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El DeBarge feat. 50 Cent Lyrics

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Yeah, something new, fifty
Shorty all let in, shorty all let
Gotta go hard give what we switch at the phone man
What's a train, a plane, is that, you got?
I spin, so what you hear on top

Think big, big brave, big billy, big crib, big news
I'm the most notorious this is big

If you want it you got it you
You tell me the good that you're good
Holding it down like I should,
Beverly Hills in the hood
This bitch is perfect I'm
To cut through our portrait a moment in time with a frame
To get you the message I really walk through the wind
Girl for accepting me is you and I to the end

I know you got agendas, I remember
The chart of sketch with type of lay
But I've been patient, I need rotation
To the top of your list, call me crazy.
Don't ask me how, I'm looking at a few days from now
I need commitment for this to make sense
How you got me looking right now?

At where you're at I might take a train
On a plane,, I'ma get this message to you
When I'm delivering it's so much better when
You meet him in person, so what I'm trying to do is
Switch off the format, let me come to your,
Let's switch off the format, I can't wait another day
Switch off the format, let me come to your,
Let's switch off the format girl, I can't wait another day

Just listen I don't need an e-mail, confirmation
Text me with the details, exact location
Press and don't move, cause I'm in group two
You got an appointment with destiny
You can cancel everything but me,
Reset your, no confusion

At where you're at I might take a train,
On a plane, deep into the rain
When I'm delivering it's so much better when
You meet him in person, so what I'm trying to do is
Switch off the format, let me come to your,
Let's switch off the format, I can't wait another day
Switch off the format, let me come to your,
Let's switch off the format girl,
I can't wait another day, to see you

Shorty all let in, shorty all let
Gotta go hard give what we switch at the phone man
I just wanna see you and me on top
Is forever you got cause you know I got you girl
If you want it you got it you,
You tell me the good that you're good
Holding it down like I should,
Beverly Hills in the hood
That's why I switched it up for you
Switch off the format, let me come to your,
Let's switch off the format, I can't wait another day
Switch off the format, let me come to your,
Let's switch off the format girl,
I can't wait another day, to see you

I'm running, I'm coming, I'm loving
I'm running, I'm coming, I'm loving, I'ma come back for you baby

I'm running, I'm coming, I'm loving, let me switch it up baby
I'm running, I'm coming, I'm loving, for you.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of El DeBarge feat. 50 Cent's song Format are about a man who is willing to go anywhere and do anything to be with the woman he loves. He expresses his desire to switch off the format of traditional dating and communication by wanting to see her in person instead of sending emails and texts. He wants to go hard and give everything to their relationship. The chorus emphasizes his commitment to switch things up and come to her instead of waiting another day. The song is about taking risks and grabbing opportunities to be with someone you love.

The lyrics suggest that the man is not interested in being confined to the traditional dating routines of our digital age. He wants to be with the woman and show his love for her in person. He assumes that the woman has a busy schedule and may have agendas, but he is willing to wait and take the risk to be with her. The chorus emphasizes that he wants to switch off the format of modern communication and make the relationship more personal.

Overall, the lyrics of Format are about the importance of taking risks to be with the person you love. The song encourages people to switch off the traditional ways of digital communication and embrace personal interaction.

Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, something new, fifty
Starting a new project with 50 Cent

Shorty all let in, shorty all let
Talking about someone who's being let into a place

Gotta go hard give what we switch at the phone man
The need to be committed and focused in order to make a successful call

What's a train, a plane, is that, you got?
Asking about the best way to get to the destination

I spin, so what you hear on top
Being successful and well-known in the music industry

Think big, big brave, big billy, big crib, big news
Think and achieve big things in life

I'm the most notorious this is big
Being famous and renowned

If you want it you got it you
Opportunity is within reach, grab it

You tell me the good that you're good
Talk about your strengths and positive qualities

Holding it down like I should, Beverly Hills in the hood
Maintaining composure and succeeding in an unfamiliar environment

This bitch is perfect I'm
Referring to someone as perfect

To cut through our portrait a moment in time with a frame
Capturing a special moment in time

To get you the message I really walk through the wind
Going above and beyond to deliver a message

Girl for accepting me is you and I to the end
Thanking someone for accepting and supporting through thick and thin

I know you got agendas, I remember The chart of sketch with type of lay
Acknowledging that the other person may have plans and schedules

But I've been patient, I need rotation
Desiring a change and new opportunity

To the top of your list, call me crazy
Willing to do whatever it takes to be prioritized

Don't ask me how, I'm looking at a few days from now
Confident in being successful in a few days

I need commitment for this to make sense
Requiring dedication and commitment for success

How you got me looking right now?
Curious about how the other person perceives them

At where you're at I might take a train, On a plane, I'ma get this message to you
Willing to travel in order to deliver the message

When I'm delivering it's so much better when You meet him in person
Believing in the importance of delivering a message in person

Switch off the format, let me come to your, Let's switch off the format, I can't wait another day
Wanting to change the norm and do something different to see the other person soon

Just listen I don't need an e-mail, confirmation Text me with the details, exact location
Preferring a text instead of email and requiring specific details and location

Press and don't move, cause I'm in group two
Urging someone not to move and wait for them because they are second in priority

You can cancel everything but me, Reset your, no confusion
Stressing the importance of their meeting and not causing any confusion or delay

I just wanna see you and me on top
Dreaming of success together

Is forever you got cause you know I got you girl
Expressing loyalty and mutual support

That's why I switched it up for you
Changing things for the other person

I'm running, I'm coming, I'm loving
Being eager and passionate about what's to come

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: EL DEBARGE, CURTIS JACKSON, ANDREW SHAW, CHRISTIAN STALNECKER, VICTOR WILSON

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