Macy Gray was originally hesitant to record a studio album due to what is, arguably, her most recognizable feature -- her voice. She started her music career as a songwriter. Her first album was actually a mistake; she was at the studio waiting for the person who was supposed to be singing her song, and the producer wanted to hear what one of the songs was supposed to sound like. Once she started singing, the producer liked the rough sound of her voice so much he offered her a record deal.
When I See You
Macy Gray Lyrics
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All I wanted was to hold you tight
I'm sorry baby never meant to be mean to ya
And I hope your coming back tonight
You're hesitating 'cause you don't want to love affair
I promise baby it'll be alright
Truth is all I'm doin is missin ya
Hey baby
When I see ya
I'm want to love you all over the place
Hey baby
When I see ya
I'm gunna kiss you all over your face
Yea yea
Yea yea
It's been three days since you screamed and hung up on me
All you wanted was to hold me tight
Now you're calling to say hey and make up with me
But I think I need a little more time
I'm hesitating 'cause I don't want to love affair
And I want to learnt o be alright
Truth it all I'm doing is missin ya
Thinking about when I'm gunna see you
Hey baby
When I see ya
I'm want to love you all over the place
Hey baby
When I see ya
I'm gunna kiss you all over your face
Yea yea
Yea yea
Dance with me love
The opening lines of “When I See You” by Macy Gray describe a lover's quarrel, where the singer and her partner have had an argument and are not together for three days. However, the singer is regretful for her actions and misses her partner very much. She apologizes for being mean and hopes that her partner will come back tonight. The singer is honest about her feelings, and all she is doing is missing her partner, and she thinks about when she will see him again.
In the second verse, the singer's partner calls to patch things up, but the singer needs more time as she does not want to get into a love affair. Her partner is hesitating, perhaps because he is not sure if he wants to get back to her or not. Although the singer needs time to figure things out, she cannot wait to see her partner again. She dreams of lovingly holding him and kissing all over his face when she finally sees him.
Overall, the lyrics of "When I See You" are about fighting for love and regretting the times when you let the one you love down. The song captures the intense emotions of a lover's quarrel and the longing to reconcile and make things right.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been three days since I screamed and hung up on ya
It's been three days since I lost my temper and ended the phone call abruptly
All I wanted was to hold you tight
I just wanted to feel close to you
I'm sorry baby never meant to be mean to ya
I apologize for hurting you, I didn't mean to be cruel
And I hope your coming back tonight
I'm hopeful that you'll come back to me tonight
You're hesitating 'cause you don't want to love affair
You're hesitant because you don't want a relationship
I promise baby it'll be alright
I assure you that everything will be okay
Truth is all I'm doin is missin ya
The truth is, all I'm doing is missing you
Thinkin about when I'm gunna see you
I'm constantly thinking about when I'll see you next
Hey baby
Hello my love
When I see ya
When I am with you
I'm want to love you all over the place
I want to show you affection everywhere
I'm gunna kiss you all over your face
I'm going to give you kisses all over your face
Yea yea
Yes, that's right
Dance with me love
Let's dance together my love
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Natalie Hinds, Victor Indrizzo, Justin Meldal-Johnsen, Jeremy Ruzumna
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@russllor09
I love that Macy is Macy and she won't ever be anything but Macy. Her music is so infectious, I love it. Continue doing you, Mace, and I'll keep listening. <3
@RedLink27
Jesus man... I heard my dad play this when I was about 5 or 6... I've literally been looking for this for YEARS!! Can't believe I finally found it!
@hermittroglodyte5547
Congrats!!
@allyme7749
Love it when that happens
@deerfencer1
Such a great song 🎉
@user-ov4op3fz9g
日本人だけど全く同じ状況だ…
@pimpherkiyah813
I truly have an old soul , people tell me this often . 😌
@eazykorean_9553
Just like me😎
@lilasuemcclendon8739
I believe it!!!!!!
@NBrown-kh8lp
Best soul to have ❤️