Find a Way

A Tribe Called Quest

About Find a Way

"Find a Way" is a song by A Tribe Called Quest, the first single from their fifth album The Love Movement. The New York Times' Ben Ratliff wrote that "Find a Way" "innocently wonders about the point at which friendship spills over into sex."The song is one of eight songs on the album to feature production "initiated by JD of The Ummah." It samples "Technova" by Towa Tei. In 1990, Q-Tip appeared on the hit single "Groove Is in the Heart" by Deee-Lite, a group that Towa Tei was involved with until 1996.  


Year:
1999
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Now you caught me heart for the evening
Kissed my cheek, moved in, you confuse things
Should I just sit out or come harder?
Help me find my way

Messing me up, my whole head
Teasing me, just like Tisha, did Martin
Now look at what you're starting
Schoolboy's crush and it ain't on the hush
The whole world sees it but you can't (uh)
My peoples they complain, sit and rave and rant (come on)
Your name is out my mouth like an ancient chant (say what?)
Got me like a dog as I pause and pant

Speaking of which, got a leash and I wish just to rock you miss (come on)
Make a militant move, peep my strategy (what?)
End of the day you're not mad at me (uh)
Not dealing with nobody, now that's what you told me (what?)
I said, hey yo, it's cool, we can just be friendly (come on)
'Cause yo, picture me messing it up
Her mind not corrupt with the ill see-Cups
Shit, I'm on my J.O. (come on)
Bullshitting, hoping that the day goes slow (what?)
Got me like a friend, what confuses me though
Is kisses when we greet, tell me what's the dill yo? (dill yo, yo, yo)

Now you caught me heart for the evening
Kissed my cheek, moved in, you confuse things
Should I just sit out or come harder?
Help me find my way

Now you caught me heart for the evening
Kissed my cheek, moved in, you confuse things
Should I just sit out or come harder?
Help me find my way

Now why you want to go and do that, love, huh?
Making things for me towards you harder
Killing me, just when I think we're there
You got the whole vibe and the flows in the air
Telling me 'bout next man
But next man ain't the nigga with the plan
Who got your heart in mind?
It's about time that you just unwind (come on)

And let it just happen, make it front-free (uh)
Just sweat me like Money penny (uh)
Digging you, getting inside of your stee (what?)
It's the Quest that keeping you company
Forever, or however you want it

Word word, now wait a minute now before you jet it to the curb (yeah, yeah)
Start to make affections, which is good not the hurt
But it, it ain't me, and I, I ain't blurred (uh)
I'ma still just chill with you
Maybe things could change if you change your view (come on)
If not then I guess it is cool (yeah)
Just, to keep to yourself and abide by the rules, right

Check it out now
Check it out now
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Check it out now
Check it out now
Like that now
Check it out now
Check it out now
Yeah yeah now
Check it out now
Import it out now
Check it out now
It's like that now
Check it out now
It's like that now
Check it out
What you say, what? what?

Now you caught me heart for the evening
Kissed my cheek, moved in, you confuse things
Should I just sit out or come harder?
Help me find my way

Now you caught me heart for the evening
Kissed my cheek, moved in, you confuse things
Should I just sit out or come harder?
Help me find my way

Now you caught me heart for the evening
Kissed my cheek, moved in, you confuse things
Should I just sit out or come harder?
Help me find my way

Now you caught me heart for the evening
Kissed my cheek, moved in, you confuse things
Should I just sit out or come harder?
Help me find my way

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A Tribe Called Quest

A Tribe Called Quest is an American hip hop group, formed in 1985, and is composed of MC/producer Q-Tip, MC Phife Dawg aka Phife Diggy (Malik Taylor), and DJ/producer Ali Shaheed Muhammad. A fourth member, rapper Jarobi White, left the group after their first album but rejoined in 1991. Along with De La Soul, the group was a central part of the Native Tongues Posse, and enjoyed the most commercial success out of all the groups to emerge from that collective. Many of their songs, such as "Bonita Applebum", "Can I Kick It?", "I Left My Wallet in El Segundo", "Scenario", "Check the Rhime", "Jazz (We've Got)", "Award Tour" and "Electric Relaxation" are regarded as classics by the hip hop community. more »

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Written by: Ali Jones-Muhammad, Isabel Gilberto De Oliveira, James Yancey, Kamaal Fareed, Malik Taylor, Tei Towa

Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group

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11 facts about this song

Release Information
"Find a Way" by A Tribe Called Quest was released in 1998 as the first single of their fifth album, "The Love Movement."
Chart Performance
The song reached the 71st position on the Billboard Hot 100 and was also positioned at number 15 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Music Video
The music video for "Find a Way" is recognized for its vibrant tropical setting in a block party and a bachelor pad.
Production Team
The song was produced by The Ummah, A Tribe Called Quest's production team, which comprises Q-Tip, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, and Jay Dee a.k.a J Dilla.
Lyrical Theme
"Find a Way" lyrically explores romantic relationship miscommunication and misunderstandings.
Connection with Janet Jackson
The track samples a tune from "Technova" by Towa Tei, in which the vocals were originally performed by Janet Jackson.
Musical Style
The song is inspired by the jazz-rap style that A Tribe Called Quest is known for, combining elements of jazz and hip-hop.
Critical Acclaim
"Find a Way" is widely acclaimed for its catchy rhythms, intelligent lyrics, and unique sound, making it one of the most popular tracks by the group.
Last Big Single
This was A Tribe Called Quest's last big single before their initial split in 1998, following the release of "The Love Movement" album.
Posthumous Performance
Members of The Tribe Called Quest reunited to perform the song at the 2017 Grammy Awards in honor of Phife Dawg, who passed away in 2016.
Timeless Appeal
After more than two decades since its release, "Find a Way" still enjoys airplay on radio stations and garners positive reactions due to its timeless appeal and relatable themes.

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