Be Here
Raphael Saadiq Lyrics


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You should be here
You should really be here with me, babe (You should
Really be here with me, babe)
You should be here
Girl, you know you drive me crazy (Girl, you know you
Drive me crazy)

You should be here
You should really be here with me, babe
(Oh, oh, oh)
You should be here
I just want to drive you crazy

You should be here in the mornin' time
When I'm makin' my breakfast
You should be here beneath me
To feel me, to heal me

You should be here to ride me
To trap me and climb me
You should be here, I'm a good man
And I work hard on my night job

You should be here
Let me show you what you're missin' every day
You should be here
Once I get you, you ain't never gonna walk away

You should be here
Well, I got more than just a bit and some money
Girl, I wish you were here
You should be here, you should be here

You should be here in the evenin'
Get to squeezin', teasin'
Forget the reasons
Why you're shook up

Oh, lately you should see the tricks that I got
Oh, for you, mama
Specially in be my lady
Let?s get lazy and make babies, you make me hot

You should be here
Let me show you what you're missin' every day, yeah
You should be here
Once I get you, you ain't never gonna walk away, yeah

You should be here
See, I got more than just some good and some money
Ooh, girl, I wish you were here
You should be here, you should be here
'Cause I don't like bein' lonely

You should be here with me, babe (You should be here
With me, babe)
Girl, you know you drive me crazy (Girl, you know you
Drive me crazy)
You should really be here with me, babe (You should
Really be here with me, babe)
I just want to drive you crazy
(I just want to drive you crazy)

You should be here
Oh yeah (Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah)
You should be here
Oh, oh, oh, oh, yeah

You should be here
Oh, oh, oh (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
Ooh, girl, I wish you were here
I wish you were here with me, baby (Girl, I wish you
Were here)

You should be here
You don't know what you are missin?
You should be here
For in my dreams last night I think I had you
Everywhere

You should be here
Well, I got more than just a bit and some money
Ooh, girl, I wish you were here
You should be here, you should be here, yeah, yeah,
Yeah, yeah

Said I really want, babe (I said I really want you, babe)
Said I really want, babe (Wish you were here with me)
Said I really want, babe
Said I really want, babe (Oh, really, really want you
Alone with me)
Said I really want, babe




Said I really want, babe (Said I really want you alone with me)
Said I really want, babe, hey, hey

Overall Meaning

The song "Be Here" by Raphael Saadiq is a romantic ballad with lyrics full of longing and yearning for the singer's lover who is not present with him. Through the use of repetition, Saadiq emphasizes his desire for his lover to be by his side. The chorus is particularly effective in portraying the message of the song by repeating the line "you should be here" four times. The verses provide specific examples of activities that the singer wishes his lover was there to experience with him, such as making breakfast together and enjoying intimate moments.


The lyrics of "Be Here" are simple and straightforward, but they convey a powerful message about the importance of a physical and emotional connection between lovers. The song captures the feeling of missing someone and the desire to have them close, expressed through the intensity of Saadiq's voice and the melody. The chorus invites the listener to join the singer in his sentiment of wanting someone by his side, emphasizing the idea that love is not only an emotion but also a physical experience.


Line by Line Meaning

You should be here
The singer desires the presence of their lover with them in the moment.


You should really be here with me, babe (You should Really be here with me, babe)
The singer wishes their lover was physically with them, and not just present in their thoughts.


Girl, you know you drive me crazy (Girl, you know you Drive me crazy)
The singer is expressing how much their lover excites them and how they long for their presence.


I just want to drive you crazy
The singer desires to invoke intense feelings and pleasure in their lover.


You should be here in the mornin' time When I'm makin' my breakfast
The singer desires the presence of their lover during their daily routine, finding comfort in and wanting to share the mundane with them.


You should be here beneath me To feel me, to heal me
The singer desires physical intimacy with their lover and seeks comfort and healing through it.


You should be here to ride me To trap me and climb me
The singer desires sexual pleasure with their lover and wants them to take control.


You should be here, I'm a good man And I work hard on my night job
The singer is expressing their worthiness as a partner, and how they are willing to work hard to provide for their lover.


Let me show you what you're missin' every day
The singer wants to prove their love and how much their lover means to them.


Once I get you, you ain't never gonna walk away
The singer is expressing their dedication to their lover and how they plan on keeping them for good.


Well, I got more than just a bit and some money Girl, I wish you were here
The singer has more than just material possessions; they have love to offer and desire for their lover to be with them.


You should be here in the evenin' Get to squeezin', teasin'
The singer desires the presence of their lover during their evening activities, seeking physical intimacy and playfulness with them.


Forget the reasons Why you're shook up
The singer wants their lover to forget their worries and enjoy their time together without any stress.


Oh, lately you should see the tricks that I got Oh, for you, mama
The singer is boasting of their sexual prowess and skills with their lover.


Specially in be my lady Let?s get lazy and make babies, you make me hot
The singer desires for their lover to be their partner in life, to get comfortable with each other and start a family, and express sexual desire.


You don't know what you are missin? For in my dreams last night I think I had you Everywhere
The singer is expressing how their dreams let them experience their lover's presence, and how their physical absence leaves a void in their life.


Said I really want, babe (I said I really want you, babe)
The singer is expressing how much they want their lover.


Said I really want, babe (Wish you were here with me)
The singer wants their lover to be physically present with them.


Said I really want, babe Said I really want, babe (Oh, really, really want you Alone with me)
The singer desires to have intimate moments alone with their lover.


Said I really want, babe Said I really want, babe (Said I really want you alone with me)
The singer is repeating their desire to be alone with their lover.




Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GLENN DON II STANDRIDGE, MICHAEL D'ANGELO ARCHER, RAPHAEL SAADIQ, ROBERT C. JR. OZUNA

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First time I heard this song was working a night shift. Made me decide to pursue this beautiful young lady that I eventually up marrying. Best decision I ever made.

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