I Shouldn't Have Done It
Slick Rick
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[Slick Rick] Well I'ma tell you a story and I come out bluntly want to ugly shot, hey nobody will want me I used to walk around and get upset and upsetter Till I figured out ways to make myself look better As I got older, my awareness expanded I met this beautiful girl and my wish was commanded Didn't hang wit fellas, 'cause they started gettin shady I'd always be wit my girl and ya could her my lady I love the wedlock, what up, not going to front See the problem that arouses, why on earth did she want me? Couldn't figure it out, and to make things worst I was cursed, wit the torment of not being the first And the first was this fly guy, made me very jealous Ooh, I think he cheat on me, and talked to other fellas Two wrongs don't make a right, but any time that we fight I would call and took a phone and call a girl outta spite I shouldn't have done it [Chorus 2X: scratched up] I'm feelin sad and blue [Slick Rick] I will to make this right, so director was admirin I tried to stop my love, but no love was not retirin To catcher in the rye was near impossible and tricky Didn't want her in certain clothes, gettin really dickey We got into it again, this time she got to bright So me preventin a fight, I just stayed out for the night I had to ease up of the record, all this hot increase I went up to the parrot, wit a mega vance in vain This girl came over, she was trucked down extensive Startin talkin to me, and she was probably quite aggresive A pretty young thing, she didn't strike me as no ho So meet my nigga, rude and went on wit the flow But Joe was gettin hard, without me even knowin We stepped up back to my van and I could it's for growin The girl took off her coat her body was no joke Well, I rubbed it to unzip it, and I went for broke I shouldn't have done it [Chorus 4X: scratched up] [Slick Rick] Now I'm seein, that there's no one to blame That night when I went home, I felt real guilty and ashamed Snucked right into bed, I felt just like a shady fella What made me so unsensitive, how I'm ever gonna tell her? Shouldn't have cheated, just because we'd always doubt Endurance, be a man, that's what I had to learn about How me, I guess I like the wanted secrets that I did I figure, I'd patch things up and then I'll tell what I did Then after that, she started actin heaven sent I found a house spot, let's say she help out wit the rent So, I bought the ring, it was a good 20 Karat Then word got back about me chillin at the parrot So when I got home, I thought she'd just be out to roast Instead I found this letter, and I found her overdosed It said "I had it for you" but I guess she didn't care All this wouldn't happen come of me and this fear I shouldn't have done it [Chorus to fade]
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Written by: RICKY M. L. WALTERS, VANCE ANDRE WRIGHT
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"I Shouldn't Have Done It" is a single by British-American rapper Slick Rick, released in 1991 as the first single from his second studio album, "The Ruler's Back.”
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Song ProductionThe song was produced by Vance Wright, who was Slick Rick's DJ and one of his producers.
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Music Video DirectorThe music video for "I Shouldn't Have Done It" was directed by Fab 5 Freddy, a noted hip-hop pioneer, visual artist, and filmmaker.
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Song ThemeThe song showcases Slick Rick's storytelling ability while addressing the rapper's regrets about previous actions and decisions.
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Chart Performance"I Shouldn't Have Done It" reached number 2 on the US Billboard Hot Rap Singles charts.
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Revolutionary StyleSlick Rick was known for his distinctive narrative style and the "eye patch." This song showcases his ability to create vivid scenarios with lyrical content, which was revolutionary in hip-hop during the ‘90s.
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Impact on Hip-Hop"I Shouldn't Have Done It" further established Slick Rick's influence on hip-hop storytelling style. His fashion, unique narrative style, and storytelling ability greatly influenced future generations of rappers.
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Slick Rick's Situation at ReleaseInteresting to note, the song was released during a turbulent time in Slick Rick's life. He began a prison sentence for attempted murder shortly after the release of The Ruler's Back.
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Samples UsedThe song samples "Nautilus" by Bob James, a track that has been sampled in over 300 songs in various genres.
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LegacyDespite the trials surrounding its release, "I Shouldn't Have Done It" stands as an iconic single in Slick Rick's archive. It affirms his status as one of hip-hop's greatest storytellers and is still played and respected today.
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