Sleep On It
Danity Kane Lyrics
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Your competeing with the music, but the musics way to loud
Why don't you write down your number and slip it to me
But you gotta manuver descretely
I don't want my business leaking, people like to run they mouth, ay
I don't need no pressure from you (don't need no pressure no pressure no)
I don't need no lectures from you, just give me a night
Chorus (Adlibs by Dawn)
And I'ma sleep on it, sleep on it (sleep on it)
And I'll get back atcha when I wanna (when I wanna)
Sleep on it, sleep on it, sleep on it, sleep on it
You can keep poppin off if you wanna
You keep on stressin me, you you keep on stressin me
Damn, keep on stressin if you wanna
Sleep on it, sleep on it, I'ma sleep on it, sleep on it
And I'll get back atcha when I wanna (Yea Yea Yea Yea)
I would have loved to hit the dance floor
But its way to crowded right now
Maybe we'll bump into each other in the future
If you wanna see me then you'll figure it out
Me and my girlfriends need to do it
After workin hard all week
We'd like to throw our open toes on and get jazzy
Lounge in the party, but you tryin to make me speak
I don't need no pressure from you (don't need no pressure no pressure no)
I don't need no lectures from you, just give me a night
Chorus (Adlibs by D. Woods)
And I'ma sleep on it, sleep on it (sleep on it)
And I'll get back atcha when I wanna (when I wanna)
Sleep on it, sleep on it, sleep on it, sleep on it
You can keep poppin off if you wanna
Ooohh I aint tryin ta be rude
But your the third guy tonight that came at me like this
See I'm tryin to be cool (coo)
But these dudes keep grabbin me, they keep on grabbin me
I aint tryin to be conceited
See I appreciate the compliments you givin to me
And any other night
It'll be alright but now its way to much goin on
Chorus (Adlibs by Dawn)
And I'ma sleep on it, sleep on it (sleep on it)
And I'll get back atcha when I wanna (when I wanna)
Sleep on it, sleep on it, sleep on it, sleep on it
You can keep poppin off if you wanna
The song Sleep on It by Danity Kane features a woman being hit on by multiple men in a crowded club. She expresses her desire to get to know one of the men better, but the music is too loud for them to hear each other. She suggests that he write his number down so they can connect later, but asks him to be discreet to avoid gossip. The woman then tells him that she doesn't need pressure or lectures from him, only a night to sleep on their potential connection. Throughout the song, she voices her reluctance to engage with men who are too forward or grabby, and emphasizes her need for space.
The lyrics of the song express a common feeling among young women - the desire to connect with someone romantically while also feeling uncomfortable with overly aggressive or pushy advances. The woman in the song asserts her autonomy and agency, refusing to engage with men who don't respect her boundaries. She also recognizes the importance of discretion and privacy in order to avoid negative rumors or gossip. Ultimately, the song suggests that letting a potential connection simmer overnight can be a healthy way to evaluate one's feelings and decide whether or not to pursue something more serious.
Line by Line Meaning
I might like to get to know you, but I can't hear you right now
I would love to talk to you, but the music is too loud
Your competing with the music, but the musics way too loud
I can't hear you over the loud music
Why don't you write down your number and slip it to me
If you're interested in me, write down your number and give it to me secretly
But you gotta maneuver discreetly
Be sneaky when you give me your number so nobody sees it
I don't want my business leaking, people like to run they mouth, ay
I don't want anyone to know about us, people like to gossip
I don't need no pressure from you (don't need no pressure no pressure no)
I don't want you to pressure me into anything
I don't need no lectures from you, just give me a night
I don't want you to lecture me, let's just enjoy the night
And I'ma sleep on it, sleep on it (sleep on it)
I need some time to think before making a decision
And I'll get back atcha when I wanna (when I wanna)
I'll contact you when I'm ready
You can keep poppin off if you wanna
You can continue talking if you like
You keep on stressin me, you you keep on stressin me
You're putting too much pressure on me
Sleep on it, sleep on it, I'ma sleep on it, sleep on it
I need more time to think about it
And I'll get back atcha when I wanna (Yea Yea Yea Yea)
I'll contact you when I'm ready
I would have loved to hit the dance floor
I wanted to dance
But its way too crowded right now
The dance floor is too crowded
Maybe we'll bump into each other in the future
We may run into each other again someday
If you wanna see me then you'll figure it out
If you're interested, you'll find a way to see me
Me and my girlfriends need to do it
My friends and I want to relax after a long week
After workin hard all week
We've been working hard all week
We'd like to throw our open toes on and get jazzy
We want to dress up and have a good time
Lounge in the party, but you're tryin to make me speak
I just want to relax and enjoy the party, but you keep talking to me
Ooohh I ain't tryin ta be rude
I don't mean to be rude
But your the third guy tonight that came at me like this
You're the third guy tonight who has approached me like this
See I'm tryin to be cool (coo)
I'm trying to be calm and collected
But these dudes keep grabbin me, they keep on grabbin me
These guys keep touching me without my consent
I ain't tryin to be conceited
I don't want you to think that I'm full of myself
See I appreciate the compliments you givin to me
I appreciate the compliments you're giving me
And any other night, it'll be alright but now its way too much goin on
On any other night, your compliments would be fine, but right now it's overwhelming
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