Discover the story of the song > The Night He Got Caught – A Tribe Called Quest

The song is about the protagonist, who is in a relationship but feeling unsure about it. They start talking to someone else they find attractive who they met on the street. However, their partner catches them coming home late and confronts them about it. They deny anything is going on, but their partner reveals that they know about the other person and suggests that they both have someone on the side. The protagonist tries to defend themselves, saying that they are just friends with the other person, but their partner decides to end the relationship. In the end, the song emphasizes the importance of being true to oneself.