I Need a Light
Warren G Lyrics


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[Chorus]
I need a girl who'll ride for me (Keep her self real fly)
Damn near die for me (Stand by my side)
Gon' call for me (Stand up and cry)
Pay my bail for me, make sales for me
Have a baby with (This is what she'll do)
Lie to industry (Be my baby momma too)
Someone who'll never leave (And always be true)
How I wish my wife could be you

[Loon]
I need a girl that'll ride for me
Situation get real bitch'll die for me
Even step in the courtroom and lie for me
I'm talkin' about right hand in the sky for me

Do twenty-five for me, nigga steal a pound for me
Shorty probably blow a nigga to the sky for me
And go and sit in a chair that'll fry for me
And lord know if I die she gon cry for me

Never say bye to me
I can't deny shorty love is official
Even though love ain't the issue
Shorty still smuggle the pistol

Packin' a gat then hug you and kiss you
Show you love when other niggas that diss you
You on the real
That's the type chick a nigga need

The type smoke all a nigga's weed
And still move at a nigga's speed
Never a victim of a nigga's greed
Especially if she runnin' round with a nigga's seed

[Chorus]

[P. Diddy]
I had a girl that woulda died for me
Didn't appreciate her so I made her cry for me
Everyday she had tears in her eyes for me
I caught a case shorty took the whole ride for me (Thank you)

At first we were friends then became lovers
You was more than my girl we was like brothers
On late nights we would play fight under covers
Now you gone can't love you like I really want to

But every time I think about your pretty smile
And we used to drive the whole city wild
Damn I wish you woulda had my child
A pretty little girl with Diddy style

Shit is wild
Now these's days that I reminisce
About my little mami I'ma always miss (I miss you)
But long as you happy I'ma tell you this

Ain't nothin' that's broke that we can't fix
Mamacita

[Chorus]

[Loon]
Now I done seen chicks come and go
Some in it for the love some want the dough
But some of them confused and don't really know
The difference between a woman and a silly ho

But on the low
I'm a tell you how it really be
'Cause I be chillin' where the young willies be
Strip clubs, sit buzzed spend twenty G's
Shit bugged stick dubs where they titties be

[P. Diddy]
This nigga Diddy be chillin' with the prauda mamis
Posted up with the chick with the hottest body
Yo shorty all on me little hot tamale
(But I'm ride for you Daddy) Then I got you mami

'Cause all I want to do is take care of you
And do things that the playas ain't prepared to do
Like if I rock ice you gon' wear it too
Fuck wit me I have the whole world stare at you

You feel me girl?





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Warren G's song, "I Need a Light," express the artist's desire for a specific type of woman in his life – one who will ride for him, can stand by his side in times of need, and will never leave him. He wants a woman who is willing to make sacrifices for him, including lying to the industry to be his baby momma and pay his bail or even die for him. The first verse by Loon emphasizes this by highlighting his appreciation for a woman who will do all these things for him, even becoming a victim to a man's greed. The second verse by P. Diddy, however, tells a story of a past love who did all these things for him, and he never appreciated her, and now he misses her and wishes she had his child.


The lyrics reflect the common theme of male desire for a loyal and committed woman. The song is also a criticism of some women who are confused and do not know the difference between loyalty and disloyalty, image over commitment, and love for money over love for their man. The song advocates for a woman who cares for their partner, is willing to make sacrifices and stands by them regardless of the situation which can be inferred through the lyrics.


Overall, the lyrics of "I Need a Light" are emotional and express the need for a woman who is loyal, devoted, and committed to her man.


Line by Line Meaning

I need a girl who'll ride for me (Keep her self real fly)
I'm searching for a partner who is loyal and will remain fashionable at all times.


Damn near die for me (Stand by my side)
I need a partner who is willing to do anything for me, even put their life on the line, and always stands by my side.


Gon' call for me (Stand up and cry)
I want someone who will always call and check on me, and won't be afraid to show their emotions and cry when necessary.


Pay my bail for me, make sales for me
I'm looking for a partner who will have my back no matter what, whether it's paying bail money or making sales for me.


Have a baby with (This is what she'll do)
I want a partner who is willing to have a child with me and start a family together.


Lie to industry (Be my baby momma too)
I need someone who will be willing to lie and deceive the industry as my baby momma and be there for me and our child.


Someone who'll never leave (And always be true)
I need a partner who will never leave me and always be faithful and true to me.


How I wish my wife could be you
I wish my ideal partner could be my wife, but I haven't found her yet.


I need a girl that'll ride for me
I'm looking for a loyal and dedicated partner.


Situation get real bitch'll die for me
My partner should be willing to go to any extent to protect me, even if it means risking their own life.


Even step in the courtroom and lie for me
I need a partner who would lie for me in the courtroom to protect me from legal charges.


I'm talkin' about right hand in the sky for me
My ideal partner is someone who is so dedicated to me that they would swear on their own life that they would never betray me.


Do twenty-five for me, nigga steal a pound for me
In addition to being loyal and protective, my partner should be willing to take risks for me and go to prison for me.


Shorty probably blow a nigga to the sky for me
My partner should be fierce and willing to fight for me at any cost, and not hesitant to use weapons.


And go and sit in a chair that'll fry for me
Even if I'm found guilty of a crime, I'm looking for a partner who would be willing to sit and serve the sentence for me.


And lord know if I die she gon cry for me
My ideal partner should be so emotionally invested in me that they would be heartbroken if I died.


Never say bye to me
I need someone who will always be there for me and never leave me, no matter the circumstances.


I can't deny shorty love is official
I can't deny that my partner's love is genuine and authentic.


Even though love ain't the issue
Even though we may have other disagreements, the love between us shouldn't be an issue.


Shorty still smuggle the pistol
My partner should be resourceful and willing to take action to protect us, even if it means hiding a weapon.


Packin' a gat then hug you and kiss you
My partner should strike a balance between their toughness and their affection for me.


Show you love when other niggas that diss you
My ideal partner should never show me up or disrespect me, even when other people do.


You on the real
I need someone who I can trust and is genuine with me.


That's the type chick a nigga need
This is exactly the type of partner I'm searching for - loyal, fierce, and dependable.


The type smoke all a nigga's weed
My ideal partner should be down to smoke with me and chill with me.


And still move at a nigga's speed
My perfect partner should be able to keep up with me, even when things get tough.


Never a victim of a nigga's greed
I need someone who is smart and doesn't fall victim to my own greed or selfish tendencies.


Especially if she runnin' round with a nigga's seed
If we have a child together, I need my partner to be even more careful and responsible.


I had a girl that woulda died for me
I'm reflecting on a past relationship where I had a partner who was willing to go to great lengths to protect me.


Didn't appreciate her so I made her cry for me
Unfortunately, I didn't appreciate this partner enough and ended up hurting them, making them cry.


Everyday she had tears in her eyes for me
My former partner was in constant emotional pain because of my actions and lack of appreciation.


I caught a case shorty took the whole ride for me (Thank you)
Even during my time of trouble, my former partner stood by my side and took the blame for me.


At first we were friends then became lovers
My past partner and I were initially friends and then romantic partners.


You was more than my girl we was like brothers
Our relationship was so strong that we were like family and had a deep bond.


On late nights we would play fight under covers
We had a fun, playful aspect to our relationship and enjoyed each other's company even in simple moments.


Now you gone can't love you like I really want to
I lost this partner and now I miss them deeply and wish I could still love them the way I want to.


But every time I think about your pretty smile
I still have vivid, fond memories of my former partner's unique smile and beauty.


And we used to drive the whole city wild
We had a dynamic, exciting energy as a couple and other people took notice.


Damn I wish you woulda had my child
I regret not having a child with this lost partner and wonder how different things could've been if we did.


A pretty little girl with Diddy style
I imagine having a child who inherits my style and characteristics, and who reminds me of my former partner.


Shit is wild
I reflect on my past with my former partner and see how unpredictable and tumultuous it was.


Now these's days that I reminisce
I often think back on memories with my past partner.


About my little mami I'ma always miss (I miss you)
I'm heartbroken at the loss of my former partner and still miss them deeply.


But long as you happy I'ma tell you this
Even though we're no longer together, I still deeply care about my former partner's happiness and well-being.


Ain't nothin' that's broke that we can't fix
I still have hope that my former partner and I can reconcile and repair any damage we've done as a couple.


This nigga Diddy be chillin' with the prauda mamis
I'm often around attractive women and often gravitate towards these types of partners.


Posted up with the chick with the hottest body
I'm often with partners who are physically attractive to me and have a great body.


Yo shorty all on me little hot tamale
I have a partner who is passionate and fiery towards me and others around me.


(But I'm ride for you Daddy) Then I got you mami
My ideal partner should be willing to protect and support me, just as I would for them, and that's how I know I've found the right one.


'Cause all I want to do is take care of you
I desire to be in a relationship where I can take care of my partner and provide for them.


And do things that the playas ain't prepared to do
I'm willing to do things for my partner that other men aren't willing to do, like supporting and taking care of them fully.


Like if I rock ice you gon' wear it too
If I've bought something luxurious for myself, I want my partner to have it too and share in my success.


Fuck wit me I have the whole world stare at you
I'm wealthy and successful, and I want my partner to be with me and feel similarly powerful and important.


You feel me girl?
Do you understand what I'm saying? Do you feel the same way about me and our relationship?




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Spirit Music Group
Written by: CHAUNCEY LAMONT HAWKINS, ERIC K. MATLOCK, TIJUAN T. FRAMPTON, MICHAEL CARLOS JONES

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