Talk To Me
Chico DeBarge Lyrics
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Lately, you've been running away from me
Don't you think you're acting too tough?
I don't want to put it off another day
Do you think I'm asking too much?
Talk to me, baby, converse with me now
Tell me you love me, show me now
You know I really think you oughta
Rhythm and romance seem to fade away
I know we've been needing a change
It just don't get it when you put all day
'Cause you know you're my everything
And I can't wait, come on
Talk to me, baby, converse with me now
You know I really think you oughta
Tell me you love me, show me now
You know I really think you oughta
Now is the time to let your love show
Tell me now, let me know
Girl, there's a lot to build our love on
Don't delay, hurry
I think I'll call her up
Yeah, I'll call her up now
Come on, I know you're home
Answer, pick it up
Talk to me, baby, converse with me now
You know I really think you oughta
Tell me you love me, show me now
You know I really think you oughta
Talk to me, baby, talk to me, girl
You know I really think you oughta
Tell me, tell me, tell me, tell me
Tell me, tell me you do love
You know I really think you oughta
Talk to me, baby, converse with me now
You know I really think you oughta
Tell me you love me, show me now
You know I really think you oughta, baby
Talk to me, baby, converse with me now
You know I really think you oughta
Tell me you love me, show me now
You know I really think you oughta
It would be so nice if you'd treat me right
Talk to me, girl
"Talk to Me" is a song by American R&B singer Chico DeBarge and was released as a single on July 27, 1990, from his second album, โLong Time No Seeโ. The song conveys the message of honest communication in a relationship, which is mandatory if the relationship is to grow and mature. The lyrics reflect the singer's desire to overcome the obstacles and have an open conversation about the problems in the relationship instead of running away from them. The tone of the song is one of urgency as the singer wants to get on with the conversation about their future together.
The first verse of the song portrays the confusion and emotional distress experienced when a partner retreats in a relationship. The line "Lately, you've been running away from me, Don't you think you're acting too tough?" insinuates that the person is avoiding the discussion that needs to happen. The singer believes that their partner is being distant, and this could lead to an end in their relationship. He pleads with his partner not to put off the conversation anymore.
In the chorus, the singer urges his girlfriend to talk to him, saying "Tell me you love me, show me now, you know I really think you oughta". He wants the relationship to work and believes that honest communication is the foundation for a thriving relationship. The second verse asks the partner to open up to him and let them know what is happening. The bridge illustrates that the relationship has a lot of potential, urging the partner not to "delay" in expressing their love.
Line by Line Meaning
Lately, you've been running away from me
I've noticed that you've been avoiding me lately
Don't you think you're acting too tough?
Do you feel like you're being too stubborn or resistant to me?
I don't want to put it off another day
I don't want to wait any longer to address this issue
Do you think I'm asking too much?
Do you believe my request is unreasonable?
Talk to me, baby, converse with me now
Please communicate with me, let's have a conversation
You know I really think you oughta
I believe it's important for us to talk
Tell me you love me, show me now
Express your love for me, in words and actions
Rhythm and romance seem to fade away
The passion and spark in our relationship are dwindling
I know we've been needing a change
I recognize that we need to make some adjustments
It just don't get it when you put all day
I don't understand when you ignore me all day
'Cause you know you're my everything
You mean the world to me
And I can't wait, come on
I can't delay any longer, let's act now
Now is the time to let your love show
It's the perfect moment to display your affection
Tell me now, let me know
Please communicate with me right away
Girl, there's a lot to build our love on
We have the potential to grow and strengthen our love
Don't delay, hurry
Let's not procrastinate, let's move quickly
I think I'll call her up
I'm considering calling you now
Yeah, I'll call her up now
I'm actually going to call you now
Come on, I know you're home
Please pick up the phone, I believe you're at home
Answer, pick it up
Please answer the phone
It would be so nice if you'd treat me right
I would appreciate it if you treated me with kindness and respect
Talk to me, girl
Let's have a conversation, communicate with me
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NICK MUNDY, PAUL ROBERT FOX, FRANCINE VICKI GOLDE
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PerseusJoppa
I remember this song peaking at #21 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in early 1987.
Great beat.
The Only One
Absolute KILLER beat!!!!
Frank Brosky
haters are gonna hate. This is class music. 80's at its finest. Great song.....better than any of the crap of this era.
Tarkeema Lewis
yeah like a cheese grater......neva smoove!
SIRI Starburst444๐ซ
The 80s was a black hole
Isabel Ringing
It saddens me that they just don't Make quality music like this anymore. With a very few exceptions, today's music is crap. Long live the 80s and early 90s!
Lateshia Childs
I know right classic times and music
Ian Tucker
Vicki P. o
Sto Dec
Agree. Miss the 80s funk jams, freestyle and new jack swing. All went pear shaped after mid 90s :(
Erik Stone
I Love This Chico DeBarge 1986 Hit, "Talk To Me," Which Became A Top 10 R&B Hit In America.