I Got a Man

Positive K, Hot Chip

About I Got a Man

"I Got a Man" is a song by American hip hop rapper Positive K. It was released in December 1992 as the first single from his debut album The Skills Dat Pay Da Bills.


Year:
2009
3:20
25 
#1

 Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer

Aiyyo 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, dats da 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 gots to do
I tell you know, 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 thyself
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
Aiyyo 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?

 Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!


Positive K

Darryl Gibson, better known by his stage name Positive K (sometimes stylized as +K), is an American emcee from the Bronx, New York City, New York, and is one of the original artists of the First Priority Music camp. He is best known for his hits "I'm Not Havin' It" (a duet with MC Lyte) and his 1992 hit "I Got a Man", which borrows its male/female dialogue format from the aforementioned "I'm Not Havin' It". more »

0 fans

Written by: BYRON MILLER, DARREL GIBSON, JANICE MARIE JOHNSON, ROLAND BAUTISTA

Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, COHEN AND COHEN

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind


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."
Release Date
This track was released on December 1st, 1992, under the Island Records music label.
Chart Performance
Deservedly 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.
Unique Vocals
One 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.
Music Video
The 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."
Sampled Beats
The 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.
Song Reception
The 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.
Pop Culture Impact
Owing to its popularity, "I Got a Man" has been used in various movies, television series and commercials.
Awards
While 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.
Later Performances
Despite 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.

Discuss the I Got a Man Lyrics with the community:

0 Comments

    Citation

    Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:

    Style:MLAChicagoAPA

    "I Got a Man Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 28 Mar. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/32731407/Positive+K/I+Got+a+Man>.

    Missing lyrics by Positive K?

    Know any other songs by Positive K? Don't keep it to yourself!

    Watch the song video

    I Got a Man

    11.6M
    115K     3,603

    Top Hot 100 Songs 1993

    Billboard #14


    Browse Lyrics.com

    Quiz

    Are you a music master?

    »
    In a song from the 80's, by the legendary Blue Oyster Cult...."Oh no! They say he's got to go, go. Go ....."
    A ...and get back to where he was before!
    B Oh no, no , no!
    C ...and kill again!
    D ...Godzilla!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Chrome

    Get instant explanation for any lyrics that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Firefox

    Get instant explanation for any acronym or abbreviation that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Positive K tracks

    On Radio Right Now

    Loading...

    Powered by OnRad.io


    Think you know music? Test your MusicIQ here!