Dilemma
Nelly · Da Derrty Versions: The Reinventions
(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 thought i canÂ’ trippinÂ’ , and hate up all the girls
And thereÂ’s no way-hey-hey Nelly gon' fight ova no thang
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 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
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.
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 thought i canÂ’ trippinÂ’ , and hate up all the girls
And thereÂ’s no way-hey-hey Nelly gon' fight ova no thang
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 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
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.
Dilemma
Nelly's 'Dilemma' stands as a defining track of mid-2000s hip-hop, originally recorded with Kelly Rowland and released on the album 'Nellyville.' The song blends R&B melodies with trap-influenced beats, establishing a sonic template that would heavily influence the genre's evolution in the following decade. While the original recording remains a cultural touchstone, the track has been reimagined across multiple projects, including 'Da Derrty Versions: The Reinventions' and 'Simply Deep,' showcasing its enduring appeal and versatility. Its rhythmic structure and vocal interplay set a standard for collaborative pop-rap productions, cementing Nelly's status as a key figure in contemporary music history.