Un-Thinkable
Alicia Keys; Drake Lyrics
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Someone's gotta take the lead tonight
Who's it gonna be?
I'm gonna sit right here
And tell you all that comes to me
If you have something to say
You should say it right now (you should say it right now, yeah)
(You ready?)
You give me a feeling that I never felt before
And I deserve it, I think I deserve it (and it go)
It's becoming something that's impossible to ignore
And I can't take it
I was wondering maybe
Could I make you my baby?
If we do the unthinkable, would it make us look crazy?
(Make us look crazy)
If you ask me, I'm ready
If you ask me, I'm ready (yeah, uh)
I know you said to me
"This is exactly how it should feel when it's meant to be"
Time is only wasting, so why wait for eventually?
If we gon' do something 'bout it
We should do it right now
(We should do it right now) ay, oh
You give me a feeling that I never felt before
And I deserve it, I know I deserve it (and it go)
It's becoming something that's impossible to ignore
It is what we make it
I was wondering maybe
Could I make you my baby?
If we do the unthinkable, would it make us look crazy?
Or would it be so beautiful? Either way I'm sayin'
If you ask me, I'm ready
If you ask me, I'm ready
Yeah, yeah, say
Why give up before we try?
Feel the lows before the highs
Clip our wings before we fly away (fly away)
I can't say I came prepared
I'm suspended in the air
Won't you come be in the sky with me?
I was wondering maybe?
Could I make you my baby?
If we do the unthinkable would it make us look crazy?
(Make us look crazy)
Or would it be so beautiful? Either way I'm sayin'
If you ask me, I'm ready
If you ask me, I'm ready
If you ask me, I'm ready
If you ask me, I'm ready
Alicia Keys's hit song, Un-Thinkable, is a powerful ballad about taking a leap of faith in a relationship. She sing, "If we do the unthinkable, would it make us look crazy?" The lyrics center around two people who have a significant connection that they cannot ignore, and they are pondering whether they should take the next step in their relationship or not. Keys's vocals are delicate yet emotive, and they are amplified by the powerful, groovy beat on the track. The song speaks to everyone who has faced those unsure moments in their relationships or love lives and felt torn between taking a chance or playing it safe.
Throughout the song, Keys seems to marvel at the intensity of the connection between her and her lover. She notes that this feeling is new and overwhelming, and she knows that she deserves it. However, Keys is realistic about the risks that come with taking a chance on someone. The prospect of being judged by society is, indeed, intimidating, yet she is willing to take the risk anyway. In this, the song is a celebration of true love's power to overcome obstacles, fears, and doubts.
In conclusion, Un-Thinkable is a song that speaks to anyone who has been in a relationship or has felt the pull of love's potential. The song's message is that love is worth risking everything for, and while it may seem impossible or crazy to take that leap, it is often the only way to experience what real, unbridled love feels like.
Line by Line Meaning
Moment of honesty
Let's be honest and speak openly with each other
Someone's gotta take the lead tonight
One of us needs to make the first move tonight
Who's it gonna be?
Which one of us will take the lead?
I'm gonna sit right here
I'm not going anywhere
And tell you all that comes to me
And speak from my heart
If you have something to say
If you have something on your mind
You should say it right now (you should say it right now, yeah)
You should speak up and tell me how you feel right now
(You ready?)
Are you ready for this?
You give me a feeling that I never felt before
You make me feel something special and new
And I deserve it, I think I deserve it (and it go)
And I believe I deserve to feel this way
It's becoming something that's impossible to ignore
These feelings are too strong to ignore
And I can't take it
I can't ignore these feelings anymore
I was wondering maybe
I was thinking, maybe
Could I make you my baby?
Could we be in a relationship?
If we do the unthinkable, would it make us look crazy?
If we take a risk, will others see us as foolish?
(Make us look crazy)
(As if we're doing something outrageous)
If you ask me, I'm ready
If you're ready, I am too
I know you said to me 'This is exactly how it should feel when it's meant to be'
You told me that these feelings mean it's meant to be
Time is only wasting, so why wait for eventually?
We shouldn't wait around and waste time
If we gon' do something 'bout it
If we're going to take action
We should do it right now (We should do it right now) ay, oh
We should do it without delay, right now
It is what we make it
Our relationship will be what we make of it
Why give up before we try?
Why quit before we even start?
Feel the lows before the highs
We have to experience the bad times in order to appreciate the good
Clip our wings before we fly away (fly away)
We shouldn't hold ourselves back from happiness
I can't say I came prepared
I can't say I was ready for this
I'm suspended in the air
I'm not sure what I'm feeling
Won't you come be in the sky with me?
Will you take a chance and be with me?
If you ask me, I'm ready
If you're ready, I am too
If you ask me, I'm ready
If you're ready, I am too
Yeah, yeah, say
Yeah, let's do this!
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Kerry Brothers Jr., Aubrey Graham, Alicia Augello-Cook, Noah Shebib
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