Sympin'
Boyz II Men Lyrics


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Baby let me tell you about how I feel
This urge is seizing me, controlling it's unreal
Ooh, ahh baby, I wanna let you know
You got me yearning, so baby let me show

Ooh, I want you baby, gotta let you know I need ya here with me
This ain't the right way, gotta find another way to earn your love
Just give me a clue cause you know...

Sympin' ain't easy, get on your hands and knees and lift your eyebrows
Sympin' ain't easy, and if you wanna get it, then you gotta be willing
To cry and beg and plead on your knees

Pardon my expression (You're excused)
But the feeling I have is so strong
I guess you know this isn't easy to do
I keep trying and trying to give my love to you

Ooh, I want you baby, gotta let you know I need ya here with me
This ain't the right way, gotta find another way to earn your love
Just give me a clue cause you know...

Sympin' ain't easy, get on your hands and knees and lift your eyebrows




Sympin' ain't easy, and if you wanna get it, then you gotta be willing
To cry and beg and plead on your knees

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Sympin" by Boyz II Men speak about an intense yearning for love and affection towards someone who is seemingly unresponsive to the singer's advances. The singer expresses how they feel like they are being controlled by an uncontrollable urge and they want to let the person know how they feel. They tell the person that they need them, and they're willing to do anything to earn their love. The singer knows that it will not be easy, and they will have to do more than just sympathize with the person.


The chorus emphasizes how "sympin" is not an easy task. To "symp" means to sympathize with someone and show affection towards them in the hope of gaining love or attention. The song highlights how it takes a lot of effort and humility to be in this position. The singer perfectly describes this by saying, "get on your hands and knees and lift your eyebrows, and if you wanna get it, then you gotta be willing to cry and beg and plead on your knees." The singer recognizes that it is not the right way to go about the situation, and they need to find another way to earn the person's love.


Overall, the lyrics of "Sympin" reflect genuine vulnerability and the desire for love. It shows how sympathy alone is not enough to win someone's love, especially if they are unresponsive. The song captures the essence of the constant struggle one goes through in trying to make someone realize that they are the right person for them, and this can be a daunting task.


Line by Line Meaning

Baby let me tell you about how I feel
I need to share my feelings with you


This urge is seizing me, controlling it's unreal
I have a very strong desire for you


Ooh, ahh baby, I wanna let you know
I want to make sure you understand


You got me yearning, so baby let me show
I am in love with you and want to prove it


Ooh, I want you baby, gotta let you know I need ya here with me
I need you to be with me


This ain't the right way, gotta find another way to earn your love
I know I need to find a better way to show you how much I care


Just give me a clue cause you know...
Please just tell me what I need to do to win your heart


Sympin' ain't easy, get on your hands and knees and lift your eyebrows
Acting desperate and begging for love is not an easy thing to do


Sympin' ain't easy, and if you wanna get it, then you gotta be willing
If you want to be in love, you have to be willing to put in the effort and emotions


To cry and beg and plead on your knees
You may have to show your vulnerability and beg for someone's love


Pardon my expression (You're excused)
I apologize for my strong feelings


But the feeling I have is so strong
My love for you is overwhelming


I guess you know this isn't easy to do
It's hard to show how much I care and I hope you understand


I keep trying and trying to give my love to you
I will continue to show how much I care about you




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DALLAS AUSTIN, NATHAN B MORRIS, SHAWN PATRICK STOCKMAN

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@will_sketch

I heard the word simpin' used by today's kids and said to myself, huh.... they think that word is new LOL

@Pumkyn

tell me about it they tried to explain to me what period means i was like excuse yall your damn grandma know what period means yall aint create Period are yall crazy

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