Reach
lil'mo'yin yang Lyrics


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Man, women, boy, women, girl
Women without a man is nothing
Without her, man is nothing
Women have their faults
Men only have two
Everything they say and everything they do
Men who have pierced ears are better prepared for marriage
They've experienced pain
And have bought jewelry
Women have two weapons
Cosmetics and tears
I'm a perfect house keeper
Every time I leave a man I keep his house
No women has ever hated a man
Enough to give him back his diamonds
Why don't women blink during foreplay?
They don't have time
Man, women, boy, women, girl
Men forget everything
Women remember everything
A girl can wait for the right man to come along
But it doesn't stop her from having fun
With all the wrong ones in the mean time
The real reason why it's so difficult to find men
Who are sensitive, caring and good looking?
Is because they all have boyfriends already
A successful man is one who makes more money
Than his wife can spend
A successful women is one who can find such a man
Man, women, boy, women, girl
Women driver really means
Someone who doesn't speed, tailgates
Swear, make obscene gestures
And has a better driving record than men have
It's a guy thing really means
Irrational, illogical, stupid and extremely low
Oh don't fuss I just cut myself, it's no big deal
Really means I'm about to die but before I die
I want you to remember me as a strong proud man
Who never cries
Man, women, boy, women, girl
If you want to learn more about women
Watch 'Sex in the City'
If you want to learn more about men
Take a good look at Homer Simpson




The difference between light and hard
Is that men can sleep all night with a light on

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Lil' Mo and Yin Yang's song "Reach" tackle gender stereotypes and differences between men and women. The song focuses on the different experiences between males and females and their behaviors in relationships. The lyrics mention that women are often considered meaningless without a man, while men have only two faults: everything they say and everything they do. Moreover, women have two weapons: cosmetics and tears. The song also contains humorous lines that challenge stereotypes, like men with pierced ears being better prepared for marriage because they have experienced pain and bought jewelry. It mentions that women do not blink during foreplay because they do not have time, and that women are good at remembering everything while men forget everything.


The song also touches upon the difficulty of finding a sensitive, caring, and good-looking man because they are already taken. It highlights that successful men are those who make more money than their wives can spend, while successful women are those who can find such men. The lyrics also challenge the stereotypes on women drivers by pointing out that the term "women drivers" means someone who does not speed, tailgate, swear, make obscene gestures, and has a better driving record than most men.


Overall, the song "Reach" is a commentary on gender roles, stereotypes, and differences between men and women. Through humor and wit, the songwriters highlight these differences, challenging the listeners to reflect on their own perceptions of gender.


Line by Line Meaning

Man, women, boy, women, girl
Everyone, regardless of gender or age group


Women without a man is nothing
Society belittles women to the point of devaluing them when they don't have a partner


Without her, man is nothing
Women are the foundation and backbone of men's existence and success


Women have their faults
Women are not perfect, just human


Men only have two
Men have limited shortcomings compared to women


Everything they say and everything they do
Men's words and actions define them and their worth


Men who have pierced ears are better prepared for marriage
Men who have experienced pain and invested in material possessions are more likely to be committed to their partners


They've experienced pain
Pain is a valuable lesson that prepares men for the hardships of marriage


And have bought jewelry
Jewelry symbolizes their investment and attachment


Women have two weapons
Women use their physical appearance and emotions to get what they want


Cosmetics and tears
Makeup enhances women's appearance, while tears elicit sympathy


I'm a perfect housekeeper
I keep my partner's home spotless, and take pride in my domestic skills


Every time I leave a man I keep his house
Even though I may leave my partner, I still maintain the cleanliness and order of the home that I once maintained for him


No women has ever hated a man
Women possess love and compassion even towards those who have wronged them


Enough to give him back his diamonds
Even if a woman were to hate her partner, she wouldn't return any valuable gifts or items received from him


Why don't women blink during foreplay?
Women are so focused and attentive to their partner's needs that they don't want to miss a thing


They don't have time
They prioritize their partner's pleasure over their own comfort


Men forget everything
Men have a tendency to forget important information or events


Women remember everything
Women have an impressive memory that helps them in life and relationships


A girl can wait for the right man to come along
A woman can patiently wait for love without settling for less


But it doesn't stop her from having fun
She can enjoy life and have fun while waiting


With all the wrong ones in the meantime
She may encounter the wrong partners or experiences, but it's all part of the journey


The real reason why it's so difficult to find men
Men who possess desirable traits are already taken


Who are sensitive, caring and good-looking?
Men who fulfill the criteria for an ideal partner


Is because they all have boyfriends already
They are in committed relationships and are not available


A successful man is one who makes more money
Society defines success for men based on their income and financial stability


Than his wife can spend
His financial achievement is measured by his wife's ability to consume or spend his wealth


A successful women is one who can find such a man
Society defines success for women based on their ability to secure a wealthy partner


Women driver really means
A stereotype perpetuated by society that all women are bad drivers


Someone who doesn't speed, tailgate
A safe and conscientious driver who obeys traffic laws


Swear, make obscene gestures
A polite and respectful driver who doesn't display rude behavior or road rage


And has a better driving record than men have
Women statistically have fewer traffic violations and accidents than men


It's a guy thing really means
A phrase used to justify men's irrational or poor behavior


Irrational, illogical, stupid and extremely low
Behavior that is senseless or childish


Oh don't fuss I just cut myself, it's no big deal
Denying the severity of an injury or ailment to avoid looking weak or vulnerable


Really means I'm about to die but before I die
The injury or ailment is actually more serious than initially let on


I want you to remember me as a strong proud man
Desire to be seen as masculine and brave, not weak and emotional


Who never cries
A man who doesn't show emotion, particularly tears


If you want to learn more about women
A suggestion to watch a TV show that portrays women in a specific way


Watch 'Sex in the City'
A popular TV show that provides insight into women's lives and relationships


If you want to learn more about men
A suggestion to observe a popular TV character that represents men's traits


Take a good look at Homer Simpson
A TV character known for his laziness, lack of intelligence, and flawed behavior


The difference between light and hard
The contrast between a soft and hard physical state


Is that men can sleep all night with a light on
Men can fall asleep easily with some light, whereas a harder state would be difficult to endure all night




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ERICK A. MORILLO, LOUIE VEGA

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@Nico-ex7cg

That tune is a train.. hypnotic !!!! Absolutely a masterpiece for all that loved the real old school house music.. 1996

@mrdavejtyrrell

Rip Erick morillo this was the bomb 💣 a true classic 😢 have two copy's on strictly vinyl and can't remember buying either ... god love the 90s x

@timafiggy

i had the cd when strickly had volumes.

@Studiovette

Possibly one of the most epic tracks of all time

@alanladdseinekatze859

The holy grail of Strictly Rhythm and maybe the pinnacle of true House Music culture.

The final frontier...

@kmack657

Right on brother! Right on!

@giannish

YES SIR!

@strictlynorton

Preach it man 💣 👈

@annebaesemann816

Truth 🙌

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You'd better check out Chicago's Casual Records, then you'll see & realize We in Chicago STILL DOES HOUSE MUSIC BEST, HELL, WE CREATED IT HERE IN CHICAGO!!!

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