When I See U
Fantasia Lyrics


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(Mafia)

I put your picture on my mirror
Start to blush when somebody says your name
In my stomach there's a pain
See you walk in my direction I go the other way
I start to stutter when I speak
Try to stand but my knees go weak
What's happenin' to me?
In the dark, can you tell me what it means?
I lay my head on my pillow
Got me starin' out the window
Wish on a star for a sign
It's the reason why

You're always on my mind (oh yeah)
When you come around, I'm shy (baby, when I see you)
When I see you, when I see you (baby, when I)
Never know when you might walk by (walk by)
So I gotta be right on time
When I see you, when I see you (baby, when I, ooh yeah)

I scribble X and O's in my notebook
Checkin' how my hair and nails look
I feel my self in the zone
I get nervous when you call
So I say I'm not home
I see your face when I hear my favorite song
Should I send an email at home?
You're the number one topic on the phone
I wonder if you know, or do you have a clue? (yeah, yeah)
I lay my head on my pillow
You got me starin' out the window
Wish on a star for a sign
What's the reason why? (yeah, yeah)

You're always on my mind (you're always, hey)
When you come around, I get shy (hey, sexy boy)
When I see you, when I see you (you're sexy, boy, hey baby)
Never know when you might walk by (I don't never know)
So I gotta be right on time (baby when I)
When I see you, when I see you (when I, when I, when I, when I)

Somethin' now is takin' over me, uh
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
I'm not goin' to run, I'm just gonna stand here and see
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh ooh yeah

You're always on my mind (hey, baby)
When you come around, I get shy (hey when I see you)
When I see you, when I see you (you're so sexy, boy, you're so sexy, boy)
Never know when you might walk by (I don't ever)
So I gotta be right on time (but I get nervous)
When I see you, when I see you (around you, I love it, around you boy)

You're always on my mind (you're always)
When you come around, I get shy (hey)
When I see you (you, you, you), when I see you (I love it, I love it)
Never know when you might walk by (yes, I love it, baby)
So I gotta be right on time (but I don't know)
When I see you (for some reason), when I see you (I can't, I can't be around)

(Hey, hey)




(I can't)
(Only when I see you)

Overall Meaning

The song "When I See U" by Fantasia is a sweet love ballad that describes the feeling of falling for someone and being nervous around them. The first verse begins with the singer admitting to having the love interest's picture on her mirror and blushing at the mention of his name. However, when she sees him walking in her direction, she goes in the opposite direction, indicating her shyness around him. The chorus emphasizes how the person always stays on the singer's mind, how she gets shy around him and always needs to be right on time around him. The second verse mentions how the singer checks her hair and nails before being around the person and how hearing her favorite song reminds her of him. The pre-chorus then leads into the second chorus where the singer is apparently so taken by the person that they admit to feeling something new that's taking over them.


Through the song, Fantasia paints a picture of someone deeply in love and scared to let the other person know how they feel. However, she wants to be around him and makes sure that she doesn't miss the opportunity to do so. The chorus of the song is particularly catchy and emphasizes the nervousness and shyness of being in love with someone. The use of X's and O's in the bridge of the song is a clever reference to affection and love, providing an additional layer of romanticism to the lyrics.


Line by Line Meaning

I put your picture on my mirror
I keep a photo of you in my room.


Start to blush when somebody says your name
I turn red when others mention you.


In my stomach there's a pain
I feel a discomfort in my abdomen.


See you walk in my direction I go the other way
If I spot you coming towards me, I move in a different direction.


I start to stutter when I speak
I begin to stumble over my words when I talk to you.


Try to stand but my knees go weak
I attempt to stand, but my legs feel like they are going to give out.


What's happenin' to me?
I'm confused about the way I feel.


In the dark, can you tell me what it means?
I'm trying to figure out what my emotions are trying to tell me.


I lay my head on my pillow
I put my head down to sleep.


Got me starin' out the window
I find myself looking out the window for no apparent reason.


Wish on a star for a sign
I make a wish by looking at a star.


It's the reason why
This is why I feel the way I do.


You're always on my mind (oh yeah)
You are constantly occupying my thoughts.


When you come around, I'm shy (baby, when I see you)
When you are close by, I become bashful.


When I see you, when I see you (baby, when I)
Whenever I catch a glimpse of you.


Never know when you might walk by (walk by)
I'm unsure when you will pass by me.


So I gotta be right on time
I must be ready to see you.


I scribble X and O's in my notebook
I doodle hugs and kisses in my notepad.


Checkin' how my hair and nails look
I make sure my appearance is good before I see you.


I feel my self in the zone
I get into a state of mind aligned with seeing you.


I get nervous when you call
I become anxious when you contact me.


So I say I'm not home
I tell you that I'm not available when you call.


I see your face when I hear my favorite song
Your face comes to mind when I listen to my favorite tune.


Should I send an email at home?
I'm deciding whether or not to email you at your home.


You're the number one topic on the phone
You are the main focus of my phone conversations.


I wonder if you know, or do you have a clue? (yeah, yeah)
I'm curious if you're aware of my feelings or if you have any idea.


Somethin' now is takin' over me, uh
An overpowering sensation is affecting me.


I'm not goin' to run, I'm just gonna stand here and see
I'll remain present to observe what happens.


You're always on my mind (hey baby)
You are always occupying my thoughts.


When you come around, I get shy (hey when I see you)
I become bashful when you are nearby.


When I see you, when I see you (you're so sexy, boy, you're so sexy, boy)
Whenever I catch a glimpse of you.


Never know when you might walk by (I don't ever)
I'm uncertain about when you will pass by.


So I gotta be right on time (but I get nervous)
I must be prepared to see you, but I become anxious.


When I see you (you, you, you), when I see you (I love it, I love it)
Whenever I catch a glimpse of you, I enjoy it.


Never know when you might walk by (yes, I love it, baby)
I'm unsure when you will pass by, but I enjoy it anyway.


So I gotta be right on time (but I don't know)
I must be prepared to see you, but I don't know when you'll be around.


When I see you (for some reason), when I see you (I can't, I can't be around)
When I see you, I have a unique feeling, and sometimes it makes it hard for me to be close to you.




Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Janet Sewell, Erika F Nuri, Samuel J Watters, Louis John Biancaniello, Kevin John Risto, Waynne Jason Nugent

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