Following Fifth Harmony's indefinite hiatus, Normani released a two-song EP with Calvin Harris, Normani x Calvin Harris (2018). That same year, she released the single "Waves (feat. 6lack)", which won Normani the MTV Video Music Award for Best R&B Video. Her duet with Sam Smith "Dancing with a Stranger (with Normani)" (2019), reached the top ten in the UK and US. In August 2019, Normani released her first solo single, "Motivation". The following year, Megan Thee Stallion released "Diamonds (with Normani)" for Birds of Prey: The Album. In July 2021, Normani released the lead single from her upcoming untitled debut solo album, "Wild Side (feat. Cardi B)", which reached the top 20 in the US.
Motivation
Normani Lyrics
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To stay and give it tonight
And, baby, turn around, let me give you innovation, hey
'Cause I do it so right
You got that good good, baby, don't you?
Got that good good, baby, don't you?
But you leavin' solo
Ain't regular, that ain't regular
I ain't gon' keep, keep fightin' for it
Ain't gon' keep, keep fightin' for it
'Cause you know this thing here
Ain't regular, that ain't regular
Fallin' into the bed
Why would we ever do somethin' instead of
Fallin' into the bed right now? Yeah
I'ma break you off, let me be your motivation
To stay and give it tonight
And, baby, turn around, let me give you innovation
Hey, 'cause I do it so right
Think about it, ooh, I think about it
Think about it, ooh, take a look at me now
Hey, a little motivation, alright
You got a bad one, baby, don't you?
Got a bad one, baby, don't you
And we both know there's no
One better, boy, no one better, boy
Too late, won't make it, I'ma tell 'em (yeah)
Get you naked, but I won't tell 'em
'Cause you know that there's no
One better, boy, no one better, boy
Fallin' into the bed
Why would we ever do somethin' instead of
Fallin' into the bed right now?
Eh, right now, now
I'ma break you off, let me be your motivation
To stay and give it tonight (And give it tonight)
And, baby, turn around, let me give you innovation
Hey, 'cause I do it so right
Think about it, ooh, I think about it
Think about it, ooh, take a look at me now
Hey, a little motivation, alright
Hey, oh
A little motivation
Oh
I'ma break you off, let me be your motivation
To stay and give it tonight
And, baby, turn around, let me give you innovation
Hey, 'cause I do it so right
Think about it, ooh, I think about it
Think about it, ooh, take a look at me now (ooh)
Hey, a little motivation, alright
Oh
Oh
"Motivation" by Normani is a song about a woman who is trying to convince her lover to stay with her and enjoy the moment. She tells him that she will be the inspiration he needs to stay and give his all tonight. Normani is confident in her abilities to please her lover and believes that she can provide the innovation he desires. She thinks that her lover is unique and special, and she does not want to lose him to someone else. Normani asks her lover to stop hesitating and just fall into bed with her, instead of wasting time doing something else. She encourages him to use her as motivation to really let go and enjoy the night.
The lyrics in "Motivation" are a powerful assertion of Normani's self-confidence and determination to please her lover. She is bold and unafraid to express her desires. Normani's message is clear and unequivocal: she wants her lover to stay with her and make love all night. The song is also an ode to female empowerment, with Normani taking charge of her sexuality and using her confidence to inspire her lover. The upbeat rhythm and catchy melody of the song add to its infectious energy and make it a great example of contemporary R&B music.
Line by Line Meaning
I'ma break you off, let me be your motivation
I'll give you that extra push, be the inspiration
To stay and give it tonight
Stay with me tonight and give me all you've got
And, baby, turn around, let me give you innovation, hey
Let me surprise you, give you something new and exciting
'Cause I do it so right
I know how to please you, I'm good at it
You got that good good, baby, don't you?
You have what it takes to satisfy me sexually
But you leavin' solo
You're leaving me alone after sex
Ain't regular, that ain't regular
This is not how it's supposed to be, this is not normal
I ain't gon' keep, keep fightin' for it
I'm not going to keep begging you to stay
'Cause you know this thing here
You know that our relationship is not normal
'Cause you know this thing here
You know that our relationship is not normal
Fallin' into the bed
Having sex
Why would we ever do somethin' instead of
Why waste time doing anything else
You got a bad one, baby, don't you?
You have an attractive partner
And we both know there's no
We both know that there's no one better than us
One better, boy, no one better, boy
We are the best partners for each other
Too late, won't make it, I'ma tell 'em (yeah)
It's too late to try to be with someone else, I'll let them know
Get you naked, but I won't tell 'em
I'll have sex with you, but I won't reveal our relationship
Fallin' into the bed
Having sex
I'ma break you off, let me be your motivation
I'll inspire you to be your best self
Think about it, ooh, I think about it
I can't stop thinking about you
Take a look at me now
Look how far we've come
Hey, a little motivation, alright
I'll give you that push to keep going
Hey, oh
Hello
A little motivation
I'll give you some inspiration
Oh
Expressing strong emotion
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ilya Salmanzadeh, Ariana Grande, Max Martin, Savan Harish Kotecha
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Dominique
on Motivation (2019 MTV VMAs)
she went crazy