Conversations With Yaya

Conversations With Yaya

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10x Author from Brooklyn. There's a song for everythingFor my books visit www.byayanaellis.com #GodTherapyMusicWriting

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Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 194: Aretha Franklin Jump to It 05.12.2022

Let's talk about putting our pride to the side and jumping to it when the person we love calls, I mean only if they deserve it right? But let us also talk about who NOT to take love advice from. Let's Go Behind the Lyrics of the Queen! Aretha Franklins', Jump to It!

Episode 193: S.O.S. Band Weekend Girl 04.12.2022

My good sis said she is tired during the week from work but is available on the weekend and he wasn't trying to hear it. Was this man being persistent and romantic? Or was he dishonoring her schedule? Let's Go Behind the Lyrics of Weekend Girl. 

Episode 192: Smooth Criminal (Annie Are You Ok) by Michael Jackson 20.10.2022

Mike had everything to do with Annie getting murdered in her apartment. Let's go Behind The Lyrics!

Episode 191: Smoking Cigarettes by Tweet 19.10.2022

I believe "Smoking Cigarettes" is a metaphor for doing something unhealthy to maintain a relationship but let's go Behind the Lyrics! 

Episode 190: He wasn't man enough for me by Toni Braxton 14.10.2022

Listen. Toni Braxton told the truth and shamed the devil with this song.  All I'm saying is ladies, forget the messenger (The ex) and pay attention to the message!!!!!! Let's Go Behind The Lyrics! 

Episode 188: I Wish I Never Met Her by Carl Thomas 01.10.2022

This is a cautionary tale about not doing your investigative work when pursuing someone because you never know if they are in between relationships, cheating or just not that into you! Let's Go Behind The Lyrics of Carl Thomas' I wish I never met her

Episode 187 Last Night: Diddy f/Keyshia Cole 30.09.2022

Now... We know that this song is about someone being ghosted and begging someone to pick up the damn phone but they obviously went back to who they love and ain't even thinking about you.  Let us all NOT ignore that Queen Keyshia Cole made this record and was signing like rent was due! Get em Keesh! 

Episode 186 When You're Mad by Neyo 17.09.2022

I don't know about yawl, but there ain't nothing sexy about me...when I'm mad.

Episode 185 Teenage Love by Slick Rick 14.09.2022

I think this is what grandma meant when she said make sure you're with a man that loves you more than you love him! Let's Go Behind The Lyrics to understand what this means!

Episode 184: Return of The Mack by Mark Morrison 13.09.2022

Now Mark knows good and damn well this song was less about ole girl lying to him and more about him simply wanting to return back to the streets with his boys. Let's Go Behind the Lyrics!!!!!!!!

Episode 183 Mtume: You Me And He 04.09.2022

It aint every day you hear a song about a woman cheating, a wife especially, but she admitted it! And the husband wants to work it out.  Fellas would you forgive your wife for having an affair? It kind of sounds like the husband new it was bound to happen, he must have been acting an azz. RIP to the late great James Mtume  Let's Go Behind The Lyrics!

Ep 182: You Can't Play With My Yoyo 05.08.2022

First of all I know the women on the West coast lost their minds when Yoyo came out with this song!!! But yo, let us not ignore how this Intelligent Black Woman so calmly disrespected ole girl in this song.  Don't know what I'm talking about? Let's Go Behind The Lyrics!!!!!!!

Episode 181: Mystikal Shake Ya Azz but watch yaself (Very Rapey Lyrics) 01.08.2022

Now I done told yawl these lyrics were suspect and rapey in like episode 30 or so. But here is the video again because Mystikal has been charged with rape AGAIN!

Ep 180: Total Eclipse of The Heart by Bonnie Tyler 20.07.2022

You know most Wednesday is dedicated to White Music, Yacht Rock and my girl Bonnie was bugging, this song is scary. Doesn't it sound like she's singing to her dead lover? Let's Go Behind The Lyrics 

Episode 179: Lose To Win by Fantasia 19.07.2022

Listen! Any time a man tries to convince you that he is as good as it gets, it's because he KNOWS you can do better. Drop that zero! Sometimes you gotta lose to win again! Tell em Tasia!!!!!!!!! Let's Go Behind The Lyrics!

Ep 176 Something In My Heart by Michelle' 01.06.2022

There is nothing worse than loving and wanting somebody that doesn't want you. Are you experiencing this? Do you know someone experiencing this? Have you ever experienced this level of pain and heartache? Let's Go Behind The Lyrics of Michelle' Something In My Heart! 

IF by Destiny's Child 25.05.2022

"IF" by @destinyschild is something special. Powerful even. Let's talk about knowing our worth and never looking back. Let's talk about not being ashamed of what we once allowed! Let's talk about how Kelly, Michelle and Beyonce left NO CRUMBS on this track! Let's Go Behind The Lyrics!   #likesharecommentfollow💕❤️❤️❤️ #Subscribe #LinkInbio #if #destinyschild #destinyfulfilled

One Woman Man by Dave Hollister 19.05.2022

Dave Hollister even cosigned my breakdown of his hit, One Woman Man where I suggested that the temptation to cheat was out of control and that the main reason that he didn't cheat on his woman was because she was certified CRAZY! Let's Go Behind The Lyrics! 

We Cry Together by Kendrick Lamar f/Taylour Paige 13.05.2022

PHEW! I want NO PARTS of a toxic relationship in my big age. But check out Kendrick Lamar and his girl cussin each other the fu** out on "We Cry Together" ....then they wind up having sex. 

Give Up The Goods by Mobb Deep f/Noyd 11.05.2022

I loooooooooooove Mobb Deep and Prodigy was my favorite play cousin in my head.  But this is about Havoc. He blacked on Give Up the Goods! Let's Go Behind The Lyrics!  

Love's Train by Confunksion 11.05.2022

I thought this song was about a man not playing his part as a side piece. But after speaking to a member of the band, this song is about a man trying to win his wife back after he cheated on her and she moved on!!! Whaaaaaaat? Let's Go Behind The Lyrics! 

You Oughta Know by Alanis Morissette 04.05.2022

As women, no matter the race, we all express anger toward a man cheating on us just about the same. Alanis was PISSED and she thought you Oughta Knoooooooow! Let's Go Behind The Lyrics!

(Eff You) I Don't Want You Back by Eamon 28.04.2022

I don't think I've ever heard a record where a man truly expressed his disdain and disgust for the woman that broke his heart. Let's go behind the lyrics of the scathing diss record I don't want you back by Eamon. 

Yearnin (for your love) by The Gap Band 28.04.2022

Ladies! Not every man wants to play games. There are lots of men out here that can and will settle down and be with only you, period! But a good man won't wait forever! Don't get mad when you see him St. Elsewhere! Let's go behind the lyrics of Yearnin by The Gap Band!  

The Grimey 90s 26.04.2022

Host Ayana Yaya Ellis goes behind the lyrics of some of the grimiest best songs of the 90s. Throw on ya fatigues and tims and rock out with me! 

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