Jonathan Arthur "Chico" DeBarge (born June 23, 1966 in Grand Rapids, Michig… Read Full Bio ↴Jonathan Arthur "Chico" DeBarge (born June 23, 1966 in Grand Rapids, Michigan) is an African-American/French R&B singer and a younger brother of the members of the Motown family act DeBarge. He began a musical career of his own with Motown in the late-1980s, but was imprisoned for drug charges and served time in prison. After his release in the mid-1990s, DeBarge returned to Motown to continue his musical career. He later moved to Koch Records, where he released his LP, 2003's Free. On July, 14 2009 he released his sixth album, Addiction, under the Kedar Entertainment label. DeBarge also had one song on the recent Beauty Shop movie soundtrack, courtesy of Alove Entertainment, the label which he now works with. He was once in a relationship with Nona Gaye, daughter of Marvin Gaye.

I Want You
Chico DeBarge Lyrics

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Yeah
Oh where you at baby?
Uh, uh, uh, uh
Uh, uh, uh, uh
Uh, uh, ugh, uh, uh
Uh, check it out

Baby, baby

Let's take our time (time)
Cause if we gonna do it
Might as well do it right (right)
Lock the doors
Turn off the phone (phone)
Shut the windows
Cause girl it's on (on)
All alone
But just me and you (you)
Four walls and an empty room, uh (room)
Squeeze you tight
And hold you close (close)
Kiss you where you know you need it most (most)

I'm a really give you what you want
We can do whatever turns you on
I'm a make your fantasies
Become reality, for sure
I'm a really give you what you want
Show you how I flip it back to front
Tell me what you need from me
And I will guarantee, for sure

All we need
Is a place and time
Set the pace
And free our minds (minds)
Let it go
And let's explore (explore)
Every single thing that you wish for (for)
I only need a chance to make you feel me (feel me)
The closeness that we share is very real
I'm a lay back and let you choose
Cause what I'm giving you is just for you

I'm a really give you what you want
We can do whatever turns you on
I'm a make your fantasies
Become reality, for sure
I'm a really give you what you want
Show you how I flip it back to front
Tell me what you need from me
And I will guarantee, for sure

You feel my way
The seasons change
The fire and the flames
And my chance will come
You'll feel a rush
Of love, so come with me
I guess I'm meant to prove
So let me do my thing
I will take my time baby for sure
Hmm

Cut to the chase
Hit you up with the place
What you down with the blaze?
Go to extremes
Let it all be free
Where you at baby?
Travel miles
Drive out of town
So can't be found
Take things down
Baby if you loud
Gonna get it, get it, get it, get it, get it

I'm a really give you what you want
We can do whatever turns you on
I'm a make your fantasies
Become reality, for sure
I'm a really give you what you want
Show you how I flip it back to front

Tell me what you need from me
And I will guarantee, for sure

Overall Meaning

In "Give You What You Want" by Chico DeBarge, the singer is describing how he wants to indulge in some intimate moments with his lover. By asking the lover to take their time and do things right, he is assuring her that he wants to make the experience special. The locked doors, windows, and turned-off phone indicate that he wants them to have privacy and be totally invested in their time together. He will give her exactly what she wants, and they can do whatever turns her on. He will make her fantasies become reality and promises to make the experience satisfying.

The song "Give You What You Want" celebrates the concept of conscientious love-making through exploration and respect. The singer emphasizes the importance of making your partner feel valued in every way possible. This song enunciates the message that when both people involved are open and direct about their needs, it will result in a fulfilling relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

Baby, baby
Addressing the intended listener

Let's take our time (time)
Proposing taking things slow

Cause if we gonna do it Might as well do it right (right)
Suggesting that if they're going to have relations, they might as well make it the best it can be

Lock the doors Turn off the phone (phone) Shut the windows Cause girl it's on (on)
Preparing the location for intimacy

All alone But just me and you (you) Four walls and an empty room, uh (room)
Describing the intimate setting

Squeeze you tight And hold you close (close) Kiss you where you know you need it most (most)
Expressing physical affection

I'm a really give you what you want We can do whatever turns you on I'm a make your fantasies Become reality, for sure
Promising to satisfy their partner's desires

Show you how I flip it back to front Tell me what you need from me And I will guarantee, for sure
Assuring to please their partner in any way possible

All we need Is a place and time Set the pace And free our minds (minds)
Indicating that all they need is their intimate setting and an open mindset

Let it go And let's explore (explore) Every single thing that you wish for (for)
Encouraging their partner to be open and explore their desires

I only need a chance to make you feel me (feel me) The closeness that we share is very real
Expressing a desire for intimacy and acknowledging what they have is genuine

I'm a lay back and let you choose Cause what I'm giving you is just for you
Giving control to their partner, because they want to satisfy them completely

You feel my way The seasons change The fire and the flames And my chance will come You'll feel a rush Of love, so come with me I guess I'm meant to prove So let me do my thing I will take my time baby for sure
Explaining the emotions and sensations they will experience

Cut to the chase Hit you up with the place What you down with the blaze?
Getting straight to the point and asking their partner what they are comfortable with

Go to extremes Let it all be free Where you at baby?
Suggesting they can be adventurous and free in their intimacy, and asking where they want to go next

Travel miles Drive out of town So can't be found Take things down Baby if you loud Gonna get it, get it, get it, get it, get it
Suggesting they can be bold and go off the grid for even more intimacy, and hinting at more physical pleasure

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JONATHAN A. CHICO DEBARGE, SOULSHOCK, RASHAN PATTERSON

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