Sweet Thing
Chaka Khan with Rufus Lyrics
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Even if you cannot stay
I think you are the one for me
Here is where you ought to be
I just want to satisfy you
Though you're not mine, I can't deny it
Don't you hear me talking, baby?
Love me now, or I'll go crazy
Oh oh, sweet thing
Oh, you know you're my everything
Oh oh, sweet thing
Oh, you know you're my everything
Yes, you are
I wish you were my lover
But you act so undercover
To love you, child, my whole life long
Be it right or be it wrong
I'm only what you make me, baby
Don't walk away, don't be so shady
Don't want your mind, don't want your money
These words I say, they may sound funny but
Oh oh, sweet thing
Oh, you know you're my everything
Oh oh, sweet thing
Oh, you know you're my everything
Yes, you are
Yes, you are
Oh love, love
You are my heat, you are my fire
You make me weep with strong desire
To love you, child, my whole life long
Be it right or be it wrong
I just want to satisfy ya
Though you're not mine, I can't deny it
Don't you hear me talking, baby?
Love me now, or I'll go crazy
You are my heat, you are my fire
You're not mine, I can't deny ya
Don't you hear me talking, baby?
Love me now, or I'll go crazy
You are my heat, you are my fire
You're not mine, I can't deny ya
Don't you hear me talking, baby?
Love me now, or I'll go crazy
The lyrics of Sweet Thing by Chaka Khan with Rufus are about unrequited love. The singer is expressing their strong feelings for someone who they wish could be their lover but are content with having them in their life even if it means just being friends. The lyrics suggest that the singer wants to make this person happy and satisfy them, even if they cannot be with them romantically. They fear losing them if they donโt show their love, even if it means going crazy if that's what it takes to be with them.
The repeated expression "sweet thing" throughout the song implies that this person is the sweetest thing in their life and nothing could ever replace them. The chorus "Oh oh, sweet thing, Oh, you know you're my everything, Yes, you are" repeats several times and further emphasizes the depth and strength of the singer's feelings for this person.
Overall, the lyrics are a plea for love and recognition from someone much admired but who does not return the same affection. The singer's enthusiasm for this person is unwavering, and they are willing to accept them in whatever capacity they can have them.
Line by Line Meaning
I would love you anyway
I'll love you regardless of anything else
Even if you cannot stay
Even if you can't be with me for long
I think you are the one for me
I believe you're my soulmate
Here is where you ought to be
You belong here with me
I just want to satisfy you
All I want is to make you happy
Though you're not mine, I can't deny it
I can't deny my feelings for you even though we're not together
Don't you hear me talking, baby?
Can't you hear what I'm saying to you?
Love me now, or I'll go crazy
I need your love or I'll lose my mind
Oh oh, sweet thing
Oh, my sweet one
Oh, you know you're my everything
You're my world, my everything
I wish you were my lover
I want to be with you romantically
But you act so undercover
You're keeping your true feelings hidden
To love you, child, my whole life long
I want to love you for the rest of my life
Be it right or be it wrong
Whether it's right or wrong, I want to love you
I'm only what you make me, baby
My happiness depends on you
Don't walk away, don't be so shady
Don't leave me or act suspiciously
Don't want your mind, don't want your money
I don't care about your wealth, I care about you
These words I say, they may sound funny but
What I'm saying might seem strange, but it's true
You are my heat, you are my fire
You ignite my passion like nothing else
You make me weep with strong desire
My longing for you is so intense, it brings me to tears
Yes, you are
You truly are
Oh love, love
The power of love
Contributed by Thomas T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@papapapapauu
I will love you anyway
Even if you cannot stay
I think you are the one for me
Here is where you ought to be
I just want to satisfy you
Though you're not mine
I can't deny you
Don't you hear me talking baby?
Love me now or I'll go crazy
Oh sweet thing
Don't you know you're my everything?
Oh sweet thing
Don't you know you're my everything?
Yes, you are
I wish you were my lover
But you act so undercover
To love you child my whole life long
Be it right, or be it wrong
I'm only what you make me, baby
Don't walk away, don't be so shady
Don't want your mind, don't want your money
These words I say, they may sound funny, but
Oh sweet thing
Don't you know you're my everything?
Oh sweet thing
Don't you know you're my everything?
Yes, you are, yes you are
You are my heat
You are my fire
You make me weak with strong desire
To love you child my whole life long
Be it right, or be it wrong
I just want to satisfy you
Though you're not mine
I can't deny you
Don't you hear me talking baby
Love me now or I'll go crazy
You're the heat, you are the fire
You're not mine, I can't deny ya
Don't you hear me talking, baby?
Love me now, or I'll go crazy
You're the heat, you are the fire
You're not mine, I can't deny ya
Don't you hear me talking, baby?
Love me now, or I'll go crazy
You're the heat, you are the fire
You're not mine, I can't deny ya
Don't you hear me talking, baby?
Love me now, or I'll go crazy
You're the heat, you are the fire
You're not mine, I can't deny ya
Don't you hear me talking, baby?
Love me now
@ericengbloom3857
I never knew about this
Song, just found it!
I've been A fan since the 70s! ....
I'm a disabled vet your BEAUTY AND THAT ANGELIC VOICE TAKES ME TO PLACES VERY FEW CAN !
OH, YOU CAN MAKE NE FLOAT N DREAM,
NOT FEEL THE PAIN!
NOT THE DEPRESSION
NOT THE WILL TO NOT TO WANT TO LIVE ANY LONGER, YOU STEVIE,
GLADYS, MARVIN, MJ,
PRINCE, DIANA,
NATALIE, VANESSA,
ITS SO HARD MINUTE BY MINUTE ; HOUR BY HOUR; day by day!
People cann't compute!
Your beautiful voice and face is like turning a page, opening a window, making up up and past that horizon!
It's just like after you've prayed and really felt really good afterwards!
@TiasEmporium
Who else is here grooving to this classic in 2024? ๐๐โค I send this to the love of my life and so should you ๐๐๐ฏโค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ๐
@1939frankmills
Weโre here ๐ค๐ฝ2024 +
@Twonineeighteight
Me
@djaspire9035
my wife brought me here, we here in the kitchen grooving :)
@legreatness7642
I love being black.
@jesseramos9091
Tahn Ture I Love me some Black loving, Brenda but you asked
@nynurse2
Tahn Ture well, Im not Black and I have loved Rufus and Chaka forever! And tons of black artists over the years!.. Since I was a teen..
@sadiesiren7333
We alpha I love my black skin โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ
@lisabartholomew105
I'm not black, Tahn, but Chaka has been in my heart and soul for 40 years. God bless you.
@rudyortiz4946
u got the best comment for the rest of 2018