to know where she stands.


Nothing come between us, I need for you to lemme know
He doesn't want any outside forces to affect their relationship.


Everybody looking for that special soul, is it you?
Asking if she's the one.


If you think it's true, need you to lemme know
He wants her to confirm if they have a connection.


Baby lemme know, if you feelin' right, you can spend the night
Inviting her to spend the night with him.


We can go, anywhere you like, nothing got a price
Making it clear that he's willing to do whatever she wants.


I suppose, that you wasn't quite the type who be doing it
He's surprised by how adventurous she is.


Fo' sho, we can keep it on the low and take a load off
They can be discreet and enjoy each other's company.


Soon as you walk up in the room, take ya clothes off
He's excited to be intimate with her.


Bed to the floor, baby you know how it go
A reference to sex on the floor.


Nothing less and nothing more than what we make it
Their relationship is what they make of it.


Consummating for a long time 'til the condom breakin'
Hinting that he wants to have sex with her frequently.


Conversations in my head about some head, you got some commentary for a nigga?
Thinking about receiving oral sex, and asking if she has anything to say about it.


I ain't tryna be too forward with ya, lookin' forward to ya
He doesn't want to come on too strong, but is excited for their future.


Tryna split a couple kids, maybe mortgage with ya
Planning for a life together that includes children and a house.


Do it all to get ya
He'll do whatever it takes to be with her.


I'ma let you know, that I got that dough
He's letting her know that he has money.


But if you take a toke, you gon' be runnin' round tripping 'til you get your hands on more, yeah
Warning her that using drugs will make her crave more.


You gotta be certain cause 'fore you consider fucking me
He wants her to be sure about their relationship before they become intimate.


'Cause you hit this shit once I know you gon' be in love with me
He's confident that she'll fall in love with him if they have sex.




Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dacoury Natche, Brian Kidd, Vince Staples, Jhene Chilombo, Ernest Wilson

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@nah3298

Hook: DJ Dahi]
Pop it baby, don't keep me waitin'
Be my lover, be my lady
Other people drive me crazy
Really got me thinkin, about ya body

[Verse 1: Vince Staples & Jhenรฉ Aiko]
I know it was your birthday
I know I didn't call right away
I know it hurt you in the worst way
I know that I would trade it all if you stay
I know I'm not perfect
I know that everybody ain't
But if it's one thing I know that I know, I know nothing at all
You don't pick up when I call
I'll make it up by tomorrow
You know that love is a brawl
So I'll be fighting for ya, I'll be fighting for ya

[Hook: DJ Dahi]
Pop it baby, don't keep me waitin'
Be my lover, be my lady
Other people drive me crazy
Really got me thinkin, about ya body

Lalalalalalalalala
Lalalalalalalalala
Lalalalalalalalala
Lalalalalalalalala

Verse 2: Vince Staples & Jhenรฉ Aiko]
Can I hit it in the morning? Can I hit it in the night?
And if I told you that I love you would you know it was a lie
Pretty woman, how you function with the devil in your thighs?
I see heaven in your eyes, I love to see you cry
The drugs inside your mind got you thinking different
Why you hiding from me? Fuck your inhibitions
Why you crazy lover? Think that you should be my baby mother
Let me slow it down, think I'm kinda tripping

[Hook: DJ Dahi]
Pop it baby, don't keep me waitin'
Be my lover, be my lady
Other people drive me crazy
Really got me thinkin, about ya body

Lalalalalalalalala
Lalalalalalalalala
Lalalalalalalalala
Lalalalalalalalala

[Bridge: Vince Staples & Jhenรฉ Aiko]
Ass fat, can I take it out them jeans? Lemme know
Church bells sing, wedding rings, Lemme know
Baby girl I'm ready, whatchu' ready for? Lemme know
Fuck the fuss and fighting, we should let it go, lemme know
Feeling like I need you, I need for you to lemme know
Nothing come between us, I need for you to lemme know
Everybody looking for that special soul, is it you?
If you think it's true, need you to lemme know

Verse 3: Vince Staples]
Baby lemme know, if you feelin' right, you can spend the night
We can go, anywhere you like, nothing got a price
I suppose, that you wasn't quite the type who be doing it
Fo' sho, we can keep it on the low and take a load off
Soon as you walk up in the room, take ya clothes off
Bed to the floor, baby you know how it go
Nothing less and nothing more than what we make it
Consummating for a long time 'til the condom breakin'
Conversations in my head about some head, you got some commentary for a nigga?
I ain't tryna be too forward with ya, lookin' forward to ya
Tryna split a couple kids, maybe mortgage with ya
Do it all to get ya
So just lemme know

[Hook: DJ Dahi]
Pop it baby, don't keep me waitin'
Be my lover, be my lady
Other people drive me crazy
Really got me thinkin, about ya body

[Outro: Jhenรฉ Aiko]
I'mma let you know, that I got that dough
But if you take a toke
You gon' be runnin' round tripping 'til you get your hands on more, yeah
You gotta be certain cause 'fore you consider fucking me
Cause you hit this shit once I know you gon' be in love with me



All comments from YouTube:

@sab8850

I love how this whole album is very newschool but also very much pure hip hop . I mostly stick to 90's hip hop but this is so much fire . Its art!

@nah3298

Hook: DJ Dahi]
Pop it baby, don't keep me waitin'
Be my lover, be my lady
Other people drive me crazy
Really got me thinkin, about ya body

[Verse 1: Vince Staples & Jhenรฉ Aiko]
I know it was your birthday
I know I didn't call right away
I know it hurt you in the worst way
I know that I would trade it all if you stay
I know I'm not perfect
I know that everybody ain't
But if it's one thing I know that I know, I know nothing at all
You don't pick up when I call
I'll make it up by tomorrow
You know that love is a brawl
So I'll be fighting for ya, I'll be fighting for ya

[Hook: DJ Dahi]
Pop it baby, don't keep me waitin'
Be my lover, be my lady
Other people drive me crazy
Really got me thinkin, about ya body

Lalalalalalalalala
Lalalalalalalalala
Lalalalalalalalala
Lalalalalalalalala

Verse 2: Vince Staples & Jhenรฉ Aiko]
Can I hit it in the morning? Can I hit it in the night?
And if I told you that I love you would you know it was a lie
Pretty woman, how you function with the devil in your thighs?
I see heaven in your eyes, I love to see you cry
The drugs inside your mind got you thinking different
Why you hiding from me? Fuck your inhibitions
Why you crazy lover? Think that you should be my baby mother
Let me slow it down, think I'm kinda tripping

[Hook: DJ Dahi]
Pop it baby, don't keep me waitin'
Be my lover, be my lady
Other people drive me crazy
Really got me thinkin, about ya body

Lalalalalalalalala
Lalalalalalalalala
Lalalalalalalalala
Lalalalalalalalala

[Bridge: Vince Staples & Jhenรฉ Aiko]
Ass fat, can I take it out them jeans? Lemme know
Church bells sing, wedding rings, Lemme know
Baby girl I'm ready, whatchu' ready for? Lemme know
Fuck the fuss and fighting, we should let it go, lemme know
Feeling like I need you, I need for you to lemme know
Nothing come between us, I need for you to lemme know
Everybody looking for that special soul, is it you?
If you think it's true, need you to lemme know

Verse 3: Vince Staples]
Baby lemme know, if you feelin' right, you can spend the night
We can go, anywhere you like, nothing got a price
I suppose, that you wasn't quite the type who be doing it
Fo' sho, we can keep it on the low and take a load off
Soon as you walk up in the room, take ya clothes off
Bed to the floor, baby you know how it go
Nothing less and nothing more than what we make it
Consummating for a long time 'til the condom breakin'
Conversations in my head about some head, you got some commentary for a nigga?
I ain't tryna be too forward with ya, lookin' forward to ya
Tryna split a couple kids, maybe mortgage with ya
Do it all to get ya
So just lemme know

[Hook: DJ Dahi]
Pop it baby, don't keep me waitin'
Be my lover, be my lady
Other people drive me crazy
Really got me thinkin, about ya body

[Outro: Jhenรฉ Aiko]
I'mma let you know, that I got that dough
But if you take a toke
You gon' be runnin' round tripping 'til you get your hands on more, yeah
You gotta be certain cause 'fore you consider fucking me
Cause you hit this shit once I know you gon' be in love with me

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Ain't no rapper music impact me deeper than Vince's music can

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+manuel Medina he's not a rapper

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@mbphilipblack8993

It's criminial that i almost forgot about this banger easily one of his greatest works and one of my faveourite songs from Vince, this colab with Jhene and DJ Dahi is pure fire that beat and flow is to die for, severly underrated a gem for sure this song goes in especially at the last to verses well done indeed.

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