Nelly has been equally active as a businessman; among other ventures, in 2003 he released his own energy drink called "Pimp Juice," and in 2004 he became a minority owner of the NBA's Charlotte Bobcats basketball team. He is also the CEO of Derrty Entertainment, his own company formed in 2003. Nelly has two clothing lines: Vokal (for men) and Apple Bottoms (for women).
i love you i need you
Nelly Lyrics
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Second time we both know that I tried
You completely made me colorblind Felt like I was left here on a high
On a high, on a high, on a high, on a high
Is this the last thing I'll say?
You don't need me anyway
Should I go the other way?
I can't stay and hope for change
I don't need you anyway
So I'll go the other way
This is never gonna change
One time there was you and me and now
Second time I didn't see you try
I was on a high, on a high, on a high, on a high
Is this the last thing I'll say?
You don't need me anyway
Should I go the other way?
I can't stay and hope for change
It's the last thing I'll say
I don't need you anyway
So I'll go the other way
This is never gonna change
Snow in the summer
Wrong for each other
Third time is a charm
Snow in the summer
Wrong for each other
Third time is a charm
Snow in the summer
Wrong for each other
Third time is a charm
Snow in the summer
Wrong for each other
Third time is a charm
Is this the last thing I'll say?
You don't need me anyway
Should I go the other way?
I can't stay and hope for change
It's the last thing I'll say
I don't need you anyway
So I'll go the other way
This is never gonna change
I don't need you anyway
I don't need you anyway
I don't need you anyway
I don't need you anyway
I don't need you anyway
I don't need you anyway
I don't need you anyway
I don't need you anyway
I don't need you anyway
On a high
On a high
On a high
On a high
On a high
On a high
On a high
On a high
The song "I Love You, I Need You" by Nelly is an emotional ballad about the complexity of love and relationships. The song begins with the repetition of "Chuva! Chuvinha!" which is Portuguese for "Rain! Little rain!" The use of this phrase is unclear, but it could be interpreted as a metaphor for the tumultuous nature of love and relationships. The singer then admits that they demand attention when they walk into a room and that they don't want the pressure of love. They also acknowledge that they have what their partner needs but that they will only cause them pain. The song then takes a nostalgic turn, reminiscing on past memories with their partner and acknowledging their fragility. The song ends with an apology for making their partner cry and a plea to wipe their tears away.
One interesting fact about this song is that it was originally released as part of Nelly's mixtape "O.E.MO" in 2010 but was later included on his 2017 album "M.O." Another interesting fact is that the song samples the hook of the classic 1995 hit "Waterfalls" by TLC. Additionally, the song features the Brazilian artist Ivete Sangalo chanting "Chuva! Chuvinha!" in the beginning of the song. The song was produced by DJ Durel, alongside Nelly himself. Another fact is that the music video for "I Love You, I Need You" was filmed in Brazil and features Nelly and Sangalo in various locations throughout the country.
The chords for "I Love You, I Need You" are currently unknown.
Line by Line Meaning
Chuva! Chuvinha! Vem, vem, vem ca, rapaz!
Calling out to the rain, asking it to come, like calling out to someone to come.
Chuva! Chuvinha! Vem, vem, vem ca, rapaz!
Continuing to call out to the rain, like calling out to someone to come.
This is not political it's just that I demand attention when I walk into a room
Stating that it's not about politics, but about wanting attention when entering a room.
And it's not that I can't play ball hard it's just that I don't want to
Clarifying that the reason for not playing ball hard is not inability, but rather choice.
And the more I think about this pressure love I don't want you
Expressing that the pressure of love is not something desired.
And I can't have you and that's what hurts the most
Admitting that not being able to have the person hurts the most.
I cannot show you these things I boast
Unable to show off the things that are boasted about.
I'll throw my heart out, keep my head up, I cannot fuck up 'cause I got what you need boy (baby I do) but I will only cause you pain, yeah (I promise that)
Willing to open up and be vulnerable, but warning that they will not be good for the person they desire.
I got what you need boy (baby I do) but I will only bring on the rain
Having what the person needs, but only bringing sadness and pain.
So I'll prefer to run this road rough around the edges Good for something but too good to give it to you You run your own course at your own pace but I just got impatient See, I wanted to explore Forsake you, forsook you, abate you, dissipate you So turn fate around, I believed that I was free of you (not)
Choosing to continue on a difficult path that is valuable, but acknowledging impatience and desire to explore. Also admitting that they never truly became free from the person.
I still believe in those days on benches at sunset or the waves in July-or was it March We weathered weathers and storms real and imagined, such fragile tenderness You are truly blessed I stress this as I blow you this kiss as I blow it in the wind, mmwa
Remembering tender moments from the past, acknowledging how blessed the person is, and sending a kiss in the wind to emphasize it.
Gonna make you cry so damn hard you're gonna curse your drawers and wish you weren't a boy
Warning that they will make the person cry so hard that they will regret being a boy.
Gonna make you cry so damn hard you'll curse your drawers and wish you weren't a boy, yeah
Reiterating the intention to make the person cry and regret being a boy.
I will make you cry
Emphasizing the intention to make the person cry.
Boohoo
Imitating the sound of crying.
They say time is made of memories Well I remembered and I'm tired
Reflecting on the saying that time is made of memories, and admitting to being tired of remembering.
This is not political It's just that I remember the fire
Asserting that it's not about politics, but about remembering a passionate flame.
Babe you left me with my head held high and I feigned to be more than I was, didn't I
Acknowledging that the person left them with a confident facade, but admits it was not genuine.
I thought I could do without sugar love but this chocolate has turned into sweet bubble gum
Initially believing they didn't need love, but realizing it has become a sticky situation.
Candy is sweet but honey is sweeter It tastes like the real thing but candy is much much cheaper (Cheaper)
Comparing the sweetness of candy and honey, and acknowledging that candy is an inferior substitute.
Rain a'fallin' down, rain a'fallin' down, hahahaha
Laughing at the sound of rain falling down.
Time crying You'll be crying I'm sorry I made you cry I didn't mean to Let me wipe those tears away Wipe those tears away Don't cry Baby, it's only rain
Comforting the person and apologizing for making them cry, offering to wipe their tears away and reassuring them that the sadness is temporary, like rain.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Nelly Nahlbom, Valentina Orioli
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@Endrju8287
It’s been 21 years since Kelly texted Nelly via Microsoft Excel... time flies
@stevenbahena5956
I literally came to this video right now because of a meme that points that out lmao
@jiralatagan9881
i understood that reference LOL
@tcochran42
MrZapxy, Kelly said she don't even know what excel is.
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9 gag brought me here
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@MrPanSzymon
It's not that easy to be in a relationship texting by excel.
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