I Got a Man
Positive K
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Ayo sweetie, you're lookin' kinda pretty What's a girl like you, doin' in this rough city? I'm just here, tryin' to hold my own ground Yeah, I think I like how that sound What you say we gets to know each other better? That sounds good but I don't think that I can let ya I don't know, tell me is it so Do you get a kick, out of tellin' brothers no? No it's not that see you don't understand How should I put it, I got a man What's your man got to do with me? I told ya I'm not tryin' to hear that see I'm not one of those girls that go rippin' around I'm not a dog baby, so don't play me like a clown I'll admit, I like how you kick it Now you're talkin' baby, that's the ticket Now don't get excited and chuck your own in I already told ya, I got a man What's your man got to do with me? I got a man I'm not tryin' to hear that see I got a man What's your man got to do with me? I got a man I'm not tryin' to hear that Now you can persist to play don juan all day But ain't nothin' gonna change Yeah baby, sure you're right I'ma break it down and do whatever I got's to do I tell you now, I got eyes for you You got eyes, but they not for me You better use them for what they for and that's to see You know what's the problem, ya not used to learnin' I'm big daddy longstroke, and your man's pee wee herman I got a question to ask you troop Are you a chef, cause you keep feedin' me soup You know what they say about those who sweat theyself You might find yourself, by yourself I'm not waitin' because I'm no waiter So when I blow up, don't try to kick it to me later All them girls must got you gassed A-when they see a good thing they don't let it pass Well that's ok, cause see if that's their plan 'Cause for me, I already got a man What's your man got to do with me? I got a man I'm not tryin' to hear that see I got a man What's your man got to do with me? I got a man I'm not tryin' to hear that What am i, some crab inmate That just came home from jail sweatin' you for a date? I don't want no beef, I just wants to get together But how you talkin, pssssh, whatevah! We can't have nothin It all depends Well if we can't be lovers than we can't be friends Well then I guess it's nothing Well hey I think you're bluffing Well I'ma call my man Well I can get raggamuffin Ya better catch a flashback remember I'm not crabbin' it You know my style, from I'm not havin' it All I remember's an excuse me miss You can't get a guy like me with a line like this Well look I'll treat you good My man treats me better I talk sweet on the phone My man writes love letters I'll tell you that I want you, and tell you that I care My man says the same except he's sincere Well I'm clean cut and dapper, that's what I'm about My man buys me things and he takes me out Well you can keep your man, cause I don't go that route Don't you know yu haffa respeck me There's a lot of girls out there who won't say no You're out for mami with your DJ money Boom batter my pockets is gettin fatter I want to turn you on and excite you Let me know the spot on your body and I bite you So when your man don't treat you like he used to I kick in like a turbo booster You want lovin' you don't have to ask when Your man's a headache, I'll be your aspirin All confusion, you know I'll solve em I got a man You got a what? How long you had that problem? What's your man got to do with me? I got a man I'm not tryin' to hear that see I got a man What's your man got to do with me? I got a man I'm not tryin' to hear that I got a man Ayo baby put the dial numbers or your address I got a man (I told ya I treat you right) I got a man (aww c'mon now ain't no future in frontin') I'm not havin' it C'mon miss, oh we back on that again Uhh, I'm not tryin' to hear that see I got a man But your man ain't me Uhh, uhh, I got a man You got a what? Uhh, uhh, uhh, I got a man You got a what?
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Written by: BYRON MILLER, DARREL GIBSON, JANICE MARIE JOHNSON, ROLAND BAUTISTA
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10 facts about this song
Origin"I Got a Man" is a hip-hop song by American rapper Positive K. It is undoubtedly one of his most iconic songs, released on his debut studio album "The Skills Dat Pay Da Bills."
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Release DateThis track was released on December 1st, 1992, under the Island Records music label.
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Chart PerformanceDeservedly so, the single did exceptionally well on the charts. It peaked at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 2 on the Hot Rap Singles chart.
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Unique VocalsOne of the most interesting aspects about "I Got a Man" is the unique arrangement of the vocals. Positive K himself did both male and female parts on the song by shifting the pitch of his voice.
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Music VideoThe music video for the track, known for its comedic elements, presents Positive K repeatedly pursuing a woman who continually rebuffs his advances by saying, "I got a man."
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Sampled BeatsThe song cleverly uses sampled beats from famous songs - it features a looped sample of the prelude to "Ain't No Woman (Like the One I've Got)" by The Four Tops and a sample from the lyric "What do you think?" from "Think (About It)" by Lyn Collins.
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Song ReceptionThe song's catchy tune and humorous dialogue format has landed it on various "best songs" lists over the years, cementing its status as a hip-hop classic.
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Pop Culture ImpactOwing to its popularity, "I Got a Man" has been used in various movies, television series and commercials.
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AwardsWhile the song didn't win any awards, its popularity and chart performance established Positive K's reputation in the music industry and made him memorable among 90s hip-hop artists.
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Later PerformancesDespite the song being released almost three decades ago, Positive K still performs "I Got a Man" in concerts owing to the track's enduring popularity.
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