A Little Bit
J._Simpson Lyrics
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The kind of girl who doesn't say it straight from her mind
You're gonna know all that I'm feeling on the inside
I ain't into games, I don't want to waste
Any time and all the energy we could spend
Being together boy forever you're my best friend
Got a little problem that I can't mend
You been taking me for granted you
I'm not telling you all of this to make you mad
It's not about who's right or wrong
It's not about who's weak or strong
It's about what I need to make this last
A little more time, a little less wait
A little more heart, a little less break
Simple and true, what they say
A little bit goes a long way
A little less talk, a little more do
A little more me, a little less you
Baby at the end of the day
A little bit goes a long way
I need your heart
I need your love
Don't want to end up in a tricky situation
So I'm giving you my every indication
We can work it out together stop the tension
Try to understand, baby where I stand
I love you and I'm trying to be gentle
So let me break it down for you and make it simple
I gave my heart and soul to you now it's essential
That you show a little love for me
I don't want to walk away or let you go, and you know it
I'm not telling you all of this to make you sad
It's not about the tears we cry
It's about how hard we try
To give a little more and see the other side
A little more time, a little less wait
A little more heart, a little less break
Simple and true, what they say
A little bit goes a long way
A little less talk, a little more do
A little more me, a little less you
Baby at the end of the day
A little bit goes a long way
And it hurts me, 'cause I care and I'm telling you why
I'm unhappy so if you love me
A little bit is not that much to ask to make things right
Oh yeah, oh yeah, a little bit goes a long, long way
A little more time, a little less wait
A little more heart, a little less break
Simple and true, what they say
A little bit goes a long way
A little less talk, a little more do
A little more me, a little less you
Baby at the end of the day
A little bit goes a long way [Repeat x2]
The song "A Little Bit" by J. Simpson is an anthem to honest communication and effort in a relationship. The first verse expresses the singer's belief in directness and clarity: she won't play games or beat around the bush. She wants to spend time with her partner and grow old with them. However, she has observed that her partner takes her for granted and is not giving the relationship enough time or attention. Instead of walking away or playing the blame game, she needs a little more affection, a little more understanding, and a lot more effort from her partner.
The second verse and chorus reinforce the same themes, adding even more clarity and specificity. The singer is willing to try anything to understand her partner better and help him understand her. She mentions that she's not trying to make him angry or sad by speaking her mind; rather, she wants to figure out how to take the relationship to the next level. She emphasizes that she cares about him deeply and that their relationship is worth investing in, but he needs to meet her halfway. The song's overall message is that a little bit of effort and honesty can go a long way in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm not the kind of girl to sit out on sidelines
I'm not a passive person, I don't just observe, I take action.
The kind of girl who doesn't say it straight from her mind
I speak my mind clearly and honestly.
You're gonna know all that I'm feeling on the inside
I'm going to be open and transparent about my emotions and thoughts.
I ain't into games, I don't want to waste
I'm not interested in playing games or wasting my time.
Any time and all the energy we could spend
I want to use our time and energy in meaningful ways that benefit our relationship.
Being together boy forever you're my best friend
I want us to be together forever and I value our friendship above all else.
Got a little problem that I can't mend
There's an issue in our relationship that I need your help with.
You been taking me for granted you
I feel like you haven't been appreciating or valuing me as much as you should.
I don't want to walk away from what we have, and you know it
I don't want to give up on our relationship, but I need things to change.
I'm not telling you all of this to make you mad
I'm not trying to anger or upset you, I just want to express how I feel.
It's not about who's right or wrong
This is not about winning an argument or proving someone wrong.
It's not about who's weak or strong
This is not about power dynamics or who has more control in the relationship.
It's about what I need to make this last
My goal is to make our relationship better and stronger, and I need certain things to happen for that to occur.
A little more time, a little less wait
I want us to prioritize spending quality time together instead of waiting or putting things off.
A little more heart, a little less break
I want us to give more love and compassion to each other, and avoid causing each other pain or heartache.
Simple and true, what they say
The cliches about relationships hold truth and we should pay attention to them.
A little bit goes a long way
Even small changes or efforts can make a big impact in our relationship.
A little less talk, a little more do
We need to focus on taking action and making positive changes instead of just talking about them.
A little more me, a little less you
I need to take care of myself and have my needs met, while also considering and respecting your needs and feelings.
Baby at the end of the day
Ultimately, what matters most is our relationship and how we treat each other.
And it hurts me, 'cause I care and I'm telling you why
I'm hurting because I care deeply about our relationship and want to see it improve.
I'm unhappy so if you love me
My unhappiness is a reflection of how much I care about our relationship and I need your love and support to feel better.
A little bit is not that much to ask to make things right
I'm not asking for much, just a small effort from you to improve our relationship and make things right.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KARA N DIOGUARDI, STEVE MORALES, DAVID N SIEGEL
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