Stupid Minded

Thinking back to one ’98, when I was the one trying to date
Trying to find a mate who’d embrace me and my unusual traits
As a child, I went through some things that when I grew up would be shown
As a man, I would kinda dread any time I was left alone
I remember being in the church and this girl reaching in her purse
Saying ‘Here’s my card give, give me a call when at home even when at work’
I was kind of shocked, she was bold, I saw it as cocky, but though
But since I’m “The O,” here’s my card, nah, you can call me when I get home
And she did, and in a matter of days I was at her crib
Come to find out she had a kid, and a kid, and a kid
And had been married from some year, and in tear told me how her fears
Was that her husband wouldn’t be there so her kids, they wouldn’t see what a family is
I thought I could help in the plight, she suggested I spend the night
An invite I had to refuse, that’s when I made a move, got my bike
And was out, but the truth is, I was really trapped
Though I acted like I was strong, I didn’t move on, later I when back, guess I was

(So, stupid minded, minded), yes I was
(So, stupid minded, minded), yes I was
(I was so, stupid mined, minded)

I dedicate this verse to a friend, who’s been having problems with men
Always being used and abused, yes, she would give up everything for them
Always looking for “Mr. Right,” always seem to find “Mr. Wrong”
All along trusting in them, sis, this is where I think you went wrong
All the guys you have met, whether church or the internet
Wasn’t him in sense because Mr. Right won’t be found in a quest
First you have to look to yourself, and that means you, no one else
So don’t be intrigued or distracted by these guys, they’ll never help
Charity starts at home, get some clarity for that dome
Apparently you’re at home in mess, seeking love in a chat room
If I could, I’d hold your hand, but you’re a big girl so I can’t
You must understand you need more than sex if you want to try and keep a man
Rather than giving yourself, try forgiving yourself
Live in yourself for a while and you’ll find you possess much hidden wealth
If it fails, it was you so regretful you won’t be
Respectful is what you gone be, [that’s] on me, so lady don’t be

I hope you listening
I dedicate this to the many of us, who have made some stupid mistakes in our lives
Huh, I know I have (so, stupid minded)
So this is a little medley I put together (so, stupid minded)
For you and you, and you, Oh and I forgot me

Because I was, yes I was, yes I was (so stupid minded)
 
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from Inner City Soul
From Ohene's second album, Inner City Soul.