On June 6, 2010, the band confirmed that they were working on a new album in an interview for The Big Issue. The album was described as a sequel to The E.N.D., will.i.am announced that the new album, which "symbolizes growth, new beginnings, and starts a fresh new perspective," would be titled The Beginning and be released on November 30, 2010. The album was officially announced in a press release on October 26, 2010.
Some songs were made available as promotional singles for the album release. The first, "Do It Like This", was released on November 15, 2010, and the second, "Light Up the Night", on November 22, 2010. The Beginning was one of Oprah's Favorite Things for 2010, and members of Oprah's audience were given copies of the album 11 days before its official release.
A tour called The Beginning Massive Stadium Tour began in June 2011 in France and ended in November 2011 with a total of 20 shows.
The Time
Black Eyed Peas Lyrics
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If I walked up to you
And I told ya how I feel
About ya now
And what would you say
If I took your breath away
And I loved you everyday
The way I do now
Would you let me love you, let me you long time
Would you let me love you, let me you long time
Would you let me love you, let me you long time
Would you let me love you, let me you long time
Boy I'll let you love me, let you love me long time
Boy I'll let you love me, let you love me long time
Boy I'll let you love me, let you love me long time
Boy I'll let you love me, let you love me long time
What would it take?
If we can up and runaway
We can throw our problems away
And get out of town
And how do you feel
I hope you know that I'm for real
I ain't playing games baby
I'm serious now
So baby let me love you, let me you long time
Baby let me love you, let me you long time
Baby let me love you, let me you long time
Baby let me love you, let me you long time
Boy I'll let you love me, let you love me long time
Boy I'll let you love me, let you love me long time
Boy I'll let you love me, let you love me long time
Boy I'll let you love me, let you love me long time
In the velvet lounge
Yeah
In the velvet lounge
In the velvet lounge
Let's put our love together
And come walk with me
Girl we are so perfect baby you and me
All I all I wanna do is spend little time
Your lovin' is so special
It keeps you on my mind
Something bout our lovin' girl
Is better forever
Nothing like no other
Let's keep this together
Me and you just feels like
Every day is still right
Baby keep it coming
And I love you long time
Boy I'll let you love me, let you love me long time
Boy I'll let you love me, let you love me long time
Boy I'll let you love me, let you love me long time
Boy I'll let you love me, let you love me in the velvet lounge
Yeah
In the velvet lounge
In the velvet lounge
In the velvet lounge
In the velvet lounge
"The Time" by Black Eyed Peas is a song that expresses the singer's desire for love and commitment from their partner. The lyrics are about wanting to be with someone and to have them reciprocate those feelings. The song talks about taking a chance on love and asking the question "what would you do?" if the singer told their partner how they truly feel. The lyrics ask if they would be willing to run away together and leave all their problems behind. The singer also expresses their willingness to love their partner for a long time, hoping that their love will be reciprocated.
The song's lyrics have a straightforward message of wanting to love someone, and the upbeat and catchy melody support the lyrics' message. The phrase "let me love you long time" may sound simple, but it conveys a genuine and honest desire to commit to a lasting relationship. The song's chorus line "Boy I'll let you love me, let you love me long time" suggests that the singer is taking the initiative to make things work, but they need the same commitment from their partner.
Overall, "The Time" by Black Eyed Peas is a song about the desire for love and commitment. It talks about the importance of taking chances and being genuine in relationships, and the need for both partners to commit to love for a long time.
Line by Line Meaning
What would you do?
If I walked up to you and expressed my feelings, what would you do?
If I told ya how I feel
If I expressed my emotions and let you know how I feel about you
About ya now
At this moment in time
If I took your breath away
If I left you speechless with my love and affection
And I loved you everyday
If I loved you every day with all my heart
The way I do now
The same way that I love you right now
Would you let me love you, let me you long time
Would you allow me to love you for a long time?
Boy I'll let you love me, let you love me long time
Yes, I will allow you to love me for a long time
What would it take?
What would be necessary for us to leave our problems behind and run away together?
If we can up and runaway
If we could escape from all our troubles and leave everything behind
We can throw our problems away
We could forget about our issues and focus on our love
And get out of town
And leave this place behind, start anew somewhere else
And how do you feel
What are your true feelings towards me?
I hope you know that I'm for real
I hope you believe that my love for you is genuine
I ain't playing games baby
I'm not toying with you or leading you on, my feelings are real
I'm serious now
I'm not joking, my feelings are genuine, and I'm ready to commit to you
So baby let me love you, let me you long time
So, would you let me love you for a long time?
In the velvet lounge
Let's spend some quality time together in a cozy, romantic environment
Let's put our love together
Let's combine our love and create something beautiful
And come walk with me
Join me on this journey and let's face the world together
Girl we are so perfect baby you and me
We are a perfect match and belong together
All I all I wanna do is spend little time
All I want to do is to spend time with you
Your lovin' is so special
Your love is unique and holds a special place in my heart
It keeps you on my mind
You're always on my mind because of the love you give me
Something bout our lovin' girl
There's something about our love that makes it special and unique
Is better forever
Our love is so good that it can last forever
Nothing like no other
Our love stands out and is unlike any other
Let's keep this together
Let's stay loyal to each other and maintain our relationship
Me and you just feels like
Being with you feels natural and perfect
Every day is still right
Every day is perfect when we're together
Baby keep it coming
Please continue to show me your love
And I love you long time
I will love you for a long time
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: William Adams, Joshua Alvarez, Deborah Carter, Harry Casey, Stacy Ferguson, Jaime Gomez
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