(1) Sean John Combs is an American musical artist best known for his top 40 rap songs and collaborations. He is also known for his penchant for changing his name quite often. Previously, he's been known as "Puff Daddy", "P. Diddy", "Sean John", "Puff", and "Puffy".
Combs runs the record label Bad Boy Records, the clothing lines Sean John and Sean by Sean Combs, a movie production company, and two restaurants. He has taken the roles of recording executive, producer of reality TV, writer, arranger, clothing designer, and actor.
In August 2005, Sean Combs adopted the stage name "Diddy". Dearlove had used the stage name "Diddy" commercially since 1993. In 2006, after attempting to resolve the name conflict with Combs' management, Dearlove successfully filed suit against Combs. The terms of the amicable settlement ordered Combs to pay Dearlove "significant damages" and barred him from releasing music under the name "Diddy" in the UK.
(2) Richard Dearlove is a London-based musical artist best know for his hit single "Give Me Love" (#23 in the UK Charts). He also constructed worldwide smash remixes of Blondie's Atomic (#19 UK, #1 US Billboard), Heart of Glass (#15 UK) and Union City Blue. He has worked with a long list of artists such as Robert Palmer, Marianne Faithful, Dolly Parton, Alan Thompson, Steve Thomas, Wayne G, Republica, The Sugababes, Tall Paul, Andy Allder, The Tyrell Corporation, Rachel Auburn, Aetherius, MC Kinky, Blu Peter, Nusta and Donna Summer.
Dearlove is a popular DJ at a popular gay club called Megawoof! in London, and runs the record labels "Resident Records" and "Megawoof Records" along with DJ Daz Saund. He is currently working with UK rapper Rob FT as well as the San Francisco Opera.
Tell Me
Diddy Lyrics
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hey yo just turn me up
yo yo it's been a long time
(ya turn me up just a lil bit more)
I wanna make sure they can feel me
turn me up just a lil bit more
ya, like that
Do that - do that - do it
Do that - do that - do it
Do that- do that- do it
Do that- do that- do it
Get on the dance floor
Can you feel me
Yeah yeah yeah
Lets play a game
lets pretend for a second
you don't know who I am
and what I do, lets just put it do the side
I can feel your heart beating
I can hear you breathing
Look into your eyes, try to see into your mind
See into your soul
See no limits, to the levels me and you can go
When it's me that is in control
But it's something 'bout you that make me wanna change
I like the way you dance and the way you play the game
I like the way you take away the pain
The way you tell me that you want it, not saying a thing
The way you got me going got me goin, out of my brain
See us going at it, goin in and out of them lanes
I don't want your innocence
I don't want you to stutter
I don't want a committment
And I don't want you to suffer
I don't want your number
Baby I want you to wonder
Want you to come up lookin like it's somethin you wanna
[christina]
Tell me
what you thinkin about when got me waiting patiently
Usually I don't have to wait for nobody
But there's somethin bout you that really got me feelin weak
And I'm tryin to find the words to speak
[chorus]
Boy I got my eyes on you
Tell me what you wanna do
I can picture you in my room
Until the mornin
I don't even know your name
Boy I need to know your name
I'm hopin that you feel the same
Tell me if you want it
I know you gonna like it (I know)
So tell me how you want it (tell me)
and you dont have to fight (you know)
cuz baby you're invited (baby)
I know you gonna like it (I know)
So tell me how you want it (tell me)
But you dont have to FIGHT it..you know
baby youre INVITED.. babe
Tell me ,
[diddy]
Ya dreams fulfilled, you rockin wit the best
Unforgivable, i'ma put ya limits to the test
You're pulsating, ya heart is beating out of your chest
You're hyperventilating, tryin to catch your breath (DONT STOP)
Im the first Im the next Im the end
Im the pulse and of course ill make ya my thing
Look how I approach you, look how I expose you
Look how Ive studied every move, now I know you
I don't wanna control you, I wanna console you
And do everything that I told you (I told you)
get high wit me, come touch the sky wit me
Fly wit me, see, like the new wiser me? (DONT STOP)
Im the dream, Im the one
Im the reason you come, Im a king
Im a hum, im a beast
Im the last thing your eyes see
the passion beside me is yours now come try me
[christina]
Tell me
what you thinkin about when your hands is all on me
Cuz I 've been thinking about all the possibilities
Ain't no other place that I really wanna be
cuz you swept me off my feet
[chorus]
Boy I got my eyes on you
Tell me what you wanna do
I can picture you in my room
Until the mornin
I don't even know your name
Boy I need to know your name
I'm hopin that you feel the same
Tell me if you want it
I know you gonna like it (I know)
So tell me how you want it (tell me)
and you dont have to fight (you know)
cuz baby you're invited (baby)
I know you gonna like it (I know)
So tell me how you want it (tell me)
But you dont have to FIGHT it..you know
baby youre INVITED.. babe
[christina again..]
Do that - do that - do it
Do that - do that - do it
Do that - do that - do it
Do that - do that - do it
In Diddy's song "Tell Me," Diddy and featured artist Christina Aguilera seduce each other over a catchy R&B beat. The song opens with Diddy asking to be turned up to make sure his audience can feel his presence. He then begins to describe the ways in which their chemistry is undeniable. He paints a picture of an intimate dance floor where he and his muse meet. Christina responds by revealing that she has been waiting patiently to make a move.
There is a sense of playing games in their courtship, as the pair pretend they don't know each other while trying to decipher each other's desires. The chorus features Christina pleading with Diddy to tell her what he's thinking while Diddy uses his rhymes to boast about his intimacy skills. He is confident in their chemistry and wants to test her limits.
Overall, "Tell Me" is a song about the power of seduction and the push-and-pull of attraction. It is characterized by its playful yet sensual lyrics and smooth R&B beat.
Line by Line Meaning
hey yo just turn me up
I need to make sure that my voice and presence is audible and can be felt
yo yo it's been a long time
It has been a long time since I interacted with you or presented something to you, in this case, music
(ya turn me up just a lil bit more)
Please increase the volume or intensity at which I am being broadcast, just a bit more
I wanna make sure they can feel me
I want to ensure that my music is impactful and connects with the audience
turn me up just a lil bit more
Please increase the volume or intensity at which I am being broadcast, a little more than before
ya, like that
This is the appropriate volume or intensity to maximize the impact of my music
Can you feel me
Can you sense or understand the impact and emotions conveyed through my music?
Do that - do that - do it
Keep dancing and grooving to the music
Get on the dance floor
The music is meant to be danced to, so come and enjoy yourself on the dance floor
Yeah yeah yeah
An enthusiastic expression indicating agreement or assent
Lets play a game
Let's engage in a playful and romantic scenario
lets pretend for a second
Let's indulge a moment of fantasy and imagination
you don't know who I am
Try to ignore my public persona and see me as an individual
and what I do, lets just put it do the side
Disregard my status or profession for now, just focus on our interaction and attraction
I can feel your heart beating
I can sense a connection and affection between us, through your elevated heartbeat
I can hear you breathing
I can feel your presence and energy, through the synchronization of your breath and mine
Look into your eyes, try to see into your mind
I am trying to establish a deeper connection with you, by gazing into your eyes and understanding your thoughts and feelings better
See into your soul
I sense a purity and passion within you, which resonates with my own soul
See no limits, to the levels me and you can go
I have a strong feeling that together, we are capable of achieving great things and reaching new heights
When it's me that is in control
I want to take the lead and be the initiator of our romantic and physical interaction
But it's something 'bout you that make me wanna change
There is an inexplicable factor about you that makes me want to deviate from my usual behavior or approach
I like the way you dance and the way you play the game
I am attracted to your style and grace when you move and respond to my affection
I like the way you take away the pain
You have a healing and comforting effect on me, when I am distressed or troubled
The way you tell me that you want it, not saying a thing
Your physical response and eagerness to be with me, is more than enough to convey your desire and consent
The way you got me going got me goin, out of my brain
Your enticing and alluring behavior is overwhelming my senses and driving me crazy with desire
See us going at it, goin in and out of them lanes
I visualize us engaging in intense physical and romantic activity, shifting between various positions and locations
I don't want your innocence
I do not want you to be naive or inexperienced, when it comes to romantic and physical matters
I don't want you to stutter
I do not want you to hesitate or feel shy, when expressing yourself or responding to my affection
I don't want a committment
I do not want to pressure or force you into a serious or long-term relationship
And I don't want you to suffer
I do not want you to go through any emotional, physical or psychological pain when interacting with me or in general
I don't want your number
I am not interested in obtaining your contact or personal information, as my attraction to you is more instinctual or physical than practical
Baby I want you to wonder
I want to keep you intrigued and fascinated by me, while also maintaining a sense of mystery and distance
Want you to come up lookin like it's somethin you wanna
I desire for you to approach me or respond to my affection, with a sense of enthusiasm, confidence, and wanting
Tell me
Please share with me your thoughts, feelings or intentions
what you thinkin about when got me waiting patiently
What are you contemplating or feeling, when I am showing restraint or patience in pursuing you?
Usually I don't have to wait for nobody
Typically, I am not known for holding back or waiting for someone else to make a move or decision
But there's somethin bout you that really got me feelin weak
Your presence or actions have weakened my usual resistance or confidence, and made me vulnerable to your charms
And I'm tryin to find the words to speak
I am struggling to express my emotions or intentions, in a way that would not compromise my position or increase my vulnerability
Boy I got my eyes on you
I am paying close attention to you, and noticing your behavior or visual appeal
Tell me what you wanna do
Please share with me your desires, wishes, or plans related to me or our interaction
I can picture you in my room
I can visualize or imagine you being physically and romantically intimate with me, in a private setting
Until the mornin
I envision us engaging in a prolonged and passionate interaction, well into the early hours of the morning
I don't even know your name
Despite the attraction and intimacy between us, I am not informed or familiar with your identity, history or background
Boy I need to know your name
I am curious, excited and interested in knowing more about you, as a person and a lover
I'm hopin that you feel the same
I am longing and yearning for a mutual and reciprocal attraction and affection, between us
I know you gonna like it (I know)
I am confident and assured that you will enjoy or appreciate the way I treat you, or interact with you
So tell me how you want it (tell me)
Please communicate clearly and assertively, about your desires or preferences for our interaction or intimacy
and you dont have to fight (you know)
You do not have to resist, hesitate or confront me, as I am open and responsive to your affection and communication
cuz baby you're invited (baby)
I am extending an invitation and acceptance to you, to engage in romantic and physical interaction with me
But you dont have to FIGHT it..you know
You do not have to struggle, resist or contest my affection or advances, as they are genuine and respectful
baby youre INVITED.. babe
I am inviting and encouraging you to respond positively and openly to my romantic and physical attraction
Im the first Im the next Im the end
I am a significant and meaningful part of your romantic and physical journey, from its inception to its conclusion
Im the pulse and of course ill make ya my thing
I am the driving force and attraction behind our interaction, and of course, I will prioritize and possess you in my own way
Look how I approach you, look how I expose you
Observe and appreciate the confident and sincere way in which I am pursuing or interacting with you
Look how Ive studied every move, now I know you
I have analyzed and understood your behavior or style, and feel more attuned and connected to you
I don't wanna control you, I wanna console you
I do not intend to manipulate or dominate you, but rather comfort or support you, in your romantic and personal journey
And do everything that I told you (I told you)
I will fulfill my promises and commitments to you, that I have conveyed in our interaction or intimacy
get high wit me, come touch the sky wit me
Come join me in a state of ecstatic and elevated consciousness, and experience euphoria and transcendence with me
Fly wit me, see, like the new wiser me? (DONT STOP)
Join me in a journey of exploration and transformation, and observe how my character and wisdom have evolved with time
Im the dream, Im the one
I am the embodiment of your romantic or physical fantasy or desire
Im the reason you come, Im a king
I am the fundamental or prominent factor that motivates or attracts you, and I have dominance or superiority in our interaction or intimacy
Im a hum, im a beast
I have a dual or imperfect nature, being soft and gentle at times, while also being aggressive or wild in my affection and desire
Im the last thing your eyes see
Upon succumbing to your romantic or physical desire or exhaustion, I will be the last person or thing that you perceive or recall
the passion beside me is yours now come try me
I am willing and eager to share my romantic or physical passion with you, and invite you to experience or explore it fully
Do that - do that - do it
Keep dancing and grooving to the music
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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@cutiemel91
Anyone here 2024? 😂 Us Millennials just don’t want to give it up lol. She’s just such a powerhouse
@frankfontaineofficial
NO HES A FUCKING PREDATOR WHO BEATS WOMEN !
@brunachrys
Yes, she is.
@lisacrockett8272
Meeee 🙋🏾♀️ still jamming 🤗💃🏽
@sherricasting9742
Present 😂
@Blueluise
huge Mr. Combs fans here? at least he is great, too. Then his jacket has style, The emmy or Grammy in the background, the records..
@Just-Princess
Being born in the 90's was a gift!
@obbymillion
For real, I can't agree more!
@ebonyhicks2013
🔥🔥🔥
@daamazinfatb0y752
This aint from the 90's tho?