Be Without You
Lil Rounds Lyrics


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(by Mary J. Blige)

I wanna be with you, gotta be with you, need to be with you
(Oh, oh, oh, oh)
I wanna be with you, gotta be with you, need to be with you
(Oh, oh, oh, oh)
Oooo (oh, oh, oh, oh) oooo
Chemistry was crazy from the get-go
Neither one of us knew why
We didn't build nothing overnight
Cuz a love like this takes some time
People swore it off as a phase
Said we can't see that
Now from top to bottom
They see that we did that (yes)
It's so true that (yes)
We've been through it (yes)
We got real sh** (yes)
See baby we been...

Too strong for too long (and I can't be without you baby)
And I'll be waiting up until you get home (cuz I can't sleep without you baby)
Anybody who's ever loved, ya know just what I feel
Too hard to fake it, nothing can replace it
Call the radio if you just can't be without your baby

I got a question for ya
See I already know the answer
But still I wanna ask you
Would you lie? (no)
Make me cry? (no)
Do somethin' behind my back and then try to cover it up?
Well, neither would I, baby
My love is only your love (yes)
I'll be faithful (yes)
I'm for real (yes)
And with us you'll always know the deal
We've been...

Too strong for too long (and I can't be without you baby)
And I'll be waiting up until you get home (cuz I can't sleep without you baby)
Anybody who's ever loved, ya know just what I feel
Too hard to fake it, nothing can replace it
Call the radio if you just can't be without your baby

See this is real talk
I'm always stay (no matter what)
Good or bad (thick and thin)
Right or wrong (all day everyday)
Now if you're down on love or don't believe
This ain't for you (no, this ain't for you)
And if you got it deep in your heart
And deep down you know that it's true (come on, come on, come on)
Well, let me see you put your hands up (hands up)
Fellas tell your lady she's the one (fellas tell your lady she's the one, oh)
Put your hands up (hands up)
Ladies let him know he's got your love
Look him right in his eyes and tell him
We've been...

Too strong for too long (and I can't be without you baby)
And I'll be waiting up until you get home (cuz I can't sleep without you baby)
Anybody who's ever loved, ya know just what I feel
Too hard to fake it, nothing can replace it
Call the radio if you just can't be without your baby

Heeeeeeeeeeeey Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh
Heeeeeeeeeeeey Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh

I wanna be with you, gotta be with you, need to be with you
I wanna be with you, gotta be with you, need to be with you
I wanna be with you, gotta be with you, need to be with you




I wanna be with you, gotta be with you, need to be with you
I wanna be with you, gotta be with you, need to be with you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "Be Without You" by Lil Rounds (originally by Mary J. Blige) express a deep desire to be with the one you love. The song explores the difficulties of maintaining a long-term relationship and the strength of the love that keeps two people together. The first verse talks about the powerful chemistry between two people, and how they didn't rush into anything because they knew that a love like theirs would take time to build. Despite people's doubts about their relationship, the couple knows that they have something real and enduring.


The chorus emphasizes the idea that the couple is too strong to be apart for too long. They need each other, and they'll wait for each other no matter what. The idea of being without each other is unbearable for them. The next verse asks some hypothetical questions, to which the answer is "no" - neither partner would lie, make the other cry, or do something behind the other's back. Their love is true and faithful, and they always know where they stand with each other.


The bridge emphasizes the realness of the relationship, and how the couple will stay together through good times and bad. The song ends with the repeated lines of the chorus and an upbeat, positive vibe.


Line by Line Meaning

I wanna be with you, gotta be with you, need to be with you
The singer expresses a strong desire to be with their partner and needs their presence in their life.


Chemistry was crazy from the get-go Neither one of us knew why
The connection between the singer and their partner was intense and unexplainable from the beginning.


We didn't build nothing overnight Cuz a love like this takes some time
Their love didn't develop immediately and needed time to grow and mature.


People swore it off as a phase Said we can't see that Now from top to bottom They see that we did that (yes) It's so true that (yes) We've been through it (yes) We got real sh** (yes)
Despite others' doubts and criticism, the couple has proven their love to be real, experiencing significant challenges and tough times.


Too strong for too long (and I can't be without you baby) And I'll be waiting up until you get home (cuz I can't sleep without you baby)
The singer emphasizes the depth and significance of their love, unable to function without their partner's presence and waiting up for them to return home.


Anybody who's ever loved, ya know just what I feel Too hard to fake it, nothing can replace it Call the radio if you just can't be without your baby
The singer acknowledges the universal experience of love and understands that it cannot be feigned or replaced, encouraging others to reach out for help if they are struggling with being apart from their loved one.


I got a question for ya See I already know the answer But still I wanna ask you Would you lie? (no) Make me cry? (no) Do somethin' behind my back and then try to cover it up? Well, neither would I, baby
The singer questions their partner's loyalty but already knows the answer, expressing their own faithfulness and trust in the relationship.


My love is only your love (yes) I'll be faithful (yes) I'm for real (yes) And with us you'll always know the deal
The singer reiterates their commitment to the relationship and assures their partner that their love is genuine and steadfast.


See this is real talk I'm always stay (no matter what) Good or bad (thick and thin) Right or wrong (all day everyday)
The singer speaks honestly and promises to remain by their partner's side through all challenges and circumstances, regardless of right or wrong.


Now if you're down on love or don't believe This ain't for you (no, this ain't for you) And if you got it deep in your heart And deep down you know that it's true (come on, come on, come on) Well, let me see you put your hands up (hands up)
The singer acknowledges that some may not understand or believe in their love, but calls upon those who feel the same depth of emotion to show their support and commitment.


Fellas tell your lady she's the one (fellas tell your lady she's the one, oh) Put your hands up (hands up) Ladies let him know he's got your love Look him right in his eyes and tell him
The singer encourages couples to express their love and devotion to each other through words and gestures, affirming their relationship.


Heeeeeeeeeeeey Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh Heeeeeeeeeeeey Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh
The singer adds in some vocalizations as a musical interlude.


I wanna be with you, gotta be with you, need to be with you I wanna be with you, gotta be with you, need to be with you I wanna be with you, gotta be with you, need to be with you I wanna be with you, gotta be with you, need to be with you I wanna be with you, gotta be with you, need to be with you
The song ends with the singer repeating their desire and need to be with their partner, emphasizing the centrality of the relationship in their life.




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Jose Vazquez

To me Lil one of the few women that can rock a Karen.

Lana Teramae

This was her best performance sadly!

magiceyess

To me this was her 2nd best performance (her best was "the way you meek me feel)

Victoria McIver

I Love her outfit and nails! <3

BeardedMcCartney

And then she went downhill after this...picking Celine, The Rose and Tina Turner? Gurl...you went from Mary J to karaoke basic

Colin Van Blaricom

Celine and Independence day were definately her worst choices. Why on Earth did she think those would be remotely fit for her voice/style?

Heatwave, The Rose, and Tina Turner I didn't think were terrible choices but just kind of bland and did her voice no justic

Ronald Guzman

she went downhill after this

Sharon Menezes

And it all went downhill for Lil after this. IMO tho, she was overrated by producers/judges from the get go. Live shows only exposed her limitations/lack of direction as a artist.

With Love, Bubbles

She was good, (i didnt like her too much, my mom did when we all watched it) but she let the fame get to her- the hair the clothes, the outfit… she was overcompensating

Colin Van Blaricom

She was arguably the one to beat here and top 13 but than all went downhill after that sadly

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