Sweet Thing
@MaryJBlige Lyrics
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Even if you cannot stay
I think you are the one for me
Here is where you want to be
I just want to satisfy ya
You're not mine and I can't deny it
Don't you hear me talkin' baby
Love me now or I'll go crazy
Whoa oh, Sweet thang
Don't ya know you're my everythang
Whoa oh, Sweet thang
Don't ya know you're my everythang
Yes you are
I wish you were my lover
But ya act so undercover
Love ya child my whole life long
Is be right or be wrong
I'm only what ya make me, baby
Don't walk away,
Don't be so shady
Don't want your mind,
Don't want your money
These words I say, they may sound funny but
Whoa oh, Sweet thang
Don't ya know you're my everythang
Whoa oh, Sweet thang
Don't ya know you're my everythang
Yes you are
You are my heat, you are my fire
You make me weak with soft desire
Love ya child my whole life long
Is be right or be wrong
I just want to satisfy ya
Cause you're not mine, I can't deny it
Don't ya hear me talking baby
Love me now or I'll go crazy
You're my heat, you are my fire
You're not mine, I can't deny it
Don't you hear me talking baby
Love me now or I'll go crazy
You're my heat, you are my fire
You're not mine, I can't deny it
Don't you hear me talking baby
Love me now or I'll go crazy
You're my heat, you are my fire
You're not mine, I can't deny it
Don't you hear me talkin' baby
Love me now or I'll go crazy
You're my heat, you are my fire
You're not mine, I can't deny it
Don't you hear me talking baby
Love me now or I'll go crazy
In Mary J. Blige's song "Sweet Thing," the lyrics express a strong desire and love for someone who may not feel the same way. The singer acknowledges that this person may not be able to stay with her, but she still loves them anyway. She believes that they are meant to be together and expresses her willingness to do whatever it takes to make them happy. The singer also admits that the person is not hers, but she cannot deny her feelings.
Throughout the song, the singer pleads with the person to love her now or she will go crazy. She acknowledges that they may not want her mind or money, but all she wants is to satisfy them and make them happy. The chorus repeats the phrase "Sweet thang," emphasizing the strong attraction and desire that the singer feels for this person.
Overall, "Sweet Thing" is a heartfelt expression of love and longing for someone who may not reciprocate those feelings. The singer is willing to do whatever it takes to make this person happy, even if that means accepting that they may not be able to stay with her.
Line by Line Meaning
I will love you anyway
Despite any obstacles, I will continue to love you.
Even if you cannot stay
Even if you can't be physically present in my life, my love for you won't change.
I think you are the one for me
I feel strongly that we are meant to be together.
Here is where you want to be
You belong with me, and our relationship is where you're meant to be.
I just want to satisfy ya
I want to fulfill your desires and make you happy.
You're not mine and I can't deny it
I recognize that we're not officially together, but my feelings for you are real.
Don't you hear me talkin' baby
I want you to listen to me and understand how I feel.
Love me now or I'll go crazy
Please show me affection or I will lose my mind.
Whoa oh, Sweet thang
Term of endearment used to refer to the person being sung to.
Don't ya know you're my everythang
You are the center of my universe and mean everything to me.
Yes you are
Emphasizing the strong feelings towards the person being sung to.
I wish you were my lover
I desire to be romantically involved with you.
But ya act so undercover
You are keeping your feelings hidden and it's difficult for me to know where we stand.
Love ya child my whole life long
Expressing everlasting love for the person being sung to.
Is be right or be wrong
Whether or not our love is socially acceptable, I will still love you unconditionally.
I'm only what ya make me, baby
I want you to guide me and shape me into the lover you desire.
Don't walk away
Please don't leave me.
Don't be so shady
Stop being unclear about your feelings and intentions.
Don't want your mind,
I don't care about your thoughts or opinions, only your love.
Don't want your money
I don't want your wealth or possessions, all I want is your love.
These words I say, they may sound funny but
I acknowledge that my words may come across as odd or silly, but they come from my heart.
You are my heat, you are my fire
You ignite my passions and make me feel alive.
You make me weak with soft desire
You have a powerful effect on me, both emotionally and physically.
You're my heat, you are my fire
Repeating the sentiment of the previous lines for emphasis.
Don't you hear me talking baby
Asserting the need for the person being sung to listen to the message of the song.
Love me now or I'll go crazy
Emphasizing the urgency of receiving love and affection from the person being sung to.
You're not mine, I can't deny it
Acknowledging the current lack of an official relationship or commitment.
You're my heat, you are my fire
Reiterating the powerful effect the person being sung to has on the singer.
Don't you hear me talking baby
Repeating the need for the person being sung to listen to the message of the song.
Love me now or I'll go crazy
Repeating the urgency of receiving love and affection from the person being sung to.
You're my heat, you are my fire
Final repetition to emphasize the strength of the singer's feelings towards the person being sung to.
Don't you hear me talking baby
Final assertion for the person being sung to listen to the message of the song.
Love me now or I'll go crazy
Final plea for love and affection from the person being sung to.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Chaka Khan, Tony Maiden
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