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Bobby Brown Lyrics

Turn me up yo
Increase the volume of the music.

That's right
Affirmation of the previous statement.

New Edition
Referring to the group Bobby Brown was previously a member of.

You don't have to worry
Assurance that the listener's concerns will be taken care of.

I know that things ain't right
Acknowledgement that there are issues in the relationship.

Seems like all we do is fight
Observation that arguing is a common occurrence between the singer and the listener.

And it's been on my mind
Admission that the problems in the relationship are causing the singer to think about it often.

I'm gonna make it right
Promise to resolve the issues in the relationship.

I'll be on your side
Commitment to support the listener.

No more lonely nights
Assurance that the listener will not feel alone anymore.

Lady, I know I've been acting strange
Acknowledgement that the singer has been behaving oddly.

It seems to me you're tired of playing games
Observation that the listener may be tired of the artist's actions.

I've been around
Confession that the singer has been unfaithful.

Had girls here and there
Explanation that the singer has had multiple affairs.

I did you wrong, but I'll give my life to make it right
Apology and promise to make amends for past mistakes.

What must I do to make it up to you?
Question of how the artist can make things right with the listener.

What can I say, to make you see things my way?
Request for the listener to understand the artist's perspective.

I know it's hard for you to understand
Acknowledgement that the listener may not easily comprehend the singer's actions.

Don't be afraid
Assurance that the listener does not need to fear anything.

I'll be there whenever you need me
Promise of support for the listener.

I'll be there trust in me
Reiteration of the previous promise to support the listener.

Just call on me
Encouragement for the listener to reach out for help.

I won't let you down oh
Promise to not disappoint the listener.

NE expertise please
Referring to New Edition's expertise in music.

Here to put the squeeze on the industry fleas
Asserting dominance over others in the music industry.

Getting cheese, peep these, butter slurs, his & hers
Boasting about wealth and luxury possessions.

Chinchilla furs, check the goodfella words
More boasting about extravagant possessions and lifestyle.

Cause I get in ya like Murry
Confident statement about the artist's ability to succeed.

And boo, it's only a tight flurry
Assurance that any problems faced are only temporary.

You're frontin' cattin', you want to rumble in the satin
Accusation that the listener is pretending and wants to argue more.

In a bad ass suite somewhere in lower Manhatten
Describing a luxurious location for the listener to imagine.

I'm from the street too but I gotta eat to
Explanation that the artist came from humble beginnings and has to work hard to maintain wealth.

Won't hesitate to eat you, other than that gald to meet you
Threat and introduction in one sentence, conveying toughness and confidence.

I spend nights in the ramada my honey's stay laced in Escada
Boasting about extravagant living arrangements and possessions.

Chickens is mad that I got her
Boasting about having a woman that is desired by others.

Casino style gambiono types smile, kiss you before I twist you
Describing a dangerous and glamorous lifestyle that others cannot handle.

All the wax is official
Everything the singer has is authentic and legitimate.

Players' on the set gettin' wet sippin' Perrier Jouet
Describing a luxurious and indulgent lifestyle.

So you don't even have to worry, yet
Assurance that the listener does not need to worry about anything at the moment.

Chorus: x2
Repeating the chorus for emphasis and effect.