Time to Say Goodbye
12. MONTELL JORDAN Lyrics
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It's getting late
And I don't want them to stay
But they gotta get up get out
And get on
Verse 1
Some friends came by to kick it
But the time is passing slow
We're wined and dined
For half the night
We told every joke that we know
Now I don't mind entertaining
But your body language is telling me
Along with your bedroom eyes
Feels like its time for them to leave
Now
Chorus & Adlib
Now it's time to say goodbye
To all our company
So glad they could come
But they stayed too long
Don't mean to be rude
But they need to go home
(Repeat 2X)
Verse 2
Baby, I'm feeling you
And I'm glad you're so attentive to my
Every move
I know that you want it
So why don't we just
Play it cool
And hope they're leaving soon
Let's wait a while is what I said before
But this waiting is making me want you more
Pre-Chorus
It's getting late and I
Don't want them to stay
They don't have to go
Home, but they gotta get up
Get out and get on
Bridge
We like it when you
Drop by for a minute,
Excited that you came by
Here to kick it
Can't they see the 4 play in our eyes?
I think they should realize
That it's getting time....to go,
I can smeak a feel and they
Won't know
We want you to go home
We need to spend 2 night alone
The song "Time to Say Goodbye" by Montell Jordan is a story of a group of friends who have come over to spend time with the singer. The lyrics reflect the fact that the group has been drinking and laughing for a while, but it is now getting late, and it's time for the guests to leave. The pre-chorus reflects the singer's wish for the guests to leave, indicating that they don't have to go home, but they need to get out and move on.
Verse one of the song begins with the singer reflecting on how much time has passed while entertaining these guests. He notes that they have shared jokes and laughter, but as the night wears on, he can see that the guests are showing signs of wanting to leave. The chorus indicates that the singer is tired of their company, and it's time for them to say goodbye. In verse two, the singer shifts his attention towards one guest who has been paying close attention to him throughout the night. The singer acknowledges the attraction between them but suggests that they keep it cool and wait for the guests to leave.
The bridge reflects the singer's frustration that the guests are oblivious to the sexual tension in the room. The lyrics suggest that it's time for the guests to go home, as the singer wants to spend the night alone with his lover. Overall, the song is about the frustration one feels when entertaining guests who have overstayed their welcome, coupled with a sexual tension that is waiting to be unleashed.
Line by Line Meaning
It's getting late
The night is progressing and time is running out
And I don't want them to stay
I do not wish for my guests to remain.
They don't have to go come
My guests are not required to leave the premises.
But they gotta get up get out
However, they must rise and exit.
And get on
Moreover, they must commence their journey home.
Some friends came by to kick it
Some friends arrived to hang out.
But the time is passing slow
The time is passing slowly.
We're wined and dined
We have enjoyed a meal and drinks.
For half the night
For a significant portion of the night.
We told every joke that we know
We have shared all the jokes we know.
Now I don't mind entertaining
I do not mind hosting guests.
But your body language is telling me
However, your body language indicates to me that it's time for you to leave.
Along with your bedroom eyes
Your suggestive gaze confirms my suspicions.
Feels like its time for them to leave
I have the feeling that my guests must depart.
Now it's time to say goodbye
Now is the time to bid farewell.
To all our company
To all our guests.
So glad they could come
I am pleased that they took the time to visit.
But they stayed too long
However, they remained for an extended duration.
Don't mean to be rude
I do not intend to be impolite.
But they need to go home
However, it is necessary for them to return to their respective homes.
Baby, I'm feeling you
My romantic feelings for you are strong.
And I'm glad you're so attentive to my
I appreciate your attentiveness toward my actions.
Every move
Each movement I make.
I know that you want it
I understand that you are interested in a romantic relationship.
So why don't we just
Therefore, we should
Play it cool
remain calm and collected.
And hope they're leaving soon
Anticipating that our guests will leave shortly.
Let's wait a while is what I said before
Even though I suggested waiting awhile earlier.
But this waiting is making me want you more
However, waiting for the guests to leave is exciting me.
We like it when you
We enjoy your presence.
Drop by for a minute
Pop in for a brief visit.
Excited that you came by
We are delighted that you decided to visit.
Here to kick it
Spending time together and having fun.
Can't they see the 4 play in our eyes?
Do they not sense the sexual tension between us?
I think they should realize
I believe they should understand.
That it's getting time....to go
It is becoming necessary for our guests to leave.
I can smeak a feel and they
I can subtly touch you and they
Won't know
Will not notice it happening.
We want you to go home
We now desire for you to return home.
We need to spend 2 night alone
We need to have a romantic evening to ourselves.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: ANTHONY SCHAPELL CRAWFORD, MONTELL JORDAN, STACY "DOVE" DANIELS
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