The song "Something Goin' On" by Heavy D & The Boyz tells the story of a man who realizes he has mistreated his girlfriend and now she has left him. In the intro, Heavy D expresses his frustration and shock at the situation. The chorus sung by Marley Marl emphasizes the narrator's funny feeling that something is happening, and he acknowledges that he treated his good girl wrong. In the first verse, Heavy D wakes up one morning to find his girlfriend gone and is unable to understand what went wrong. He admits that he didn't think she would leave because she appeared strong, but now he realizes his mistake. He feels hurt, reading a note she left, and questions how he's supposed to move on without her, especially considering his own reputation. The chorus repeats, highlighting the narrator's regret and loss of his good girl. In the second verse, Heavy D reflects on how he mistreated his girlfriend out of a desire to appear cool and in control. He admits his foolishness and regrets not realizing his actions sooner. Sitting alone, he ponders why he acted that way and recognizes that sometimes you don't appreciate what you have until it's gone. He acknowledges that he was taking advantage of his girlfriend and realizes he should have stopped his disrespectful behavior. The chorus repeats again, emphasizing his remorse and the consequences of his actions. In the third verse, Heavy D continues to reflect on the aftermath of his girlfriend leaving. He explains how every day feels the same, and he no longer desires to play around because he's realized the importance of treating a good girl right. He considers this experience a lesson and expresses a commitment to being a better person in the future. He wonders how his ex-girlfriend is doing and hopes she remembers him. However, he acknowledges that finding another good girl like her will be difficult. The song concludes with an outro by Soul IV Real, encouraging the music to keep going.
