Quickly
John Legend; Brandy Lyrics
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Oh yea
[Verse 1]
If I had twenty million dollars in a vault somewhere baby, it wouldn't matter anyway
Cause the doctor told me that I'm dying slowly
So I guess I got to love you while I'm here baby
Did you know
[Bridge]
The news said the sky is falling, the globe is warming
My country warring, leaders are lying, time is running
No where to go
[Chorus]
I know we just met but baby could u love me quickly, quickly
I, want you to love me like you know the world is about to end baby, quickly
[Verse 2]
You said you didn't even know my name, but
Told me we mind as well make ours the same
What do you think baby (no time)
Think it mind as well be light years away, ohhh
We just better land on the stars before they come crashing down cause I heard the news say
[Bridge]
[Chorus]
Yea that's right baby kiss me like the world is quacking
Do it like the earth is shaking
You got it baby, that's right lovely
Fill me like our time is sprinting faster running out of time
[Chorus]
The song "Quickly" by John Legend featuring Brandy is a poignant love song with lyrics that explore the idea of living life to the fullest as we are faced with the impermanence of our existence. In the first verse, the singer speaks of how even if he had all the riches in the world, it wouldn't matter because he has been told by a doctor that he is dying slowly. In this context, he implores his partner to love him quickly, to make the most of the time they have together. The bridge sheds light on the current global issues such as climate change and war, indicating that we are living in uncertain times where life can change rapidly. The chorus reinforces his plea for love and urgency to make the most of the time they have together.
In the second verse, the singer hints at the idea of living in the moment and embracing love in a world that is constantly changing. He alludes to the fact that they may not have much time left and so it is better to make the most of their time. The chorus reiterates the urgency of the need to love each other quickly as if the world is about to end. The final lines of the song romanticize the idea of living in the moment, with the singer urging his partner to kiss him like the world is quaking and to fill him like their time is sprinting faster.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh you said it
The singer acknowledges that the person spoke.
If I had twenty million dollars in a vault somewhere baby, it wouldn't matter anyway
The singer is saying that even if they had much wealth, it would be irrelevant because they are dying slowly.
Cause the doctor told me that I'm dying slowly
The singer is stating that they have received news from a doctor indicating they are slowly dying.
So I guess I got to love you while I'm here baby
The artist decides to love the person while they're still alive.
Did you know
The artist is making an inquiry about the other person's knowledge on a particular matter.
The news said the sky is falling, the globe is warming
My country warring, leaders are lying, time is running
No where to go
The singer is summarizing recent news events highlighting global problems like climate change and war along with a lack of leadership which indicates a feeling of fear and hopelessness in regards to finding a solution.
I know we just met but baby could u love me quickly, quickly
The singer is asking the other person if they can love them within a short time span despite having just met.
I, want you to love me like you know the world is about to end baby, quickly
The artist wants the other person to love them as if the world will end soon.
You said you didn't even know my name, but
Told me we mind as well make ours the same
The artist quotes the other person saying they don't know their name, but they suggest having the same surname.
Think it mind as well be light years away, ohhh
We just better land on the stars before they come crashing down cause I heard the news say
The artist feels that their future together might be uncertain and sees that it might as well be in the distant future. They have a sense of urgency to achieve their vision because they don't know when things will come to an end, according to what they've heard on the news.
Yea that's right baby kiss me like the world is quacking
Do it like the earth is shaking
You got it baby, that's right lovely
Fill me like our time is sprinting faster running out of time
The singer wants the other person to kiss them like it's the end of the world, as if there's an earthquake happening, making the most of the limited time they have left. The singer also compliments the other person saying they have what it takes to fill them with love as if they're racing against time.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG Rights Management
Written by: KEVIN RISTO, WAYNNE NUGENT, JOHN STEPHENS, DAPO TORIMIRO, CHRISTOPHER BREAUX
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