The same album also features a song dedicated to his former partner Mad Lou, who is currently incarcerated.
Spotlight
Young Jeezy Lyrics
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And cherishes
And cares for me?
Is that you? Is that you?
Is that you? yeah,
Are you a guard in a prison
Maximum security?
Is that you? Is that you?
Do we stay home all the time
Cause you want me to yourself?
Is that you? Is that you?
Is that you? yeah,
Or am I locked away
Out of fear that I'd find
Someone else
Is that you? Is that you?
Yea hey
[Chorus]
Well, I don't like
Living under your spotlight
Just because you think
I might find somebody worthy
Oh, I don't like
Living under your spotlight
Baby, if you treat me right
You won't have to worry
Is this a relationship
Fulfilling your needs
As well as mine
Is that you? Is that you?
Is that you? yeah,
Or is this just my sentence
Am I doing time?
Is that you? Is that you?
Is that you? yeah,
If this is love
Real, real love
Then I'm staying no doubt
Is that you? Is that you?
Is that you? yeah,
But if I'm just love prisoner
Then I'm busting out
Is that you? Is that you?
Yeah
[Chorus]
Oh, you ought to be
Ashamed of yourself
What the hell
Do you think you're doing?
Loving me, loving me
So wrong
Baby, all I do is try
To show you
That you're my
One and only guy
No matter
Who may come along
Open your eyes
Cause baby, I don't lie
[Chorus]
The lyrics of Young Jeezy’s “Spotlight” are centered around questioning the dynamics of a relationship. The song starts with the artist asking if the man in the relationship loves, cherishes, and cares for her. She then goes on to ask if he is a guard in a maximum-security prison or if she is locked away for fear of finding someone else. In short, the lyrics of “Spotlight” are questioning the level of trust and commitment in a relationship.
The chorus of “Spotlight” focuses on the artist’s dislike for living under the man’s spotlight. She does not want to be under the spotlight just because he thinks she might find somebody worthy. The artist wants to be treated right so that the man does not have to worry about her.
In the final verse, the artist asks the man to open his eyes because she is showing him that he is her one and only guy, no matter who may come along. She stresses that she is not lying.
Overall, the message conveyed in “Spotlight” is that the artist wants a balanced and healthy relationship where there is mutual love, trust, and commitment. She does not want to feel confined or controlled and wants to be treated well.
Line by Line Meaning
Are you a man who loves
Are you someone who has genuine love for me?
And cherishes
And values me for who I am?
And cares for me?
And shows concern for my well-being?
Is that you? Is that you?
Is that the kind of person you are?
Is that you? yeah,
Are you really like that?
Are you a guard in a prison
Do you act possessive and controlling?
Maximum security?
To the point of extreme security measures?
Do we stay home all the time
Do we never go out and socialize?
Cause you want me to yourself?
Because you don't want anyone else to have me?
Or am I locked away
Am I restricted in my actions?
Out of fear that I'd find
Is it because you are afraid I will meet someone else?
Someone else
Another person to whom I might become attached?
Is that you? Is that you?
Is that how our relationship really is?
Yea hey
Is that really how it is?
Well, I don't like
Frankly, I don't appreciate
Living under your spotlight
Being confined to your scrutiny
Just because you think
Simply because you believe
I might find somebody worthy
I might meet another person who values me as well
Oh, I don't like
I don't appreciate
Living under your spotlight
Being watched by you all the time
Baby, if you treat me right
If you fulfil my needs too
You won't have to worry
You won't have to be so possessive
Is this a relationship
Is this the kind of bond we have?
Fulfilling your needs
Are you getting what you want?
As well as mine
As well as what I need?
Is that you? Is that you?
Are you really invested in me?
Is that you? yeah,
Are you really the partner I deserve?
Or is this just my sentence
Or am I stuck in this relationship?
Am I doing time?
Am I living under restrictions?
If this is love
If this bond is really about love
Real, real love
Genuine, unconditional affection
Then I'm staying no doubt
Then I'm committed without any hesitation
Is that you? Is that you?
Is that really our bond?
Yeah
Is that really how it is?
But if I'm just love prisoner
But if I'm only restricted by love
Then I'm busting out
Then I'm ending this relationship
Is that you? Is that you?
Are you really committing to me?
Yeah
Is that really true?
Oh, you ought to be
You should feel ashamed
Ashamed of yourself
Ashamed of how you are treating me
What the hell
What on earth
Do you think you're doing?
Do you think your actions are justified?
Loving me, loving me
Thinking that you love me
So wrong
But there's something wrong about it
Baby, all I do is try
I try my hardest
To show you
To demonstrate to you
That you're my
That you are the only
One and only guy
Man I want to be with
No matter
Regardless of
Who may come along
Any other person who may cross my path
Open your eyes
See clearly
Cause baby, I don't lie
Because I'm not lying to you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MIKKEL ERIKSEN, TOR ERIK HERMANSEN, SHAFFER SMITH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@gullygangsta420
thumbs up if you think jeezy killed this beat!!!!!
@qubie83
Jeezy walked the damn dog on this one! #2024
@jazzygurl4life
2019 anyone? #LuvIt!!
@JJANDONE
2020😷☣️
@foosalink8043
This Song Has Sooo Many Memorie's..Memorie's that will be cherished...a simple song can bring back so many good memories and give you moments that you'll never forget...
@stuna101a
Jeezy tore it up
@cw030884
I love this song. They sound great together and the beat goes hard af.
@jgaines3750
Quarantine 2020!!
@marlonbrandon4880
2023 still listening to this ... jeezy part fireee
@mschar2u17
Fuck Jeezy GOES HARD ON HIS VERSE ...fuckin lovinnn itt !!