Give Me A Little More Time
Gabrielle Lyrics


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You tried your best to show me
That you really cared
Said if there were days I was lonely
Just call you - you'd be there

You tried your best convinced me
That you understand
And if I need someone to hold on to
You wanted to be the man

Then I knew it was true
All the feelings that I had inside for you
I could not deny
Though many times I tried

Give me a little more time
I need to make up my mind
'cause you know I'm in two minds
I want to be more than your friend
Ooh I just can't pretend any longer
Feelings getting stronger

Give me a little more time

You've been there when I've needed
You've never let me down
I just don't know how I'd cope
Without you being around

Feelings have grown between us
Though friends we have been
Don't you think it complicates things
Or is it just me

Then I knew it was true
All the feelings that you had
I shared them too
I could not deny
Though many times I tried

Give me a little more time





Give me a little more time
I need to make up my mind

Overall Meaning

"Give Me A Little More Time" is a song by English singer Gabrielle, released in September 1996 as the lead single from her second studio album, "Gabrielle". The song is a ballad about a woman who is unsure of whether or not she wants to pursue a romantic relationship with a friend who has been there for her when she needed someone the most. The lyrics suggest that the man in question is patient, understanding and caring, but the woman is struggling to make up her mind about whether or not she wants to take the relationship to the next level.


The beginning of the song sees Gabrielle acknowledging that her friend has been there for her when she's needed them the most, but she's not sure if she's ready to commit to a romantic relationship. The chorus of the song is where Gabrielle asks for more time to think about things, indicating that she's not sure about whether or not she wants to be more than just friends with the person. The second verse is where Gabrielle questions whether or not a romantic relationship between them would complicate things.


The song continues with Gabrielle feeling as though the feelings they had for each other had grown beyond friendship. She admits that she feels the same way too, but she still needs some time to make up her mind.


Overall, the lyrics of the song display a level of honesty that is missing in many modern love songs. Gabrielle is not afraid to admit that she's scared about taking the relationship to the next level, but she's willing to give it a try if she's given a little more time. The level of vulnerability shown in the lyrics is part of what makes the song so endearing.


Line by Line Meaning

You tried your best to show me
You made an effort to demonstrate your love and care for me


That you really cared
You wanted to make sure I knew how much you cared


Said if there were days I was lonely
You assured me that you would be there for me when I needed someone


Just call you - you'd be there
You promised me that I could always count on you to be there when I needed a shoulder to cry on


You tried your best convinced me
You made a conscious effort to persuade me


That you understand
You wanted me to know that you empathized with me and understood my struggles


And if I need someone to hold on to
You made it clear that you were willing to be there for me and offer support whenever I needed it


You wanted to be the man
You wanted to be the person I could turn to and rely on


Then I knew it was true
At that moment, I realized that what you had said was honest and sincere


All the feelings that I had inside for you
I had been harboring strong romantic feelings for you for some time


I could not deny
I couldn't pretend or ignore what I was feeling any longer


Though many times I tried
I had attempted to push my feelings aside, but they persisted


Give me a little more time
I need more time to sort out how I feel and what I want


I need to make up my mind
I need to figure out what I want and which direction I want to take this relationship


'cause you know I'm in two minds
I am conflicted about my feelings and unsure of what to do


I want to be more than your friend
I have developed romantic feelings for you beyond just a friendship


Ooh I just can't pretend any longer
I can't keep suppressing my true feelings for you


Feelings getting stronger
My feelings for you are intensifying over time


You've been there when I've needed
You have been a reliable source of support for me when I've needed it the most


You've never let me down
You have always been there for me and kept your promises


I just don't know how I'd cope
I can't imagine going through tough times without your support


Without you being around
Your presence is important to me and I value your friendship and support


Feelings have grown between us
Our relationship has grown beyond just being friends, and there are strong romantic feelings between us


Though friends we have been
Despite starting out as friends, our relationship has evolved into something deeper


Don't you think it complicates things
I am questioning whether or not our romantic feelings for each other could complicate our friendship


Or is it just me
I am unsure if I am the only one feeling uncertain about taking our relationship to the next level


All the feelings that you had
I realized that you also have strong romantic feelings for me


I shared them too
I felt the same way about you but was unsure about how to proceed




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LOUISA BOBB, BEN BARSON, BENJAMIN WOLFF, ANDREW DEAN

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Comments from YouTube:

@chathamcrescent

This amazing song should’ve been a massive hit. Sounds like the best of early Motown. Criminally underrated Gabrielle—thank you for this beautiful song beautifully and soulfully sung that I’ve always held dear to my heart! ❤️

@ljvwright

I was only 4 or 5 when this came out and this was my mothers favourite song while i was growing up. Every car ride this was played, and i've honestly lost count the amount of times i entered my house to this being played.

@natejames8698

Omg same

@williampowell6309

I could've wrote same thing

@ryanlongley5052

You’re mum got good taste in music thats why

@jay-ps1ox

Gabrielle is a true hidden gem. Massively underrated. She left singing to do the school run and be a mother full time. No one is like gabrielle then before or ever since. Style.. Soul and class but she makes it seem so effortless.

@harryl5536

very true

@plumleafgolden

❤😊❤Beautiful sounds. Thank you. Faves xx Aye! Always xx❤😊❤

@itsalllove3949

No matter what mood I’m in, this song always makes me cry lol love Gabrielle

@cocacolaholic

This song came out when I was in year 8 at school, when I close my eyes and put this on it feels like 1995 all over again, love this song

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