As If
Blaque ft. Joey Fatone Jr Lyrics


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Uh, uh, uh, uh, uh

Yo, yo (ooh yeah)
Let me explain this to you
See I'm not gonna let you run me
How we're gonna do it is
I'm gonna run you
You, you've got a lot of nerve
I guess you haven't heard
I'm doin' fine out here on my own
You, you think that you can come
Around here for some fun
But boy you've got a lot to learn

Don't shake your head from side to side
Saying that you've changed enough
That you see the light
'Cause you just say what you say
And want your way
And it's that game that you play
It's a little late

As if
I'm ever gonna take you back
As if
It's ever gonna come to that
So see you 'round, wave goodbye
Be a bird pass me by
As if
I'm gonna let you break my heart again
As if I'm gonna let your love back in my life
Not tonight, get a grip
Baby as if

Come on (oh, oh) come on
(Oh, oh, oh, oh)
Uh-huh, uh-huh, yeah
(Oh, oh)

You seem to think that I (I)
Ain't got no sense of pride (Pride)
Well boy you got a weird perception now (Yo)
Of what it is to love (Love)
And I am sure because (Because)
You got the look of desperation

Don't shake your head from left to right
Saying that you will when you won't ever see the light
And you just say what you say and want your way
And it's that game that you play
It's a little late

As if
I'm ever gonna take you back
As if
It's ever gonna come to that
So see you 'round, wave goodbye
Be a bird pass me by
As if
I'm gonna let you break my heart again
As if I'm gonna let your love back in my life
Not tonight, catch my drift
Baby as if

{Oh, oh, oh, oh}
You gotta go, you gotta go bye-bye
{Oh, oh, oh, oh}
As if
(Never gonna take you back, whoo!)

I, I got places to go (Go)
With people you don't know (You don't know 'em)
We're gonna dance all nice and slow (Ha, ha, ha)

Don't shake your head from left to right
Saying that you've changed and now you're on my side
'Cause you know you just want some lucky charm
And it's that game that you play
So I'm moving on

As if
I'm ever gonna take you back
As if
It's ever gonna come to that
So be a dear, disappear
Maybe I'm not being clear
As if
I'm gonna let you break my heart again
As if I'm gonna let your love back in my life
Not tonight, get a grip
Baby as if

(Oh, oh, oh, oh)
No, no, no
As if
I'm gonna let you break my heart again
As if
I'm ever gonna take you back
As if
It's ever gonna come to that
So see you 'round, wave goodbye
Be a bird pass me by
As if
I'm gonna let you break my heart again
As if I'm gonna let your love back in my life
Not tonight, get a grip
Baby as if

I'm gonna let you break my heart again
As if I'm gonna let you try and be my friend
It's the end, take the hint




Baby as if
(He, he, he)

Overall Meaning

The song "As If" by Blaque ft. Joey Fatone Jr. is a powerful message of defiance and independence in the face of a former lover's attempt to come back into the singer's life. The lyrics begin by establishing the singer's determination not to be controlled by the former partner, stating that she will "run [him]" instead of letting him "run [her]." The chorus repeatedly affirms that the singer will never allow herself to be vulnerable to this person again, using the phrase "as if" to convey her disbelief that he could ever be a part of her life again. The song also addresses the former partner's attempt to persuade her by claiming to have changed, stating that he is simply playing a game and that she is "moving on."


Overall, "As If" is an empowering song that encourages independence and self-respect. By refusing to allow a former lover to manipulate or control her, the singer asserts her own agency and strength, and sends a message of resilience to others who may be facing similar situations.


Line by Line Meaning

Uh, uh, uh, uh, uh
Instrumental intro


Yo, yo (ooh yeah)
Intro to singing


Let me explain this to you
I will make it clear for you.


See I'm not gonna let you run me
I won't let you take advantage of me.


How we're gonna do it is
Here is the plan.


I'm gonna run you
I will control the situation.


You, you've got a lot of nerve
You are brazen.


I guess you haven't heard
You are not listening.


I'm doin' fine out here on my own
I am managing well without you.


You, you think that you can come
You believe you can waltz back in.


Around here for some fun
You just want to enjoy yourself.


But boy you've got a lot to learn
You have much to discover.


Don't shake your head from side to side
Stop indicating disagreement.


Saying that you've changed enough
Claiming that you have transformed.


That you see the light
Believing that you have seen the truth.


'Cause you just say what you say
You speak mindlessly.


And want your way
You are stubborn.


And it's that game that you play
You are playing games with me.


It's a little late
Your actions are too late.


As if
There is no chance.


I'm ever gonna take you back
I won't let you return to me.


It's ever gonna come to that
That situation will never occur.


So see you 'round, wave goodbye
Goodbye.


Be a bird pass me by
Keep moving, fly away like a bird.


As if
There is no chance.


I'm gonna let you break my heart again
I won't let you hurt me again.


As if I'm gonna let your love back in my life
I won't let you love me again.


Not tonight, get a grip
Not happening now, control yourself.


Come on (oh, oh) come on
Invitation to start the song.


(Oh, oh, oh, oh)
Instrumental


Uh-huh, uh-huh, yeah
Vocalization


You seem to think that I (I)
You believe that I am.


Ain't got no sense of pride (Pride)
I lack dignity.


Well boy you got a weird perception now (Yo)
Your perspective is skewed.


Of what it is to love (Love)
Your understanding of love is wrong.


And I am sure because (Because)
I am confident, as.


You got the look of desperation
You seem desperate.


Don't shake your head from left to right
You cannot disagree with this.


Saying that you will when you won't ever see the light
Stop pretending, you won't see the truth.


And you just say what you say and want your way
You speak self-centeredly.


And it's that game that you play
You play with others' emotions.


So I'm moving on
I am leaving you behind.


You gotta go, you gotta go bye-bye
You must leave.


(Never gonna take you back, whoo!)
I will never take you back.


I, I got places to go (Go)
I must go.


With people you don't know (You don't know 'em)
I will be with strangers.


We're gonna dance all nice and slow (Ha, ha, ha)
I will enjoy myself.


So be a dear, disappear
Leave, please.


Maybe I'm not being clear
Perhaps I am not expressing myself well.


No, no, no
I will not agree to that.


It's the end, take the hint
Our relationship is over, understand this.


As if
Never.


I'm ever gonna take you back
I will not take you back.


It's ever gonna come to that
That possibility will never occur.


So see you 'round, wave goodbye
Goodbye.


Be a bird pass me by
Keep moving, fly away like a bird.


I'm gonna let you break my heart again
I won't let you hurt me again.


As if I'm gonna let your love back in my life
I won't let you love me again.


Not tonight, get a grip
Not happening now, control yourself.


Baby as if
Impossible.


(He, he, he)
Vocalization.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: SHELLY PEIKEN, GUY ROCHE

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Comments from YouTube:

@iluvblaqueivory

Here's The Link If You Haven't Signed Up For The Petition To Get Blaque "Can't Get It Back" Music Video (2001) Released. https://chng.it/JZBFXjLy

@Wakanda888

I love how two members of Nsync did a song with Blaque and showed that they can hold their own without Justin Timberlake being the lead. This is what I like to see other members of boy/girl groups getting equal opportunities to show off their talents without the main "singer" of their group being there to take over and stuff.

@thiagolopes2443

This is the first Single from the "Bring It On" Sountrack. The Movie features Blaque as Cheerleaders from East Compton, called the Clovers. The song includes 3 versions. This version features a rap with Natina and Joey Fatone from N Sync, the other version just includes a rap from Natina (which can be heard in the "As If" Video). The last version is a Radio Edit, with no Rap, but an added verse from Shamari.

@vilheard3030

This comment deserves just as many likes as the video.Thanks for sharing,that was very informative.

@romeodavis9957

R I P Natina Reed blaque were amazing young talent women and still are and beautiful

@Verbaraga

Hermosa Canción. De la película “ Triunfos robados”.

@deshardemcguffie6407

I love this song

@shakeerasalie_

me too

@mryear3000ify

Me three

@MsWickedWolf

Me four

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