Left & Right

D'Angelo · Voodoo [2000]

I see U dancing right now

I don't need to tell U that U know how

But baby U do (oh)

I said U belong

And if U dreamed 2 be free

I can take U there just follow me

Baby I won't,

I won't steer U wrong

And it seems like 2 me

U want someone to fit your pedigree

Baby I do, so what U want

Smack your ass, pull your hair,

And I'll even kiss U way down there

U know that I will

Think I won't

(Chorus)

Specially when U do it

Left & Right

(Keep it movin')

Up & Down

(Love when we do it)

Left & Right

(Keep movin')

Up & Down

Specially when U do it

Left & Right

(Keep it movin')

Up & Down

(Love when we do it)

Left & Right

(Keep movin')

Up & Down

Left & Right & Up & Down

Left & Right & Up & Down

Left & Right & Up & Down

Left & Right & Up & Down

Left-left-left-left

Here U are in my world

Make U feel like a pearl

Rub your back, and forfill your needs

So why don't we just, get undressed

Feel the tender touch of your caress

That's what I want

Why don't U give it 2 me

I will have U believe

There's no reason for U 2 leave

Stay right here, in my arms

Where you're safe and secure

And with me U can be sure

There's no threat, say U turn me on

(Chorus)

Bridge / Vamp:

I know that U know, the sexy little things U do

I know that U know, the sexy little things U do

Left & Right

D'Angelo's 'Left & Right' stands as a defining track on his 2000 masterpiece, Voodoo. The song captures the artist's signature neo-soul sound, blending intricate rhythms with a laid-back, hypnotic groove that characterizes the album's experimental approach. Unlike the polished perfection of his earlier work, this recording embraces a rawer, more organic texture, showcasing D'Angelo's ability to craft atmospheric soundscapes that linger in the listener's mind. The track exemplifies the genre's shift toward complex time signatures and deep, soulful instrumentation. As part of a celebrated discography that includes Brown Sugar, this song remains a testament to D'Angelo's enduring influence on modern R&B and his capacity to create music that feels both timeless and distinctly of its era.