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Everything You Do
Monifah Lyrics
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Everything you do
Comes back to you now, baby
Everything you say
Could either make me stay or go away
Everything you
It comes back to you now, baby
Everything you say
There was a time when I thought I heard it all before
Then there you were walkin' through my door
You looked the part of which I've always dreamed
But was I dreamin' of reality
Talk to me
[Chorus]
You gotta be real
You gotta be true
If you want to deal with me it's up to you
'Cause whatever you do, do it right
There ain't nothin' I need more
That's just the way I like it
Hey
I knew that it would be someone like you
Is it a dream
And hey
You pick me up when I am feeling blue
You got me into you
[CHORUS:]
Talk to me
Everything you do
Everything you say
Everything you do
Everything you say
[CHORUS:]
Everything you do
Everything you say
Everything you do
Everything you say
The song "Everything You Do" by Monifah is about a woman trying to find out if the person she just met is genuine and reliable. She describes how everything a person does comes back to them and how everything they say affects the people around them. The chorus repeats the message that whatever someone puts out into the world will eventually come back to them, for better or for worse.
The verses talk about the woman's experience with meeting this person. She admits that she thought she had heard it all before, but when he walked through her door, he was exactly what she had always dreamed of. However, she questions whether this dream is actually reality and asks him to talk to her. The pre-chorus emphasizes the importance of being real and true in any relationship, and the chorus repeats the message that everything a person does and says has consequences.
Overall, the song is an exploration of the idea of karma and how our actions and words have an impact not just on ourselves, but on the people around us. It also highlights the importance of honesty and authenticity in any relationship, and the need for open communication to establish trust and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
Everything you do
Your actions have consequences
Comes back to you now, baby
You will experience the effects of your actions
Everything you say
Your words have power
Could either make me stay or go away
Your words can influence my decisions and actions
There was a time when I thought I heard it all before
I thought I knew what to expect from relationships
Then there you were walkin' through my door
But then you came into my life unexpectedly
You looked the part of which I've always dreamed
You seemed to fit my ideal partner
But was I dreamin' of reality
But was my idealized perception of you grounded in reality?
Talk to me
Communicate with me
You gotta be real
You need to be genuine
You gotta be true
You need to be honest
If you want to deal with me it's up to you
It's your choice if you want to pursue a relationship with me
'Cause whatever you do, do it right
You should always strive to act in a responsible and respectful manner
There ain't nothin' I need more
Honesty and respect are the most important qualities to me
That's just the way I like it
That's my personal preference
Hey
Addressing the person of interest
I knew that it would be someone like you
I had a feeling that I would find someone like you
Is it a dream
Is this too good to be true?
And hey
Addressing the person of interest
You pick me up when I am feeling blue
You make me feel better when I'm down
You got me into you
I'm attracted to you
Everything you do
Your actions have consequences
Everything you say
Your words have power
Everything you do
Your actions have consequences
Everything you say
Your words have power
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ISAAC HAYES, JEAN CLAUDE OLIVIER, SAMUEL BARNES, SAMUEL J. BARNES, TERRI E. ROBINSON
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