Thirsty
Cassie feat Ryan Leslie Lyrics

Uh
Indicates the start of the song

T-H-I-R-S-T-Y (What?)
Spelling the word 'thirsty' to emphasize the song's theme

T-H-I-R-S-T-Y (What?)
Repetition to further emphasize the theme

T-H-I-R-S-T-Y (What?)
Repetition to further emphasize the theme

Thirsty, ahhhh
Reinforces the theme and creates a hook

Thirsty, ahhhh
Repetition to reinforce the hook

Picture this
Introducing a hypothetical scenario

While you drive
Describing a specific activity in the hypothetical scenario

On a late night
Setting the scene for the hypothetical scenario

I'm a hear your in that desert
Imagining that the subject is in a desert

Tryin to survive
Describing the struggle of being in the desert

But it's hot out there
Describing a specific challenge of the desert

All alone (All alone)
Emphasizing the solitude of the subject

By yourself (By yourself)
Repeating to emphasize the solitude of the subject

Wonderin' each moment when will it be over
Describing the mental state of the subject

Run out of breath
Reinforcing the difficulty of being in the desert

And you need my help
Introducing the artist as a potential savior

And you say that you're thirsty
Revealing the specific need of the subject

Thirsty, so thirsty it's not my fault
Acknowledging the subject's thirst and distancing oneself from blame

You had a glass waitin' for you but you ain't come
Implying that the subject had an opportunity to quench their thirst but did not take it

That's how you feel
Acknowledging the subject's emotions

What you want
Asking the subject to be honest about their desires

Then you shouldn't try to front
Advising the subject to be authentic

Keep it real
Reinforcing the previous advice

You told me that
Referencing a previous conversation between the singer and subject

Now you tryin' to get me back, ooooh
Suggesting that the subject wants something from the singer

T-H-I-R-S-T-Y
Reinforcing the theme

You're so thirsty
Reinforcing the subject's need

You're so thirsty
Repetition to reinforce the theme

T-H-I-R-S-T-Y
Reinforcing the theme

Ooooh
Vocalization to create a hook

Come and get me
Inviting the subject to act upon their desires

Come and get me
Repetition to reinforce the invitation

Let it drip
Suggesting a specific way to quench the subject's thirst

Down your mouth
Describing the specific action to take

I'm a tease you, show you
Suggesting that the artist will be flirtatious and alluring

What you been missin
Implying that the subject is lacking something that the singer can provide

Me, Get a night
Offering the singer's company for a night

I'll let you get another sip
Continuing the water metaphor from earlier

Appreciate what you get
Encouraging gratitude

Cause for someone who act like he ain't want it
Hinting at a previous reluctance from the subject

No, I ain't forget
Reinforcing the fact that the singer remembers previous interactions

Beggin me to give you this
Suggesting that the subject has previously asked for the singer's attention

Ooo I got you dreamin wishin you was in the deep end
Suggesting that the artist's allure is having an effect on the subject

Here we could be fully submerged
A continuation of the deep water metaphor

Mmmm I think about it
Introducing a moment of reflection

I doubt it should make you live without it
Emphasizing the importance of the singer's allure

And keep you dying of thirst
Reinforcing the metaphor of thirst as desire for the artist

I'm just playin' with you
Suggesting that the previous lines were partially tongue-in-cheek