Everything
Fefe Dobson Lyrics


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Aye yo ladadayo
Aye yo ladadaye yo ladeeda
Sometimes I give in to sadness
Sometimes I don't
Doo doo doo doo
At times I'm part of the madness
Sometimes I won't
Give in to you
You see in a way
I have been drifting down a river
To nowhere
And you've given me nothing

But if you're ready to be my everything
If you're ready to see it through this time
And if you're ready for love then
This I will bring
But I'm not gonna wait for you forever this time

Ladeeda ayo
Ladadaye yo ladeeda

At times I feel myself smiling
At times I'm not
Doo doo doo doo
Yeah yay
What's with the guilt that you styling baby
Talk don't look good on you
You see in a way
I have been looking for a reason to go there
And you're leading me nowhere

And if you're ready to be my everything
If you're ready to see it through this time
And if you're ready for love then
This I will bring
But I'm not gonna wait for you forever this time

Ladeeda ayo
Ladadaye yo ladeeda

Are you waiting for a special occasion
To give me your heart
Cause I need a little confirmation
To make a real start
Don't wait till it's too late
Are you ready to show me?
Are you ready to love me?
You see in a way
I have been drifting down a river
To nowhere
And you're giving me nothing

And if you're ready to be my everything
If you're ready to see it through this time
And if you're ready for love then
This I will bring
But I'm not gonna wait for you forever this time

And if you're ready to be
Ready to be my everything
And if you're ready to see it through this time
If you're ready for love then baby
This I will bring




But I'm not gonna wait forever this time
Ladaye yo ladadaye yo ladeeda

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Fefe Dobson's "Everything" reflect a struggle within a relationship. The singer notes that sometimes they give in to sadness, and sometimes they don't. This could be interpreted as them struggling with whether or not to give up on the relationship. At times they feel like they are part of the madness, but other times they resist it. The singer goes on to express their desire for the other person to be their everything, but acknowledges that they are not willing to wait forever for that to happen.


The chorus repeats the phrase "If you're ready to be my everything" and emphasizes the importance of being ready for love. The singer wants the other person to be fully committed to the relationship and to love them without hesitation. They're tired of waiting for things to change and want to see progress.


The bridge emphasizes the singer's frustration with the lack of confirmation from the other person. They need to know if the other person is ready to love them and if they're willing to show it. The final chorus repeats the desire for the other person to be their everything, but also emphasizes the singer's unwillingness to wait forever.


Overall, the lyrics to "Everything" reflect the push and pull within a relationship and the singer's desire for the other person to fully commit to them.


Line by Line Meaning

Aye yo ladadayo
An exclamation used to grab attention or initiate discourse.


Aye yo ladadaye yo ladeeda
An exclamation used to express excitement or anticipation.


Sometimes I give in to sadness
There are occasions when I succumb to feelings of sorrow.


Sometimes I don't
However, there are times when I don't.


At times I'm part of the madness
Occasionally, I am involved in activities that are wild or chaotic.


Sometimes I won't
However, there are times when I choose not to participate.


Give in to you
I refuse to submit to your desires or influence.


You see in a way
From your perspective or understanding.


I have been drifting down a river
I have been aimlessly moving through life without any direction.


To nowhere
Without a specific destination or purpose.


And you've given me nothing
You have not provided any support or assistance in my journey.


But if you're ready to be my everything
If you are willing to commit to being my all, my partner, and support system.


If you're ready to see it through this time
If you are prepared to endure and overcome any obstacles we face.


And if you're ready for love then
If you are open to experiencing and reciprocating true love.


This I will bring
I will offer my dedication, affection, and commitment.


But I'm not gonna wait for you forever this time
However, I am not willing to wait indefinitely for you to meet me halfway.


At times I feel myself smiling
Sometimes I experience a sense of joy or happiness.


At times I'm not
But there are also occasions when I do not feel that way.


What's with the guilt that you styling baby
Why are you trying to make me feel guilty?


Talk don't look good on you
Your words or actions don't suit you.


I have been looking for a reason to go there
I have been searching for a purpose or a reason to move forward.


And you're leading me nowhere
But you are not providing any answers or guidance.


Are you waiting for a special occasion
Are you waiting for the perfect moment or situation?


To give me your heart
To express or reveal your true feelings for me.


Cause I need a little confirmation
Because I require reassurance or validation.


To make a real start
In order to begin a genuine relationship.


Don't wait till it's too late
Do not procrastinate or delay excessively.


Are you ready to show me?
Are you willing to demonstrate your love and commitment?


Are you ready to love me?
Are you prepared to enter a true, committed relationship?


And if you're ready to be my everything
If you are willing to be my partner, my confidante, and my support system.


If you're ready to see it through this time
If you are prepared to persevere through any difficulties we may face.


And if you're ready for love then baby
If you are willing to engage in a genuine, committed loving relationship.


And if you're ready to be
And if you are prepared to commit to being.


Ready to be my everything
If you are ready to be my partner, my utmost support system, and my confidante.


But I'm not gonna wait forever this time
However, I am not ready to wait for a long time for you to meet me halfway.


Ladaye yo ladadaye yo ladeeda
An exclamation used to express excitement or anticipation, or as a filler phrase.




Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ERIC PATRICK CLAPTON, ROBBIE ROBERTSON, FEFE DOBSON, JAY LEVINE

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@Reggaefusionlives

one of the most underrated songs from the alternative pop era of the mid 2000s! this should have been so much bigger. it's so good, will always be a fav of mine.

My top 5 favorite UNDERRATED alternative pop / pop rock songs from the mid 2000s:
1. Built this Way by Samantha Ronson
2. Everything by Fefe Dobson
3. Extraordinary by Liz Phair
4. Powerless by Nelly Furtado
5. In the Rough by Anna Nalick

songs on this list were deemed underrated because they underperformed on the music charts



@Fireluv500

*****Β Well then Lester, you got good taste, bro.
Neneh Cherry was cool as the ice in the fridge. Her brother made 1 ill song too.

And...
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Chaka Khan
Let me rock you
That's all I wanna do
Chaka Khan
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Let me rock you
Chaka Khan
Let me rock you
'Cause I feel for you

Man, what an intro! Too cool



@lesterclaypool1

Leandro D Creature
Saw Rufus in Detroit my first year of school (1979).
It was a nice introduction to Motown after a childhood in sunny Cali with the hippies and the freaks.
Made a HUGE impression on my 19 year old self.

Neneh's brother's track was
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Neneh dropping those white draws in the Buddy X video and throwing them at the peanut gallery?Β 
LAWD above!Β  Yessss!
Makes me feel young again just thinking about it.



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It's 2022 and woke up craving to listen to Fefe she really spoke to my heart as a teenager.

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@corvec

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