love & glory
j. cannon Lyrics

What's up, this is Mary, leave a message, and I'll holla back, peace
Mary is not available, and she has invited the caller to leave a message and she will contact them later

Yo, yo Mary, pick up the phone girl
The caller is trying to reach Mary and asking her to pick up the phone

Ay yo, what's up?
The caller is greeting Mary

Girl you ready?
The caller is asking Mary if she is ready for something

I'm always ready
Mary confirms that she is always ready for whatever the caller is asking her about

It's about that time again
It is time to do something important or significant

This the moment they all been waiting for
The current moment is the one everyone has been anticipating

Time to take it back to the gutter
It is time to return to the gritty or raw roots of something

The queen of hip-hop soul
Mary J. Blige is known as the queen of blending hip-hop and soul music

Oohh, live your life 'cause life is love
One should live their life to the fullest because life is about love

Always thank the man above (thank you, uh)
Always express gratitude to a higher power for blessings received

The more you the more you get (that's real talk)
The more effort or work one puts in, the more they will gain or achieve

Yeah, yeah (let me warm it up for ya)
The singer is hyping themselves up and getting into a favorable mood

Who better to usher you back through the gutter
The person speaking is referring to themselves as a good guide or leader to bring someone back to the raw or gritty roots of something

Than America's number one hustler (Sean Carter)
The singer is referencing Jay-Z, who they view as the top businessperson or entrepreneur in America

Don't call it a comeback
The artist is suggesting that their current work is not a return to something they previously did, but a new endeavor altogether

Unless there's some money attached to that
The artist is saying that they would only consider something a comeback if there was financial gain involved

And you can call it whatever you like, in fact
The singer is suggesting that people can refer to their work however they want

It's something like a phenomenon
The singer is describing their work as an extraordinary or remarkable occurrence

Like a young LeBron, gettin' my high school games on
The artist is comparing themselves to LeBron James, who was a standout high school basketball player

TV just for dunkin' on
The artist is saying that they are so good at their craft that they deserve television coverage like a basketball player who makes a spectacular dunk

Whoever want it with Sean he can get it jumpin like Donkey Kong
The artist is suggesting that they can create excitement and energy in a situation like the video game character Donkey Kong

We could get it thumpin' like bum-ba-bum
The singer is saying that they can create a lively, energetic atmosphere

Travel the way of the gun, come on, see-come on
The artist is suggesting that they are willing to approach a situation with force or aggression

No, I'm not only beggin' I'm eggin' you on
The singer is not only requesting something from someone, but also encouraging them to do it

Until you dead or gone that's the vendetta I'm on
The singer has a personal mission or vendetta that they intend to pursue until someone is no longer alive or present

This ain't no video game with wrestlers on it
The singer is saying that the situation is not a game and should not be treated like one

The competitor on this is on some shit
The artist's opponent or competition is in a negative or difficult situation

Honest come through all black like a Amish
The artist is saying that they will arrive dressed in all black, like members of the Amish community

Holsters under the armpit, the arm spit, ha
The singer has weapons on them, and may be ready to use them in a confrontation

Just that Brooklyn don shit
The singer is referencing their home borough of Brooklyn and its culture

Along with the queen from Yonkers
The artist is referencing Mary J. Blige and her hometown of Yonkers, New York

Come on kiss the ring
The artist is commanding respect from those around them

Fore I let miss Mary sing
The artist is saying that they will not allow Mary J. Blige to perform until they have been given the proper respect

Supposed to you a soul in the everything, yeah
The singer is saying that their work encompasses all aspects of life, including the soul or spirit

It's classic material
The artist is referring to their work as something that will stand the test of time and be remembered as classic

I see you bastards at the burial
The singer is addressing their detractors and suggesting that they will only be recognized by the singer at their final resting place

Jay go first and then Mary go, round
The singer is saying that Jay-Z will perform first, followed by Mary J. Blige

I just ride, hold her down with the fifth by my side
The singer will be present during the performance and will provide support to Mary J. Blige with a weapon nearby

Me and Miss Blige
The artist is referring to their collaboration with Mary J. Blige

Look up in the sky it's a bird and the 'caine
The artist is saying that they are so successful that they are like a superhero and can defy gravity while also referencing cocaine use

And the hydro flow that I brought to the game
The singer is saying that their contributions to their field are innovative and game-changing

I could go mo' but I'm a let ma do her thang
The singer could continue to talk about themselves, but they will allow Mary J. Blige to perform instead

Brooklyn, we did it again
The artist is referencing the successful collaboration between themselves and Mary J. Blige, both of whom come from Brooklyn

I can't really explain what it is about her
The artist is saying that they have difficulty articulating what it is that makes Mary J. Blige so special

I don't know it's just, it's something special
The artist is acknowledging that there is something unique and noteworthy about Mary J. Blige

Ain't nobody like her, there's only one Mary
The singer is saying that there is no one else like Mary J. Blige, emphasizing her one-of-a-kind talent

Only one queen of hip-hop soul
The artist is referring to Mary J. Blige as the sole dominant female artist who blends hip-hop and soul music

Love and life, let's do it
The singer is encouraging the audience to embrace and enjoy love and life