Green was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and attended Benjamin E. Mays High School in southwest Atlanta.
Both of his parents were ordained ministers and he started his music career in his church. His father died when he was two years old. His mother was involved in a car crash, leaving her quadriplegic, and she died two years later in 1992 when Green was eighteen years old and his career with Goodie Mob had just begun taking off. His mother's death led him into depression, as is reflected in various songs throughout his career, including "Free" by Goodie Mob, songs on St. Elsewhere, and on The Odd Couple ("She Knows", "A Little Better"). Green also expresses his love for his mother in the song "Guess Who" from Goodie Mob's Soul Food album.
Please
Cee Lo Green Lyrics
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With tears in my eyes I realize that it’s running away
It’s running away
But with all the wrong I’ve done, how could love ever love me?
'Cause I've even tried, talking to the sky about it.
But there’s not much to say
Not much to say
Give me some kind of sign
Please, please, please, please, please
I want to be somebody, somebody, I want someone to be mine
Please, please, please, please, please
The man, the man in the mirror, he won’t even look at me
Well you may not believe it, but my own reflection
Told me I ought to be ashamed of myself
Oh yes he did
I’m wasting my time, my time, my mind, my mind, my energy
Even let my body down on the bed
Oh yeah, but I can’t seem to win for losing, ‘cause don’t nobody love me yet
So I’m begging please, please, yeah, please, send me some kind of sign, please
I want, I want to be somebody, I want someone to be all mine
I’m begging please, yeah, please, someone, please, please, someone please
I said, I want to be somebody, I want someone to be all mine
Someone, someone, I want someone
Sometimes I got to move along
I say hum
In these lyrics to "Please" by Cee Lo Green, the singer is tired and frustrated by constantly chasing his dreams to no avail. He feels lost and hopeless, as even his own reflection seems to judge him harshly. He wonders how he could ever be loved, and has tried talking to the sky for answers. Despite his best efforts, he cannot seem to win and feels alone and unloved. He pleads with anyone who will listen to send him some kind of sign or help him find someone to love him.
The song speaks to a universal feeling of despair and loneliness that many people experience when they feel stuck and unable to achieve their goals. The repeated use of "please" emphasizes the desperation of the singer's plea for help and recognition. The mention of the man in the mirror also speaks to the internal struggle that many people face when they feel ashamed or unworthy of love and acceptance.
Overall, the lyrics to "Please" are a powerful reminder of the importance of self-love and acceptance, as well as the need for external validation and support in difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
I’m tired, so tired, of chasing the dreams
I am exhausted from trying to achieve my dreams and goals.
With tears in my eyes I realize that it’s running away
I am saddened by the fact that my dreams seem to be slipping away from me.
But with all the wrong I’ve done, how could love ever love me?
I feel unworthy of love because of my mistakes and regrets.
'Cause I've even tried, talking to the sky about it.
I have even prayed to the heavens for guidance and help.
But there’s not much to say
However, I have yet to receive any answer or sign from the heavens.
Please, please, please, help me
I am begging for help and guidance.
Give me some kind of sign
I am longing for any kind of indication or direction.
I want to be somebody, somebody, I want someone to be mine
I want to find success and happiness in life, along with someone to love and be loved by.
The man, the man in the mirror, he won’t even look at me
I feel as though I am disappointed in myself and cannot even face my own reflection.
Well you may not believe it, but my own reflection
Although it may seem unbelievable, even my own reflection is telling me I am unworthy of respect.
Told me I ought to be ashamed of myself
My reflection is telling me that I should feel ashamed of my actions and mistakes.
I’m wasting my time, my time, my mind, my mind, my energy
I feel as though I am exhausting myself through fruitless efforts and thoughts.
Even let my body down on the bed
I have even allowed myself to physically rest and recharge, but with no results.
Oh yeah, but I can’t seem to win for losing, ‘cause don’t nobody love me yet
Despite my efforts, I still feel as though I cannot win anything or anyone over with my actions and personality.
someone, please, I said, I want to be somebody, I want someone to be all mine
I am pleading for anyone to come and help me become successful and find love.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: SANNE PUTSEYS, THOMAS CALLAWAY
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I’m tired, so tired, of chasing the dreams
With tears in my eyes I realize that it’s running away
It’s running away
But with all the wrong I’ve done, how could love ever love me?
'Cause I've even tried, talking to the sky about it
But there’s not much to say
Not much to say
So please, please, please, help me
Give me some kind of sign
Please, please, please, please, please
I want to be somebody, somebody
I want someone to be mine
Please, please, please, please, please
The man, the man in the mirror, he won’t even look at me
Well you may not believe it, but my own reflection
Told me I ought to be ashamed of myself
Oh yes he did
I’m wasting my time, my time, my mind, my mind, my energy
Even let my body down on the bed
Oh yeah, but I can’t seem to win for losing
‘Cause don’t nobody love me yet
So I’m begging please, please, yeah, please
Send me some kind of sign, please, please
I want, I want to be somebody
I want someone to be all mine
I’m begging please, yeah, please, someone, please, please, someone please
I said, I want to be somebody
I want someone to be all mine
Someone, someone, I want someone
Sometimes I got to move along
I say hmm
@user-vi8pt5us3b
I first heard this sing 14 years ago. It’s a fabulous song that only gets better with age. “I can’t seem to win for losing”. Such a great lyric.
@janashahood6684
me and my brother would sing this song as a duet all the time. rest in peace baby 😘
@thomasritter1422
For sure It would have been one moment in time. Like a few of these 'Family Affairs'..
A Change is gonna come.
https://youtu.be/cEXhZ8PwM-Y
@kinyunjarmon8575
This is a prime example of there being so much music out there to discover!
@TheClockwork28
No... her voice is like narcotic... So beautiful and so addictive. I'd like to listen to it 'till the world ends.
@lucettegau457
Sa voix est a la hauteur de sa beauté ,je l’adore, il n’y à rien à dire de plus !!!!!!!!!
@jeremiahthompson9987
The words to this song!!! They're basically saying that they want true love and they've been waiting a longgggg time for it. So they're begging for that love but at the same time they realize that they've done wrong so they don't deserve it! Smh this song is amazing!!
@TheWeissrond
So tired....... but never of this song!!! I just looooooooooove all of her music.......
@dkhary1010
an incredible duet....she has such a versatile voice
@onlythelonely93
this two are my dream collab,I'm in love