A man once told me something that really helped me understand how women can get into trouble. He said, concerning men interacting with women, "Don't mistake a man's attention for affection. The two are not the same."
I grew up in home where my father wasn't there, and I think that was the best thing for me. My mom took care of all six of her Kids alone and did the best she could. Watching the struggle my mom went through taught me to treat women the way I felt like my mom deserved: She was a Queen, and so are all of you ladies out there who work so hard. :)
That rule number one is the most important one right there; NO ONE can truly love you if they do not respect you. It is impossible for disrespect and love to coexist.
Lyfe is call lyfe for an reason cause he speaks lyfe instead of talking about bitches, hoes, money, and drugs he sing about life struggle that everyone have been through or know of someone who been through life struggle much respect to lyfe.
My daughter in college sent me this, so all the years of warning and preaching how boys, not men, are, they seem to be taking hold. She graduated at 16, started undergrad for med school at 17, and will achieve sophomore before she's 18 pulling a double major. Praise God His word doesn't lie, train them up in His way, and it shall not depart from them. Between God and her mother, we've got a lot invested in her.
+ASAP Blitzz Exactly, so don't be less than what you expect someone to be for you. You can't ask someone to be a ten if you're only bring a five to the table. That's what it means.
After this song, I look at Lyfe as an big brother or uncle giving some real advice. I just hope that young women really consider it. From one young woman to another, I would say that you have to protect your most valuable gift and have every right to be picky about who you give it to. Remain true to yourself and only share your treasures (mind, body, soul, life) with someone who will cherish, protect, and honor your treasures. :) Best wishes, B
Man, so many of our women have been through so much, I wish they would truly listen to this. This is some good stuff. I love Lyfe. He always hits on real issues.
Life isn't a Game, you only get 1. Respect it. We only get 1 Lyfe Jennings I hope you Appreciate him. Forever Fan so don't as who still listening. I don't stop.
Me 2 my daddy & big bro nothing like having big brother.Guess heaven needed you more. You stole my right hand man & partner in crime on earth. Garry & Gary. Sure Papi.
I really like this song. I was taught that you treat a woman with respect and like a queen, and it's good to see that at least one artist agrees. The only gripe I have is the whole "20% grew up without a father" line. I was raised without my father, but I'm not a bad guy.
I love his voice. I feel like the other male singers need to be like Lyfe he dont disrespect women in his music and he tells them about life. Women are precious in the eyesight of God and as ladies in order for a man to respect you, you have to respect yourself. This is a wonderful song.
I fell in love with this song when it first came out and still love it. The song is completely true. I actually listened to the words and today I have the most amazing man I will ever find and we're absolutely in love.
He actually does expose women in this song for being weak spirited and weak minded if you want respect you have respect yourself plain and simple act like trash get thrown out with the rest. Stop using sex or what's between your legs to make a man feel obligated to you that's called entrapment. Women don't like to be forced to do anything neither do men if you force and individual to be with or love you they will rebel its natural animal instinct. Ladies really need to check yourself as do men you will find more good men Go to school get your education stop always going for the athlete or Frat boy stop always falling for the dope boy or hood nigga. Now good brothas stop being weak hearted man up brake these generational curses stop giving drugs to your own people and falling into statistical suicide where a condom. Love yourself protect yourself fellas get your soul right it makes it easier to be a good man and reach success.
2022, this needs to be a #1 hit again. There are BOTH men & women who need to listen to this............10yrs ago my ex cheated on me with someone. I remember laughing and talking about this and saying we didn't understand how men/women could think that it would be different, needless to say we divorced and she played #2 with him until he divorced. Now they're married! 🤷🏾 #LETSseeWHAThappens
"If he's in a relationship if he would cheat on her that means he will cheat on you" my message to the girl my ex had on the side while he was with me. He's unstable and afraid of commitment. Dont get to attached to him like I did... -_-
I missed listening to Lyfe. His songs always turned gray skies blue. One thing that i didn't notice in the video before was that he was one of the first people to do the naenae at 3:13 lol.
If u want his support and money, you have to work for it. I wish women would stop pushing this neo-feminism and requiring men to be thoroughbred stallions just so they can use them.
I listened to the whole song and it taught me that I should sometimes wait for the right guy because some boys and men will be abusive and maybe leave a woman or girl with a baby because they show no respect
I definitely would rather have a guy's respect rather than his company with no chance of him marrying me. I'm just saying. That is not worth my time or energy. Black women need to know their worth.
+Magdelene Monaco Thanks.... I was just speaking as a black woman. I do think all women should know their worth. Where I'm from, I see a lot of black women I graduated with in high school and college seeking validation in a man rather than who they are as a woman. If a woman is not whole without a man, how can that man complete her if he fails? I'm done putting expectations on people rather than myself.
He needs to work out the % of decent men trying & the woman is soo paranoid/damaged the good man slips away. Idk what the lyrics to that would sound like!
To all you young girl's out there, really listen to this message...I told my baby girl this when she turned 15 now at age 17 i got to say i am so glad that she listen to me😊
I really love this song I hope that most of these young girls and naïve adults will listen to this song because they can learned something from it some little wisdom about relationships and bad guys!!!
I can honestly say lyfe Jennings have taught us ladies alot and I really appreciated him for that cause you got alot of young ladies with low self-esteem and don't no there worthy at all and lyfe help build there confidence back up a big fan of his
I swear this is so tru, it's gospel. I did the opposite of these facts when I was young... nothin but heartache. I wised up & followed these 4 basic principles, & BAM! Found my prince charming! Happy together & strong for 6 1/2 yrs. He IS out there. Follow the formula. It works.
HOW COME I HAVEN'T HEARD THIS BEFORE. THIS IS A LIFESAVER!!I LOVE his music, this should've been airplayed more and more. All us girls need to here this!!!
Never heard statistics before it's so true thank you lord for the blood of Jesus he makes us a new creature in christ transforms us into the image of God son by the transformation of our minds
Wish I heard this song when I was bout 16 17 would have been more knowledgeable of things. But now happily married to my 3 kids dad been together for almost 12 years
This song got me through my first real relationship. I was engaged to a guy and finally decided to give him my virginity, he became physically emotionally and mentally abusive. I ran away one day while he was at work. If it wasnt for this song i wouldve died at the age of 16. Thanks for your music Lyfe.
Wish he'd make a comeback ! Love his music and background....This is,why he's such a poetic,lyrical storyteller.Lyfe, plz save r and b/ neo soul cuz what we got in 2016 aint poppin in these streets. Live Lyfe to the fullest. Peace.
25%, I could have loved every woman I've ever met forever, but all of them didn't want me...I'm married now, to a wonderful woman, who gave me 4 kids and they in turn made me a grandfather three times...I love her with my life and she has my soul...She chose me...I choose her for 35 years and counting...She was never a booty call to me, though...
I need to get my books out foreal, don't ever be no body bootycall or side chick you will never get the worth and respect you are entitled too. Build your self esteem up so you want fall for anything, stand for respect and love.
guys would never understand how much shyt they can put a woman through thank god for the people that liked this song because that means theyve been hurt just like i have too and this song helped me get through rough times and even doe i still love this man he is the perfect example of why woman should be like this and put her foot down .
My guess is 10% this song can apply to women as well it's just so hard to find that 10% these days cuz the 90% find em first and ruin it 4 the rest of us
A man once told me something that really helped me understand how women can get into trouble. He said, concerning men interacting with women, "Don't mistake a man's attention for affection. The two are not the same."
Donna Morrow Wise words am 23 I needed to here that
Donna Morrow thats real
Goes both ways. Men confuse a woman's attention for affection.
We
Facts!!!
"If he's in a relationship, he will cheat on her, that means he will cheat on YOU!" That's hits HARD! 💔
facts 💯
Dats not always true
Many years ago I heard a saying.
The way you get a man is the way you lose him.
*That
Hey the truth often hurts but better face The facts
I think Life sings about what all women and young girls need to know, his music is real. Stay real Lyfe.
yessss
Yes his music is so Real!
Amen
truth
m delotta True
I grew up in home where my father wasn't there, and I think that was the best thing for me. My mom took care of all six of her Kids alone and did the best she could. Watching the struggle my mom went through taught me to treat women the way I felt like my mom deserved: She was a Queen, and so are all of you ladies out there who work so hard. :)
Simp
Bc you doing that 😏
Wow that's the realest thing makes sense
I’m raising 5 without their father your mother is the goat for real
"20% of them came from homes without a father, so there's a 50/50 chance that you'll marry a coward" One of my favorite lines❤
R U dumb
Some choose to be single and raise their own kids cause they force physical attraction vs letting the one who made for them in life
Or their 😢mamas were scentless so they fill it's the way all females are
I love educating women about the 90%. Some of those numbers have gone up even higher.
Yes, me too!
This should come back to this generation! Still love it!!
Especially now more than ever!
💯💯💯
That rule number one is the most important one right there; NO ONE can truly love you if they do not respect you. It is impossible for disrespect and love to coexist.
Vanessa Walker so true
You are right Vanessa.
yep!!!!! in that order
Vanessa Walker yes
Do you got can you help me call girl
Lyfe is call lyfe for an reason cause he speaks lyfe instead of talking about bitches, hoes, money, and drugs he sing about life struggle that everyone have been through or know of someone who been through life struggle much respect to lyfe.
Yes, he’s a man who understands a woman’s mind. A woman who’s looking for someone who’s prefect for her.
Yes thank you
What you said is so true and may God bless you.
Praise the lord 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
I. Agree With. What. You. Said. I. Need. A. Man. Like. That
My daughter in college sent me this, so all the years of warning and preaching how boys, not men, are, they seem to be taking hold. She graduated at 16, started undergrad for med school at 17, and will achieve sophomore before she's 18 pulling a double major. Praise God His word doesn't lie, train them up in His way, and it shall not depart from them.
Between God and her mother, we've got a lot invested in her.
Dats good she should be otw to being a doctor
APTTMH Amen🙌🏾.
I'd rather my daughter find a good man to be willing to go out and become a doctor. The man she chooses is the most important decision she'll make.
U Need unlimited flowers.
Praise the Lord! That's a real blessing 🙌
First time hearing this song and fell in love immediately !!!! Music ain't real like this no more.
true story
Ain’t that the truth
I agree 100%❤❤
"Dont be a nickel out here looking for a dime" my part love this song❤️
+3 Musketeers Vlogs yesss
It just means dont be lookin out here for somethin u dont need idk but lol anyway yeahh
+Asciana H you'll learn someday girl. I just turned 13 btw. So were not far apart. 😁
But a nickel is worth less than a dime...
+ASAP Blitzz Exactly, so don't be less than what you expect someone to be for you. You can't ask someone to be a ten if you're only bring a five to the table. That's what it means.
After this song, I look at Lyfe as an big brother or uncle giving some real advice. I just hope that young women really consider it. From one young woman to another, I would say that you have to protect your most valuable gift and have every right to be picky about who you give it to. Remain true to yourself and only share your treasures (mind, body, soul, life) with someone who will cherish, protect, and honor your treasures. :) Best wishes, B
Real men speak truth..Lyfe is telling it In raw form..
If he don't respect you, he gone forget you.
Jenise Albritton truth
Right
RIGHT
Be patient he’s waiting
Man this is facts should’ve listened to song when I was 17 could’ve avoided my ex husband
I am a born again woman of God and I love this song because it has so much truth to it.
still listening in 2016, im waiting on more music from Lyfe cause he is as real as it gets with his music bring back real talented artists like this
I agree! I love me some Lyfe Jennings. Swear I listen to his music everyday!
Same
amen
His album Lucid is really good
i luv this song
Man, so many of our women have been through so much, I wish they would truly listen to this. This is some good stuff. I love Lyfe. He always hits on real issues.
But da women raise these kind of men
This is one of my favorite songs made by the singer Lyfe Jennings.😊
Mine too ❤
One of the most positive messages in a recent R&B song I have heard in a long time. Thank you Lyfe Jennings.
I love him and all his songs! He tells the truth and he don't call me a bitch or a hoe.=)
Life isn't a Game, you only get 1. Respect it. We only get 1 Lyfe Jennings I hope you Appreciate him. Forever Fan so don't as who still listening. I don't stop.
457 dudes mad that Lyfe putting females up on game lol
shit thay still not gone listen.
so what. it 13 women to one men.
LMAOOOTRUE
TaelorMade I aint madd by far! someone needs to put girls on game real women already knows the game!
TaelorMade ...no
Good song it reminds me of my dad telling me this when I got my heart broken. I miss my dad R.I.P.daddy.
Me 2 my daddy & big bro nothing like having big brother.Guess heaven needed you more. You stole my right hand man & partner in crime on earth. Garry & Gary. Sure Papi.
Give Thanks for strong Fathers . May he rest in eternal peace
Rip sorry for your loss
💘 this he tell the truth about men
@@rashellesummers621 9o9poopooooooooopoooooo
My Dad & Grandfather taught me this. So glad I can tell the difference between a real man & a guy that’s just grown
I’m so glad that you had both of them in your life
Facts
Ladies, be careful how you choose em, because the same way you got em might be exactly how you lose em!
💯💯!!!!!!!
Never settle rule number 1
Choose wisely who you lay with
My favorite part is when he says there's a 50% you married a coward
That wouldn't happen if you found Jesus and listen to him
Jessica Brown bro I commented that so long ago ☠️
Jessica Brown LMFAOO
Khai Ky-Yeith Ong 😭
💯💯💯
I really like this song. I was taught that you treat a woman with respect and like a queen, and it's good to see that at least one artist agrees. The only gripe I have is the whole "20% grew up without a father" line. I was raised without my father, but I'm not a bad guy.
Then you aren't part of that 20% :)
Thank goodness :D
ShadicSonamy101
You were raised right by your mother I respect her I’m trying to raise my son right but it’s hard he needs his dad
I love his voice. I feel like the other male singers need to be like Lyfe he dont disrespect women in his music and he tells them about life. Women are precious in the eyesight of God and as ladies in order for a man to respect you, you have to respect yourself. This is a wonderful song.
This is the kind of music that all these music channels and stations need to playing! Amen brotha, preach!
I fell in love with this song when it first came out and still love it. The song is completely true. I actually listened to the words and today I have the most amazing man I will ever find and we're absolutely in love.
I used to live by this song and should have kept listening to it every morning like I used to!
I'm on a self love journey and that is my goal for the whole year ❤⚘
Hell this morning alone I have probably listened 3 or 4 times😊
Don't give it up until you're married, period.
He actually does expose women in this song for being weak spirited and weak minded if you want respect you have respect yourself plain and simple act like trash get thrown out with the rest. Stop using sex or what's between your legs to make a man feel obligated to you that's called entrapment. Women don't like to be forced to do anything neither do men if you force and individual to be with or love you they will rebel its natural animal instinct. Ladies really need to check yourself as do men you will find more good men Go to school get your education stop always going for the athlete or Frat boy stop always falling for the dope boy or hood nigga. Now good brothas stop being weak hearted man up brake these generational curses stop giving drugs to your own people and falling into statistical suicide where a condom. Love yourself protect yourself fellas get your soul right it makes it easier to be a good man and reach success.
jaagta23 I really love how you said this it's so damn true and real
Ase👑💪🏾💫
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Lyfe is speaking the truth on here
One of the realest songs ever. Love Lyfe!
If they make a male version of this song the lady who sings it will expose a lot of women and make millions of enemies.
+Corinthian Fletcher Yeah...Whurr dat at?! We needs dat. This is a classic for him though. Highly underrated.
hcn
Ratchet commandments tink
Well if her boyfriend hadn't have killed her she probably would have. Rip Queen
@Just your friendly neighborhood quiet kid ...I wasn't tryna be rude my bad but I feel u u
Wow!! The first time I seen that mad cool. Why I didn't here this 14 years ago? God bless your heart Mr. Jennings.
Lyfe Jennings; A true man, who speaks the truth. I love this song. Your an inspiration.
2022, this needs to be a #1 hit again. There are BOTH men & women who need to listen to this............10yrs ago my ex cheated on me with someone. I remember laughing and talking about this and saying we didn't understand how men/women could think that it would be different, needless to say we divorced and she played #2 with him until he divorced. Now they're married! 🤷🏾 #LETSseeWHAThappens
Great song and so true. Nice to have an artists trying to speak to people and not always singing about getting laid, drugs and money.
All the guys that are mad at this song are just mad cuz they 're in that 90 percent he's exposing
You hit the ball out the park right there!
Damn rite i totally agree
LMAO ain't not one nigga even said nothing,y'all be looking for a
Debate Damm
AYEEEEE
Pretty much🤷🏽♀️🤷🏽♀️🤷🏽♀️🤷🏽♀️
i agree with lyfe he tells the truth about every man not just a race or money just all men in general
This song is great and i love the message that it gives to us women.
I Love this song! This is a song that has always made realize that it is no need to rush and find a boyfriend. Especially at 19
I will show this to my daughters when they get older I love this song wish this came out when I was in my teens early 20s
Same ! And the song sex by him
Still the most underrated artist.
This song is so important to what's going on now
wow 2017 and still listening to. this who else😀😀😀💯👌
"If he's in a relationship if he would cheat on her that means he will cheat on you" my message to the girl my ex had on the side while he was with me. He's unstable and afraid of commitment. Dont get to attached to him like I did... -_-
Fake Nayme 🙌👏🎉🙌👏🎉🙌 amen to that girl!
I missed listening to Lyfe. His songs always turned gray skies blue. One thing that i didn't notice in the video before was that he was one of the first people to do the naenae at 3:13 lol.
This song gives me chills. real music
This song does speak the truth #cant lie
Tell him that you are celibate! & if he wants some of your goodies he's going to have to work for it:)
right? omg it's just common sense. people have bitched at me for saying this -.-
idontcare0953 people have botched at you for saying you're your celibate
?
no for saying you shouldn't give it all away right away
If u want his support and money, you have to work for it. I wish women would stop pushing this neo-feminism and requiring men to be thoroughbred stallions just so they can use them.
Damn...I needed this. This made me cry.
THIS SONG IS SO TRUE AFTER LISTENING TO IT A THOUSAND TIMES I FINALLY UNDERSTAND IT IS WAT IT IS
This song really hits differently. I speak the truth in all aspects. As women, we need to listen to what is being said.
But y'all da ones raise these kind of men
Dude still Rockin 🤜🏼🤛🏼✅
every girl should listen to this by 14/ 15 years old💯💯2021 and still bumping!!❤❤
I absolutely love this song, very powerful message
I listened to the whole song and it taught me that I should sometimes wait for the right guy because some boys and men will be abusive and maybe leave a woman or girl with a baby because they show no respect
Lyfe Jennings speaks the truth.
I love all of his songs.
I definitely would rather have a guy's respect rather than his company with no chance of him marrying me. I'm just saying. That is not worth my time or energy. Black women need to know their worth.
White women too- but I get you.
+Magdelene Monaco Thanks.... I was just speaking as a black woman. I do think all women should know their worth. Where I'm from, I see a lot of black women I graduated with in high school and college seeking validation in a man rather than who they are as a woman. If a woman is not whole without a man, how can that man complete her if he fails? I'm done putting expectations on people rather than myself.
Me too Poet! Well said!!! : )
+TigerGal86 Thank you. I appreciate it.
Poet The-Xtra
One of my all time favorite songs. He should remake this bc I bet those statistics are even worse now than back then.
He needs to work out the % of decent men trying & the woman is soo paranoid/damaged the good man slips away. Idk what the lyrics to that would sound like!
To all you young girl's out there, really listen to this message...I told my baby girl this when she turned 15 now at age 17 i got to say i am so glad that she listen to me😊
Classic from a real man to all Ladies. Respect to Lyfe.
It's really hard to admit that I was one of those women in the opening. But I love this song, FORGIVE but never FORGET. Love this song!!!!
Proud of you.
I am in love with this song. More people should realize this
so damn true! idc who u r... im glad to be in that 10%
I really love this song I hope that most of these young girls and naïve adults will listen to this song because they can learned something from it some little wisdom about relationships and bad guys!!!
Lyfe goes hard .💘😊
Much love and respect for Lyfe Jennings.
I can honestly say lyfe Jennings have taught us ladies alot and I really appreciated him for that cause you got alot of young ladies with low self-esteem and don't no there worthy at all and lyfe help build there confidence back up a big fan of his
who listening to this in 2017
Everybody's Favvv still listening in 2018
2018
and will continue!!!
Still 🔥
2020
2018 still listening to this song... Every female should listen to this cause it's nothing but facts❤️
I swear this is so tru, it's gospel. I did the opposite of these facts when I was young... nothin but heartache. I wised up & followed these 4 basic principles, & BAM! Found my prince charming! Happy together & strong for 6 1/2 yrs. He IS out there. Follow the formula. It works.
HOW COME I HAVEN'T HEARD THIS BEFORE. THIS IS A LIFESAVER!!I LOVE his music, this should've been airplayed more and more. All us girls need to here this!!!
Lol after watching love and hip hop he is one of these statistics
😑 Love and Hip Hop is a Reality show it's scripted meaning it's not real
true 😂😂😭
I Was Just Saying That😂😂😂😂
Christina Devers 😭😭😭 right
Christina Devers lol exactly he was talking about himself the whole time
Happy Birthday Lyfe 🎂🍾🎊
this song always make me feel good☺
What's up Lil Mama & Shane looking healthy as hell
Never heard statistics before it's so true thank you lord for the blood of Jesus he makes us a new creature in christ transforms us into the image of God son by the transformation of our minds
Wish I heard this song when I was bout 16 17 would have been more knowledgeable of things. But now happily married to my 3 kids dad been together for almost 12 years
This song got me through my first real relationship. I was engaged to a guy and finally decided to give him my virginity, he became physically emotionally and mentally abusive. I ran away one day while he was at work. If it wasnt for this song i wouldve died at the age of 16. Thanks for your music Lyfe.
best song ever it is real and inspiring
Alexia lynn8 hi
Lyfe Jennings "Statistics is the RAW NAKED TRUTH!!! Keep the songs coming like this
Im only 15 and lyfe jennings is a huge inspiration to ne as an up and coming singer. Ive been listening to him all ny life he speaks the truth man.
I rather have the 10% than having 90% of headaches. I love this!!!!
Wish he'd make a comeback ! Love his music and background....This is,why he's such a poetic,lyrical storyteller.Lyfe, plz save r and b/ neo soul cuz what we got in 2016 aint poppin in these streets. Live Lyfe to the fullest. Peace.
90% of woman love the song but still do not act upon it. unfortunately!
StealthShadowFox to embarrassed
I did, do N will !
Sad part is they find out & stay with the dude then wonder why they have a messed up relationship
Facts
Real Talk!!
25%, I could have loved every woman I've ever met forever, but all of them didn't want me...I'm married now, to a wonderful woman, who gave me 4 kids and they in turn made me a grandfather three times...I love her with my life and she has my soul...She chose me...I choose her for 35 years and counting...She was never a booty call to me, though...
Men tend to forget that women are the reason we are here and all of ya are a work of art
Lyfe Jennings is the Truth 😁😁
I swear I get goosebumps ... The man is right. Girls, books out !
Marine Benett right 🙌
I need to get my books out foreal, don't ever be no body bootycall or side chick you will never get the worth and respect you are entitled too. Build your self esteem up so you want fall for anything, stand for respect and love.
guys would never understand how much shyt they can put a woman through thank god for the people that liked this song because that means theyve been hurt just like i have too and this song helped me get through rough times and even doe i still love this man he is the perfect example of why woman should be like this and put her foot down .
Always knows the right songs to sing when I am going through something!!!
Lyfe is one of my fav artists.
Lyfe is a real one! No one else would do this 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
DON'T BE A NICKEL LOOKING FOR A DIME! YASSSSSSS!
I absolutely love this song... So much meaning, deserves more views!
How am I legit just now hearing this??!!! Love it...and wow...cut me deep.
How many ladies took heed to all of Jenning's teachings throughout the years?
My guess is 10% this song can apply to women as well it's just so hard to find that 10% these days cuz the 90% find em first and ruin it 4 the rest of us