08. Show Me
Bruno Mars Lyrics


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Oh yeah, oh yeah
Baby here we are again, ooh

I can see it in your eyes, you want a good time
You wanna put your body on mine
Alright but don't change your mind, don't you change it, oh no

Oh yeah you called me today, drove all this way
So don't let this bus go to waste, oh no
Your pleasure pleasure island is where we can go

No I won't think you're easy, no I won't think you're fast
Your eyes saying please me but your lips care to ask
No need to fight it when you know it feels right
You say you're a woman who knows what she likes

Then show me, you got to you got to show me
You tell me all day that you're lonely
But show me show me show me tonight, yeah
Girl show me, you got to you got to show me
You tell me all day that you're lonely
But show me show me show me tonight, yeah

Love the way that you laugh, the way that you smile
Makes me feel like you've been waiting a while But guess what?
Darling, I've been waiting too
So let's ride, we can get freaky tonight
Right is your ticket to ride
Tell me girl what you gon' do

No I won't think you're easy, no I won't think you're fast
Your eyes saying please me but your lips care to ask
No need to fight it when you know it feels right
You say you're a woman who knows what she likes

Then show me, you got to you got to show me
You tell me all day that you're lonely
But show me show me show me tonight, yeah
Girl show me, you got to you got to show me
You tell me all day that you're lonely
Show me show me show me tonight

It's getting freaky in this room room room
Now let me hear you say you want that boom boom boom
We can take it slow, we can zoom zoom zoom
Baby if you're ready for that ah, ah ah

It's getting freaky in this room room room
Now let me hear you say you want that boom boom boom
We can take it slow, we can zoom zoom zoom
Baby if you're ready for that ah, ah ah

Then show me, you got to you got to show me
You tell me all day that you're lonely
But show me show me show me tonight, yeah
Girl show me, you got to you got to show me




You tell me all day that you're lonely
But show me show me show me tonight, yeah

Overall Meaning

The song "Show Me" by Bruno Mars is a sultry and seductive track about two people who are ready to get intimate with each other. The lyrics depict a man and a woman who have been waiting for the right moment to give in to their desires. The chorus urges the woman to show the man what she wants and desires in order to make the night perfect. The song has a playful and upbeat vibe, and the melody is catchy and memorable.


In the verses, Bruno Mars paints a picture of a woman who is confident and knows what she wants. She has called him and driven to meet him, indicating that she is the one in control. The man acknowledges her confidence and expresses that he won't judge her for her desires. He encourages her to show him what she wants, to be open and honest, and not to be afraid to express herself.


The chorus is the most memorable part of the song, with its catchy "show me" refrain. The repetition emphasizes the singer's desire to understand what the woman wants, and how he wants to have a good time with her. The song is about desire, anticipation, and seduction, making it a great piece for a romantic evening.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh yeah, oh yeah
The singer is excited about the situation they are in and is ready to have a good time.


Baby here we are again, ooh
The singer and the listener have been in this situation before and are familiar with each other.


I can see it in your eyes, you want a good time
The singer can tell that the listener is interested in having a fun and intimate experience.


You wanna put your body on mine
The listener desires physical contact with the artist.


Alright but don't change your mind, don't you change it, oh no
The artist is willing to engage in physical intimacy with the listener, but does not want the listener to change their mind and back out.


Oh yeah you called me today, drove all this way
The listener made an effort to reach out to the singer and travel to see them.


So don't let this bus go to waste, oh no
The singer does not want the listener's visit to be a waste of time.


Your pleasure pleasure island is where we can go
The artist suggests that they can go somewhere to have a pleasurable experience together.


No I won't think you're easy, no I won't think you're fast
The artist assures the listener that they will not judge them for wanting to engage in physical intimacy.


Your eyes saying please me but your lips care to ask
The artist can see that the listener is interested in physical intimacy, but is waiting for the artist to make a move.


No need to fight it when you know it feels right
The singer suggests that they do not need to resist their desires if they feel right for them.


You say you're a woman who knows what she likes
The listener is confident in their desires and preferences.


Then show me, you got to you got to show me
The singer wants the listener to take action and demonstrate their desires.


You tell me all day that you're lonely
The listener has communicated to the singer that they feel lonely.


But show me show me show me tonight, yeah
The singer wants the listener to demonstrate their desires and fulfill their physical and emotional needs tonight.


Love the way that you laugh, the way that you smile
The artist finds pleasure in the listener's laughter and smile.


Makes me feel like you've been waiting a while But guess what?
The listener's behavior suggests that they have been anticipating the experience for some time.


Darling, I've been waiting too
The singer has also been anticipating the experience.


So let's ride, we can get freaky tonight
The singer suggests that they engage in intimate activity tonight.


Right is your ticket to ride
The artist emphasizes that the timing is right for them to engage in intimacy.


Tell me girl what you gon' do
The artist asks the listener to communicate their desires and plans.


It's getting freaky in this room room room
The atmosphere is becoming sexually charged and exciting.


Now let me hear you say you want that boom boom boom
The singer wants the listener to verbally express their desire for sexual activity.


We can take it slow, we can zoom zoom zoom
The artist suggests that they can engage in intimate activity at their own pace.


Baby if you're ready for that ah, ah ah
The singer asks the listener if they are ready for sexual activity.


Then show me, you got to you got to show me
The singer reiterates that they want the listener to take action and demonstrate their desires.


You tell me all day that you're lonely
The listener has communicated to the singer that they feel lonely.


But show me show me show me tonight, yeah
The artist wants the listener to demonstrate their desires and fulfill their physical and emotional needs tonight.


Girl show me, you got to you got to show me
The artist emphasizes that they want the listener to demonstrate their desires.


You tell me all day that you're lonely
The listener has communicated to the singer that they feel lonely.


But show me show me show me tonight
The singer wants the listener to demonstrate their desires and fulfill their physical and emotional needs tonight.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ari Levine, Bruno Mars, Dwayne Chin-Quee, Mitchum Chin, Phil Lawrence

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@stefanocostanzo8026

Bruno Mars is actually one of the most interesting star of the decade. Impressive.

@kudos7777

He's a culture vulture & does it really well.

@davidebursese7617

quanto hai ragione

@scrubzy1

Did u not think that before??????

@jayveedeocampo3779

How about now?

@elyindarwati7593

YES, HE IS

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@darwindark2561

Bruno has made R&B, hip hop, and classical funk in the past couple year and never fails to impress us. I can’t wait to see what he does next

@RickyRegal.

And now he's doing 70s r&b/soul

@disneyrivera7022

He is doing that 70s stuff

@kyah6797

@SoloAlex2005 exactlyyyy i love it!!!!

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