Sweat
Babyface ft. Toni Braxton Lyrics
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Ooh baby
Baby
Baby, baby
Baby girl
Ooh baby
Yeah yeah
Baby
There you go, there you go girl
Don't you start with me
'Cause I don't really wanna hear it now
Let it go, let it go girl
What we keep fighting about baby
It's feeling like a merry go round
I don't really wanna
I don't really wanna think or talk about it
'Cause all we seem to do is
All we seem do is scream and shout about it (c'mon)
'Cause there you go, there you go boy
You just keep breaking me down
Spinning my head around
So if you really wanna fight
We can take it the bed tonight
(Let's sweat it out)
And if you really wanna scream
I can make you scream tonight
(Let's sweat it out)
Through the good, through the bad
Be the best fight you'll ever have
Make you say ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
Forget that you were ever mad
Hoo baby
Oh 'cause I feel good baby
Yeah yeah
There you go, there you go girl
You don't get smart with me
'Cause I can tell you really want it now, hey babe
Take it slow, take it slow girl
You just kept bringing me down baby
We're gon be inside and out
I don't really wanna
I don't really wanna think or talk about it
'Cause all we seem to do is
All we seem do is scream and shout about it (c'mon)
'Cause there you go, there you go, boy
You just keep breaking me down
Spinning my head around
So if you really wanna fight
We can take it the bed tonight
(Let's sweat it out)
And if you really wanna scream
I can make you scream tonight
(Let's sweat it out)
Through the good, through the bad
Be the best fight you'll ever have
Make you say ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
Forget that you were ever mad
Baby baby baby (keep it right there)
Keep it right there, keep it right there
Keep it baby
Ooh baby, baby girl
Ooh, I don't really wanna
I don't really wanna think or talk about it
'Cause all we seem to do is
All we seem do is scream and shout about it
'Cause there you go, there you go, boy
You just keep bringing me down (you just keep bringing me)
Spinning my head around
(Oh baby) So if you really wanna fight
We can take it the bed tonight
(Take it to the bed, take it to the bed)
And if you really wanna scream
I can make you scream tonight
(I can make you scream baby)
Through the good (through the good) through the bad (through the bad)
Be the best fight you'll ever have
Make you say ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
Forget that you were ever mad
So if you really wanna fight
We can take it the bed tonight
(Take it to the bed, take it to the bed)
And if you really wanna scream
I can make you scream tonight
(I can make you scream baby)
Through the good (through the good) through the bad (through the bad)
Be the best fight you'll ever have (oh baby)
Make you say ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
Forget that you were ever mad
So if you really wanna fight
We can take it the bed tonight
(Take it to the bed, take it to the bed)
And if you really wanna scream
I can make you scream tonight
Through the good, through the bad
Be the best fight you'll ever have
Make you say ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
The lyrics to Babyface ft. Toni Braxton's song "Sweat" suggest a couple who are constantly fighting and arguing. The repetition of the word "baby" indicates a sense of affection and intimacy, but it also hints at the frustrations and tensions that exist within the relationship.
The first verse describes their ongoing disputes, with the singer expressing a desire to avoid further discussion or thoughts about their issues. They feel exhausted by the constant arguing and feel as if they are going in circles like a merry-go-round.
In the chorus, the singer proposes a different way to resolve their conflicts: through physical intimacy. They suggest that if they really want to fight, they should do it in bed instead. This implies that their passion and connection could help them work through their problems and release their frustrations.
The second verse continues to highlight the couple's disagreements and the negative impact it has on their relationship. The singer urges their partner not to get confrontational and promises that they will be there for each other inside and out, no matter the circumstances.
The chorus is repeated again, emphasizing the idea that physical intimacy can be a way to let go of anger and frustration. It suggests that through this intense connection, they can forget about their anger and focus on the pleasure and satisfaction they can bring each other.
Overall, the lyrics of "Sweat" convey a complicated dynamic between two individuals who are in love but struggle with constant conflict. The song proposes that physical intimacy could serve as an outlet for their emotions and a means to strengthen their bond, encouraging them to let go of their anger and cultivate a positive connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby!
Expressing affection and endearment to the other person.
Ooh baby
An additional expression of affection and excitement towards the other person.
Baby
A term of endearment used to refer to the other person.
Baby, baby
An affectionate repetition of the term 'baby' to reinforce the connection and closeness between the individuals.
Baby girl
Referring to the other person, specifically emphasizing their femininity and endearment.
Ooh baby
Continuing the expression of affection and excitement towards the other person.
Yeah yeah
An enthusiastic affirmation or agreement with the situation at hand.
There you go, there you go girl
Acknowledging the other person's presence or actions.
Don't you start with me
Advising the other person not to initiate a disagreement or argument.
'Cause I don't really wanna hear it now
Expressing a lack of desire or willingness to listen to any complaints or disagreements at the moment.
Let it go, let it go girl
Encouraging the other person to release or forget about any ongoing tensions or conflicts.
What we keep fighting about baby
Acknowledging the repetitive nature of the arguments or conflicts between the individuals.
It's feeling like a merry go round
Comparing the continuous fighting to the spinning sensation on a merry-go-round, indicating a lack of progress or resolution in the conflicts.
I don't really wanna
Expressing a lack of desire or willingness.
I don't really wanna think or talk about it
Not wanting to actively contemplate or discuss the ongoing issues or conflicts.
'Cause all we seem to do is
Highlighting the recurring pattern of behavior between the individuals.
All we seem do is scream and shout about it (c'mon)
Describing the dominant form of communication during disagreements as loud and intense, lacking constructive conversation.
'Cause there you go, there you go boy
Drawing attention to the other person's consistent behavior or actions.
You just keep breaking me down
Expressing the emotional toll or negative impact of the other person's actions on oneself.
Spinning my head around
Metaphorically describing the confusion or disorientation caused by the ongoing conflicts and emotional distress.
So if you really wanna fight
Suggesting that if the other person truly desires an argument or confrontation,
We can take it the bed tonight
Proposing using physical intimacy as a means to release tensions or redirect the focus away from the conflicts.
(Let's sweat it out)
Encouraging physical activity or exertion as a way to eliminate stress or frustration.
And if you really wanna scream
If the other person wants to vent or express their emotions intensely,
I can make you scream tonight
Offering to fulfill the other person's desires by providing an outlet for their intensity or release.
Through the good, through the bad
Committing to staying together and persevering through both positive and negative times.
Be the best fight you'll ever have
Emphasizing the importance of the relationship's conflicts, with the belief that overcoming them will lead to a stronger bond.
Make you say ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
Promising to bring pleasure, satisfaction, or excitement to the other person.
Forget that you were ever mad
Encouraging the other person to let go of anger or resentment and focus on the positive aspects of the relationship.
Hoo baby
Expressing excitement or enthusiasm about something, possibly related to the relationship or upcoming interactions.
Oh 'cause I feel good baby
Expressing a sense of contentment, happiness, or satisfaction in the relationship and its dynamics.
There you go, there you go girl
Repeating the acknowledgment of the other person's actions or presence.
You don't get smart with me
Asserting one's authority and expecting the other person to show respect and not engage in rude or disrespectful behavior.
'Cause I can tell you really want it now, hey babe
Perceiving the other person's desire or eagerness to engage in a particular interaction or activity.
Take it slow, take it slow girl
Advising the other person to approach the situation or interaction with patience and not rush into anything.
You just kept bringing me down baby
Expressing the emotional weight or burden caused by the other person's behavior or attitude.
We're gon be inside and out
Suggesting that the depth of their connection or intimacy will be experienced both emotionally (inside) and physically (outside).
Baby baby baby (keep it right there)
Repeating the term 'baby' multiple times as a form of endearment and possibly requesting the other person to maintain their current behavior or state.
Keep it right there, keep it right there
Urging the other person to maintain their actions, attitude, or approach without changing or deviating.
Keep it baby
Encouraging the other person to continue their behavior or actions, possibly expressing satisfaction or enjoyment.
Ooh baby, baby girl
Combining expressions of affection and endearment, particularly emphasizing the other person's femininity and closeness.
Ooh, I don't really wanna
Continuing the previous sentiment of not wanting or desiring something.
I don't really wanna think or talk about it
Reiterating the lack of willingness to actively engage in thoughts or discussions related to a specific topic.
'Cause all we seem to do is
Highlighting the recurring pattern of behavior or communication between the individuals.
All we seem do is scream and shout about it
Emphasizing the dominant form of communication during disagreements or conflicts, which is loud and intense, lacking constructive conversation.
'Cause there you go, there you go, boy
Drawing attention to the other person's consistent behavior or actions.
You just keep bringing me down (you just keep bringing me)
Expressing the emotional impact of the other person's actions or behavior, continuously lowering one's mood or spirits.
So if you really wanna fight
Repeating the suggestion that if the other person truly desires an argument or confrontation,
We can take it the bed tonight
Proposing using physical intimacy as a means to release tensions or redirect the focus away from the conflicts.
(Let's sweat it out)
Encouraging physical activity or exertion as a way to eliminate stress or frustration.
And if you really wanna scream
If the other person wants to vent or express their emotions intensely,
I can make you scream tonight
Offering to fulfill the other person's desires by providing an outlet for their intensity or release.
Through the good (through the good), through the bad (through the bad)
Promising to remain committed and united as a couple, supporting each other during both positive and negative times.
Be the best fight you'll ever have (oh baby)
Asserting that the conflicts within the relationship will ultimately strengthen their bond and make them better individually and as a couple.
Make you say ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
Promising to provide pleasure, satisfaction, or excitement to the other person.
Forget that you were ever mad
Encouraging the other person to let go of anger or resentment and focus on the positive aspects of the relationship.
So if you really wanna fight
Reiterating the previous suggestion of engaging in a confrontation if the other person genuinely desires it.
We can take it the bed tonight
Proposing utilizing physical intimacy as a means to release tensions or redirect the focus away from the conflicts.
(Take it to the bed, take it to the bed)
Encouraging a shift in the focus of their interaction, suggesting a move towards a more intimate and physical setting.
And if you really wanna scream
Stating that if the other person wants to express their emotions intensely,
I can make you scream tonight
Offering to satisfy the other person's intense emotions or desires by providing an outlet for their expression.
Through the good (through the good) through the bad (through the bad)
Reiterating the commitment to support and be there for each other during both positive and negative times.
Be the best fight you'll ever have (oh baby)
Stressing that the conflicts within the relationship will ultimately strengthen their bond and make them better individually and as a couple.
Make you say ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
Promising to provide pleasure, satisfaction, or excitement to the other person.
Forget that you were ever mad
Encouraging the other person to let go of anger or resentment and focus on the positive aspects of the relationship.
So if you really wanna fight
Repeating the previous suggestion of engaging in a confrontation if the other person genuinely desires it.
We can take it the bed tonight
Proposing utilizing physical intimacy as a means to release tensions or redirect the focus away from the conflicts.
(Take it to the bed, take it to the bed)
Encouraging a shift in the focus of their interaction, suggesting a move towards a more intimate and physical setting.
And if you really wanna scream
Stating that if the other person wants to express their emotions intensely,
I can make you scream tonight
Offering to satisfy the other person's intense emotions or desires by providing an outlet for their expression.
Through the good (through the good) through the bad (through the bad)
Reiterating the commitment to support and be there for each other during both positive and negative times.
Be the best fight you'll ever have (oh baby)
Stressing that the conflicts within the relationship will ultimately strengthen their bond and make them better individually and as a couple.
Make you say ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
Promising to provide pleasure, satisfaction, or excitement to the other person.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DARYL SIMMONS, KENNETH EDMONDS, ANTONIO R. DIXON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@AlwayzOneHunnit
After being patient and waiting on God... I FINALLY HAVE MY HUSBAND that I asked God to HAND PICK for me and he did it. My husband is beyond AMAZING... A man that loves, serves & fears God, very hardworking, a wonderful husband, father/ family man, he don't complain... He is EVERYTHING that I've prayed for & more. I love him so much and we're forever grateful for the blessings that God has given us.
@dorothybradford1815
I'm so happy for you. We all deserve love & affection not most of the time, but all the time. As long as you keep God first in your marriage all else will work itself out. I'm a living witness. 34 years!! God Bless!!
@pattyscott6734
THEY WON THE GRAMMY FOR THE BEST R&B ALBUM LOVE, MARRIAGE, AND DIVORCE, THEY WON IT!!!
@thomasrayford2294
Okay...? This song is a break up to make up and the events that make up our future relationship status...as far as husband and wife go...
@RenStarFilm
Finally Grown folks music!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@mr.conceited2.078
You took the words out my mouth....
@jay9274
REALLY! )?
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josh thomas
yes really... this is for grown folks not those lil teenie boppers
@RenStarFilm
josh thomas YES Really...
@aretheawilliams5378
I love this song . They compliment each other greatly.