He is the grandson of North Mississippi blues legend R.L. Burnside. He is the winner of the Blues Music Awards "Best New Artist Debut" for the record: 'The Two Man Wrecking Crew' in 2009 and "Drummer of the Year" in 2010.
After many successful years of touring the world with Lightnin' Malcolm as 'the Juke Joint Duo', Burnside started the band Cedric Burnside Project.
Give It to You
Cedric Burnside Lyrics
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Down the street
You looking good
Looking good to me
I wanna talk to you
But what would I say
You look so classy
I want you baby
I wanna give it to you baby
I wanna give it to you baby
I wanna give it to you
Give it to you
In the club
I saw you dance
You look so good
Baby dance
The way you shake your body
Look good to me
I wanna give you
What you want and need
I wanna give it to you baby
I wanna give it to you baby
I wanna give it to you
Give it to you
Give it to you
I wanna give it to you
I think about you
All the time
And my mistakes
That I made
How good you was
To me baby
And I want the love
I used to have with you
And I wanna give it to you baby
I wanna give it to you baby
I wanna give it to you
Give it to you
In the first verse of the song, Cedric Burnside is expressing his attraction and admiration for a woman he sees, describing her as classy and desirable. He is drawn to her physical appearance and is contemplating approaching her to start a conversation. The repetition of the phrase "I wanna give it to you" throughout the song suggests a strong desire to offer something meaningful or valuable to this woman.
As the song progresses, Burnside describes seeing the woman in a club, where she catches his eye with her dancing and physical movements. The admiration for her beauty and presence grows as he observes how she moves and carries herself. The line "I wanna give you what you want and need" could be interpreted as a desire to meet her emotional and perhaps physical needs, demonstrating a willingness to cater to her desires.
The second repetition of the chorus "I wanna give it to you" reinforces the singer's yearning to provide something special to the woman he is captivated by. The lyrics imply that he is focused on her and wishes to offer her love and attention, as well as possibly material or emotional support. The mention of thinking about her all the time indicates that she has made a significant impact on him and occupies his thoughts persistently.
The closing verse reflects on past mistakes and the nostalgia for a lost love or connection. Burnside acknowledges the positive qualities of the woman and expresses a heartfelt desire to rekindle the love they once shared. The repetition of the chorus in the final lines signifies a strong commitment to giving to her and reigniting the passion and affection that they had experienced together in the past. Overall, the lyrics convey a mix of admiration, longing, and a deep-seated desire to make amends and reconnect with a significant other.
Line by Line Meaning
I see you baby
Observing you with admiration and interest
Down the street
Noticing your presence nearby
You looking good
You appear attractive and appealing
Looking good to me
Appealing to my personal taste and liking
I wanna talk to you
Desiring to engage in conversation with you
But what would I say
Uncertain of the words to express my feelings
You look so classy
You exude a sense of elegance and sophistication
I want you baby
I have a strong desire for you
I wanna give it to you baby
I desire to offer my affection and attention to you
I wanna give it to you
I wish to share my love and care with you
In the club
At a social gathering or party
I saw you dance
Witnessing your graceful movements and enjoyment
Baby dance
Encouraging you to keep moving with rhythm and joy
The way you shake your body
Your physical motions are captivating and exciting
Look good to me
Impressing me with your appearance and actions
What you want and need
Providing you with what will fulfill your desires and necessities
Give it to you
Offering my attention, care, and affection to you
I think about you
Reflecting on thoughts and memories of you
All the time
Consistently and frequently
And my mistakes
Acknowledging errors and regrets in my actions
That I made
Which I am responsible for
How good you was
Recognizing the positive qualities and experiences with you in the past
To me baby
In my perspective and personal experience
And I want the love
Desiring the affection and connection
I used to have with you
That was previously shared and experienced between us
Lyrics © Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: CEDRIC ORLANDO BURNSIDE
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