Talk To Me
Mary J BligeÂêÀö²¼À³¼§ Lyrics


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Oh
Hm
Oh
Hm

Baby, you're a man and I know it's hard to reach out for help.
And let down your guard.
But I am your woman.
So you gotta know why I been put on this earth.
To be right by your side.
Now lately you've been tryna hide it but something's on your mind.
But I care what's going on with you too much to let it slide.
I'm over the fussing.
And I'm tryna stop cussing.
So we gonna chill.
Let's start to rebuild, boy.

[Chorus]
Talk to me. (Just like you used to)
Talk to me. (I don't wanna lose you so)
If you want to make this work the way I wanna.
(I ain't gonna force but you gonna)
Talk to me. (Just like you need to)
Talk to me. (Baby, I will receive you)
Every secret you know that I'll keep it.
(Ain't I good to you baby?)
So come on, talk to me.

Ain't no telling lies.
Ain't no holding back.
Ain't no tip toeing.
We too grown for that.
I'm a say some things.
And I'm very clear that you may say some things I may not wanna hear.
But I'm gone listen to them.
And we gone work it out.
And if I need a breather, let you go walk it out.
I would never disrespect you.
You are the head.
But there's so many things going left unsaid, oh.

Talk to me. (Just like you used to)
Talk to me. (I don't wanna lose you so)
If you want to make this work the way I wanna.
(Hey, I ain't gonna force but you gonna)
Talk to me. (Just like you need to)
Talk to me. (Baby, I will receive you)
Every secret you know that I'll keep it.
(Hey, ain't I good to you baby)
So come on, talk to me.

You know love is a process.
And it ain't gonna happen over night.
So be patient with my shortcomings.
You know how hard I try.
Let's break down all the barriers standing in our way.
Get over yourself for me.
I'll get over myself for you.
Let's get over ourselves for us.
Let's start today, yeah.

Talk to me. (Just like you used to)
Talk to me. (I don't wanna lose you so)
If you want to make this work the way I wanna.
(Hey, I ain't gonna force but you gonna talk)
Talk to me. (Just like you need to)
Talk to me. (Baby, I will receive you, yeah)
Every secret you know that I'll keep it.
(Every secret, ain't I good to you baby)
So come on, talk to me.
Ain't I good to you baby?
Ain't I good to you baby?
You can open your heart.
You can open your mind.
I'm all yours and I'm your friend.
You can talk to me at any time.
At any day.
At any hour.
I'm by your side.
I'll never leave you.
I got your back, hey.

Talk to me.
Talk to me. (Baby, I want)
If you want to make this work the way I wanna.
(If you wanna make it work, I ain't gonna force you but you gotta talk to me)
Talk to me.
Talk to me. (You ain't gotta go nowhere)
Every secret you know that I'll keep it. (I'll be right here)




(You ain't gotta go outside, I'll be right here)
So come on, talk to me. (Hey, oh)

Overall Meaning

In Mary J Blige's song "Talk to Me," she expresses her willingness to be there for her partner, encouraging him to open up to her and not hold back any secrets or feelings. She acknowledges that it can be difficult for men to ask for help and let their guard down, but emphasizes that she is there for him and wants to be by his side. She recognizes that they are both adults and need to communicate openly and honestly in order to make their relationship work. She acknowledges that it may not always be easy and that there may be disagreements, but emphasizes that they need to work through them together. Throughout the song, there is a sense of reassurance and commitment to the relationship, with Mary J Blige emphasizing that she is willing to be patient and supportive through the ups and downs.


Line by Line Meaning

Baby, you're a man and I know it's hard to reach out for help.
As a man, it can be difficult to ask for help, but I know you need it and I am here for you.


And let down your guard.
I understand that you have your guard up, but it's important to let it down and open up to me.


But I am your woman.
I am here for you and support you as your partner.


So you gotta know why I been put on this earth.
My purpose is to be by your side, through the good and the bad.


To be right by your side.
I am committed to being by your side and supporting you through difficult times.


Now lately you've been tryna hide it but something's on your mind.
You have been struggling to open up to me lately, but it's clear that something is bothering you.


But I care what's going on with you too much to let it slide.
I care deeply about what's going on with you and want to help you work through it.


I'm over the fussing.
I don't want to argue or fight, I just want to have an open and honest conversation with you.


And I'm tryna stop cussing.
I am making an effort to communicate with you in a respectful and appropriate way.


So we gonna chill.
Let's relax and have a conversation without any tension or pressure.


Let's start to rebuild, boy.
We need to take the first step in rebuilding our relationship and trust.


[Chorus]
The chorus emphasizes the importance of communication and encourages the man to talk to the artist.


Ain't no telling lies.
We need to be honest with each other, without holding anything back or hiding the truth.


Ain't no holding back.
We need to have a conversation without any barriers or defenses.


Ain't no tip toeing.
We need to address the issue head-on and not avoid difficult or uncomfortable topics.


We too grown for that.
We are adults and should be able to have a mature, honest conversation about our relationship.


But I'm gone listen to them.
I am willing to listen to what you have to say, even if it's not easy to hear.


And we gone work it out.
We can work through our issues and come to a resolution together.


And if I need a breather, let you go walk it out.
If the conversation becomes overwhelming, I may need to take a break and give you space to process your thoughts.


I would never disrespect you.
I value and respect you as my partner and will always treat you with kindness and respect.


You are the head.
You are the leader in our relationship, but that doesn't mean that we can't work together as a team.


But there's so many things going left unsaid, oh.
We have issues in our relationship that we need to address and talk about openly.


You know love is a process.
Love takes time and effort to work through, but it's worth it in the end.


And it ain't gonna happen over night.
Our issues won't be solved immediately, but we can start to work on them now.


So be patient with my shortcomings.
I have my own flaws and limitations, but I am willing to work on myself and our relationship.


Let's break down all the barriers standing in our way.
We need to identify and address the obstacles that are preventing us from having a healthy relationship.


Get over yourself for me.
We need to put aside our egos and work together to resolve our issues.


I'll get over myself for you.
I am willing to put aside my own ego and work on my own flaws for the sake of our relationship.


Let's get over ourselves for us.
We need to prioritize our relationship and work together to overcome any difficulties.


Let's start today, yeah.
We can start working on our relationship now, and not wait any longer to make progress.


You can open your heart.
You can trust me and open up to me about your thoughts and feelings.


You can open your mind.
You can be open-minded and willing to work through our relationship issues together.


I'm all yours and I'm your friend.
I am fully committed to our relationship and will always be there for you as your partner and friend.


You can talk to me at any time.
I am always available and willing to listen to you whenever you need to talk.


At any day.
I am committed to helping you work through our issues every day.


At any hour.
I am available to support you and listen to you at any time of day or night.


I'll never leave you.
I am here for you and won't abandon you, even through the difficult times.


I got your back, hey.
I am your partner and will always have your back, no matter what.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, BMG Rights Management
Written by: WHITE VERDINE ADAMS, JOHNTA M. AUSTIN, MARY J. BLIGE, ERIC HUDSON, ROBERT WRIGHT

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@uzrel2002

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You don't have to be a hero to save the world
It doesn't make you a narcissist to love yourself
It feels like nothing is easy, it'll never be
That's alright, let it out, talk to me
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You don't have to know what to say or what to think
You don't have to be anybody you can never be
That's alright, let it out, talk to me
Anxiety, tossing, turning in your sleep
Even if you run away, you still see them in your dreams
It's so dark tonight, but you'll survive, certainly
It's alright, come inside, and talk to me
We can talk here on the floor
On the phone, if you prefer
I'll be here until you're okay
Let your words release your pain
You and I will share the weight
Growing stronger day by day
It's so dark outside tonight
Build a fire warm and bright
And the wind, it howls and bites
Bite it back with all your might
Anxiety, tossing, turning in your sleep
Even if you run away, you still see them in your dreams
It's so dark tonight, it looks nice, fall asleep
It's alright, come inside
And talk to me



@qutivic284

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@istoleyourcookies125

(Lyrics)
You don’t have to be a hero to
SAVE
The world
It doesn’t make you a narcissist to love yourself
It feels like nothing is easy
It will never be
That’s alright
Let it out
Talk to me.

You don’t have to be a prodigy to be
U N I Q U E
You don’t have to know what to
S A Y
or what to
T H I N K
You don’t have to be anybody
You can never be
That’s alright
Let it out
Talk to me.
A N X I E T Y
Tossing, turning in your sleep
Even if you run away
You still see them in your
D R E A M S
It’s so dark tonight
But you’ll survive
Certainly
It’s alright
Come inside
And talk to me.

We can talk here on the floor
On the phone, if you prefer
I’ll be here until you’re
O K A Y
Let your words release your pain
You and I will share the ways
Growing stronger
D A Y by D A Y
It’s so dark outside tonight
Build a fire
W A R M
And
B R I G H T
And the wind, it howls and
Bites
Bite it back with all your
M I G H T

Anxiety...
Tossing, turning in your sleep
Even if you run away
You still see them in your dreams
It’s so dark tonight
It looks nice
Fall asleep...
It’s alright...
Come inside...
And talk to me...



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