Debelah was born to an African-American father and an Indian mother, and is conversational in Hindi. She also has learned to sing in several languages, including French, Italian, German, Hindi, and Portuguese. She started taking piano lessons at the age of 3. Her family moved from Detroit to Arizona, where she won beauty pageants at the age of fifteen and organized a gospel choir in her high school. She majored in Vocal Performance.
Debelah Morgan possesses a 5 octave vocal range with an upper register comparable to Mariah Carey's, prompting one reviewer at hiponline.com to announce that the diva "should watch her back" as Debelah's skills would appear to rival Carey's own renowned whistle abilities.
Whatever
Debelah Morgan Lyrics
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Just where you want me
You know just what I need
I just want someone
Someone who loves me
Who loves me just for me
Like you don't really love me and you never love me right
Then come on and love me right
Come and get me if you own me
I can't wait any longer
Whatever you want
Whatever you need
I want to be the one that gives it to you
The longer it takes
The more my heart breaks
Don't be a fool boy don't make me wait
Whatever
[whatever baby]
Come and share my world
Come and love me I want to be your baby girl
Don't keep me waiting too long boy
'Cause I'll turn around and leave you alone
But sometimes I feel inside
Like you don't really love me and you never love me right
Then come on and love me right
Come and get me if you own me
I can't wait any longer
Whatever you want
Whatever you need
I want to be the one that gives it to you
The longer it takes
The more my heart breaks
Don't be a fool boy don't make me wait
Whatever you want
(Whatever)
Whatever you need
(ooh)
I'll be right there to carry you
Don't play me for a fool
Don't represent me right now
I'll turn around and leave you for another
Oh
[I want to spend my time]
Oh yeah
[You'd better come around]
Whatever you want
[Even though I want you]
Whatever you need
[Even though I'm still alive]
[I bring your lovin' down baby]
Whatever you want
Whatever you need
I want to be the one that gives it to you
The longer it takes
The more my heart breaks
Don't be a fool boy don't make me wait
Whatever you want
(stay)
Whatever you need
(stay)
I want to be the one
(stay baby)
That gives it to you
(stay)
The longer it takes
(stay)
The more my heart breaks
(stay)
Don't be a fool boy
(stay)
Don't make me wait
The song "Whatever" by Debelah Morgan is about a woman who wants to be loved for who she is, and not just because she is available. The lyrics suggest that the man in the song doesn't love the woman right, and she just wants to be loved properly. She desires to be wanted, and she doesn't want to be a one-time option. The chorus is a repetitive plea to the man, saying that whatever he wants and needs, she is the one who can give it to him. However, she admonishes him not to take her for granted, or she might leave him for another man.
The song's verses express the woman's insecurity about the man's love, and how she feels alone despite being in a relationship. The lyrics convey her frustration and longing for a more significant commitment from her partner. The catchy rhythm and powerful vocals also make the song ideal for dancing and expressing emotion.
Line by Line Meaning
Boy you think you got me
The singer believes that the person addressed thinks they have control over their relationship.
Just where you want me
The singer feels like the addressee has them exactly where they intend to have them.
You know just what I need
The addressee is able to anticipate the singer's needs.
I just want someone
The artist desires companionship.
Someone who loves me
The artist wants someone to love them.
Who loves me just for me
The singer wants someone to love them for who they are.
But sometimes I feel inside
The singer has moments of doubt or insecurity in their relationship with the addressee.
Like you don't really love me and you never love me right
The artist is uncertain if the addressee truly loves them and wonders if they ever will.
Then come on and love me right
The artist wants the addressee to prove their love.
Come and get me if you own me
The artist is willing to be claimed by the addressee as long as they truly love them.
I can't wait any longer
The singer is impatient and wants the addressee to love them without any further delay.
Whatever you want
The artist is willing to give the addressee anything they desire.
Whatever you need
The singer is willing to give the addressee anything they need.
I want to be the one that gives it to you
The singer wants to be the one to fulfill the addressee's desires.
The longer it takes
The longer it takes the addressee to love the singer, the harder it is on the singer.
The more my heart breaks
The longer the addressee takes to love the artist, the more the artist's heart hurts.
Don't be a fool boy don't make me wait
The artist wants the addressee to take their love seriously and not waste their time.
Come and share my world
The singer wants the addressee to be part of their life.
Come and love me I want to be your baby girl
The singer wants to be loved and taken care of by the addressee.
Don't keep me waiting too long boy
The artist is impatient and does not want to wait for the addressee to love them.
'Cause I'll turn around and leave you alone
The artist is willing to walk away from the addressee if they do not receive the love they desire.
Whatever
The artist reiterates their willingness to provide anything for the addressee.
Come and share my world
The singer invites the addressee to be part of their life.
Don't play me for a fool
The artist does not want to be taken advantage of or deceived by the addressee.
Don't represent me right now
The singer implies that the addressee is not fulfilling their desires in their relationship.
I'll turn around and leave you for another
The singer is willing to leave the addressee for someone who will treat them better.
I want to spend my time
The singer wants to spend their time with the addressee.
You'd better come around
The artist wants the addressee to change their behavior or actions in their relationship.
Stay
The artist wants the addressee to stay with them and not leave.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: VASSAL GRANDINGTON BENFORD
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