Erykah Badu: Tyrone

Every so often a track comes along that’s so good it transcends the song.  Don't believe me?  Tyrone is that song.  Now, I never dated a female version of “Tyrone”.  Truthfully, I feel kinda bad cause Tyrone isn’t the bad guy! He’s actually the good friend that is picking up the deadbeat! But I digress…Erykah made a song perfect for when you need to "purge".

I ain't no cheap thrill
Cause Miss Badu is always comin' for real
And you know the deal
Every-time we go somewhere
I gotta reach down in my purse
To pay your way and your homeboys way
And sometimes your cousin's way
They don't never have to pay
Don't have no cars
Hang around in bars

I know what you’re thinking… the lyrics are cool but I don’t see what you’re saying.  That’s the thing…it’s the FEEL.  The sound, the pace and the WAY Erykah Badu sings the song…the hook in particular makes you just want to put the song on repeat when you need some house cleaning in your life (metaphorically speaking).  A friend, your job, family or a significant other in this case…the energy remains the same.  Purge.  Getting whatever it is out of your system to move on.  Happy belated Ms. Badu.  One of the first songs I heard live before the recorded version and still prefer it as the original article.  Enjoy ya’ll…and if you are gonna purge…

“You need to call Tyrone
(Call Him)

But ya can’t use my phone”

*Special shout out to Nerissa for sharing her mood! I'm with you sister!