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I Gotta Be
Jagged Edge Lyrics


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Don't wanna make a scene
I really don't care if
People stare at us
Sometimes I think I'm dreamin'
I pinch myself
Just to see if I'm awake or not

Is it real, what I feel? Could it be you and me?
'Til the end of time, never part
Take my heart, hold it tight, it's true love
You know I gotta be

I gotta be the one you touch
Baby, I gotta be the one you love (I'm telling you that)
I gotta be the one you feel
And I gotta be the one to fill your life with sunshine
I gotta be the one you know
'Cause I will always love you so (I'm loving you, girl)
I gotta be the one you need
I'm just telling you that I gotta be

Picture you and me
Starting a life together, we could be
We'll take this vow to love one another
Make this thing a reality, ooh

Is it real, what I feel? Could it be you and me?
'Till the end of time, never part
Take my heart, hold it tight, it's true love
I just gotta be

I gotta be the one you touch
Baby, I gotta be the one you love (I'm telling you that)
I gotta be the one you feel
And I gotta be the one to fill your life with sunshine
I gotta be the one you know
'Cause I will always love you so (I'm loving you, girl)
I gotta be the one you need
I'm just telling you that I gotta be

You make me whole, you make me right
Don't ever wanna think about you leaving my life
You make me whole, you make me right
Don't ever wanna think about you leaving my life
You make me whole, you make me right
Don't ever wanna think about you leaving my life
You make me whole, you make me right
Don't ever wanna think about you leaving my life

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jagged Edge's song "I Gotta Be" express the singer's unwavering desire to be with the object of his affection. The chorus is particularly straightforward, stating that he wants to be the one she touches, loves, feels, and needs. He explains that he doesn't care about being the center of attention or making a spectacle, as long as they can be together. The singer describes feeling as though he's in a dream and constantly checks to make sure he's not imagining the connection between them. The second verse mentions starting a life together and taking vows to love one another.


Overall, the song captures the intensity and urgency of falling in love, with lyrics that are unambiguous in their message. The song describes the singer's devotion to her, expressing a deep-seated belief that they are meant to be together.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't wanna make a scene
I don't want to cause a disturbance


I really don't care if People stare at us
I don't care if others are looking at us


Sometimes I think I'm dreamin'
At times I wonder if this is all a dream


I pinch myself Just to see if I'm awake or not
I check if it's a reality by pinching myself


Is it real, what I feel could it be you and me
Could it be that we are in love?


'Til the end of time, never part
I want to be with you forever


Take my heart, hold it tight, it's true love
I give you my heart and my love is genuine


I gotta be the one you touch
I want to be the one you physically reach out to


Baby, I gotta be the one you love (I'm telling you that)
I want to be the one you romantically love and I am stating this clearly


I gotta be the one you feel
I want to be the one you emotionally connect with


And I gotta be the one to fill your life with sunshine
I want to bring joy to your life


I gotta be the one you know
I want to be someone you know and trust


'Cause I will always love you so (I'm loving you, girl)
I will always love you and I am expressing my love to you


I gotta be the one you need
I want to be the one you need in your life


Picture you and me Starting a life together, we could be
I imagine us building a life together


We'll take this vow to love one another Make this thing a reality ooh
We'll commit to each other and make our relationship a reality


You make me whole, you make me right Don't ever wanna think about you leaving my life
You complete me and I cannot bear the thought of losing you




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Brandon Casey, Brian Casey, Jermaine Dupri, Manuel Lonnie Seal

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Comments from YouTube:

@NoLifeShaq

They don’t make this type of r&b music no more πŸ˜”

@ranadavis4508

No they don't and I wish they did cuz I really don't care for today's music of 53 years old and ain't nothing like the oldies

@schneakamoody8887

Ain't it

@khateshaholley4302

I miss music like this πŸ˜’πŸ˜’πŸ˜’πŸ’–πŸ˜’

@mauricemegginson3625

FACTS

@thaddeusd.johnson1523

I am .. Just wait

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@mickee06

My high school gf parents tried to break us up by sending her back to her country back in 97, I was 16 and she was 15. I listened to this song about 1k times because she left me a voice recording of herself with this song playing in the background. Fast forward 24 years later we are happily married with two kids. Thank you 90s r and b and youtube!

@laprincesadelavaja8294

Thanks πŸ™πŸΎ for sharing, How wonderful love ❀️ can be. To 100 more years and then to eternity πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰β€β€

@GoldenGraham25

Mark 10:9 - Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.”

@arikirori2145

Such a beautiful song my parents broke up me & my ex up but praying there's hope still πŸ’Œ

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