Dilemma
Nelly · Simply Deep
(Kelly)
I love you and I need you
Nelly, I love you, I do,
Need you
No matter what I do....
All I think about is you
Even when IÂ’m with my Boo
Boy, you know IÂ’m crazy over you
No matter what I do
All I think about is you
Even when IÂ’m with my Boo
You know IÂ’m crazy over you
(Nelly)
Uh-uh
I met this chick and she just moved right up the block from me
And she got the hots for me, the finest thing i'd ever seen
But oh, no, no, she got a man and a son doh-oh, but thatÂ’s okay
‘Cuz I wait for my cue and just listen, play my position
Like a shortstop, pick up eÂ’rything mama hittinÂ’
And in no time I better make this with her mine and thatÂ’s for sure
‘Cos I-I never been the type to break up a happy home
But uh there’s something ‘bout baby girl, I just can’t leave alone
So tell me, ma, whatÂ’s it gonna be
She said, “You don’t know what you mean to me,”
No matter what I do
All I think about is you
Even when IÂ’m with my Boo
Boy, you know IÂ’m crazy over you
No matter what I do
All I think about is you
Even when IÂ’m with my Boo
You know IÂ’m crazy over you
Uh-uh-uh-uh
I see a lot in your look and I never say a word
I know how niggas start actin trippin out here about they girl
And thereÂ’s no way-hey-hey Nelly gon' fight ova no dame as you could see
But I like your steeze, your style, your whole demeanor
The way you come through and holler, and swoop me in his two-seater
Now thatÂ’s gangsta and I got special ways to thank ya,
donÂ’t you forget it
But uh it ainÂ’t that easy for you to pack up and leave him
But uh you and dirty got ties for different reasons
I respect that and right before I turned to leave
She said, “You don’t know what you mean to me,” come on
No matter what I do
All I think about is you
Even when IÂ’m with my Boo
Boy, you know IÂ’m crazy over you
No matter what I do
All I think about is you
Even when IÂ’m with my Boo
You know IÂ’m crazy over you
Sing it for me, Kelly
I love you and I need you
Nelly, I love you, I do
And itÂ’s more than youÂ’ll ever know
Boy, itÂ’s for sure
You can always count on my love
Forever more, yeah, yeah
East coast, I know youÂ’re shakinÂ’ right
Down south, I know youÂ’re bouncinÂ’ right
West coast, I know youÂ’re walkinÂ’ right
(‘Cos you don’t know what you mean to me)
Midwest, I see you swinginÂ’ right
No matter what I do
All I think about is you
Even when IÂ’m with my Boo
Boy, you know IÂ’m crazy over you
No matter what I do
All I think about is you
Even when IÂ’m with my Boo
You know IÂ’m crazy over you
East coast, I know youÂ’re shakinÂ’ right
Down south, I know youÂ’re bouncinÂ’ right
West coast, I know youÂ’re walkinÂ’ right
(You donÂ’t know what you mean to me)
Midwest, I see you swinginÂ’ right
East coast, youÂ’re still shakinÂ’ right
Down south, I know youÂ’re bouncinÂ’ right
West coast, I know youÂ’re walkinÂ’ right
(You donÂ’t know what you mean to me)
Midwest, youÂ’re still swinginÂ’ right
No matter what I do
All I think about is you
Even when IÂ’m with my Boo
Boy, you know IÂ’m crazy over you
No matter what I do
All I think about is you
Even when IÂ’m with my Boo
You know IÂ’m crazy over you
Yeah, yeah
East coast, I know youÂ’re shakinÂ’ right
Down south, I know youÂ’re bouncinÂ’ right
West coast, I know youÂ’re walkinÂ’ right
(You donÂ’t know what you mean to me)
Midwest, I see you swinginÂ’ right
East coast, youÂ’re still shakinÂ’ right
Down south, I see youÂ’re bouncinÂ’ right
West coast, I know youÂ’re walkinÂ’ right
(You donÂ’t know what you mean to me)
Midwest, youÂ’re still swinginÂ’ right.
oh
I love you and I need you
Nelly, I love you, I do,
Need you
No matter what I do....
All I think about is you
Even when IÂ’m with my Boo
Boy, you know IÂ’m crazy over you
No matter what I do
All I think about is you
Even when IÂ’m with my Boo
You know IÂ’m crazy over you
(Nelly)
Uh-uh
I met this chick and she just moved right up the block from me
And she got the hots for me, the finest thing i'd ever seen
But oh, no, no, she got a man and a son doh-oh, but thatÂ’s okay
‘Cuz I wait for my cue and just listen, play my position
Like a shortstop, pick up eÂ’rything mama hittinÂ’
And in no time I better make this with her mine and thatÂ’s for sure
‘Cos I-I never been the type to break up a happy home
But uh there’s something ‘bout baby girl, I just can’t leave alone
So tell me, ma, whatÂ’s it gonna be
She said, “You don’t know what you mean to me,”
No matter what I do
All I think about is you
Even when IÂ’m with my Boo
Boy, you know IÂ’m crazy over you
No matter what I do
All I think about is you
Even when IÂ’m with my Boo
You know IÂ’m crazy over you
Uh-uh-uh-uh
I see a lot in your look and I never say a word
I know how niggas start actin trippin out here about they girl
And thereÂ’s no way-hey-hey Nelly gon' fight ova no dame as you could see
But I like your steeze, your style, your whole demeanor
The way you come through and holler, and swoop me in his two-seater
Now thatÂ’s gangsta and I got special ways to thank ya,
donÂ’t you forget it
But uh it ainÂ’t that easy for you to pack up and leave him
But uh you and dirty got ties for different reasons
I respect that and right before I turned to leave
She said, “You don’t know what you mean to me,” come on
No matter what I do
All I think about is you
Even when IÂ’m with my Boo
Boy, you know IÂ’m crazy over you
No matter what I do
All I think about is you
Even when IÂ’m with my Boo
You know IÂ’m crazy over you
Sing it for me, Kelly
I love you and I need you
Nelly, I love you, I do
And itÂ’s more than youÂ’ll ever know
Boy, itÂ’s for sure
You can always count on my love
Forever more, yeah, yeah
East coast, I know youÂ’re shakinÂ’ right
Down south, I know youÂ’re bouncinÂ’ right
West coast, I know youÂ’re walkinÂ’ right
(‘Cos you don’t know what you mean to me)
Midwest, I see you swinginÂ’ right
No matter what I do
All I think about is you
Even when IÂ’m with my Boo
Boy, you know IÂ’m crazy over you
No matter what I do
All I think about is you
Even when IÂ’m with my Boo
You know IÂ’m crazy over you
East coast, I know youÂ’re shakinÂ’ right
Down south, I know youÂ’re bouncinÂ’ right
West coast, I know youÂ’re walkinÂ’ right
(You donÂ’t know what you mean to me)
Midwest, I see you swinginÂ’ right
East coast, youÂ’re still shakinÂ’ right
Down south, I know youÂ’re bouncinÂ’ right
West coast, I know youÂ’re walkinÂ’ right
(You donÂ’t know what you mean to me)
Midwest, youÂ’re still swinginÂ’ right
No matter what I do
All I think about is you
Even when IÂ’m with my Boo
Boy, you know IÂ’m crazy over you
No matter what I do
All I think about is you
Even when IÂ’m with my Boo
You know IÂ’m crazy over you
Yeah, yeah
East coast, I know youÂ’re shakinÂ’ right
Down south, I know youÂ’re bouncinÂ’ right
West coast, I know youÂ’re walkinÂ’ right
(You donÂ’t know what you mean to me)
Midwest, I see you swinginÂ’ right
East coast, youÂ’re still shakinÂ’ right
Down south, I see youÂ’re bouncinÂ’ right
West coast, I know youÂ’re walkinÂ’ right
(You donÂ’t know what you mean to me)
Midwest, youÂ’re still swinginÂ’ right.
oh
Dilemma
Released in 2002, 'Dilemma' stands as a defining track of the mid-2000s hip-hop and R&B crossover era. Featuring Kelly Rowland, the song blends Nelly's signature trap-influenced delivery with Rowland's soulful vocals to create a polished, radio-friendly sound that dominated charts globally. The recording, originally appearing on Nelly's 'Nellyville' album, was later reissued on 'Simply Deep' as part of his broader discography. Its production by The Neptunes and Dr. Dre cemented its status as a cultural touchstone, influencing countless subsequent artists in the genre. The track exemplifies the collaborative spirit of the early 2000s, merging street credibility with mainstream pop appeal to achieve unprecedented commercial success.