Showtime
Nelly Furtado Lyrics


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Drums
Woo

Put on your best clothes
We've been waiting too long for this moment
I'll put on my best smile
I'm shining inside and I'm proud of our love but
Every time I turn around you say
That you're not checking for love in that way
But every time I come around you seem
So ready for this

Showtime, our love's coming out
Lights, camera, action, show what we're about 'cause it's
Showtime our love's breaking out
Let's show the world you're my boy, I'm your girl
'Cause it's showtime, our love's coming out
Lights, camera, action, let it all hang out
'Cause it's showtime, yeah, our time is now
Let's show the world, you're my boy, I'm your girl

Let's break a leg out there
This could be the start of the rest of our lives
I've got so much to share
And I'm ready to put it all out there for you
But every time I come around you seem
So afraid of what people might say
But can't you see it's a game they play
Trying to cast a shadow on our love

Showtime, our love's coming out
Lights, camera, action, show what we're about 'cause it's
Showtime our love's breaking out
Let's show the world you're my boy, I'm your girl
'Cause it's showtime, our love's coming out
Lights, camera, action, let it all hang out
'Cause it's showtime, yeah, our time is now
Let's show the world, you're my boy, I'm your girl

'Cause I wanna love you when I wanna
Want to love you where I want to
Wanna touch you when I wanna
Wanna kiss you when I wanna

Showtime, our love's coming out
Lights, camera, action, show what we're about 'cause it's
Showtime our love's breaking out
Let's show the world you're my boy, I'm your girl
'Cause it's showtime, our love's coming out
Lights, camera, action, let it all hang out
'Cause it's showtime, yeah, our time is now
Let's show the world, you're my boy, I'm your girl





'Cause it's not fair to love you in chains
It's not fair to love you in chains

Overall Meaning

In "Showtime," Nelly Furtado sings about a couple who have been waiting for a long time for the right moment to show their love to the world. The couple is ready to break the chains of societal expectations and let their love shine. Furtado sings about how the couple is excited to share their love and show off what they're all about. They feel proud of their love, but they've also been met with hesitation from their partner. Furtado encourages her lover to not be afraid of what other people might say or do, and to take the leap of faith to show the world their love.


Throughout the song, Furtado uses showbiz language to highlight the importance of this moment in the couple's lives. She sings about how it's showtime for their love to come out and be seen by the world. The lyrics also suggest that society can put unfair expectations on relationships and how to express love. The couple is tired of hiding and ignoring their feelings, and they're ready to show their love without any restraints.


Overall, "Showtime" is a powerful ballad about love, confidence, and breaking free from societal expectations. Furtado's use of showbiz language adds a sense of theatricality and importance to the story of the song.


Line by Line Meaning

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Drums
Instrumental section with drums


Woo
Expression of excitement


Put on your best clothes
Wear your finest outfit


We've been waiting too long for this moment
We have waited a long time for this moment to shine


I'll put on my best smile
I will wear a bright smile on my face


I'm shining inside and I'm proud of our love but
I am confident and proud of our relationship, however


Every time I turn around you say
Whenever I face you, you tell me


That you're not checking for love in that way
You're not ready to commit in a romantic way


But every time I come around you seem
But whenever I am with you


So ready for this
You seem eager for this relationship


Showtime, our love's coming out
This is our moment to display our love publicly


Lights, camera, action, show what we're about 'cause it's
We will display our true selves in front of the cameras


Showtime our love's breaking out
Now is the time for our love to break free


Let's show the world you're my boy, I'm your girl
We will show everyone that we are each other's significant other


'Cause it's showtime, our love's coming out
This is a grand moment for us to reveal our love


Lights, camera, action, let it all hang out
We will fully express our emotions in front of the camera


'Cause it's showtime, yeah, our time is now
This is our time to shine, our moment to display our love


Let's show the world, you're my boy, I'm your girl
We will show everyone how we feel about each other


Let's break a leg out there
Wishing each other luck


This could be the start of the rest of our lives
This could be the beginning of a beautiful journey together


I've got so much to share
I have so much to offer in this relationship


And I'm ready to put it all out there for you
And I am willing to express my feelings for you openly


But every time I come around you seem
But whenever I am with you


So afraid of what people might say
You are worried about people's opinions of our love


But can't you see it's a game they play
But don't you realize that people's opinions do not matter


Trying to cast a shadow on our love
They are attempting to diminish our love


'Cause I wanna love you when I wanna
I want to love you when I am ready


Want to love you where I want to
I want to love you wherever I feel like doing so


Wanna touch you when I wanna
I want to touch you when I desire to do so


Wanna kiss you when I wanna
I want to kiss you whenever I feel like doing it


It's not fair to love you in chains
It's unfair to love you without freedom and expression


It's not fair to love you in chains
It's unjust to confine our love to any limitations




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Nelly Furtado, Nate Hills

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