Only Jill Scott can make a song singing about beating some chick's ass sound so soulful and beautiful. Makes you shed a tear when your realize how far current R&B has fallen.
She sounded amazing at the 20th anniversary of who is Jill Scott words and sounds vol1 concert in Columbia, SC on March 4, 2023. I love me some jilly from Philly. She truly inspired me and the love of poetry!
I STILL lose it every time at 2:04 when the little boy parks his little yellow plastic chair down like, "Ooooh, this gon' be good, lemme get a good seat!" LOL
Wow! 22years ago. How time flies! I remember I was 20 when this came out and the world felt so different. Brings back good memories for sure. I played this record often in my 1st car and apartment...
"Queens shouldn't swing" means "black women shouldn't fight" "but I'm about to take my earrings off, get me some Vaseline"... back in the days before black girls fought they would take off their earrings so they wouldn't get snatched out in the fight, and they would put Vaseline on their faces to keep them from getting scratched up by the opponent. In the hood, when girls fought they would dig their nails into each other faces to try to leave as much scratches and scars as possible. The Vaseline was supposed to help prevent that.
This song was released on December 8, 2000. So it is officially coming up on 15 years of popularity. Still a timeless classic after [going on] 15 years. Her very first song that she released. I loved it back in December 2000 and I love it today in July 2015.
Gen X females can totally relate to this. We are the last generation that would beat your ass over a GOOD HEARTED MAN and not apologize for it. And that man would recognize…
faye lh hey Faye has it really been 16 years that is hard to believe I can't believe how fast time is going the older I get the faster it goes and I'm 53 now. Just saw her this summer here in Chicago 2017 with four other bands at her block party she turned it out she is one genius and can do anything she wants to. I'm waiting for it to come out with the song something about her being a bitch like in a good way not a bitchy bitch but just the Queen the bitch the ruler. Thank you Miss Scott for showing us such a good time here in Chicago we all had a blast and it was a memory of a lifetime. My friend from New York City came just to see you with me and we had a blast met like 10 women our age and danced all night.
Love the little kid in the little chair. Makes me smile every time I see this video. Been following Jill ever since I saw this video. It's a pity I haven't had the opportunity to see her live.
The place in my life where I was when this album came out!!! I spent my last money on that CD! It saved my life! Got my mind right and I finished Nursing School and I’m greater now!
always remembered her snatching the pony tail lol classic song. People dont see how she told her off without cussing and calling her hoes and bitches . the message in this song is POWERFUL
Watching this video as a teen, in the early 2000s I had never traveled the country. But having been exposed to PHILADELPHIA up close. Jill Scott and this video is 100% Philly. Anybody and everybody who from Philly are about that action, on sight.
One of the best Jazz videos I've ever seen that addresses a touchy subject in a classy way. Jill Scott is an outstanding vocalist and this video is a perfect example of it.🎙️🎵🎼🎶🎹🥁
Still listening in 2020, ‘97 baby here. My mother would play this all the time. The whole album is an absolute gem. Nothing can compare. 🖤 And this video!!! When everything like music and videos had meaning. Jill Scott is a gem 🖤🖤🖤
LOL!!! Jill!!! Oh my goodness the whole neighborhood backing her up. oohhwee!!! Love the part where the little boy put his chair out to watch the show!!!
I remember following someone to a fight like that in the neighborhood back in the day, the worst thing that could happen you get your but kicked. I loved it when Jill snatched her wig off! Classic! I really enjoyed this video.
You are such an impressive singer, your voice is insanely pure, your stories are real. Your so down to earth. I fell in love & totally related with your song, Golden years back. Still one of my all time favorites. You’ve got such soul.
I know, I used that last line "$5.99 or something like that" in a comment on X(AKA Twitter) on a clip where a lady was acting foolish on a performer who ended yeeting her wig.
"Sista, honey, girl...you don't understand he's my man now!" ...."Drag you in the middle of the street and whip your tail.." Alright Miss Jill don't hurt her now Ha! This song will never get old.
It's just nature...Most times the stress and anxiety of being adverse to a former is not worth the spent emotion...people forgive and move on or just simply grow apart
This song is 20 years old. This song aged like fine wine and it still slaps, the vibe is so mellow
my favorite song fs💞
Fucking love this tune
same and im from Philly , i was 25. her voice os gold!
20?! Say it ain’t so 😞
MONTELL wow I’m old asf 😩
Only Jill Scott can make a song singing about beating some chick's ass sound so soulful and beautiful. Makes you shed a tear when your realize how far current R&B has fallen.
Exactly
My favorite part is when she says queens shouldn't swing if you know what I mean
aint that the truth
She sounded amazing at the 20th anniversary of who is Jill Scott words and sounds vol1 concert in Columbia, SC on March 4, 2023. I love me some jilly from Philly. She truly inspired me and the love of poetry!
😢being in love with someone you cannot have her music tell us
”You better back down before you get smacked down, ya better chill!!!” That’s been my line for over 20 years. Thanks Jilly from Philly.
Is Philly a nice city?
IM A PROUD PHILADELPHIAN BECAUSE OF SONGS LIKE THIS ✌🏾🙏🏾🖐🏾
@@koolaid1982 Is Philadelphia a nice city?
She stole that line from 2pac.
beautiful black queen right here.. lord have mercy.. he don't make no mistakes
TR RCH Amen
She makes great music to
May I ask a question as a white man: What black woman ISN'T a self-proclaimed queen?
Amen
@@edwardfights4900 Self-proclaimed?
it was so cool how the whole neighborhood was like WE GOT YOU GIRL!😂😂😂😂
Andrea Woodbine Nah, I'm pretty sure most of them had placed bets after hearing rumours of a fight.
😘
Lol it takes a village
I liked the symbolism. Like of she is doing this to her, she probably did it to everyone else and they are sick of that heifer
You sound like you ain't ever been in the hood when a fight about to pop off 😂 😂
This song is officially 23 years old. She will always be above and beyond current R&B. These kids today need to sit down and take notes.
That's not R&B. I feel that in my soul!! That whole album is a vibe!
Damn that time I’m 23 and I’ve been repeating the song like it was released yesterday
Ññ0ñ0ññ😊@@Kgthegtacreator
@@Kgthegtacreator😊
Couldn't agree with you more... She just needs to sing one note and the goosebumps over my arms and legs reach for the sky.. She's on another level..❤
I STILL lose it every time at 2:04 when the little boy parks his little yellow plastic chair down like, "Ooooh, this gon' be good, lemme get a good seat!" LOL
Lol right!
yep!!!!!!
Yes! The part that trips me out is that the little boy has to at least be 19 or 20 years old by now. Hahaha!
@@ZanyAngelVizuals 24* now 🙈🙈
before memes bro im dead
I really miss when this was considered mainstream music, sound, vibe everything god bless both her and Erykah.
Yeah me too! This used to get played on the radio with Jay z, beanie sigel, aaliyah and Erykah!! Such a good time to be alive as a kid!
“Ya betta chill “ Jill Scott is such a vibe❤
This is when Music videos actually went with the song............these days music videos don't make sense
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣So true
cause people today are cheap and lack creativity
Right lmaooo no storyline no truth
Worse in 2020
Exactly
this was my jam in second grade. had no idea what the song was about at the time but I knew it made my mom happy. so I always sang it for her.
thats a bit intense
Indeed
@Millennial Smark not trippin.. that's pretty dope lol
I love Kit Kats a lot this comment speaks my life wow Lmaoooo
Awww lol
I can't believe this song is 23 years old and still sounds as fresh as ever. A timeless classic by the amazing Jill Scott.
Fully dressed, stunning, perfect teeth, talented, voice of an actual angel... this is what we call BLACK GIRL MAGGGGIC🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
They came deep as hell behind her
Yessssss 💯💯
Even in 2022 the horn section is still amazing on this piece 🎺📯
Just said that. Glad to see I'm not the only one. Sept '22
Peace and enjoy
I love that part.
She's so poetic! We need Neo-soul back T T. Her voice is so silky and smooth the way she glides with the instrumentals.
"$5.99 or su'm like dat..."
BEST LINE! LOL
Lol
They don’t make song like this anymore and maybe we shouldn’t, but boy this song is goooood.
Wow! 22years ago. How time flies! I remember I was 20 when this came out and the world felt so different. Brings back good memories for sure. I played this record often in my 1st car and apartment...
Yep. World was very different. The next year ushered in a new era, solidifying the changing times.
@@Nikybeez Exactly!
@@LaNoire27 when that lil girl came to Jill give her high five like I got ur back mom
I was 20 yrs old too when this came out. I was "away at college" when I first heard this. Life really was different then.
Queens shouldn't swing if you know what I mean, but I'm bout to take my earrings off and get me some Vaseline. --- now that's lyric...
AClarionCallMinistry Jill is a poet and you know it.
+leg “proper knee lift” drive you.lost me on the second 1
leg drive I thought it was just meant she about to fight her. And used the Vaseline afterward
"Queens shouldn't swing" means "black women shouldn't fight" "but I'm about to take my earrings off, get me some Vaseline"... back in the days before black girls fought they would take off their earrings so they wouldn't get snatched out in the fight, and they would put Vaseline on their faces to keep them from getting scratched up by the opponent. In the hood, when girls fought they would dig their nails into each other faces to try to leave as much scratches and scars as possible. The Vaseline was supposed to help prevent that.
My favorite part
Jill Scott is the truth. All of her songs has an honest message of sincerity. She just have such a powerful voice and no one can touch her.
A classic...in artistry and style she'll never go out of style gotta love her....she's extremely gifted and talented.
This song was released on December 8, 2000. So it is officially coming up on 15 years of popularity. Still a timeless classic after [going on] 15 years. Her very first song that she released. I loved it back in December 2000 and I love it today in July 2015.
It’s 20 now
DECEMBER 8th?! THATS MY BIRTHDAY!!!
21 years and counting!
22 years old and still good!!
Gen X females can totally relate to this. We are the last generation that would beat your ass over a GOOD HEARTED MAN and not apologize for it. And that man would recognize…
A sultry voice, talent and beauty. A great package put together. This album is one of her best. Definitely a classic!
The baby pulled up a damn chair! Oh my goodness! I love that part. LMAO! 🤣😂🤣😂
Just think… that cute kid is a grown man now! Whoa!
This song is 16 years old. Man time flies.
It makes me feel so old............................................
I know right BET LOL
faye lh hey Faye has it really been 16 years that is hard to believe I can't believe how fast time is going the older I get the faster it goes and I'm 53 now. Just saw her this summer here in Chicago 2017 with four other bands at her block party she turned it out she is one genius and can do anything she wants to. I'm waiting for it to come out with the song something about her being a bitch like in a good way not a bitchy bitch but just the Queen the bitch the ruler. Thank you Miss Scott for showing us such a good time here in Chicago we all had a blast and it was a memory of a lifetime. My friend from New York City came just to see you with me and we had a blast met like 10 women our age and danced all night.
And it's still one of my Jill Scott favs!!
rahnee templin is that Latavia from destiny child
Love the little kid in the little chair. Makes me smile every time I see this video. Been following Jill ever since I saw this video. It's a pity I haven't had the opportunity to see her live.
The place in my life where I was when this album came out!!! I spent my last money on that CD! It saved my life! Got my mind right and I finished Nursing School and I’m greater now!
I love her music.. So bass heavy yet mellow !
This is the classiest beat yo ass song I ever heard 🤣🤣 I love it
I miss when Philly streets used to come together like this
Right the whole block come outside in philly lol
Philadelphia is still like that I’m serious 👍🏾👍🏾
@@rasirjohnson697 yes, philly here
SerbicorpCo right
How is it in Philadelphia now?
love this song . she slayedd !💜💜💜💜
😘Marry me to this song 💒
Here after the verzuz battle to refresh my memory how dope this song is yess queen 🙌🏽
That would be me!! I had to look up these classic songs!!
Love the calm jazzy beat, yet the serious and sassy lyrics. Great confidence track!
always remembered her snatching the pony tail lol classic song. People dont see how she told her off without cussing and calling her hoes and bitches . the message in this song is POWERFUL
Yesss
Watching this video as a teen, in the early 2000s I had never traveled the country. But having been exposed to PHILADELPHIA up close. Jill Scott and this video is 100% Philly. Anybody and everybody who from Philly are about that action, on sight.
Truth lol Always been that way
@@thtbulumad7290 Philly stand up 215#
@@antionettawolfe9933Is Philly a nice city?
One of the best Jazz videos I've ever seen that addresses a touchy subject in a classy way. Jill Scott is an outstanding vocalist and this video is a perfect example of it.🎙️🎵🎼🎶🎹🥁
This is actually R&B/Soul
I have always loved this song and still do. I don't care how old this song gets, it still makes a point today. 😉
You better back doooooooown
''Sistah gurl...''!! I hear you!!! Remember when I first heard this summer 2000'!! Miss those days!!
Didn't realize it's been nearly 15 years. I miss those times too. NeoSoul was at its peak.
B Lock
Yes it definitely was!! I loved how it had its own movement.
B Lock Sure was.
Love the little girl at the end! She like “you go girl” 😄😄😄
I was dying laughin with this video when she snatch that woman wig off.
This song is amazing it’s really catchy too.
Was on the live and needed to hear this one song so I came here 🧚🏾💕💫... Jill you are LOVED 🥰
She done SNATCHED HER WEAVE. I heard this forever ago but never did I get these implications until now.
The original weave snatcher
Still listening in 2020, ‘97 baby here. My mother would play this all the time. The whole album is an absolute gem. Nothing can compare. 🖤 And this video!!! When everything like music and videos had meaning. Jill Scott is a gem 🖤🖤🖤
The early 2000's was a time to live in ❤
Queens shouldn't swing if you know what I mean 👑👑👑
LOL!!! Jill!!! Oh my goodness the whole neighborhood backing her up. oohhwee!!! Love the part where the little boy put his chair out to watch the show!!!
I love how the horns come in on the second part of the chorus 🎶🎶🎶🎼🎼🎼🙌🙌🙌
I remember following someone to a fight like that in the neighborhood back in the day, the worst thing that could happen you get your but kicked. I loved it when Jill snatched her wig off! Classic! I really enjoyed this video.
Straight North Philly...ain't nothing else to say
you better back down b4 you get smacked down you better chill ha other favorite line lol my favorite childhood song lol
lil man pulling out his chair was a young me every time something went down on my street growing up in Camden 😂😂😂💯
🎙💋JILLY FROM PHILLY BROUGHT ME HERE!!! I LOVE YOU MY SISTER!!💙💙💪🏾💪🏾
The little boy with his little chair!🤣
You better back down, before you get smacked down! You betta chill
Ant B That's the best line of the song. Sing it Jill!!!
Back the fuck up, act the fuck up?
Niggaz talk shit they get smacked the fuck up, straight up… Warren G
My grandma always said:
YOU ACT THE FUCK UP, YOU GET SMACKED THE FUCK UP!!!
On some real east coast shit 💯
When I say it's on site that's what I mean 😂.
Happy 51st Birthday Jill Heather Scott!(Born April 4, 1972)😃🥳🎂🎉🎊🎈🎁🍾🥂🎀🌷🌹💐👍🏾👏🏾🙌🏾
My youngest son was born the very next year this came out. Thank God for my baby and Jill Scott💞
Classic and she is so beautiful
Who’s here in 2024❤
jill wasnt playing baby!!! first video and was letting it be know from the jump. love me some Jill
This is one of the funniest videos ever!! I called when my mom and sister when this first came out, like y'all need to look at this!!
Happy Birthday to Jilly from Philly
You are such an impressive singer, your voice is insanely pure, your stories are real. Your so down to earth. I fell in love & totally related with your song, Golden years back. Still one of my all time favorites. You’ve got such soul.
Even after Jill pulled her $5.99 weave, the crowd tossed it around and kept playing with it 😂😂😂.Let them no Jill!!!
brilliant video
Can someone tell me who that girl was in the music video
+Tarif Barner (Rising Spirit) Her name is Nova. She is a friend of mine. Why do you ask?
Hilarious
😂😂😂😂😂😂
That pony tail snatch is iconic
i always feel so good watching this video. It was filmed in my old neighborhood.
What’s the name of this street? 😮
The baby and the chair🤣I'm getting older!! 2020 vibe😍
😯😯😯 I've looked for this song for 19 years and I was 7 when I heard it ♥️♥️
Still a banger 🤧🔥🔥💙 I love you Jill !!
sixteen years ago, I remember this song. lol memories
first time i heard this song i fell in love with the beat....love the jazz feel
First time listening and I love it. Happy 51st Birthday to Jill Scott! ❤❤🥳🎉🎊4/4/2023
Love the sassy lyrics and calm chilled jazz beat. Definitely a classic
Yeah that is going here! Love you Philly girl! Everyday ignorant neighbors!
This was the song in 2000! I saw this video and that was it for me... been rocking with her ever since!!!!! #jillscott #gettingintheway
I know, I used that last line "$5.99 or something like that" in a comment on X(AKA Twitter) on a clip where a lady was acting foolish on a performer who ended yeeting her wig.
Yes, I'm liking me some Jill Scott right now ! You better get out of my way ! Lol...
It’s crazy this song is 20 years old.
Last night was Jill Scott v Erykah Badu and I am watching ALL of Jill's videos to relive the magic
JILL WAS ALWAYS THE G.O.A.T when we talk about real RnB . Jill and Beyonce are my two favorites
Wow I just noticed Vivian Green is one of the "before you smacked down" chicks behind Jill
Legendary 😮💨🔥
I keep rewinding the part when Jill snatched that woman's ponytail off, that part was funny. 😂😂😂
Me too sweetheart 😂😂😂
"Sista, honey, girl...you don't understand he's my man now!" ...."Drag you in the middle of the street and whip your tail.." Alright Miss Jill don't hurt her now Ha! This song will never get old.
Haha ms jilly from philly. This song is a timeless classic
Lol marry me to this song 😘
Classic but why the ex girlfriend look like she 17
Mane back in kindergarten this was my shit, my momma had this blasting on 101.3 The Big DM back in '08. I still love this kinda discography
Jill is such an amazing artist! This song has me in my feels about a guy I don’t even have lol
Who else was hoping Jill sung this during her phenomenal performance at the Soul Train music awards?
Pulled up with the quickness to set some boundaries & snatching wigs in WEDGES!!! I love it 😂
Why is her man still in communication with his ex though
Why the ex look 16 or 17 though
She might be still bugging his phone. They all seem to live in the same neighborhood anyway, so she runs into him and talks shit about his new boo.
🤦🏾
JESUS CHRIST SAVES❗️❗️❗️❗️
It's just nature...Most times the stress and anxiety of being adverse to a former is not worth the spent emotion...people forgive and move on or just simply grow apart
2016..... Still fire..
rickjames21 2017 and STILL FIRE!! :)
Jill's headwrap is perfect, just putting that out there
I wonder how old is the little boy on the yellow chair...this was my favorite song back then... I am older niw n I understand it better now
This video is still so bomb.
Jill Scott is one Baaad woman!! I would pay $1000 million to vibe with her!! 😍😍😍😍
Damn this came out when I was a freshman in high school. Can't believe how time flies. Love this song
It's the little chubby kid in the grey sweats at 2:12 for me
"I been a lady up to now, don't know how much more I can take".
Timeless artist, timeless song and yes, timeless video ❤️
"But I'm bout to take my earrings off get me some Vaseliiine" LOL!
Lil boy grab him a chair and got him a front row seat and the old men getting on an ass whooping. This video will be forever timeless!
Omg! This mix is EVERYTHING! 💙
(Tan)