Sweet Thing
DJ Premier/Mr. Thing 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 ya
Though you're not mine
I can't deny ya
Don't you hear me talking baby?
[Chorus]
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 ya act so undercover
To love you child my who 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
[Chorus]
You are my head
You are my fire
You make me weak with strong desire
To love you Chile my whole life long
Be it right, or be it wrong
I'm only what you make me baby
Dont' walk away, don't be so shady
Don't want mind, don't want money
These words I'm saying might sound funny but
Though 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 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 DJ Premier/Mr. Thing's song Sweet Thing are a beautiful expression of unrequited love. The singer's affection for someone is so strong that they would love them even if they could not stay. The singer is convinced that this person is the one for them and they should be together. The singer is willing to do anything to please their beloved, even though they know they are not theirs. They plead with their beloved not to leave them because they cannot live without their love. The chorus of the song repeats the sentiment of the lyrics, declaring that the object of their affections is their everything, their sweet thing.
The singer understands that their beloved may not feel the same way they do and may even be hiding their true feelings behind a façade of indifference. However, the singer is willing to be patient and love this person anyway, regardless of the outcome. The lyrics express the singer's deep desire to have their beloved as their lover, but they are willing to settle for their friendship if that's what it takes. The singer professes their love for this person and asks them not to be so distant, to accept their love as it is, and not walk away from them.
Line by Line Meaning
I will love you anyway
Regardless of the circumstances, I will always love you
Even if you cannot stay
Even if you cannot be with me physically, my love for you will remain
I think you are the one for me
I strongly believe that you are meant for me
Here is where you ought to be
You belong here, with me
I just want to satisfy ya
My goal is to please and fulfill you
Though you're not mine
Despite not officially being in a relationship, I still feel strongly for you
I can't deny ya
I can't deny my feelings for you
Don't you hear me talking baby?
Why won't you listen to me and hear what I have to say?
Love me now or I'll go crazy
I need your love and affection, or else I will lose my mind
Oh sweet thing
My darling
Don't you know you're my everything?
Don't you realize that you mean the world to me?
Yes, you are
You truly are everything to me
I wish you were my lover
I yearn for you to be my romantic partner
But ya act so undercover
You appear to be keeping your feelings hidden or secret from me
To love you child my who life long
I want to love you for my entire life
Be it right, or be it wrong
Regardless of whether our love is socially acceptable or not
I'm only what you make me, baby
You have the power to shape my actions and emotions
Don't walk away, don't be so shady
Please don't leave and keep your intentions clear
Don't want your mind, don't want your money
I don't want your intelligence or wealth, just your love
These words I say, they may sound funny, but
Despite how it may sound, my love for you is serious
You are my head
You are my thoughts and my focus
You are my fire
You ignite passion and desire within me
You make me weak with strong desire
Your allure is so powerful that it affects me physically
You're my heat, you are my fire
You are the source of my passion and excitement
Don't you hear me talking, baby?
Please listen to me and understand my feelings
Love me now, or I'll go crazy
Please reciprocate my love and affection, or else I will be driven to madness
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHAKA KHAN, TONY MAIDEN
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