"Dilemma" is characterized as a mid-tempo R&B ballad. Its soulful foundation is built upon an interpolation of 1983 classic, "Love, Need and Want You" .
: The central "dilemma" is the emotional tug-of-war between loyalty and desire. Nelly raps about his reluctance to "break up a happy home," yet admits he cannot stay away from his new neighbor. Dilemma (Lyrics) - Nelly ft. Kelly Rowland
: Kelly Rowland’s chorus— "No matter what I do, all I think about is you / Even when I'm with my boo" —captures the internal struggle of a woman conflicted about abandoning her existing relationship and family for a new spark. The Iconic Music Video "Dilemma" is characterized as a mid-tempo R&B ballad
