That Thing
Afrobeta Lyrics

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Didn't notice you
Standing there
It took a long time,
But you didn't care
A look away from a touch
A smile away from a dance
You didn't make the move
I took the chance

Didn't see me noticing ya
I took the chance
Didn't see me noticing ya
I took the chance

And it might be something
That we don't talk about
That ease when you're near me
There's nothing left to fear Aha!
There's nothing left to fear

Didn't see me noticing ya
I took the chance
Didn't see me noticing ya
I took the chance

First impressions are a last chance
After a drink or two,
We began to dance
You turned away from me
And ha I knew it then
You feel the same way
I feel the same way

And it might be something
That we don't talk about
That ease when you're near me
There's nothing left to fear Aha!
There's nothing left to fear

And it might be something
That we don't talk about
That ease when you're near me
There's nothing left to fear Aha!
There's nothing left to fear

One moment away
Is too long
One mile apart is too far
But if her dream is with the stars
You'll have to work the cause

Didn't see me noticing ya
I took the chance
Didn't see me noticing ya
I took the chance
Didn't see me noticing ya
I took the chance

Didn't see me noticing ya
I took the chance

Overall Meaning

The song "That Thing" by Afrobeta is a catchy and upbeat track about taking a chance on love. The first verse begins with the singer noticing someone they are attracted to, but that person seems unaware of their presence. The singer decides to take a chance and make a move, even though the other person didn't seem interested at first. The chorus emphasizes the ease and lack of fear the singer feels when they are near the person they are referring to as "that thing."

The second verse describes the two people finally getting closer and sharing a dance, and the singer realizing that the other person feels the same way about them. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the comfort and safety both people feel when they are together. The final lines of the song suggest that the two people are still separated by distance, but that they will work to overcome it and be together.

Overall, "That Thing" is a lighthearted and fun take on the emotions and risks involved in pursuing a romantic connection. The lyrics are straightforward and easy to sing along to, with an upbeat rhythm that keeps the mood positive throughout the song.

Line by Line Meaning

Didn't notice you Standing there It took a long time, But you didn't care
I didn't see you standing there for a long time, but you didn't seem to mind

A look away from a touch A smile away from a dance You didn't make the move I took the chance
You seemed hesitant to make a move, so I took the initiative

And it might be something That we don't talk about That ease when you're near me There's nothing left to fear Aha! There's nothing left to fear
There's an unspoken attraction between us that makes being near each other easy and comfortable

First impressions are a last chance After a drink or two, We began to dance You turned away from me And ha I knew it then You feel the same way I feel the same way
Our first interaction was crucial, but after loosening up with some drinks, we started dancing and I could tell that you felt the same way I did

One moment away Is too long One mile apart is too far But if her dream is with the stars You'll have to work the cause
Being separated from you, even just for a moment, is difficult for me. But if your dream is to reach for the stars, I'll work to be with you

Didn't see me noticing ya I took the chance Didn't see me noticing ya I took the chance Didn't see me noticing ya I took the chance Didn't see me noticing ya I took the chance
You didn't realize I was interested in you, but I took a leap of faith and made the first move

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