Just a Little Bit
Graceland Feat. Billie Lyrics
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A little bit later on
Just wait and you'll see
How lonely you'll be
A little bit later on
Just wait till you start missin'
My huggin' and my kissin'
You'll be cryin', boo, hoo, hoo
A little bit later on
You're gonna wake up some day
And open your eyes
To a great big surprise, baby
Don't forget it
You'll regret it
After I'm gone
You'd better think twice
It won't be so nice
A little bit later on
Oh, a little bit later on
Say you're gonna wake up some day
And open your eyes
To a great big surprise, my baby
Don't forget it
You'll regret it
After I'm gone
You'd better think twice
It won't be so nice
A little bit later on
The song "Just A Little Bit" by Graceland feat. Billie is about warning someone about the consequences of taking their love for granted. The lyrics talk about the idea of someone realizing too late that they had something good and losing it. The singer encourages the person to wait and see what will happen if they continue to neglect the love they've been given.
The chorus line "A little bit later on, you're gonna wake up some day and open your eyes to a great big surprise" is the central theme of the song. The singer is essentially saying that the person will eventually come to a point where they will regret losing their love, but by then it will be too late. The lyrics are trying to urge the person to appreciate the love they have while they still have it.
The song has a slightly humorous tone to it, which adds to its overall impact. The singer taunts the person by saying "You'll be cryin', boo, hoo, hoo" and warns "Don't forget it, you'll regret it after I'm gone." The song is a classic example of a warning being given in a playful manner.
Line by Line Meaning
A little bit later on
In the future, after some time has passed
A little bit later on
Again emphasising that time will pass before the consequences are felt
Just wait and you'll see
Wait and watch as the effects of your actions unfold
How lonely you'll be
You will feel the effects of your actions alone and without comfort
A little bit later on
Once again, reminding of the passage of time
Just wait till you start missin'
When you begin to feel the absence of my love
My huggin' and my kissin'
The affection that I used to give you
Now, baby, better listen
Pay attention now, before it's too late
You'll be cryin', boo, hoo, hoo
You will be crying and feeling regretful
A little bit later on
Repeating the idea that the consequences will come in the future
You're gonna wake up some day
One day you will realise
And open your eyes
Be aware and see clearly
To a great big surprise, baby
Something unexpected will happen
Don't forget it
Remember this warning
You'll regret it
You will feel sorry for your actions
After I'm gone
When I am no longer around
You'd better think twice
Consider the repercussions before acting
It won't be so nice
The results will not be pleasant
A little bit later on
Once again, emphasising the passage of time
Oh, a little bit later on
Adding a sense of sadness or disappointment
Say you're gonna wake up some day
Repeating the idea that realisation will come eventually
And open your eyes
See the situation for what it really is
To a great big surprise, my baby
Reiterating the idea of something unexpected happening
Don't forget it
Remember the warning
You'll regret it
You will feel sorry for your actions
After I'm gone
When I am no longer there
You'd better think twice
Consider the potential consequences
It won't be so nice
The outcome will not be pleasing
A little bit later on
One last repetition of the idea that the results will come in the future
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: A. NEIBURG, J. LEVINSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
MrAlgorhythm
Sad this only has 326 views. A well-written track, released in 2005. Although long out of print, there are some places where the vinyl can be found. This is a smooth groove that nicely represents the early 2000's era of deep, soulful house, a discreet genre still supported by a small but passionate international community of producers, DJ's, dancers, and loungers.
UndergroundVybez
I really love this tune!! It's finally on YouTube! I got the vinyl. EXTREMELY GOOD TUNE!!!!
David Stewart
Nice tune, can't find an MP3 version 😞
UndergroundVybez
I think Traxsource should have it.
ryanhuck
I have a copy 👌