I Wanna Know
Fabolous Feat. Jagged Edge Lyrics


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[Jagged Edge]
Come and talk to me
I really wanna meet you, girl
I really wanna know your name
Come and talk to me
I really wanna meet you, girl
I really wanna know your name
'Cause you look so sexy; you really turn me on
Blow my mind every time I see your face
'Cause you look so sexy; you really turn me on
Blow my mind every time I see your face

[Fabolous]
And even though whatever they call you
Forever I'm loyal, do whatever to spoil you
The way you fit them jeans, seven should call you
That ass have me makin' heavy withdrawals
I'm smooth when I approach, and I stare at them stones
Make you move in with the coach, and leave them players alone
We could talk 'bout it, get a bottle, pull the cork out it
One convo, and then you in the condo

[Jagged Edge]
I've been watching you for so very long
I'm trying to get my nerve built up, and be so strong
I really wanna meet you, but I'm kinda scared
'Cause you're the kinda lady with so much class
I get my thoughts together for the very next day
But when I see you, lady, I forget what to say
Your eyes and hair, such a beautiful tone
The way you dress and walk; it really turns me on

Come and talk to me
I really wanna meet you
Can I talk to you?
I really wanna know you
Come and talk to me
I really wanna meet you
Can I talk to you?
I really wanna know you

[Jagged Edge]
There you are again, since finally, babe
I wanna know what it is that make you feel this way
I wish I could grab you, tell you what it means to me
You walking my way, and it really makes my day
Before I go to leave, and dream about you
I'm a single man, and I hope you are single too
But we'll see something that will set my mind free
'Cause curiosity is bugging the hell out of me, yeah

You wanna tell me your name?
I wanna play your game
You wanna tell me your name?
I wanna play your game

[Fabolous]
J.E. boys
F to the A, B
See, I catch a girl eye when I play the club
'Cause they ain't seen a diamond dance like this
Since Lisa Ray in the players club
They might say it's love, but you seen the way it rub
I would say they must've missed a couple inches, boo
I seen them heels you wearing a couple inches too
Come with me, I'll show you what a couple inches do
But first, I was hoping on
We could sit and talk
You know, get our Oprah on
And we can down martinis
Faster than Lamborghinis
At places where they only wear trunks and bikinis
I don't talk game like a sports commentator
That'll get you sex now
And a court problem later
I rather be real, 'cause even while having these mils
I'm down to earth, like gravity still
But you look so sexy
You really turn me on, and on, and on
And on, and on, and on
And on, and on, and on

[Jagged Edge]
I wanna know
Whoa
Whoa




Won't you tell me your name?
Oh, oh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Fabolous and Jagged Edge's song "I Wanna Know" express the desire to get to know someone on a deeper level. Jagged Edge starts by admitting that he's been watching the girl he's interested in for a while, and he really wants to meet her but is nervous because she's "the kind of lady with so much class." Despite his nerves, he can't help but be drawn to her sexy appearance and the way she carries herself. Fabolous chimes in with his smooth rhymes, offering to spoil her and make a real connection. He's impressed by her fashion sense and her beauty, and he's not afraid to show it.


The chorus repeats the desire to get to know the girl better, showcasing the hesitation and uncertainty inherent in the early stages of a relationship. Jagged Edge gets more specific in the second verse, dreaming about meeting the girl again and wondering if she's single. Fabolous continues to flirt, dropping references to Lisa Ray in The Players Club and promising to show her a good time. Throughout the song, the two artists take turns expressing their interest in a girl who captivates them with her looks and her aura of confidence and class.


Line by Line Meaning

Come and talk to me
The singer would like the addressee to approach and engage in conversation.


I really wanna meet you, girl
The singer has a strong desire to get to know the addressee.


I really wanna know your name
The singer is interested in learning the identity of the addressee.


'Cause you look so sexy; you really turn me on
The artist is physically attracted to the addressee.


Blow my mind every time I see your face
The addressee's appearance has a strong positive effect on the artist.


And even though whatever they call you
The singer is not concerned with the addressee's name or any titles that may be associated with it.


Forever I'm loyal, do whatever to spoil you
The singer is committed to being faithful and wants to treat the addressee well.


The way you fit them jeans, seven should call you
The addressee looks particularly attractive in their jeans.


That ass have me makin' heavy withdrawals
The addressee's behind is causing the artist to have intense feelings of desire.


I'm smooth when I approach, and I stare at them stones
The artist prides themselves on being cool and composed when approaching others. They also notice and admire the addressee's jewelry.


Make you move in with the coach, and leave them players alone
The singer is suggesting that they can provide a better relationship than any other men the addressee might be seeing.


We could talk 'bout it, get a bottle, pull the cork out it
The artist suggests having a conversation over drinks.


One convo, and then you in the condo
The singer is confident in their ability to pursue a romantic and/or sexual relationship after one conversation.


I've been watching you for so very long
The singer has observed the addressee for an extended period.


I'm trying to get my nerve built up, and be so strong
The singer is attempting to overcome their shyness and insecurities to talk to the addressee.


I really wanna meet you, but I'm kinda scared
The artist desires to meet the addressee, but feels fearful.


'Cause you're the kinda lady with so much class
The addressee is seen as sophisticated and refined by the artist.


I get my thoughts together for the very next day
The singer is gathering their courage and organizing their thoughts for a future encounter with the addressee.


But when I see you, lady, I forget what to say
The addressee is so attractive and impressive that the singer gets tongue-tied in their presence.


Your eyes and hair, such a beautiful tone
The artist admires specific features of the addressee's appearance.


The way you dress and walk; it really turns me on
The artist is aroused by the addressee's style and gait.


There you are again, since finally, babe
The artist is pleased to see the addressee again after waiting awhile.


I wanna know what it is that make you feel this way
The singer is curious about what draws the addressee's attention and elicits their feelings.


I wish I could grab you, tell you what it means to me
The artist wants to physically and emotionally express their interest in the addressee.


You walking my way, and it really makes my day
The sight of the addressee approaching the singer has a positive effect on their mood.


Before I go to leave, and dream about you
The singer is thinking about the addressee before departing from their presence.


I'm a single man, and I hope you are single too
The singer indicates their availability and hopes that the addressee is unattached for potential romantic purposes.


But we'll see something that will set my mind free
The artist is optimistic that something will happen to help them feel more relaxed and open with the addressee.


'Cause curiosity is bugging the hell out of me, yeah
The artist is driven to learn more about the addressee due to their intense curiosity.


You wanna tell me your name?
The singer is requesting to know the addressee's name.


I wanna play your game
The singer is interested in pursuing the addressee's romantic and/or sexual advances.


J.E. boys
Refers to the singers of Jagged Edge.


F to the A, B
Refers to Fabolous, the featured rapper.


See, I catch a girl eye when I play the club
The artist attracts attention from women when performing at clubs.


'Cause they ain't seen a diamond dance like this
The singer's flashy jewelry and style of movement are seen as unique and impressive by others.


Since Lisa Ray in the Players Club
Refers to the character Diamond, played by Lisa Ray, in the 1998 film The Players Club.


They might say it's love, but you seen the way it rub
The singer acknowledges that others may mistakenly interpret their desires as love, but they remain highly attracted to the addressee regardless.


I would say they must've missed a couple inches, boo
The singer suggests that those who are not attracted to them must not appreciate their physical attributes correctly.


I seen them heels you wearing a couple inches too
The singer compliments the addressee's choice of footwear.


Come with me, I'll show you what a couple inches do
The artist implies their ability to provide sexual pleasure to the addressee due to their anatomy.


But first, I was hoping on
The artist has a hope or plan in mind for their encounter with the addressee.


We could sit and talk
The singer proposes a conversation.


You know, get our Oprah on
The singer suggests engaging in a serious and meaningful conversation, likening it to an interview or discussion on Oprah Winfrey's television show.


And we can down martinis
The artist suggests drinking martinis.


Faster than Lamborghinis
The artist implies that they can drink martinis quickly, perhaps suggesting they have a high tolerance for alcohol.


At places where they only wear trunks and bikinis
The artist refers to beach or poolside locations where swimwear is the norm.


I don't talk game like a sports commentator
The singer communicates with sincerity and honesty rather than using tricks or deceit to pursue romantic interests.


That'll get you sex now
The artist suggests that insincere or manipulative communication tactics may lead to a quick sexual encounter.


And a court problem later
The singer suggests that such tactics may lead to legal consequences, such as accusations of harassment or assault.


I rather be real
The singer values authenticity in communication and behavior.


'Cause even while having these mils
The singer suggests that even with great wealth or success, they remain true to their authentic self.


I'm down to earth, like gravity still
The artist has a grounded and humble attitude, remaining unaffected by their wealth or success.


But you look so sexy
The artist continues to express their strong physical attraction to the addressee.


You really turn me on, and on, and on
The singer is strongly aroused by the addressee's appearance and presence.


Whoa
An exclamation of excitement or surprise.


Won't you tell me your name?
The artist repeats their request to know the addressee's name.


Oh, oh
A vocalization of enjoyment or pleasure.




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Comments from YouTube:

@bess_conversations_podcast

Made it sound good as the original

@biggbertz1

2024 πŸ’™

@RoadRunner-bc3ts

Still playing it in 2023!

@dorajones6694

14yrs later still love this version

@GreenNotes007

Fab is that guy

@tiffanysabrinag

β€œ I don’t talk game like a sports commentator, that get you sex now and a court problem later. I rather be real cus even while having these mils I’m down to earth like gravity still β€œ - Fabolous that is why he is the smoothest rapper to do it

@khristionlouvatin6874

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@susanfit47

The hook from "I Really Wanna Know You" and of Fabolous's 1st verse and half of this song contains samples of Jodeci's "Come & Talk to Me (Remix)" (1992), and the drum break is from The Honey Drippers's "Impeach the President" (1973). Both samples were also used in "Come & Talk to Me (Remix)" by Jodeci in almost the same manner.

@khristionlouvatin6874

Thanks

@avace917

There's another sample during the vocals. EPMD - You're A Customer. Also used on the Jodeci record

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