The song is her fifth top ten entry on the Hot R&B Songs chart. "Baby" reached number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number seven on the U.S. A remix of the song also features Scarface. It contains an interpolation of Scarface's "Mary Jane" which was also ghost-produced by 7 Aurelius.
It was written by Ashanti, Irving Lorenzo, Andre Parker, Brad Jordan, Mike Dean and producer 7 Aurelius. The song was released as the album's third and final single on November 17, 2002. "Baby" is the third single by American R&B singer Ashanti from her self-titled debut album.The life we share is a thug affair I’m not sure why he is pulling Ashanti into his thug life, but okay.īut who cares, you care Blah, blah, you kind of care about each other blah. Gon’ keep this money-green Benz and my hoes as my witness Can you imagine a money-green Benz? That’s not a very attractive color. Remind these bitches to mind they business Because, yo, he be doin’ errrrybody up in hurrr.īelieve me, this pimp game is very religious Of course it is…Īnd I’m built like the Don Bishop It is unclear if Ja knows that Don Bishop was a football player and not an actual bishop. She’ll be wakin up wet for sheezy Are you still talking to Ashanti? Are you talking about another girl. We go back like bombers boo, in the coldest weather I always imagine that this is a reference to soldiers in war, so that is now what it is.Īnd when I play you play the same way you freak me baby I fuck you crazy I’m beginning to think sex is the basis of their entire relationship.īaby don’t really want me to get up and leave off that easy But… you just banged her and peaced. You and I, got a special bond together Except I refuse to be monogamous. ‘Cause you don’t be comin home, sometimes Maybe she doesn’t come home because she doesn’t want to interfere with your sexcapades.īaby, but you’re always, on time, checkin for one time New development: Ashanti is not actually always on time. Oh I’m, feelin like ya livin a, double life I think it is you who is living the double life Ja. what?īut we share somethin so rare, but who cares, you care You can’t negate all the game you just spit in the verse with this line Ja. Dare might give me an STD.Īnd a love with no glare is a crystal stare ……. Truth or dare, this life ain’t apparently fair I’ll choose truth. Meet ’em with scars and send ’em home hot and bothered He doesn’t even cook his bitches breakfast. I play hard, there’s so many women I fathered Oh dear Lord. Name a nigga in the league got more game than me 2000s rappers that have more game than you? How much time do you have?
I’m a playground legend like Kirk with Pee-wee Well, now he’s just making no sense. I got two or three hoes for every V I honestly have no idea what this means.Īnd I keep ’em drugged up off that ecstasy But apparently Ja is a “V” and keeps his hoes incapacitated.
Money Over Bitches, Murder, I-N-C He is legally required to mention his record label in every song. I wonder if she used an ink pen or a typewriter?Īnd took my Benz and keyed and cut the leather Ashanti! You’ve got a temper on you! I bet he deserved it.īitch, you know better, we live M-O-B “Have I taught you NOTHING? I love my money more than I love you! DUH!” Like the stormy nights you wrote a “Dear Ja” letter Ashanti expresses her feelings through her writing. It’s only a sunshower, we been through worse weather At some point in the past, their relationship has been even more messed up than it currently is. Girl, get a grip, c’mon, pull it together While I’m smackin your ass and fuckin you all wild Again, he’s about the pain.īut we share somethin so rare, but who cares, you care That’s the sweetest thing that’s been said all verse. Thug style, you never thought I’d make you smile Ashanti apparently isn’t usually into “thugs” Hold down on the bed while I’m yankin your braids Well, love IS about pain, isn’t it? I got the Bentley valeted “The other chick is really gonna love my flashy car”Īnd I’m just outside of Jersey, past the Palisades “Here’s my location…come here”Īnd I love to see that ass in boots and shades “And wear this” Damn, Ja, you gettin’ bossy. ‘Cause it’s about a quarter-past three and shorty’s eyein me “Get your ass over here or imma sleep with this other chick” Our sex life’s a game so bat me down in the paint The only game he knows is basketball. So, stop the complaints and drop the order restraints It is clearer now that he is referring to domestic abuse. I know, I got a lot of things I need to explain No shit.īut baby you know the name and love is about pain I am unsure if he is referring to sex or emotions or both. You know, the one that swing dick like no other (shit) I believe he is hinting at the size of his genitalia.