Common Kings produce phenomenal pop hits with rock, reggae, R&B and classic… Read Full Bio ↴Common Kings produce phenomenal pop hits with rock, reggae, R&B and classic soul influences. Lead singer JR King (Hawaii/Samoa), guitarist Taumata Grey (Samoa), bassist Ivan Kirimaua (Fiji/Kiribati), and drummer Jerome Taito (Tonga) grew up in dynamic households filled with vibrant passion for music. The Kings individual musical journeys were inspired by artists like Musiq Soulchild, Raphael Saadiq, D'Angelo, Van Morrison, Stevie Wonder, George Benson, Jim Croce, Michael Jackson, The Who, Led Zeppelin, Gypsy Kings, Earth Wind & Fire, Maroon 5 and many traditional artists from the islands. The band’s resulting original sound is a collection of these varied musical and cultural inspirations orchestrated into an array of head-rocking beats, feel-good rhythms, and emotional fervor. Their fun-loving attitude and "good vibes" high energy projects loud and clear during Common Kings’ live performance experience. With lead-singer Sasualei “JR King” Maliga in the forefront, Common Kings possesses one of the most naturally gifted and powerfully impressive singers in the game today. Graced with a distinctive, raw, organic talent, JR’s vocal ability appears boundless as he amazes listeners with his welcoming tone, wide range of rich notes, infectious melodies, and soulful passion. In the studio daily recording their first Common Kings EP, writing like mad with incredible producers and shooting hot new videos, their "formative years" as princes have come to a close and the Common Kings are stepping into their royal rule.

Stretch
Common Kings Lyrics

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Don't need no trainin' girl you see
Im the only workout you need
Gonna rest your body up for me
Send you a text
Don't stress
Baby don't flex
I just need you to stretch
Hey-ey

Baby just stretch out for me

So when I rise up
Baby don't try up
Open your mind
Don't knock it till ya try it out
And cholthes off
'Fore ya come closer
Don't waste no time we need it every minute darling
Ooh believe in me
Guarantee you'll get my loyalty
Do it right so you don't want me to leave (want me to leave no)

Woah-oh now
We'll take it slow now
From the bottom to the middle
Fill you up sugar
So loud
No need to turn down
Let the echo off your voice hit the wall sugar
Every goal you set will achieve
(Will achieve it)
Don't hesitate to follow my lead
(Follow my lead)
Do it right so you don't want me to leave
(You won't want me to leave)
You won't want me to leave... No

Don't need no trainin' girl you see
(Don't need no trainin girl)
Im the only workout you need
(Im the only workout that you need)
Gonna rest you body up for me (Yeah)
Send you a text (a text)
Don't stress (don't stress)
Baby don't flex (baby don't flex)
I just need you to stretch
(Gonna stretch it out for me)
Hey-ey
(Stretch it out for me)
Baby just stretch out for me

Be the treadmill (treadmill)
Do you in place (in place)
We can use the sheets to kiss to sweat from your face (sweat from your face)
Put your wind up (wind up)
Fire bent up (fire bent up)
Welcome to the rhythm gotta keep a steady pace
(Keep a steady pace)

(Stretch it out im trying for me
Stretch it out your trying for me)

Don't need no trainin' girl you see
Im the only workout you need
Gonna rest your body up for me
Send you a text
Don't stress
Baby don't flex
I just need you to stretch

Hey-ey
Baby just stretch out for me

Overall Meaning

The song "Stretch" by Common Kings is a slow and sensual R&B track with lyrics that depict a sexual encounter. The lyrics convey the message that the singer doesn't need any training, but is the only workout his partner needs. He urges his partner to stretch her body for him as he promises to rest her body up. He encourages his partner to be open-minded and to trust him, assuring her of his loyalty. The singer also emphasizes the importance of taking things slow, with every goal they set being achievable.

Overall, the lyrics of "Stretch" are sexually explicit, and while they may be considered inappropriate by some, they are sung in a smooth and confident tone that complements the slow and groovy melody. The song's use of fitness and workout motifs adds a layer of nuance to the lyrics, suggesting that the sexual encounter is also a form of exercise. Despite the suggestive nature of the song, the lyrics remain respectful towards the partner as it emphasizes the importance of mutual trust and pleasure.

Line by Line Meaning

Don't need no trainin' girl you see
I don't need you to do anything special for me, you are perfect just the way you are

Im the only workout you need
I am the only one who can give you the exercise that you require

Gonna rest your body up for me
I want you to relax and prepare your body for me

Send you a text
I will let you know when I am ready for you

Don't stress
Don't worry or become anxious about anything

Baby don't flex
Don't try to impress or show off your abilities

I just need you to stretch
I simply want you to limber up your body

Hey-ey
(Vocalization of encouragement)

Baby just stretch out for me
I want you to elongate your body for me

So when I rise up
When I become aroused

Baby don't try up
Don't panic or become alarmed

Open your mind
Be receptive to new experiences

Don't knock it till ya try it out
Don't reject something before you experience it firsthand

And cholthes off
Take off your clothes

'Fore ya come closer
Before you move any closer to me

Don't waste no time we need it every minute darling
We need to start immediately because we don't have much time

Ooh believe in me
Have faith in me and my abilities

Guarantee you'll get my loyalty
I promise to always stand by you and be faithful

Do it right so you don't want me to leave (want me to leave no)
Perform well enough that I don't feel the need to distance myself from you

Woah-oh now
(Expression of amazement)

We'll take it slow now
We will engage in this activity at a leisurely pace

From the bottom to the middle
We will explore every inch of your body

Fill you up sugar
I will satisfy all of your desires

So loud
Let out all of your passion and energy

No need to turn down
Don't hold back or restrain yourself

Let the echo off your voice hit the wall sugar
Make as much noise as you want

Every goal you set will achieve (Will achieve it)
Your every sexual desire will be fulfilled

Don't hesitate to follow my lead (Follow my lead)
Don't be afraid to follow my directions

Do it right so you don't want me to leave (You won't want me to leave)
Perform well enough that I don't feel the need to distance myself from you

You won't want me to leave... No
You will want me to stay with you forever

Be the treadmill (treadmill)
You will be the source of my physical exercise

Do you in place (in place)
Move your body in a stationary location

We can use the sheets to kiss to sweat from your face (sweat from your face)
We can use the bed covers to wipe away the sweat from your forehead

Put your wind up (wind up)
Exert all of your energy

Fire bent up (fire bent up)
Explosive passion bottled up inside

Welcome to the rhythm gotta keep a steady pace (Keep a steady pace)
Let's get into a rhythmic pattern that we can maintain

(Stretch it out im trying for me
(I want you to stretch your body for me)

Stretch it out your trying for me)
(You are trying to please me by elongating your body)

Writer(s): Jason Boyd, Dominic Jordan, Sasualei Maliga, Lui Kirimaua, Jerome Taito, Taumata Grey, Jimmy Giannos

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