Mimi, native Californian, brings an unusual blend of writing and vocal talents from her Filipino heritage and pop influences. Chris, also a native Californian, brings a unique perspective from his experience with synthesizers, pop music, and audio engineering. Even though both Mimi and Chris have heavy-duty musical training, their sound is edgy and maintains a mass appeal.
Chocolate
Mimi & Teft Lyrics
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Got to Maintain some kind of dignity
Every time I want just a bite
Tell myself, I'm holdin the line
Take a breath and try not to think of you
Trying so hard not to crave what ya do
I don't know why you won't set me free
All the time I hate what you do to me
When I need pleasin
You're what I'm needin
Everything in you
Satisfies all of me
I can't believe this
Wantin another kiss
Breakin every rule I ever made
Because of you tempting me
Now i'm trying every day to stay away
Chorus
This time i mean it
Will you stop teasin
Everything you are
Is really bad for me
Please understand now
It's not about you
I got no will power
What to do
I'll be fine
I am through
Maybe i'll have one last piece of you or two
Chorus
Chocolate's pure delight, want some every night
Sayin to myself i'll only have one little piece
Torments me to see how many are gone
So i'll have one more then i'll be done
Chorus
The lyrics of Mimi & Teft's song "Chocolate" talk about the struggle to resist temptation, specifically in relation to chocolate. The singer identifies their desire for the person they are singing about as similar to their desire for chocolate - both are bad for them and something they are trying to resist. The opening lines, "Everytime I see you, you get to me / Got to Maintain some kind of dignity" describe the singer's struggle to remain composed in front of the person they are attracted to. They are trying to maintain a sense of self-control, even though they are overwhelmed by the other person's presence.
The next lines, "Every time I want just a bite / Tell myself, I'm holdin the line / Take a breath and try not to think of you / Trying so hard not to crave what ya do" equate wanting the other person to wanting chocolate. The singer is fighting against their attraction, telling themselves that they are strong enough to resist. They try to distract themselves and not dwell on their feelings, but they are still tempted. The line "I don't know why you won't set me free" implies that the person they desire is still in their life, even though they know it's not a healthy situation for them.
The chorus repeats the line "Chocolate's pure delight, want some every night," further expressing the similarities between their temptations for both chocolate and the person they desire. They admit to breaking their own rules and having no willpower to resist either. However, they also acknowledge that they need to stay away and stop this cycle of temptation.
Overall, the song's lyrics are relatable to anyone who has struggled with temptation or trying to resist something they know is not good for them.
Line by Line Meaning
Everytime I see you, you get to me
Your presence affects me deeply every time I see you
Got to Maintain some kind of dignity
I need to maintain my self-respect even in your presence
Every time I want just a bite
Every time I want to indulge in you just a little bit
Tell myself, I'm holdin the line
I remind myself to stay in control
Take a breath and try not to think of you
I try to calm down and not think about you
Trying so hard not to crave what ya do
Struggling to not give in to my cravings for you
I don't know why you won't set me free
I am unsure why I can't let go of you
All the time I hate what you do to me
I constantly hate the effect you have on me
When I need pleasin
When I need satisfaction
You're what I'm needin
You are what I crave
Everything in you
All of your being
Satisfies all of me
Fulfills all my desires
I can't believe this
I am surprised at myself
Wantin another kiss
Desiring another kiss
Breakin every rule I ever made
Going against all of my rules
Because of you tempting me
Because you are tempting me to give in
Now i'm trying every day to stay away
I am now trying my best to stay away from you
This time i mean it
This time, I am serious
Will you stop teasin
Will you stop playing with my emotions
Everything you are
All that you embody
Is really bad for me
Is not good for me
Please understand now
Please comprehend this now
It's not about you
This is not about you
I got no will power
I have no strength of will
What to do
I do not know what to do
I'll be fine
I'll manage
I am through
I am finished
Maybe i'll have one last piece of you or two
Perhaps I will indulge in you one more time
Chocolate's pure delight, want some every night
Chocolate is pure pleasure, and I want it every night
Sayin to myself i'll only have one little piece
Telling myself I will only have a small portion
Torments me to see how many are gone
It's tormenting to see how much I have consumed
So i'll have one more then i'll be done
So I'll indulge one more time, then I'll stop
Contributed by Samuel V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.