He Say She Say
He Say She Say

Lupe Fiasco ft. Gemini, Sarah Green - He Say She Say Lyrics

Hip-Hop/Rap
Jun 27, 2006
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He Say She Say Music Video

He Say She Say Lyrics

I can't, I won't, I can't, I won't
Let you leave
I don't know what you want
You want more from me?

She said to him
"I want you to be a father
He's your little boy and you don't even bother
Like "brother" without the are
And he's starting to harbor
Cool and food for thought
But for you he's a starver
Starting to use red markers on his work
His teacher say they know he's much smarter
But he's hurt
Used to hand his homework in first
Like he was the classroom starter
Burst to tears
Let them know she see us
Now he's fighting in class
Got a note last week that say he might not pass
Ask me if his daddy was sick of us
'Cause you ain't never pick him up
You see what his problem is?
He don't know where his poppa is
No positive male role model
To play football and build railroad models
It's making a hole you've been digging it
'Cause you ain't been kicking it
Since he was old enough to hold bottles
Wasn't supposed to get introduced to that
He don't deserve to get used to that
Now I ain't asking you for money or to come back to me
Some days it ain't sunny but it ain't so hard
Just breaks my heart
When I try to provide and he say, "Mommy that ain't your job"
To be a man, I try to make him understand
That I'm his number one fan
But its like he born from the stands
You know the world is out to get him, so why don't you give him a chance?"

I can't, I won't, I can't, I won't
Let you leave
I don't know what you want
You want more from me?

So he said to him
"I want you to be a father
I'm your little boy and you don't even bother
Like "brother" without the are
And I'm starting to harbor
Cool and food for thought
But for you I'm a starver
Starting to use red markers on my work
My teacher say they know I'm much smarter
But I'm hurt
I used to hand my homework in first
Like I was the classroom starter
Burst to tears
Let them know he see us
Now I'm fighting in class
Got a note last week that say I might not pass
Kids ask me if my daddy is sick of us
'Cause you ain't never pick me up
You see what my problem is?
That I don't know where my poppa is
No positive male role model
To play football and build railroad models
It's making a hole you've been digging it
'Cause you ain't been kicking it
Since I was old enough to hold bottles
Wasn't supposed to get introduced to that
I don't deserve to get used to that
Now I ain't asking you for money or to come back to me
Some days it ain't sunny but it ain't so hard
Just breaks my heart
When my momma try to provide and I tell her, "That ain't your job"
To be a man, she try to make me understand
That she my number one fan
But its like you born from the stands
You know the world is out to get me, why don't you give me a chance?"

I can't, I won't, I can't, I won't
Let you leave
I don't know what you want
You want more from me?

I can't, I won't, I can't, I won't
Let you leave
I don't know what you want
You want more from me?

I can't, I won't, I can't, I won't
Let you leave

Writer(s): HAL DAVID, WASALU MUHAMMAD JACO, BURT F. BACHARACH, LUPE FIASCO, BURT BACHARACH
Copyright(s): Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Royalty Network
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who features on the song 'He Say She Say'?

    'He Say She Say' features contributions from Lupe Fiasco along with artists Gemini and Sarah Green. The song is part of Lupe Fiasco's debut studio album, Food & Liquor, released in 2006.

  2. What album is 'He Say She Say' from?

    'He Say She Say' is a track from Lupe Fiasco's debut studio album, Food & Liquor, which was released on September 19, 2006. The album received critical acclaim for its lyrical depth and unique themes.

  3. What themes does 'He Say She Say' address?

    'He Say She Say' tackles themes of absent fatherhood and its effects on both the child and the mother. It highlights the emotional struggles and societal implications of growing up without a father figure through heartfelt and reflective lyrics from both Lupe Fiasco and the featured artists.

  4. Who are the writers of 'He Say She Say'?

    The song 'He Say She Say' was written by a team of writers including Hal David, Wasalu Muhammad Jaco (also known as Lupe Fiasco), and Burt F. Bacharach. Lupe Fiasco is credited for his intricate storytelling and lyrical prowess on this track.

  5. What inspired the lyrical content of 'He Say She Say'?

    'He Say She Say' draws inspiration from real-life challenges faced by many families, specifically the absence of a father figure. Through its poignant lyrics, the song expresses the emotional and developmental struggles experienced by a young boy and his mother in this situation.

  6. How does Lupe Fiasco emphasize the child's perspective in 'He Say She Say'?

    Lupe Fiasco delves into the child's perspective by using vivid imagery and personal anecdotes. The child expresses feelings of abandonment, confusion, and the yearning for a paternal connection, providing a voice to young individuals who share similar experiences in their own lives.

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