What is the meaning behind Mary J. Blige's song 911?

Question

I'm just trying to understand what the song means.

Answer 1

911 is a duet between rap singer Wyclef Jean and soul music singer Mary J. Blige. Released in the summer of 2000 off Wyclef's sophomore disc, The Ecleftic: 2 Sides II a Book, the song depicted two star-crossed lovers in a web of drama with the male narrator running from police while the female narrator worries forlornly over him. Outside influences are spoke about as evading both of their lives into saying "messing around with you is gonna get (the man) life" though they feel "it's worth the sacrifice". The song was a hit for the two singers as it reached #38 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was nominated for a Grammy for Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group in 2001.



It samples Edie Brickell & The New Bohemians' "What I Am", some excerpts can be found in the mix verions from James Brown's "The Payback".

Answer 2

Wyclef 911

Answer 3

"this song is for the teenagers and the grown folks and its if you feel like you in love that you get hurt sometimes you might have to call police sometimes" -Wyclef Jean before preforming the song with Mary J. Blige



My take is that its about how you can love someone so much and then they can really hurt you in the end.

Answer 4

Someone Please Call 911 Lyrics