Internationally, Green is best known for his soul work: his most popular was Gnarls Barkley's 2006 worldwide hit "Crazy", which reached number one in various singles charts worldwide, including the UK. In the United States, "Crazy" reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100. Its parent album St. Elsewhere, was also a hit, reaching number one on the UK Albums Chart and number four on the US Billboard 200 albums chart. Gnarls Barkley's second album, The Odd Couple (2008), charted at number 12 on the Billboard 200.
In 2010, Green took a break from working with Gnarls Barkley and released the single "Fuck You!" on August 19 as a solo artist. The song was a hit, with the radio-edit version "Forget You" reaching the top spot in the UK and the Netherlands and charting at number two on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. Its parent album, The Lady Killer (2010), saw similar success, peaking within the top five of the UK Albums Chart and debuting within the top 10 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, and receiving a Gold certification from the BPI in the UK. His next two single, "It's OK" and "Bright Lights Bigger City" were also hits in Europe.
It's OK
CeeLo Green Lyrics
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And I'm waiting, for weeks
The ghost of the girlfriend was here in my room
I can still smell her perfume in my sheets
But that's not her in my bed, through she's out of the town
And I don't want anyone to see
There's a tattoo of my name on her body with honesty
The man holding her head is me
Oh honey how could you break me when you better forget me
But it's okay to say that you love me
I think of you, still think of you
Okay, say that you love me, I think of you, still thinking of you
I thought that once you had one, you had every woman
Until I lost this legendary woman, now I'm sure
That they don't make 'em like her anymore
So please baby, please lover
Let's find a way to forgive each other
I got out of hand ever since you've been gone
Without you I'm still alone
Oh honey how could you break me when you better forget me
But it's okay to say that you love me
I think of you, still think of you
Okay, say that you love me, I think of you, still thinking of you
I make mistakes I'm only human
And I am not ashamed to say
That you are the one
But it's okay, to say that you love me,
I think of you, still think of you
But it's okay to say that you love me
'Cause I think of you, still think of you
It's okay, oh, say that you love me, yeah
Say you love me.
The lyrics to CeeLo Green's song "It's OK" deal with the complicated emotions of a failed relationship. The singer is alone and waiting, haunted by the ghost of his ex-girlfriend who he can still smell on his sheets. He is torn between his feelings of hurt and betrayal and his lingering love for her. He describes a tattoo of his name on her body, which symbolizes the deep connection they once shared, and the man holding her head as him. The chorus repeats the phrase "But it's okay to say that you love me, I think of you, still thinking of you," which highlights the complex nature of their emotions and the difficulty of moving on.
The song explores the idea that sometimes love is not enough to sustain a relationship. The singer thought that he had found everything he needed in his ex-girlfriend, but he now realizes that she was a rare and legendary woman. The loss of her has left him feeling alone and lost. The chorus suggests that the singer is still hoping for a reconciliation with his ex-girlfriend, despite the pain that she has caused him.
Overall, "It's OK" is a powerful and emotive song that explores the complexities of human relationships. It is a poignant reminder that even when love fails, there is still hope for forgiveness and renewal.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I wonder alone for hours of words
I spend a lot of time thinking about things and am often lost in my thoughts.
And I'm waiting, for weeks
I am waiting patiently for something to happen or someone to come back.
The ghost of the girlfriend was here in my room
Even though my girlfriend is not here, I feel her presence and think about her often.
I can still smell her perfume in my sheets
Her scent still lingers in my bed and reminds me of her.
But that's not her in my bed, through she's out of the town
Although she is out of town, I am still thinking about her and miss her.
And I don't want anyone to see
I don't want others to know how much I miss her or how much she meant to me.
There's a tattoo of my name on her body with honesty
She has a tattoo of my name on her body, which reflects how much she loved and cared for me.
The man holding her head is me
In her mind, she thinks of me as the one who gave her comfort and support.
Oh honey how could you break me when you better forget me
Although you hurt me deeply, part of me hopes that you still think of me and care about me.
But it's okay to say that you love me
Even though things didn't work out between us, it's okay to still have feelings for each other.
I think of you, still think of you
I can't help but think about you and miss you, even though we're no longer together.
I thought that once you had one, you had every woman
I used to think that having a woman meant having them all, but I realize now that each person is unique and special.
Until I lost this legendary woman, now I'm sure
Losing you has made me realize how special and one-of-a-kind you are, and I regret not treasuring you more.
That they don't make 'em like her anymore
You are truly one of a kind, and I know that I won't find someone like you again.
So please baby, please lover
I'm begging you, please come back to me.
Let's find a way to forgive each other
We need to work past our differences and forgive each other in order to move forward.
I got out of hand ever since you've been gone
Since you left, things have been difficult and it's been hard to keep it together.
Without you I'm still alone
I feel empty and incomplete without you in my life.
I make mistakes I'm only human
I acknowledge that I am not perfect and have made mistakes.
And I am not ashamed to say
I am not afraid to admit my faults and weaknesses.
That you are the one
You are the one who I truly care about and want to be with.
But it's okay, to say that you love me,
Even though we've been through a lot, it's okay to still love each other.
It's okay to say that you love me
We may have had our differences, but it's still okay to care and have feelings for each other.
'Cause I think of you, still think of you
I still think about you and miss you, despite everything that has happened between us.
Say you love me.
Tell me that you care and that we can work through our problems together.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kim Ofstad, Hitesh Ceon, Noel Fisher, Thomas Decarlo Callaway
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@EveHawkthorne
I could have NEVER guessed that this was made in 2010. It sounds so old, but in a good way. Feels like it's from more simple times, where music was made by people who could sing, and actually have talent. Thanks, Cee Lo.
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