Oh No
Chico DeBarge Lyrics
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OH NO, Da Da Da Da Da, Da Da Da Da Da Miles away, I wanna take you baby
I wanna take you baby, baby baby
Danger to love, a stranger to the arms of God
A Stranger to the arms of love babe
But you're such an amazing soul, I just had to let you know
You're like seraphim, you're such a precious gem- OH NO
Help me a brother out, elevate with me baby, tell me what it's all about, woh-Oh NO
You know I'm try'n to play it cool, woh
OH NO, Da Da Da Da Da, Da Da Da Da Da Oh no, not me, falling so foolishly baby, whatever it is that you're giving is heating up the cool in me babe
I know you got a good one baby, the thing that make the guys go crazy, whatever it is you gotta it's in your style.
You're such an amazing soul, I just had to let you know
You're like seraphim, you're such a precious gem- OH NO
Help me a brother out, elevate with me baby, tell me what it's all about, woh-Oh NO
You know I wanna be with you, loving everything you do baby,
You know I'm try'n to play it cool, woh
OH NO, Da Da Da Da Da, Da Da Da Da Da Oh No, After 2 shots of patron, you're losing control, oh no
It's truly amazing it's driving me crazy, oh no
Feels like I'm slipping oh no, help me hey yo
Hey yo, I'm tired of waiting, but it
Feels like I'm chasing
Help a brother out, elevate with me baby, tell me what it's all about, woh-Oh NO
You know I wanna be with you, loving everything you do baby,
You know I'm try'n to play it cool, woh
OH NO, Da Da Da Da Da, Da Da Da Da Da
The song "Oh No" by Chico DeBarge is a love song in which the singer expresses his desire for a woman who is a stranger to love and to the arms of God. Despite this, he is fascinated by her and wants to take her away with him. He acknowledges that she is an amazing soul and compares her to a seraphim and a precious gem. He seeks her help to elevate him and wants to know what it's all about. The singer is trying to play it cool, but it's clear that he is falling for the woman and whatever she is giving him is heating up the cool in him. The chorus repeats the phrase "Oh No" several times, which indicates that the singer is overwhelmed by his feelings for the woman.
The lyric "After 2 shots of patron, you're losing control, oh no" implies that the singer and the woman have been drinking and that things are getting out of hand. The singer finds the situation truly amazing, but it's driving him crazy. He feels like he's slipping and needs help. He is tired of waiting and chasing the woman and wants her to help him elevate. The singer is trying to play it cool, but his feelings are too strong, and he cannot control them. The repetition of the phrase "Oh No" throughout the song reflects the singer's uncertainty and confusion about his feelings for the woman.
Line by Line Meaning
OH NO, Da Da Da Da Da, Da Da Da Da Da Miles away, I wanna take you baby
Expressing the strong desire to be with the one you love, even if they are far away
Danger to love, a stranger to the arms of God
Acknowledging the risks associated with loving someone, and feeling distant from religious influence
A Stranger to the arms of love babe
Feeling disconnected from the love and support of other people
But you're such an amazing soul, I just had to let you know
Expressing admiration and appreciation for the person's character and personality
You're like seraphim, you're such a precious gem- OH NO
Comparing the person to heavenly entities and emphasizing their value and importance
Help me a brother out, elevate with me baby, tell me what it's all about, woh-Oh NO
Requesting assistance and guidance on a journey towards growth and enlightenment
Oh no, not me, falling so foolishly baby, whatever it is that you're giving is heating up the cool in me babe
Admitting to being vulnerable and deeply affected by the other person's influence and love
You know I wanna be with you, I'm loving everything you do baby, You know I'm try'n to play it cool, woh
Revealing the strong desire to be in a relationship with the person, but also attempting to maintain control and not appear too eager
Oh No, After 2 shots of patron, you're losing control, oh no
Recognizing the potential negative consequences of alcohol consumption, and the impact it can have on decision-making and behavior
It's truly amazing it's driving me crazy, oh no
Acknowledging the overwhelming and intoxicating effect of falling in love
Feels like I'm slipping oh no, help me hey yo
Expressing a sense of uncertainty and vulnerability, and the desire for support and assistance
Hey yo, I'm tired of waiting, but it feels like I'm chasing
Expressing frustration with the slow pace of progress in the relationship, and the feeling of constantly pursuing the other person
Contributed by Aiden H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.