its amazing how far music can come.. 24 years after it released and its one of the most heartfelt songs ive heard
Ohh yeah
Whoa, whoa, yeah (I gotcha back)
Oh hey (I gotcha back)
I bet the women always wonder how I keep my man
They've been trying for so long
And still don't understand
It's not the things I say, it's the way I say it
That keeps them locked down, nowhere to go
And on top of that, I let 'em know
I'm down for whatever (down), no matter how you act (oh yeah)
You'll never have to worry about a thing
I gotcha' back (I got your back)
When no one else is there (baby), with me you can chill
'Cause it feels real good
When you know somebody got's your back
(I gotcha back)
I am the type when I find a man I like
It's on and poppin', ain't no stoppin'
The things I do for you
No complications, baby, keep it real
Do unto me as I do and everything will be cool
When you find yourself in times of trouble
Remember that I'm by your side (I'm by your side)
Lean on me when you're not strong, I'll be your friend
I'll help you carry on
I'm down for whatever, no matter how you act
You'll never have to worry about a thing
I gotcha' back (I got your back)
When no one else is there, with me you can chill
Because it feels real good
When you know somebody has got your back (oh yeah)
(I gotcha back)
I'm down for whatever (down), no matter how you act
You'll never have to worry about a thing
(you don't have to worry, baby) I gotcha' back
When no one else is there (when no one), with me you can chill (easy)
Because it feels real good
When you know somebody has got your back
(I gotcha back)
Whoa, whoa, yeah (I gotcha back)
Oh hey (I gotcha back)
I bet the women always wonder how I keep my man
They've been trying for so long
And still don't understand
It's not the things I say, it's the way I say it
That keeps them locked down, nowhere to go
And on top of that, I let 'em know
I'm down for whatever (down), no matter how you act (oh yeah)
You'll never have to worry about a thing
I gotcha' back (I got your back)
When no one else is there (baby), with me you can chill
'Cause it feels real good
When you know somebody got's your back
(I gotcha back)
I am the type when I find a man I like
It's on and poppin', ain't no stoppin'
The things I do for you
No complications, baby, keep it real
Do unto me as I do and everything will be cool
When you find yourself in times of trouble
Remember that I'm by your side (I'm by your side)
Lean on me when you're not strong, I'll be your friend
I'll help you carry on
I'm down for whatever, no matter how you act
You'll never have to worry about a thing
I gotcha' back (I got your back)
When no one else is there, with me you can chill
Because it feels real good
When you know somebody has got your back (oh yeah)
(I gotcha back)
I'm down for whatever (down), no matter how you act
You'll never have to worry about a thing
(you don't have to worry, baby) I gotcha' back
When no one else is there (when no one), with me you can chill (easy)
Because it feels real good
When you know somebody has got your back
(I gotcha back)
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Like a lot of the other comments are saying, I think this mainly about voyeurism. If the song was about his girlfriend, then why would he use the word spy. If you are a spy it means you shouldn't be caught, that is kind of the whole point, and if you are a voyeur, the whole point of the pleasure you get from it, is the fact that the other people don't know you are watching them. See a bit of a connection there?
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This song is def a twin to "Unfair" (a song she has been quoted as saying is about falling in love with someone who is already in a relationship) so it is presumably about the same person. Given the references to buying an apartment and not being able to see her love interest "after tonight," it's most likely that she's moving away and she'll "wait a day to break the bad news" (i.e. notifying him that she's leaving once she's already gone).
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@[Diderik:33655] "Your a holiday!" Was a popular term used in the 50s/60s to compliment someone on their all around. For example, not only are they beautiful, but they are fun and kind too ... just an all around "holiday".
I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
GO JD AND AALIYAH. YOU ARE BOTH TALENTED.