Only Wanna Give It to You Featuring J. Cole
Elle Varner Lyrics


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Thought that you were just another Romeo
The shoe you pass by in the store window
But soon as I got home I wish I bought you instead
I got it bad, I'll take the black, take the navy and red
No other man has ever, ever had quite this effect
I sleep alone cause there's no room in my bed
For any other lover, with no gun to my head
Your kisses hold me hostage
And I don't wanna stop it

'Cause I only wanna give it to you
And I want you more than a new pair of shoes
I only wanna give it to you
And I sure do hope that you feel like I do

I came before this digital ocean
Where folks only move in digital motion
But you're so classic I want you more than my Adidas
All the bees are getting at you cause your honey is sweeter
I need you, with no gun to my head
Your kisses hold me hostage and I don't want to stop it

'Cause I only wanna give it to you
And I want you more than a new pair of shoes
I only wanna give it to you
And I sure do hope that you feel like I do

Can't let this go, what can I say?
I just don't know, my love ain't no trip for the weekend,
Here to stay for all of the seasons!
You're the weakness that I can't control!

Baby you all I need to get by
You fly, so you're all I need to get high
You got it? So put ya number in this camera phone
And we can live like the camera's on
No strip, though these boys claiming they ball
Got no grip, though
My flow switchmode, it's so schizo
So I'm the one that your girl blow a kiss for
You've got to love me, Cole World, no snuggy
Baddest girls hug me, my mind on you though
You're hoping I'm the one
But I already knew though
It ain't no secret that I get around, true
But girl, you make me want to settle down, with you
Get a crib with a view, lay up in the bed make a kid, maybe 2
All my ex-girlfriends gon' have to get a clue
'Cause the rumors that you heard about is true!

I said I only wanna give it to you
And I want you more than a new pair of shoes
I only wanna give it to you
And I sure do hope that you feel like I do

I said I only wanna give it to you
And I want you more than a new pair of shoes




I I I I I only wanna give it to you
And I sure do hope that you feel, that you feel like I do

Overall Meaning

In "Only Wanna Give It To You," Elle Varner and J. Cole sing about the intense attraction they feel for each other. The song starts with Elle Varner admitting that she thought J. Cole was just another player at first, but once she got to know him, she couldn't resist him. She compares him to a pair of shoes that she passed by in the store but then regretted not purchasing.


The chorus has Elle Varner singing that she only wants to give herself to J. Cole and that she wants him more than a new pair of shoes. J. Cole also has a verse where he admits that he can't get enough of her and that he can envision a future with her where they have a family and settle down.


Overall, the song is about the uncontrollable desire they feel for each other, and how they are willing to let go of all their inhibitions to be together. It's a fun and catchy song that captures the excitement of a new relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

Thought that you were just another Romeo
At first, I thought you were another typical guy.


The shoe you pass by in the store window
You caught my attention, but I didn't think much of you at first.


But soon as I got home I wish I bought you instead
After getting to know you better, I regret not getting involved with you sooner.


I got it bad, I'll take the black, take the navy and red
I am completely infatuated with you, and would take any part of you that I can.


No other man has ever, ever had quite this effect
I've never felt this way about anyone else before.


I sleep alone cause there's no room in my bed
I am so consumed by thoughts of you, there's no space for anyone else.


For any other lover, with no gun to my head
No one else could ever have a hold on me like you do.


Your kisses hold me hostage
I am under your spell when you kiss me.


And I don't wanna stop it
I don't want this feeling to end.


'Cause I only wanna give it to you
All I want is to be with you and give you everything.


And I want you more than a new pair of shoes
My desire for you is greater than any material possession.


I sure do hope that you feel like I do
I hope you feel the same way about me.


I came before this digital ocean
I existed before the age of technology.


Where folks only move in digital motion
People nowadays are only interested in moving and communicating through digital platforms.


But you're so classic I want you more than my Adidas
You are timeless and of great value to me.


All the bees are getting at you cause your honey is sweeter
Others are also attracted to you because you are so appealing.


I need you, with no gun to my head
I am willingly and happily with you.


Can't let this go, what can I say?
I can't let this love go because I feel so strongly about you.


I just don't know, my love ain't no trip for the weekend,
I'm not looking for a short-lived fling; my love is long-lasting.


Here to stay for all of the seasons!
I am committed to staying with you through all of life's ups and downs.


You're the weakness that I can't control!
You are the one thing that makes me vulnerable and unable to resist.


Baby you all I need to get by
You are everything I need to be happy.


You fly, so you're all I need to get high
Being with you is enough to make me feel euphoric.


You got it? So put ya number in this camera phone
Can I have your number so we can stay in touch?


And we can live like the camera's on
Let's live our lives to the fullest, as if we're constantly being filmed.


No strip, though these boys claiming they ball
I'm not going to strip or flaunt my wealth like other guys do.


Got no grip, though
I may not have a lot, but that doesn't matter.


My flow switchmode, it's so schizo
My style is diverse and unpredictable.


So I'm the one that your girl blow a kiss for
I'm the one that gets attention from other girls when they see us together.


You've got to love me, Cole World, no snuggy
You have to love me, all of me, and my world.


Baddest girls hug me, my mind on you though
I may attract attention from other women, but I only have eyes for you.


You're hoping I'm the one
You are hoping that I am the one for you.


But I already knew though
But I already knew that I was the one for you.


It ain't no secret that I get around, true
I may have dated other women in the past, but that doesn't matter anymore.


But girl, you make me want to settle down, with you
Being with you makes me want to commit to you and only you.


Get a crib with a view, lay up in the bed make a kid, maybe 2
I want to build a life with you; a home with a great view, and start a family with you.


All my ex-girlfriends gon' have to get a clue
My previous girlfriends need to realize that I've found someone special.


'Cause the rumors that you heard about is true!
All the rumors you've heard about me and my love for you are true.


I said I only wanna give it to you
I am dedicated to giving all of my love to you.


And I sure do hope that you feel like I do
I hope that you reciprocate my love and feel the same way about me.




Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: WARREN FELDER, ELLE VARNER, MARLON WILLIAMS, MARCEL HALL, ANDREW WANSEL, JERMAINE COLE

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@dayinthelifeofpaula7093

Back here in 2023. Nostalgic vibes like crazy. I used to watch this over and over. Obsessed with them both. He put me onto her. ❀❀ Refill is another fav.

@ladymarie77

I wonder what ever happened to her.. I played the heck outta her EP

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@Kytt-ko8bf

That part❀ and this is where I first fell for JCole ❀

@angielaree5506

i need her to put something out this year !

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@Moonsaltz

J Cole was perfect for this song

@jonathansantos4465

B Dawgg For every song

@lakenyalawson1818

B Dawgg yep he blessed this joint..πŸ’―

@seansmith6282

Might be his best feature

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