Music Review: Jill Scott "Gettin' In The Way"
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Gettin' In The Way
Album: Who Is Jill Scott?
Year: 2000
Jill Scott clashes with one of her boyfriend's ex-girlfriends in the firm "Gettin' In The Way."
Graceful keyboards and a forceful trombone open the single, setting a striking tone. Scott begins with the chorus. Scott tells the woman that she's being a pest.
In the first verse, Scott tells the woman off. The woman believes she still has a chance with her ex-boyfriend. Scott says their relationship is long over and he's forgotten about it. She says their love is built on honesty, communication, and trust. She explains to the woman that the guy would take her word over his ex-girlfriend. She tells the woman that she knows she's trying to break them up. The woman has to let the guy go.
The chorus is sung again.
In the second verse, she tells the woman to leave her alone. She's about ready to punch her out. She's not the type to fight. But if she's pushed, she'll throw down. Scott tells her to go and relax.
The chorus is sung again.
In the bridge, Scott says their relationship was drama-free until his ex began interfering. The woman has been calling the guy, saying Scott has been making out with other men. Scott tells the woman that if she keeps making up rumors about her, she will kick her butt.
The chorus is sung again.
Scott confronts the ex-girlfriend of her boyfriend, who has become bothersome. At first, she didn't mind the talk or the occansional phone calls which her boyfriend brushed off. However, the woman the crossed the line once she began to lie about Scott's whereabouts and exaggerating whatever she saw. Scott is threatened by her, even though she won't admit it. It's starting to affect her relationship and she's afraid the ex could sink it.
Although the situation is high school, Scott is mature and classy. Her vocals are authoriative as she sends her message.
The arrangement is neo-soul. The booming saxophone, which is intimidating, provides a sharp contrast to the soft drums and bass. It shows both sides of Scott's personality.
"Gettin' In The Way" is intelligent, creative R&B and should be the standard in the genre.
Album: Who Is Jill Scott?
Year: 2000
Jill Scott clashes with one of her boyfriend's ex-girlfriends in the firm "Gettin' In The Way."
Graceful keyboards and a forceful trombone open the single, setting a striking tone. Scott begins with the chorus. Scott tells the woman that she's being a pest.
"You're gettin the way of what I'm feelin'/You're gettin the way of what I'm feelin'/You're gettin the way of what I'm feelin'/You're gettin the way of what I'm feelin.'"
In the first verse, Scott tells the woman off. The woman believes she still has a chance with her ex-boyfriend. Scott says their relationship is long over and he's forgotten about it. She says their love is built on honesty, communication, and trust. She explains to the woman that the guy would take her word over his ex-girlfriend. She tells the woman that she knows she's trying to break them up. The woman has to let the guy go.
"Sista girl/I know you don't understand/But you goin' have to understand he's my man now/What you had is gone/I think it's sweet/It's stronger than any lie you can tell on me/He knows my heart and that's the part/Yo roots are dug up/So you might as well give up/I see your intentions/You can't handle the truth/He let you go a long time ago/Now it's time to turn him loose."
The chorus is sung again.
In the second verse, she tells the woman to leave her alone. She's about ready to punch her out. She's not the type to fight. But if she's pushed, she'll throw down. Scott tells her to go and relax.
"Suga honey girl fly fly away/I been a lady up to now don't know how much more I can take/
Queens shouldn't swing if you know what I mean/But I'm 'bout to take my earrings off get me some vaseline/
(You betta go on get out my face girl you betta chill)/Chill and I mean it (You betta back down before you get smacked down you betta chill)/You betta relax yourself/(You betta go on get out my face girl you betta chill/He's my man and nobody else's."
The chorus is sung again.
In the bridge, Scott says their relationship was drama-free until his ex began interfering. The woman has been calling the guy, saying Scott has been making out with other men. Scott tells the woman that if she keeps making up rumors about her, she will kick her butt.
"Everything was beautiful between me and him/And here come you talkin' about me/Tellin' him that you seen me up 24th street/With them other cats/But you that's a lie/You keep lying to my man, girlfriend/I'm go take you out in the middle of the street and whoop yo tail/All this worth 5.99 or something like that."
The chorus is sung again.
Scott confronts the ex-girlfriend of her boyfriend, who has become bothersome. At first, she didn't mind the talk or the occansional phone calls which her boyfriend brushed off. However, the woman the crossed the line once she began to lie about Scott's whereabouts and exaggerating whatever she saw. Scott is threatened by her, even though she won't admit it. It's starting to affect her relationship and she's afraid the ex could sink it.
Although the situation is high school, Scott is mature and classy. Her vocals are authoriative as she sends her message.
The arrangement is neo-soul. The booming saxophone, which is intimidating, provides a sharp contrast to the soft drums and bass. It shows both sides of Scott's personality.
"Gettin' In The Way" is intelligent, creative R&B and should be the standard in the genre.