Be Still
Big Boi and Janelle Monáe Lyrics
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Never will you fall apart
Be still young heart
Never will you fall apart
Be wise my dear, you must, learn to just be still
Until you really really know
Show me you're right, shine your light
I wonder when will I know
To hell if I don't pray
Like a mannequin in the window I don't say
A, word, I like to sit back, observe
My heart says do not disturb, and yours
Is like a doorknob, everybody get a turn (yeah)
Now that's a turnoff, girl, I'm not concerned
More like the early bird tryin' to get the worm worm
But not on those terms, you got on my nerves
Say I don't deserve you, you're gonna learn
Treat it like a perm, leave it be or let it burn (burn)
Eat 'em like an urr-ange, orange
So when they on the verge of leavin' it don't get borin'
Foreign trips are taken
Just to see your smiley faces, time's a-wastin'
And I don't like to waste no time
You can be down or, yeah
Be still young heart
Never will you fall apart
Be still young heart
Never will you fall apart
Be wise my dear, you must, learn to just be still
Until you really really know
Show me you're right, shine your light
I wonder when will I know
I love bein' in love (bein' in love)
Then you let me down, turned my heart around
Givin' up on love, makes my ocean drown
You lived in my heart
Secret melodies haunt me at night
Maybe lies and lullabies
This is my last farewell
You let me down
Be still young heart
Never will you fall apart
Be still young heart
Never will you fall apart
Be wise my dear, you must, learn to just be still
Until you really really know
Show me you're right, shine your light
I wonder when will I know'
Yeah
From behind the Cadillac do'
Grip this wood, slide around real slow
Just thinkin', mind blown
As I glare through the smoke tinted windows
And be still
Be still young heart
Never will you fall apart
Be still young heart
Never will you fall apart
Be wise my dear, you must, learn to just be still
Until you really really know
Show me you're right, shine your light
I wonder when will I know
The song "Be Still" by Big Boi featuring Janelle Monáe is an introspective piece that calls for contemplation and restraint. The lyrics urge the listener to be still and patient, to take the time to know themselves before making decisions. The repetition of "never will you fall apart" reinforces the importance of maintaining emotional stability amidst the chaos of life. The song also touches on the subject of love and heartbreak. The pain of being let down is compared to drowning in an ocean, and the lyrics "secret melodies haunt me at night, maybe lies and lullabies, this is my last farewell" suggest a final goodbye to a lover who has caused too much pain.
The verses feature Big Boi rapping in his signature style, with lyrics that contrast with Janelle Monáe's soulful chorus. He raps about the dangers of giving in to temptation and the importance of respecting boundaries. His words are a warning to those who try to make their way into his life, "yours is like a doorknob, everybody get a turn, now that's a turnoff, girl I'm not concerned." The chorus repeats throughout the song, reminding the listener to stay true to themselves and to not let heartbreak consume them.
Overall, "Be Still" is a song that encourages self-reflection and emotional stability. The lyrics promote patience, wisdom, and self-love, providing a much-needed perspective in a world that often moves too fast for us to catch up.
Line by Line Meaning
Be still young heart
Remain calm, young heart
Never will you fall apart
You won't break
Be wise my dear, you must, learn to just be still
Dear, you must learn to be calm and wise
Until you really really know
Until you are absolutely sure
Show me you're right, shine your light
Prove to me that you are correct and show your worth
I wonder when will I know
I am curious as to when I will know
To hell if I don't pray
I don't care if I don't pray
Like a mannequin in the window I don't say
I stay silent like a mannequin in a display window
A, word, I like to sit back, observe
I don't say a word, I prefer to watch and learn
My heart says do not disturb, and yours
My heart wants to be left alone, and so does yours
Is like a doorknob, everybody get a turn (yeah)
Your heart is like a doorknob, everyone has access to it
Now that's a turnoff, girl, I'm not concerned
That's not attractive, and I'm not interested
More like the early bird tryin' to get the worm worm
I'm more like the early bird trying to get the prize
But not on those terms, you got on my nerves
Not like that, you are irritating me
Say I don't deserve you, you're gonna learn
You say I don't deserve you, but you'll realize the truth eventually
Treat it like a perm, leave it be or let it burn (burn)
Treat it like a perm, either leave it alone or let it go up in flames
Eat 'em like an urr-ange, orange
Consume them like an orange
So when they on the verge of leavin' it don't get borin'
So when they are about to leave, it doesn't become dull
Foreign trips are taken
We travel abroad
Just to see your smiley faces, time's a-wastin'
Just to see your happy faces, we don't have much time left
And I don't like to waste no time
I don't like to waste any time
I love bein' in love (bein' in love)
I love being in love
Then you let me down, turned my heart around
Then you disappointed me and changed my heart
Givin' up on love, makes my ocean drown
Giving up on love makes me feel like I'm drowning
You lived in my heart
You used to live in my heart
Secret melodies haunt me at night
Secret tunes haunt me at night
Maybe lies and lullabies
Perhaps lies and soothing songs
This is my last farewell
This is my final goodbye
From behind the Cadillac do'
From behind the back of the Cadillac
Grip this wood, slide around real slow
Hold onto this wood and slowly slide around
Just thinkin', mind blown
Just thinking, mind blown
As I glare through the smoke tinted windows
As I look through the smoky, tinted windows
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Antwan Patton, Janelle Robinson, Jeron Ward, Nathaniel Irvin, Ricky Walker Jr., William White
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Morgel666
Be still young heart never will you fall apart ...
Be one like here in us ...
Learned in love ...
Be still until you really really know ...
Show me your right ...
Shining like I wonder ...
When will I know ...
@LeanieSigel
This song was the shit. Underrated track
@WABBNMedia
One of my favorite songs still. I love Janelle's voice. She is beautiful and talented.
@dugebuwembo
Didn't realise that this track had a video! Very underrated little jam!
@FinessedAnalyzer
Janelle has such a beautiful voice. Loved this album, should be deemed a classic. Boi was crazy consistent with his rhymes.
@fernandommc9828
I dont even like hip hop but big boi is so smooth, universal. love it
@J2Fresh247
Still sounds good just as the first day I heard it years ago.... 💯🔥🔥🔥🔥
@seanwilliams3309
My thoughts Exactly ❤
@RiCH_926
This song is insane the production the sound big boy Janelle unbelievable that sounded just bring so many memories and it makes you think
@HoneZtyEyeZ
SHE KILLED THIS SONG! This song should have more views than this. True message is being said! Another album that is FIYAH!
@willieosler9259
Somewhere in heaven,Prince is smiling and giving this track a thumbs up 😎😎🙂🙂😊👍