Ticking On It
Parade Lyrics


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Every day I have visions, and I get a feeling in me
I wanna be where he's been, so I get everything
He wants from a girl, but I'm not giving too much
I'm ready, come get me, not too quick, not heavy

My heart is racing, should I give the green light?
'Cause getting a little closer gives me butterflies
And I know it's more than friends, 'cause he makes me go crazy
We're into it, let's do it, what is this?

Can we call it love?
Call it love, call it love, call it
Can we call it love?
Call it love, call it love, call it love?

I got something here for ya
Come get it if you wanna
I can't wait any longer
Tick tick tick tick tick tick tick

So when we say goodbye to the next day
You got me ticking on it
Until the next time when he holds me
I'll be ticking on it

I'll be waiting by the phone 'til it ring, rings
I'll be ticking on it
I got something here for ya
Come get it if you wanna

Close your eyes, open now, can you feel it inside?
When we touch each other, it's so hard to leave you
I'm missing you baby, when you call me your lady
It must be more than lust, so what?

Can we call it love?
Call it love, call it love, call it
Can we call it love?
Call it love, call it love, call it love?

I got something here for ya
Come get it if you wanna
I can't wait any longer
Tick tick tick tick tick tick tick

So when we say goodbye to the next day
You got me ticking on it
Until the next time when he holds me
I'll be ticking on it

I'll be waiting by the phone 'til it ring, rings
I'll be ticking on it
I got something here for ya
Come get it if you wanna

Woah woah woah woah woah

Can we call it love?
Call it love, call it love, call it
Can we call it love?
Call it love, call it love, call it love?

I got something here for ya
Come get it if you wanna




I can't wait any longer
Tick tick tick tick tick tick tick

Overall Meaning

The song "Ticking On It" by Parade is an upbeat dance track about a girl who is falling in love but is hesitant to fully commit. The lyrics describe her desire to be with a guy who makes her feel crazy, but she's not ready to give everything to him just yet. She's waiting for him to come to her but doesn't want to rush things or get too serious too quickly.


The chorus highlights the inner conflict of the girl, asking if they can call it love. She's unsure of how to define their relationship and if it's real, but she can't deny the intense feelings she has for him, which makes her heart race and feel butterflies when they're together. The repetitive use of "tick tick tick" throughout the song is a clever nod to the theme of the song, symbolizing the ticking of a clock, representing time passing and the girl's anxiety about getting closer to the guy.


Overall, "Ticking On It" is a relatable and catchy song that captures the uncertainty and excitement of falling in love and not knowing if it's the real thing. It's a perfect dance-pop anthem that encourages listeners to hear the beat and move their body.


Line by Line Meaning

Every day I have visions, and I get a feeling in me
On a daily basis, I have aspirations and inner instincts.


I wanna be where he's been, so I get everything
I desire the experiences that he has had, so I try to obtain the same things.


He wants from a girl, but I'm not giving too much
I am conscious of his desires and won't give him everything at once.


I'm ready, come get me, not too quick, not heavy
I am ready for him to pursue me, but not too quickly and not too intensely.


My heart is racing, should I give the green light?
I am uncertain if I should give him permission to advance things further, causing my heart to race.


'Cause getting a little closer gives me butterflies
The thought of getting closer to him fills me with excitement.


And I know it's more than friends, 'cause he makes me go crazy
I am convinced that what we have is beyond friendship as his actions have captivated me.


We're into it, let's do it, what is this?
We are both attracted to each other and eager to proceed, but we are not sure what exactly is happening between us.


Can we call it love?
I wonder if what we share can be defined as love.


I'll be waiting by the phone 'til it ring, rings
I will eagerly anticipate his call until my phone rings.


I got something here for ya
I have something special to give you.


Come get it if you wanna
You can obtain it if you want it.


I can't wait any longer
I am impatient and eager to act.


Tick tick tick tick tick tick tick
Time is of the essence and we need to act now.


You got me ticking on it
I am eagerly waiting and counting down the moments until we can be together again.


Woah woah woah woah woah
This is an exclamation of excitement and anticipation.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANTHONY HANNIDES, MICHAEL HANNIDES, ALAN SAMPSON

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