Tell Me
P. Diddy Lyrics


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[diddy]
hey yo just turn me up
yo yo it's been a long time
(ya turn me up just a lil bit more)
I wanna make sure they can feel me
turn me up just a lil bit more
ya, like that
Can you feel me
Do that - do that - do it
Do that - do that - do it
Do that- do that- do it
Do that- do that- do it
Get on the dance floor
Can you feel me

Yeah yeah yeah
Lets play a game
lets pretend for a second
you don't know who I am
and what I do, lets just put it do the side
I can feel your heart beating
I can hear you breathing
Look into your eyes, try to see into your mind
See into your soul
See no limits, to the levels me and you can go
When it's me that is in control
But it's something 'bout you that make me wanna change
I like the way you dance and the way you play the game
I like the way you take away the pain
The way you tell me that you want it, not saying a thing
The way you got me going got me goin, out of my brain
See us going at it, goin in and out of them lanes
I don't want your innocence
I don't want you to stutter
I don't want a committment
And I don't want you to suffer
I don't want your number
Baby I want you to wonder
Want you to come up lookin like it's somethin you wanna

[christina]
Tell me
what you thinkin about when got me waiting patiently
Usually I don't have to wait for nobody
But there's somethin bout you that really got me feelin weak
And I'm tryin to find the words to speak

[chorus]
Boy I got my eyes on you
Tell me what you wanna do
I can picture you in my room
Until the mornin
I don't even know your name
Boy I need to know your name
I'm hopin that you feel the same
Tell me if you want it

I know you gonna like it (I know)
So tell me how you want it (tell me)
and you dont have to fight (you know)
cuz baby you're invited (baby)
I know you gonna like it (I know)
So tell me how you want it (tell me)
But you dont have to FIGHT it..you know
baby youre INVITED.. babe

Tell me ,

[diddy]
Ya dreams fulfilled, you rockin wit the best
Unforgivable, i'ma put ya limits to the test
You're pulsating, ya heart is beating out of your chest
You're hyperventilating, tryin to catch your breath (DONT STOP)
Im the first Im the next Im the end
Im the pulse and of course ill make ya my thing
Look how I approach you, look how I expose you
Look how Ive studied every move, now I know you
I don't wanna control you, I wanna console you
And do everything that I told you (I told you)
get high wit me, come touch the sky wit me
Fly wit me, see, like the new wiser me? (DONT STOP)

Im the dream, Im the one
Im the reason you come, Im a king
Im a hum, im a beast
Im the last thing your eyes see
the passion beside me is yours now come try me

[christina]
Tell me
what you thinkin about when your hands is all on me
Cuz I 've been thinking about all the possibilities
Ain't no other place that I really wanna be
cuz you swept me off my feet

[chorus]
Boy I got my eyes on you
Tell me what you wanna do
I can picture you in my room
Until the mornin
I don't even know your name
Boy I need to know your name
I'm hopin that you feel the same
Tell me if you want it

I know you gonna like it (I know)
So tell me how you want it (tell me)
and you dont have to fight (you know)
cuz baby you're invited (baby)
I know you gonna like it (I know)
So tell me how you want it (tell me)
But you dont have to FIGHT it..you know
baby youre INVITED.. babe

[christina again..]

Do that - do that - do it
Do that - do that - do it




Do that - do that - do it
Do that - do that - do it

Overall Meaning

In P. Diddy's song "Tell Me," the singer asks his love interest to open up and tell him exactly what she wants and needs in a relationship. He promises to fulfill her every need and make sure she never wants for anything when she's with him. However, he also emphasizes the importance of staying true to one another, suggesting that honesty is crucial. He doesn't want to hate her or break her, but he also doesn't want to date her - indicating he may not be ready for a full commitment.


The chorus repeats the sentiment, urging her to stay true and be honest with him about what she wants and needs. He doesn't intend to judge her or interfere with her beliefs - they might even share the same worldview. He acknowledges that she gave him something, and he doesn't want to take credit for making her into who she is today. He concludes the song by asking again what she wants and needs, promising to fulfill every one of her desires.


Overall, the song is about open communication and honesty in relationships. P. Diddy urges his love interest to be truthful with him, and he promises to fulfill her needs if she does so. The ambiguity in his feelings suggests that he may not be ready for a full commitment, but he still values honesty and communication.


Line by Line Meaning

Tell me what you want
Asking the other person to tell you their desires or wishes


Tell me what you need
Asking the other person to tell you what they require or depend on


I can guarantee
Promising the other person that they will have all their needs fulfilled


You won't ever need a thing, when you ridin wit me
Assuring the other person that when they're with you, you'll take care of everything


Only if you stay true
You will only keep your promise if the other person remains honest and faithful


You don't gotta play it cool
Assuring the other person that they don't have to pretend or act in a certain manner


You just gotta stay true
Emphasizing the importance of honesty and loyalty in the relationship


I don't wanna hate you
Stating that you don't want to resent or dislike the other person


Just want you to stay true
Expressing the desire for the other person to be honest and faithful


Take it to the break room
Suggesting taking a break or a pause in the relationship


Tryna reach a breakthrough, yea yea
Trying to find a solution or a revelation


I don't wanna date you
Stating that you're not interested in a romantic relationship


I just wanna play it cool, yea yea
Only wanting to maintain a casual, laid-back relationship


I don't wanna make you, yea yea
Stating that you don't want to control or influence the other person


See where I could take you, yea yea
Showing the other person what opportunities or experiences you could offer


I don't wanna break you
Stating that you don't want to cause harm or hurt to the other person


Tell me who you pray to, yea yea
Asking the other person about their religious or spiritual beliefs


We might have the same view
Suggesting that you and the other person may have similar values or beliefs


Promise I won't blame you, yea yea, yea, yea
Assuring the other person that you won't hold them responsible for anything negative that may happen in the relationship


Don't think I could save you
Stating that you can't rescue or help the other person if they're in trouble


Gave me what I gave you
Suggesting that the other person reciprocated your actions or emotions


Come out to my debut
Inviting the other person to an important event or occasion


I won't say I made you, but
Not wanting to take credit for the other person's success or achievements


They don't wanna see me pullin up in a nice car
Saying that others may envy or resent your success or possessions


Yea I got a nice jawn too
Acknowledging that you also have a nice car


Tell me what you want yea, tell me what you need
Repeating the request for the other person's desires and needs




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@Just-Princess

Being born in the 90's was a gift!

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For real, I can't agree more!

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This aint from the 90's tho?

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