Admit It
Esm?e Denters Lyrics
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(oooooh)
Hangin' in the hood
Givin me the eye
I get the message
Why you gotta act shy?
Lookin at your light ahead
You really want it bad
I can tell by the look on your face
That your really really really really in to me
Is it me or is it hot in here
(burning up, adrenaline rush, can't get enough)
Is it really really or am I just imagining
(do I want it too much, am I making it up?)
I try to ignore you babe, but I keep coming back for more
Just admit it
I know you want it
Why you over there?
When you could be right here
Come and get it
You know I got it
Can't you read the signs?
Why you wasting time?
When you could be mine
(just admit it admit it)
(just admit it admit it)
Trying to impress
Got me actin like a fool
Don't want you to see me
But I really do
Cause I'm the type of girl whose used to playin it cool
If you wanna win me over its up to you
(yeah baby)
C'mon and make your move
Is it me or is it hot in here
(burning up, adrenaline rush, can't get enough)
Is it really really or am I just imagining
(do I want it too much, am I making it up?)
I try to ignore you babe, but I keep coming back for more
Just admit it
I know you want it
Why you over there?
When you could be right here
Come and get it
You know I got it
Can't you read the signs?
Why you wasting time?
When you could be mine
(just admit it admit it)
(just admit it admit it)
When you could be mine
(just admit it admit it)
(just admit it admit it)
You could be mine
(ooooh)
Is it me or is it hot in here
(burning up, adrenaline rush, can't get enough)
Is it really really or am I just imagining
(do I want it too much, am I making it up?)
I try to ignore you babe, but I keep coming back for more
Just admit it
I know you want it
Why you over there?
When you could be right here
Come and get it
You know I got it
Can't you read the signs?
Why you wasting time?
When you could be mine
(just admit it admit it)
(just admit it admit it)
(just admit it admit it)
(just admit it admit it)
When you could be mine
(ooooh)
The lyrics of Esmée Denters' "Admit It" express the frustration of a girl who is attracted to a guy but can't understand why he's holding back. The song recognizes the signs of mutual attraction, but the guy just won't admit it. She looks at him, she feels the spark, but he's always acting shy, making the girl feel like she's the one doing all the work. The girl knows that he wants her but doesn't want to admit it, so she urges him to come forward and confess his feelings instead of wasting precious time. She asks him to read the signals she is sending, telling him that he can be hers if only he took the chance. The chorus of the song emphasizes this point, with the repetition of "just admit it" serving as an appeal to the guy to acknowledge his desire and take action on it.
The song, taken at face value, is about the frustration of unrequited love, but it can also be seen as a feminist anthem. The lyrics take a stance on the traditionally assigned gender roles in dating, where women are expected to play coy and hard to get while men are meant to be the pursuers. Esmée rejects this trope and urges the guy to take charge by simply admitting his feelings, trying to shake off the societal conditioning that has been put in place by years of societal norms. She is the one making the move by asking him directly to disregard what society tells him to do and instead to be true to himself and his feelings.
Overall, the song is a catchy, upbeat declaration of independence from societal norms about gender and dating, encouraging listeners to take control of their lives and not wait for others to make the first move.
Line by Line Meaning
Hangin' in the hood
I'm out in the neighborhood.
Givin me the eye
You're looking at me with interest.
I get the message
I understand what you're trying to say.
Why you gotta act shy?
You're being hesitant, why?
Lookin at your light ahead
I'm sensing your intentions.
I can read your mind
I know what you're thinking.
You really want it bad
You desire what I have to offer.
I can tell by the look on your face
Your expression gives me a clear indication.
That your really really really really in to me
You're extremely attracted to me.
Trying to impress
You're making an effort to win me over.
Got me actin like a fool
You make me act in ways that are not typical of me.
Don't want you to see me
I'm hiding my true feelings from you.
But I really do
Despite my efforts to conceal my feelings, I really want you.
Cause I'm the type of girl whose used to playin it cool
I tend to keep my emotions under control.
If you wanna win me over its up to you
It's your responsibility to impress me and win my affection.
Just admit it
Stop hiding your true feelings and confess.
I know you want it
I understand that you desire me.
Why you over there?
Why are you staying away from me?
When you could be right here
You could be with me instead of being distant.
Come and get it
Take the initiative to pursue me.
You know I got it
I have what you want.
Can't you read the signs?
The signals I'm giving are obvious, can't you see them?
Why you wasting time?
You're delaying something that is inevitable.
When you could be mine
You could have a relationship with me.
Is it me or is it hot in here
Are you feeling the heat, or is it just me?
(burning up, adrenaline rush, can't get enough)
I'm feeling intense emotions and desire.
Is it really really or am I just imagining
Is this real or am I just fantasizing?
(do I want it too much, am I making it up?)
Am I being overly eager or is this all in my head?
I try to ignore you babe, but I keep coming back for more
I attempt to distance myself, but I still crave your attention.
When you could be mine
You could be mine, but you're not making a move.
(just admit it admit it)
Stop pretending and confess your feelings.
(ooooh)
Expressing strong emotions.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: TOBIAS GAD, ESMEE DENTERS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Matheus de Castro
Hangin' in the hood
Givin me the eye
I get the message
Why you gotta act shy?
Lookin at your light ahead
I can read your mind
You really want it bad
I can tell by the look on your face
That your really really really really in to me
Is it me or is it hot in here
(burning up, adrenaline rush, can't get enough)
Is it really really or am I just imagining
(do I want it too much, am I making it up?)
I try to ignore you babe, but I keep coming back for more
Just admit it
I know you want it
Why you over there?
When you could be right here
Come and get it
You know I got it
Cant you read the signs?
Why you wasting time?
When you could be mine
(just admit it admit it)
(just admit it admit it)
Trying to impress
Got me actin like a fool
Don't want you to see me
But I really do
Cause im the type of girl whose used to playin it cool
If you wanna win me over its up to you
(yeah baby)
C'mon and make your move
Is it me or is it hot in here
(burning up, adrenaline rush, can't get enough)
Is it really really or am I just imagining
(do I want it too much, am I making it up?)
I try to ignore you babe, but I keep coming back for more
Just admit it
I know you want it
Why you over there?
When you could be right here
Come and get it
You know I got it
Cant you read the signs?
Why you wasting time?
When you could be mine
(just admit it admit it)
(just admit it admit it)
When you could be mine
(just admit it admit it)
(just admit it admit it)
You could be mine
(ooooh)
Is it me or is it hot in here
(burning up, adrenaline rush, can't get enough)
Is it really really or am I just imagining
(do I want it too much, am I making it up?)
I try to ignore you babe, but I keep coming back for more
Just admit it
I know you want it
Why you over there?
When you could be right here
Come and get it
You know I got it
Cant you read the signs?
Why you wasting time?
When you could be mine
(just admit it admit it)
(just admit it admit it)
(just admit it admit it)
(just admit it admit it)
When you could be mine
(ooooh)
Ale
I will never understand why this girl didn't become BIG. Such an underrated artist!
ATP Synthase
This was made in 2009. I was like 10 but somehow I still remember this song in my peripheral memory. Nostalgia...
Ryan fuzz
2022 😂
flo x
dude same
Chaim
dilz2012 it's 2018, first caught my eye in 2010 and still love this girl's work. Shame she was dumped like that
Daniel Heyn
Same!
mel
One of the best pop songs of that decade.
Adventuring Al
Still confused (8 years later) why Esmee didn't hit it big :(
Dia Brestel
She got dropped by her label
Serenay Buyuk
Alexander Bird justin let het stuck