Give It Up Turn It Loose
En Vogue Lyrics


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I believe in yesterday
I believe in yesterday

What's the problem?
You keep comin' in and keep comin' out and singin flat
I'm sorry, I'm sorry
What's wrong? What's wrong?
You're not concentrating
Yes, I am concentrating
No, you're not
I'm sorry, let's just do it again
Nonono, uh uh. What's the problem
There's no problem.
Dawn, what's wrong?
There's nothing wrong, Terry.
Kevin.
Mmhm
Please don't tell me it's Kevin.
Mmhm
Ew, Kevin Swahili, I knew it! He's got cooties.
And he's seeing Tamika right now
And everybody else
He is not seeing Raneka
He is.
How you know?
Wait a minute guys.
Wait wait wait. You guys, we should not attack her, it sounds like it's
serious because we can't concentrate and get this right. So, let's deal with
the problem.
You see, I've been through this myself, and, let's talk.
And it goes a little something like this - hit it.
Mmm.....

Baby girl (unfair but true)
Can love him once but not twice
Who plays games with no rules (a fool)
Tears for fears (are no surprise)
Happens almost every time
Love knocks you on your behind
(Loved you hard, loved you long, now his love is gone)
Love 'em and leave 'em (is the rule of most dogs)
You must be strong
Stand up on your own
Take control of your life
I've seen it time and time again
It's not worth it, no
Don't be down and miserable
You and only you
Can bring yourself around

Give it up, turn it loose
Oh, if it don't wantcha, you don't need 'em, girl, yeah
Give it up, turn it loose
Oh, you got to have

Fact of life (so sad but true)
Love can often hurt you
Leaving scars most of your life (nightmares can haunt you)
But fairytales of love, can come true
Both play tricks on your mind
(You'll be fine, take this time, to find piece of mind)
Sooner or later (bad feelings will die)
You must be strong
Don't blame it all on love
In time good things will come
I've seen time and time again
It's not worth it, no no
Don't be down and miserable
You and only you
Can bring yourself around

Give it up, turn it loose
Oh, if it don't wantcha, you don't need 'em, girl... yeah
Give it up, turn it loose
Oh, you got to have
(Give it up)
Give it up
(Give up)
Give it up
(Give up)
Give it up




Give it up turn it loose
Turnin' it loose, baby

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of En Vogue's "Give It Up Turn It Loose" song express the idea that heartbreak and pain are inevitable experiences that come with love. The song is also an encouragement for people to move on from relationships that no longer serve them well. The opening lines, "I believe in yesterday," express a sense of yearning for happier times in the past. The first part of the song is a dialogue between the members of the group discussing the reason for their inability to perform. The conversation veers towards a discussion of relationship problems, with Dawn being the focus due to Kevin Swahili's alleged unfaithfulness. The dialogue before the song speaks on the struggles of navigating relationships with partners who do not have your best interest at heart, and the distracting effects it can have on one's career or other endeavors.


The chorus, "Give it up, turn it loose, oh if it don't wantcha, you don't need 'em girl," is an empowering message to anyone who has experienced heartbreak or is in a toxic relationship. The lines "you must be strong, stand up on your own, take control of your life," further emphasize the theme of self-empowerment and personal agency.


The song's overall message is about the need for self-love and growth, especially in the face of heartbreak. The lyrics emphasize the idea that you deserve better and that you have the power to control your own happiness.


Line by Line Meaning

I believe in yesterday
The singer has an attachment to the past


What's the problem?
Asking for clarification about a situation that seems off


You keep comin' in and keep comin' out and singin flat
The other person is consistently inconsistent and not performing well


I'm sorry, I'm sorry
Apologizing for something they may or may not have caused


What's wrong? What's wrong?
Insisting on finding out why things are not going well


You're not concentrating
Pointing out a lack of focus


Yes, I am concentrating
Denying the accusation of a lack of focus


No, you're not
The other person still disagrees about the lack of focus


I'm sorry, let's just do it again
Trying to start over in a difficult situation


Nonono, uh uh. What's the problem
Pushing to figure out the root cause of the poor performance


There's no problem.
Denying that there is anything wrong


Dawn, what's wrong?
Directing a question to a specific person


There's nothing wrong, Terry.
Denying that anything is wrong


Kevin.
A name is mentioned, likely indicating someone who is causing issues


Mmhm
Confirmation that the named person is the cause of an issue


Please don't tell me it's Kevin.
A request to not confirm that Kevin is the issue


Ew, Kevin Swahili, I knew it! He's got cooties.
Mocking the person causing the issue with childlike insults


And he's seeing Tamika right now
Spreading gossip about the person causing the issue


And everybody else
Implying that the person causing the issue is not faithful


He is not seeing Raneka
Denying that the person causing the problem is involved with someone else


He is.
Insisting that the person causing the problem is involved with someone else


How you know?
Questioning how the information about the person causing the problem was obtained


Wait a minute guys. Wait wait wait. You guys, we should not attack her, it sounds like it's serious because we can't concentrate and get this right. So, let's deal with the problem.
Suggesting that the group should not blame the person causing the issue and instead focus on solutions


You see, I've been through this myself, and, let's talk.
Identifying that the artist has relevant experience to share


And it goes a little something like this - hit it.
A prompt to start the advice


Baby girl (unfair but true)
An affectionate term said before offering tough love advice


Can love him once but not twice
Explaining that it is not always smart to give someone another chance after they hurt you the first time


Who plays games with no rules (a fool)
Calling out someone who plays emotional games without respecting other people's feelings as a fool


Tears for fears (are no surprise)
Acknowledging that feeling emotional pain after heartbreak is completely normal


Happens almost every time
Suggesting that heartbreak is a common result of relationships


Love knocks you on your behind
Using a metaphor to explain how love can knock you down emotionally


(Loved you hard, loved you long, now his love is gone)
Reciting a phrase that reinforces how difficult it can be when love ends


Love 'em and leave 'em (is the rule of most dogs)
Criticizing people who only care about their own pleasure when it comes to romantic relationships


You must be strong
Encouraging the listener to be strong in a tough time


Stand up on your own
Encouraging independence and self-sufficiency during a difficult time


Take control of your life
Encouraging the listener to take steps to control their own life and happiness


I've seen it time and time again
Suggesting that the advice being given is based on past experiences


It's not worth it, no
Saying that heartbreak and drama is not worth the pain it causes


Don't be down and miserable
Encouraging the listener to not give up and feel depressed


You and only you
Suggesting that it is up to the individual to take action to improve their life


Can bring yourself around
Ending on a message of hope and empowerment


Give it up, turn it loose
Encouraging the listener to let go and move on from a difficult situation


Oh, if it don't wantcha, you don't need 'em, girl, yeah
Reinforcing that if someone does not want you, you do not need them


Fact of life (so sad but true)
Acknowledging that life is not always easy or pleasant


Love can often hurt you
Explaining that love can often lead to hurt and pain


Leaving scars most of your life (nightmares can haunt you)
Describing how romantic pain can leave a lasting impact on a person's life and mental health


But fairytales of love, can come true
Ending on a hopeful message that love can still be magical and happy


Both play tricks on your mind
Acknowledging that love and heartbreak can be confusing and emotional


('You'll be fine, take this time, to find piece of mind)
Offering calming and reassuring words to lift the listener's spirits


Sooner or later (bad feelings will die)
Reminding the listener that time can heal even the toughest emotional wounds


Don't blame it all on love
Suggesting that one should not blame love for all situations, as there are many factors at play


In time good things will come
Ending on another hopeful message about future happiness


Give it up turn it loose
Repeating the message about letting go and moving forward


Turnin' it loose, baby
Ending the song with the repeated message once again




Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DENZIL FOSTER, THOMAS MCELROY, THOMAS DERRICK MC ELROY

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Comments from YouTube:

@Right_Direction_

Maxine Jones SLAYS this lead and boy does she look so utterly stunning in this video, they all do. THIS IS THE REAL EN VOGUE RIGHT HERE!

@virginiaredbone771

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@o0R3stless0o

Make sure to go to her IG and show her some Love. She deserves it! ❀

@reginaldroundtree1325

I wish they would all get back together.

@melaniep6964

Yes, absolutely beautiful!

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@martinkreps9946

These girls had everything: the class, the harmonies, the looks, the style, the package, the vocals,
everything.

@user-pr5tc8pf1v

Except the money that they deserved

@marlonnorris9288

The main reason why I love and still love En Vogue is that any of them could sing lead. Best Female Group Of All Time!

@hotchocolate6320

Facts πŸ’―

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