From across a vast galaxy of musical taste, these three young vagabonds with Scandinavian roots have collided to form a dancefolkpopindielectronica silenced explosion. Their healthy combination of live instruments and electronic production ignite - forming moments of dance floor euphoria, stomping vocal driven breakdowns and roaming lo-fi grooves.
After an extremely successful debut EP release at the start of 2011 and a thumping live show doing the rounds in Ol' Sydney town, RÜFÜS are poised for a very big year!
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Ain't Nothin' But A Maybe
RÜFÜS Lyrics
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Or am I just wanting it be so
Do I dare speak to him
Or should I let the moment go
Forget this hunger inside
Forget this hunger inside
Should I let the feelin' flow
Ain't nothin' but a maybe
Oh and baby, I sure would like to know
Could it be he's just friendly
And that's nothing to get excited about
On the other hand he could be answering
The good vibrations I'm sendin' out
Well I just don't know
What I really see in
Should I make a move
Or keep on daydreamin'
Ain't nothin' but a maybe
Oh and maybe baby, I sure would like to know
Wanna know
Wanna know
Could it be that he's interested
Or should I let the moment go and
Forget this hunger inside
Forget this hunger inside
Should I let the feelin' flow
Should I just let it flow
Ain't nothin' but a maybe
Oh and baby, I sure would like to know
Forget this hunger inside
Forget this hunger inside
Should I let the feelin' flow
Should I just let it flow
Ain't nothin' but a maybe
Ain't nothin' but a maybe
In Rufus's song "Ain't Nothin' But A Maybe," the lyrics explore the uncertainty and hesitation of potentially starting a romantic relationship. The singer is unsure if the person they are interested in reciprocates their feelings or if they are misinterpreting friendliness. They are torn between taking a chance and expressing their desires or letting the opportunity pass them by. The repetition of the line "Ain't nothin' but a maybe" highlights this hesitation and the fear of rejection that comes with putting oneself out there.
The first verse presents the question of whether the interest is mutual or just wishful thinking. The singer is hesitant to make a move, unsure of the outcome of their interactions. In the second verse, they consider that the person may just be friendly and they do not want to misconstrue the signals. The chorus reassures that it is only a possibility and bridges the gap between the risk-taking of the verses.
The overall theme of the song is vulnerability and the fear of rejection. The repetition of the phrase "forget this hunger inside" represents the desire to suppress one's feelings and avoid being hurt. The uncertainty of the situation creates tension and suspense in the lyrics, leaving the listener questioning if the singer will take a chance or be content in their daydreams.
Line by Line Meaning
Could it be that he's interested
Wondering if the person of interest has feelings
Or am I just wanting it be so
Questioning if the feelings are genuine or just imagined
Do I dare speak to him
Considering whether to take action or not
Or should I let the moment go
Deciding whether to pursue the opportunity or not
Forget this hunger inside
Trying to ignore the desire for a relationship
Should I let the feelin' flow
Considering allowing emotions to take over
Should I just let it flow
Contemplating going with the flow of the situation
Ain't nothin' but a maybe
Uncertainty about the other person's feelings
Oh and baby, I sure would like to know
Desire for clarity and to understand the other person's intentions
Could it be he's just friendly
Wondering if the person is only being nice, not interested
And that's nothing to get excited about
Realizing there is no reason to be hopeful
On the other hand he could be answering
Hopeful that the other person is reciprocating interest
The good vibrations I'm sendin' out
Feeling as though they are putting positive energy into the situation
Well I just don't know
Expressing confusion about what to believe
What I really see in
Trying to understand what draws them to the other person
Should I make a move
Considering taking action to advance the relationship
Or keep on daydreamin'
Deciding whether to continue fantasizing about a relationship
Wanna know
Expressing a deep desire for clarity and understanding
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NICKOLAS ASHFORD, VALERIE SIMPSON
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