A Little Bit
Drake Feat Lykke Li Lyrics


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Ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh

Hands down, I'm too proud for love
But with eyes shut, it's you I'm thinkin' of
But how we move from A to B, it can't be up to me
'Cause you don't know, who I was before you
And basically, to see a change in me
I'd be losing, so I just ignore you, yeah
Oh, but you're on my mind
My mind, my mind, my mind, my mind
Oh, but maybe in time
In time, in time
I'll tell you I'm

A little bit, a little bit
A little bit in love with you
I guess that I'm a little bit, a little bit
A little bit in love with you (oh)

I know you told me break their hearts
But it's you I wanna take apart
And I will never ever be the first to say it
But still I, they know I, ah, ah, ah
I would do it, push a button
Pull a trigger, climb a mountain
Jump off a cliff, 'cause you're my baby
I love you, love you, a little bit
I would do it, you would say it
You would mean it, we could do it
It was you and I and only I, mm

Think I'm a little bit, little bit
A little bit in love with you
But only if you're a little bit, little bit
Little bit in la-la-la-la-love with me (oh, uh)

I hope they never find out (find out)
What they already know, know, know
As soon as it's official (official)
We'll have to let it go, go, go
So we don't confirm the fling
Keep avoiding all the questions (questions)
You could teach me many things
I'm just scared to learn a lesson (lesson)
The pressure's on, both hearts beat like a metronome
Both in sync like a Justin song
Feels so right but it's just so wrong
I wonder what my world 'bout
When niggas that I know tryna take my girl out
And her friends say I ain't the one to go for
She just jealous cause you always get approached more
Oh well, tell her fall back
Caught up in some more shit, tell her call back
Tell her get a man that ain't cheatin' on her ass
With a girl that I know, yeah tell her all that, that
And as for you, I think I know you're the one
The closest I've come

I'm probably a little bit, a little bit
A little bit in love with you
I guess that I'm a little bit, a little bit
A little bit in love with you (oh)

Ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh (la-la-la-la-la)




(Oh, oh)
(Oh, oh)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Drake feat. Lykke Li's "A Little Bit" suggest a certain level of emotional conflict within the singer of the song. He claims to be too "proud for love," yet grapples with his feelings for the person he's thinking of, unable to move on from them. He acknowledges the potential for a change in himself if he were to pursue his love interest, but fears losing his sense of self in the process. Throughout the song, he goes back and forth between expressing his love for this person and hiding it, fearing what might happen if the truth were to come out.


The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's acknowledgement that he is, indeed, "a little bit in love with you." He's hesitant about revealing these feelings, only willing to do so if the other person reciprocates to some degree. They go on to express their willingness to do just about anything for this person, even if it means pulling the metaphorical trigger or jumping off a cliff. But the stakes are high, as they don't want to ruin what they have by making it "official," even though they know that others around them are aware of their feelings.


Overall, the song is an exploration of the turbulent emotions that come with being in love, particularly when that love is complicated and potentially unrequited. Drake and Lykke Li both lend their voices to the longing and frustration that comes with being unable to fully express oneself in the realm of love.


Line by Line Meaning

Hands down, I'm too proud for love
I am extremely arrogant and vain, making it hard for me to admit being in love.


But with eyes shut, it's you I'm thinkin' of
Even though I try to ignore it, I can't help but think of you when I close my eyes.


But how we move from A to B, it can't be up to me
I cannot dictate the direction and flow of this relationship on my own without your input and efforts.


'Cause you don't know, who I was before you
You are unaware of my true self, my past and my experiences prior to meeting you, so you cannot judge or understand me completely.


And basically, to see a change in me
For me to change my ways and be more open and vulnerable, it would require significant effort and sacrifice.


I'd be losing, so I just ignore you, yeah
If I were to try and make a change for you, I would compromise my ego and pride, so instead I choose to ignore you at times.


Oh, but you're on my mind
You frequently cross my thoughts, intentionally or unintentionally.


My mind, my mind, my mind, my mind
You occupy a significant space in my mind, having the potential to affect me greatly.


Oh, but maybe in time
Given enough time and experience, my attitude towards you and our relationship may change.


In time, in time
Eventually, I hope to develop more openness and vulnerability towards you, if fate permits.


I'll tell you I'm
I will confess and admit to you that I am in love with you.


A little bit, a little bit
Though not fully, I have some romantic feelings towards you.


A little bit in love with you
I have a small amount of love for you, but not yet fully committed.


I know you told me break their hearts
You advised me to hurt other people emotionally for our own gain and satisfaction.


But it's you I wanna take apart
Despite that suggestion, all I truly desire is to have a physical and emotional relationship with you.


And I will never ever be the first to say it
I am hesitant to verbally express my true feelings for you, waiting for you to take the initiative.


But still I, they know I, ah, ah, ah
Despite my reluctance, I am aware that people can perceive my attachment to you.


I would do it, push a button
I am willing to do anything for you, even dangerous or morally questionable actions.


Pull a trigger, climb a mountain
I am prepared to take on any challenge or obstacle for your sake.


Jump off a cliff, 'cause you're my baby
I love you so much that I would risk my own life and safety for you.


I love you, love you, a little bit
Though not all-encompassing, I have a level of love and devotion directed towards you.


You would mean it, we could do it
If we both express our true feelings for each other, we can pursue a real romantic relationship.


It was you and I and only I, mm
It all depended on my ability to be honest and vulnerable, to make our relationship work.


Think I'm a little bit, little bit
I believe that I have romantic feelings for you, though not fully realized.


Little bit in love with you
My love for you is still not mature or fully realized, but it's a start.


But only if you're a little bit, little bit
My feelings for you can only grow if you also have the smallest amount of love for me.


Little bit in la-la-la-la-love with me (oh, uh)
I hope that you too can have some romantic interest and affection towards me, even if it's not fully developed yet.


I hope they never find out (find out)
I am worried that other people will discover our relationship, which might cause problems and complications.


What they already know, know, know
I suspect that some people already suspect or know about our romance.


As soon as it's official (official)
Once we finally confirm and acknowledge our relationship, the public will start reacting to it.


We'll have to let it go, go, go
We might have to stop or end our relationship to avoid trouble or conflict.


So we don't confirm the fling
We need to hide or downplay our fling to avoid gossip or negative attention.


Keep avoiding all the questions (questions)
We need to use evasion and secrecy to keep our relationship hidden or ambiguous.


You could teach me many things
I know that you are special and unique, and have things to teach me about life and love.


I'm just scared to learn a lesson (lesson)
I am afraid that learning too much from you or this relationship might hurt me or change me too much.


The pressure's on, both hearts beat like a metronome
Our romantic connection is strong and intense, with both of us feeling the pressure and importance of our emotions.


Both in sync like a Justin song
Our hearts, minds, and bodies are aligned and connected like notes in a harmonious song.


Feels so right but it's just so wrong
Although everything about our connection feels great and fulfilling, it is still seen as taboo or inappropriate by others or societal norms.


I wonder what my world 'bout
I start to question and doubt my life goals and purpose, now that you have entered my life and stirred my emotions.


When niggas that I know tryna take my girl out
When other men I am acquainted with show interest in you or try to pursue you romantically.


And her friends say I ain't the one to go for
When your friends or peers do not approve of me as a romantic partner or question my intentions.


She just jealous cause you always get approached more
Your friends might just be jealous of the attention and interest you get from men, and try to discourage you.


Oh well, tell her fall back
I don't care about your friends' opinion, as long as you choose to stay with me and love me.


Caught up in some more shit, tell her call back
I am too busy or troubled with other things to deal with her or her drama right now.


Tell her get a man that ain't cheatin' on her ass
Maybe your friend just needs to find a better and more trustworthy man, instead of criticizing us.


With a girl that I know, yeah tell her all that, that
Ironically, the girl that I might cheat on you with is someone your friend might know, and not you.


And as for you, I think I know you're the one
Despite all the challenges and obstacles to our relationship, I strongly believe that you are the perfect match for me.


The closest I've come
You are the closest person I have ever come to loving and committing myself to, giving me hope for a better future.


Ooh, ooh, ooh
Repeating chorus lines for emotional emphasis and effect.


Ooh, ooh, ooh (la-la-la-la-la)
Adding harmonic and instrumental variety to the song, while still maintaining a romantic and dreamy atmosphere.


(Oh, oh)
Additional ad-libbed sounds and emotions, further expressing the artist's passion and affection.


(Oh, oh)
Last repetition of ad-libbed sounds, ending the song on a high note.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Aubrey Drake Graham, Lykke Li Timotej Zachrisson

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