The groups is made up of members Daron Tavaris Jones, Michael Marcel Keith (aka Mike), Quinnes Diamond Parker (aka "Q"), and Marvin Eugene Scandrick, III (aka "Slim"), which all have known each other since childhood and have been singing together since high school. All started to sing at an early age in church.
Player
112 Lyrics
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When you started messin? around with me
Knew I wouldn't commit to you
?Cause I'm a player and I know you can't see it in my eyes
Everyone says that I'm innocent
And it should come as no surprise
That I'm a player and I really think you need to know
'Cause I need more time to grow
But when I do get ready to settle down
Baby, the first one I'm calling is you
Oh, when I do get ready to settle down
Baby, the first one I'm calling is you
But until then
I'm a player and I've traveled all around the world
I've broken many hearts and it really hurts to say this to you, girl
But I'm a player and it's kinda sad that it has to be this way
But I don't wanna lock you down until I'm ready
So right now, I'm gonna play
But when I do get ready to settle down
Baby, the first one I'm calling is you
Oh, when I do get ready to settle down
Baby, the first one I'm calling is you
But until then
But when I do get ready to settle down
Baby, the first one I'm calling is you
Oh, when I do get ready to settle down
Baby, the first one I'm calling is you
But until then
In "Player" by 112, the singer is making it clear that he is not ready for a committed relationship because he is a player. He tells the girl he is singing to that he warned her from the beginning that he wouldn't commit because he knows she can't see it in his eyes that he is a player. He mentions that everyone thinks he is innocent, but that he needs more time to grow before he can settle down. He continues on explaining his player lifestyle and how he has traveled and broken hearts but that he doesn't want to lock her down until he is ready. However, he assures her that when he is ready to settle down, the first one he will call is her.
This song speaks to the modern dating culture of not wanting to be tied down and wanting to play the field. It highlights the need for communication and honesty in relationships. The singer knows he is not ready to commit, and he is honest with the girl. The song also brings out the need for personal growth before committing to a relationship. The singer acknowledges that he needs time to grow before he is ready for a committed relationship. Sometimes we need to take time to work on ourselves before we can be ready to fully give ourselves to another person.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a player, girl, I thought you knew
I have a reputation for not committing to relationships and I assumed you were aware of that when you started seeing me.
When you started messin' around with me
When we started seeing each other romantically.
Knew I wouldn't commit to you
I was aware that I am not ready for a serious relationship and will not be able to fully commit to you.
'Cause I'm a player and I know you can't see it in my eyes
I have a reputation for being a player, even if I don't necessarily look like one.
Everyone says that I'm innocent
People may perceive me as innocent and trustworthy, when in reality I have a history of not committing to relationships.
And it should come as no surprise
It shouldn't be unexpected that I'm not ready to fully commit to a serious relationship.
That I'm a player and I really think you need to know
I am warning you that I have a pattern of not committing to relationships and it's important for you to be aware.
That I can't love you right now, baby
I'm not capable of being in a fully committed and serious relationship with you at the moment.
'Cause I need more time to grow
I need more time to work on myself and figure out what I want before I can commit to a serious relationship.
But when I do get ready to settle down
If or when I am ready to commit to a serious relationship.
Baby, the first one I'm calling is you
If I'm ever ready to fully commit to a relationship, you are the first person I will reach out to.
Oh, when I do get ready to settle down
If or when I am ready to commit to a serious relationship.
But until then
Until the time that I am ready to commit to a serious relationship.
I'm a player and I've traveled all around the world
I have a pattern of not committing to relationships and have been in this situation before in many different places.
I've broken many hearts and it really hurts to say this to you, girl
I have hurt people in the past by not committing and it's painful for me to say this to you.
But I'm a player and it's kinda sad that it has to be this way
It's unfortunate that my past behavior has led to a reputation as a player.
But I don't wanna lock you down until I'm ready
I don't want to commit to a serious relationship with you until I feel I am ready.
So right now, I'm gonna play
At the moment, I'm not ready to commit so I will continue to date around and not commit to a serious relationship.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DARON TAVARIS JONES
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