Space
Melody Thornton Lyrics
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I know the game was to call it temporary
Boy be careful what you wish for
'Cause you might get that and so much more
I won't shed a tear if you don't want me here
Boy I'll give you space
In the closet where my clothes should be
Now I'm walking out the front door
You got exactly what you asked for
Space in your phone where it said my name
Where I took my picture out your frame
And I won't be around when you figure out
You got exactly what you asked for...
Space
Now wait
This ain't no way to be treated
Mistake
You can't have your cake and eat it
'Cause any real man would have been here
But I guess that's more than you can be
Let me help you out, I'ma leave right now
Boy you got your space
In the closet where my clothes should be
In that empty bed without me
Now I'm walking out the front door
You got exactly what you asked for
Space in your phone where it said my name
Where I took my picture out your frame
And I won't be around when you figure out
You got exactly what you asked for...
Space
Where my kiss should be
In your arms where they used to be holding me
In your car on the passenger side
There's an empty seat where I used to ride
Space in your mind when you think of me
'Cause I'ma bout to be a memory
Now you've got your space
In the closet where my clothes should be
In that empty bed without me
Now I'm walking out the front door
You got exactly what you asked for
Space in your phone where it said my name
Where I took my picture out your frame
And I won't be around when you figure out
You got exactly what you asked for...
Space
I'll give you your space
You got your space
You got exactly what you asked for
Baby, I'm so gone
You got me saying bye baby...
The lyrics of Melody Thornton's song "Space" are about a woman who is tired of being treated as a temporary option and decides to leave her partner with some "space" in their life. The song starts with the woman acknowledging that the man planned on letting her down gently and calling their relationship temporary. However, she warns him to be careful what he wishes for, because he might get more than he intended.
The chorus goes on to say that the woman will give the man his "space" by removing all traces of herself from their shared life, including her clothes in the closet, her picture in his frame, and her name in his phone. She tells him that he got exactly what he asked for and that she won't be around when he realizes his mistake.
The second verse is a reflection of the first, with the woman stating that the man can't have his cake and eat it too. She calls him out for not being a real man and not living up to her expectations. Ultimately, she decides to leave him and give him the space he asked for.
Overall, the song is about a woman taking control of her own life and refusing to settle for less than she deserves. She is empowered and confident in her decision to leave, and she knows that the man will regret his actions eventually.
Line by Line Meaning
The plan was to let me down gently
The intention was to break up with me in a considerate way
I know the game was to call it temporary
I understand the strategy was to make it seem like a short-lived romance
Boy be careful what you wish for
Be cautious about what you desire
'Cause you might get that and so much more
Because you could end up receiving that and additional consequences
I won't shed a tear if you don't want me here
I won't cry if you no longer want me around
Boy I'll give you space
I'll give you the freedom you desire
Now wait
This ain't no way to be treated
Hold on a second, this is unacceptable treatment
Mistake
You can't have your cake and eat it
Error, you can't enjoy both sides of the situation
'Cause any real man would have been here
But I guess that's more than you can be
Because a genuine man would have stayed, but it seems like you're incapable of doing so
Let me help you out, I'ma leave right now
I'll assist you by leaving immediately
Boy you got your space
You finally have the distance you wanted
Where my kiss should be
In your arms where they used to be holding me
In your car on the passenger side
There's an empty seat where I used to ride
Space in your mind when you think of me
'Cause I'ma bout to be a memory
Where I used to give you affection now lies emptiness; where I would sit next to you now sits emptiness; and as I'm about to leave, there will be an emptiness in your thoughts because I will soon be a distant memory
Now you've got your space
Now you have the freedom you requested
I'll give you your space
You got your space
You got exactly what you asked for
Baby, I'm so gone
You got me saying bye baby...
I'll let you have your independence, you have what you wanted, and now I'm gone, saying goodbye...
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDREW FRAMPTON, JAMIE JONES, JACK DAVID KUGELL, JASON PENNOCK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Danyiel Says
"Space" that's what she gave the rest of the dolls! And now she has an amazing album #lionesseyes 💯👌🏼🏆
Cole floyd
Yep
Marquisha Crutchfield
Don't get me wrong I love Nicole, But Melody & the other girls deserve recognition too! Love this song ❤️
Molly Maybach
They gave Melody room for ONE solo and she knocked it out of the park 🔥
hiC
She is probably the best singer from The Pussycat Dolls :)
Tia Uzma
Yes the best
Jay D
Not true but definitely a great singer that deserved more than just adlibs on singles
Daughter of Zion
For a fact‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️
JukeBoxJunkie10
Glad to FINALLY hear a Pussycat sing. She was always my favorite. I hope she go to the top of the charts.
paul yeh
OMG Melody's voice is really like soda pop, i am in love