The rose
MajorMotion Lyrics

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Ohhhhh
Got a bad bitch from the City of the Rose
And she knows, how it goes
She never left the city but she's not local
Shawty we could get together, it's whatever
Just give me the green light
Then we swerving down Marine Drive
Windows open, and your hair blowing

I can hardly focus, can you poke it out for me?
Know what I mean? In those jeans
Tell me, is there really room for me (for me)
In those jeans?

Tell me do you wanna fuck with a young nigga like myself?
Could you ever fall in love with a young nigga like myself?
And I've been thinking 'bout you, nobody else
And my loving's good for your health

I really need somebody, tell me you're that somebody
Said I really need somebody, tell me you're that somebody

Conversation's sometimes overrated
Don't wanna seem impatient but lets get it straightened
No need to wait so long, we've got all night I know
I can hardly focus, can you poke it out for me?
Can I give it to you, show you how you can take it all?
Wanna break you off
Relax and unwind, and let me take my time

Tell me do you wanna fuck with a young nigga like myself?
Could you ever fall in love with a young nigga like myself?
And I've been thinking 'bout you, nobody else
And my loving's good for your health
I really need somebody, tell me you're that somebody
Said I really need somebody, tell me you're that somebody

I really need somebody, need somebody, need somebody
Need somebody

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to MajorMotion's song The Rose describe a young man's infatuation with a "bad bitch" from the City of the Rose. Despite never leaving the city, he describes her as not being local, possibly indicating a certain sophistication or worldliness that sets her apart from others. The singer expresses his desire to be with her and asks for her approval, saying "just give me the green light." They drive down Marine Drive with the windows open, and the singer finds himself distracted by her beauty, asking her to "poke it out" for him. He wonders if there's room for him in her tight jeans, implying a desire to be physically close to her.

The chorus of the song asks the woman if she wants to be with a young man like himself, and he wonders if she could ever love him. He professes to have been thinking only of her, and believes that his love could be good for her health. The singer insists that he really needs somebody, and begs her to tell him that she's that somebody.

Overall, the song seems to be about youthful desire and the thrill of new love. The singer is clearly enamored with this woman and wants to be with her desperately. He sees her as someone special, and is hoping that she might feel the same way about him.

Line by Line Meaning

Ohhhhh
Exclamation showing excitement or anticipation of something good to come.

Got a bad bitch from the City of the Rose
I have a beautiful girl from Portland, Oregon.

And she knows, how it goes
My girl understands what's going on.

She never left the city but she's not local
She's a hometown girl who's worldly and understands different cultures.

Shawty we could get together, it's whatever
Baby, we can spend time together, and do whatever we want.

Just give me the green light
Let me know you're into it and ready to go.

Then we swerving down Marine Drive
We will drive recklessly down Marine Drive road in Portland.

Windows open, and your hair blowing
The car windows will be down, so your hair will be blowing in the wind.

I can hardly focus, can you poke it out for me?
I am having trouble concentrating because you are so attractive. Can you bring attention to your physical features (Jokingly)?

Know what I mean? In those jeans
You know exactly how irresistible you look in those jeans.

Tell me, is there really room for me (for me) In those jeans?
I am curious if there is literally enough room for me in those tight jeans of yours.

Tell me do you wanna fuck with a young nigga like myself? Could you ever fall in love with a young nigga like myself? And I've been thinking 'bout you, nobody else And my loving's good for your health
Asking if you are interested in a physical and romantic relationship, confessing my strong feelings and expressing my ability to fulfill your needs.

I really need somebody, tell me you're that somebody
I'm expressing my desire for someone special, and asking if you're that person.

Conversation's sometimes overrated Don't wanna seem impatient but lets get it straightened No need to wait so long, we've got all night I know
We don't always need to talk or have a long conversation, but let's get to the point. We have plenty of time for everything.

Can I give it to you, show you how you can take it all? Wanna break you off Relax and unwind, and let me take my time
Asking for your consent, and expressing my desire to sexually please you and take my time to make sure you are satisfied.

I really need somebody, tell me you're that somebody Said I really need somebody, tell me you're that somebody I really need somebody, need somebody, need somebody Need somebody
Reiterating my desire for someone special.

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