I've Been Thinkin'
♫ ♪ Jennifer Lopez Lyrics


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All I need is a place to be and a way to feel
A space to figure out where I belong
A chance to know my thoughts and find a way to show
What I feel
And if this is real
Yeah

Don't wanna disappoint you
Don't wanna let you down
'Cause that's the last thing I would do
I'm asking for your patience
I realize I could lose you
But lately I've been so confused

I've been thinkin, you've been on my mind
So I've been praying, to find a way that I
Can be sure, the way that you've been showing me
Don't you, want that for me

Wondering endlessly if this is right or wrong
Or if it's just about me all along
All I need is time to search within my soul
So I can share a deeper part of me yeah

Don't want to disappoint you
Don't want to let you down
'Cause that's the last thing I would do
I'm asking for your patience
I realize I could lose you
But lately I've been so confused

I've been thinkin, you've been on my mind
So I've been praying, to find a way that I
Can be sure, the way that you've been showing me
Don't you, want that for me

Baby, what's meant to be
Will surely be
If you loved me baby you would understand
But I can't give you anything
I don't have myself to give
And it's killing me inside

I've been thinkin, you've been on my mind
So I've been praying, to find a way that I
Can be sure, the way that you've been showing me
Don't you, want that for me

I've been thinkin, you've been on my mind
So I've been praying, to find a way that I




Can be sure, the way that you've been showing me
Don't you, want that for me

Overall Meaning

The song "I've Been Thinkin'" by Jennifer Lopez showcases her vulnerability as she grapples with her feelings about love and commitment. The lyrics highlight her desire to find her place in the world and her search for a sense of belonging. The song begins with her expressing her need for a space where she can think and process her thoughts. She acknowledges that she may disappoint her partner and is asking for patience as she works to figure out her feelings. She is worried about losing him but is hence confused and needs time to reconcile with her thoughts. As the song progresses, she talks about how she needs time to search within her soul and share a deeper part of herself.


Throughout the song, she is grappling with the idea of commitment and expressing her love for her partner. She can’t give anything she doesn’t have and admits that it’s killing her inside. In essence, the song is a window into the complex emotions that come with relationships and love. The lyrics are introspective, and provide an insight into what it takes to find oneself and address the complexities of love and commitment.


Line by Line Meaning

All I need is a place to be and a way to feel
I am lost and I need some peace and direction


A space to figure out where I belong
I want to find my place in life


A chance to know my thoughts and find a way to show
I need time to understand myself and express my true self


What I feel
My emotions and feelings are important to me


And if this is real
I want to know if what I feel is genuine and authentic


Don't wanna disappoint you
I care about you and don't want to let you down


Don't wanna let you down
I don't want to fail you or fall short of your expectations


'Cause that's the last thing I would do
I value our relationship and don't want to damage it


I'm asking for your patience
I need time and understanding from you


I realize I could lose you
I am aware that my indecisiveness could push you away


But lately I've been so confused
I am struggling to make sense of my thoughts and feelings


I've been thinkin, you've been on my mind
I have been contemplating our relationship and what it means to me


So I've been praying, to find a way that I
I am seeking guidance and clarity


Can be sure, the way that you've been showing me
I want to know if your actions and feelings towards me are genuine


Don't you, want that for me
I hope you want what is best for me and for our relationship


Wondering endlessly if this is right or wrong
I am uncertain if our relationship is meant to be or not


Or if it's just about me all along
I am questioning if my own fears and doubts are holding me back


All I need is time to search within my soul
I need to reflect on my own desires and feelings before making a decision


So I can share a deeper part of me yeah
I want to be able to share my true self with you


Baby, what's meant to be
I believe that destiny plays a role in our relationship


Will surely be
If our love is meant to be, it will happen naturally


If you loved me baby you would understand
I want you to understand my need for space and time


But I can't give you anything
I cannot offer you a solid commitment if I am unsure of my own feelings


I don't have myself to give
I need to focus on finding myself before I can fully give myself to someone else


And it's killing me inside
It hurts me to not be able to offer you what you need


Don't you, want that for me
I hope that you want me to find happiness and fulfillment, even if it means taking time apart




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARK ROONEY, JENNIFER LOPEZ, DAN SHEA

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This song is my forever crush

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@misterx4253

Yes, i was in my teens when this song came out....im 44 now....one of my favorites👍

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@yvette9454

Is it just me, or does anyone else get really sad that this time has passed. To the point that you want to somehow travel back to this time and never leave. Also, do you think previous generations feel this to?? Can't believe this was so long ago now....feels like just yesterday. ❤😢

@wochenendkid9367

Every generation has had and will have this

@maurelopez1146

Find a way to cope and move on

@andrumanliveman5773

Nostalgia hits hard, these times were so much better we had more privacy and connection with our people

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