Alan Thicke married actress Gloria Loring, known for starring in programs such as 'Days of Our Lives', in 1970, and he had the two sons Brennan Thicke and Robin Thicke. Half-brother Carter Thicke would become another member of the clan years later after Alan Thicke divorced and remarried. Brother Robin grew up in a household filled with music, with his dad being a singer (of tracks such as "Thicke of the Night") as well as a co-composer for several TV show theme songs and a seminal actor on both the big and small screens (examples being the shows 'Growing Pains' and 'How I Met Your Mother').
The young Robin Thicke taught himself to play piano at the age of twelve. Even at the age of fourteen, he found that he could play just about anything that he heard on the radio, feeling a drive to keep going further. Before his days as a singer-songwriter performing his own material,Robin Thicke wrote songs for the soul and pop groups 3T (with 1995's "Sexual Attention" bringing Thicke alongside Damon Thomas), Brownstone (with 1997's "Around You"), and Color Me Badd (an example being 1996's "Sexual Capacity"). He also collaborated with the acclaimed production duo of Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis on several songs for Jordan Knight's 1999 self-titled album. Thicke seemed to receive a great omen when Knight's album was certified Gold and gained huge fan acclaim.
In 2000, Thicke went to work on material for his debut album, which ended up being titled 'A Beautiful World'. The album focused more on blue-eyed soul than his pop-centered offerings for other artists, and he mixed in influences from eclectic funk (in the vein of the British group Jamiroquai) and and modern neo-soul music (in the vain of Canadian crooner Remy Shand). Thicke hoped that he was primed for huge things by late 2002 when the album became ready for release.
Thicke's lead single, called "When I Get You Alone", had a distinctive music video made for it. The disco and slick rnb fueled track sounded rather unlike the commercial pop ethos of the time, having a distinctive sampling of Walter Murphy's 70s dance music hit "A Fifth of Beethoven" (which itself had been inspired by Beethoven's Fifth Symphony). The video featured an unshaven Thicke, with long, grungy hair, as a courier racing through the streets of Manhattan on a bicycle. It received some rotation on MTV 2 and BET's "Rated Next", the song being spun moderately on urban radio. On the Hot 100, it reached #29 quite quickly, yet it fell out the chart just as fast. Globally, however, the song was quite popular. With his single peaking at #17 in Australia, #15 in Belgium, #15 in Italy, #8 in New Zealand, and #5 in the Netherlands, Thicke felt that he wanted another shot at the 'big time' in the U.S.
Devising the re-release of this album, which it then gaining its final title of 'A Beautiful World', Thicke added a few extra songs that he seemed confident of. Yet the album received very little corporate promotion, irritating Thicke despite the release of a second single, a Prince-like groove mixing funk with rock called "Brand New Jones". The album debuted at #152 in the Billboard 200 and didn't do much from there, selling a mere 59,000 copies. Still, his work ended up being received well by many critics and musical peers, with Trevor Nelson and Lil' Wayne (Weezy's 2005 release 'Tha Carter, Vol. 2' would even include some of Thicke's work) lauding Thicke's music, as well as many fans.
In 2004, artist Pharrell Williams asked Jimmy Iovine, CEO of Interscope, “What are you doing with Robin Thicke?” A few months later, Robin was recording a new single, titled “Wanna Love You Girl” with Pharrell in Miami, as a newly signed artist on Pharrell’s label, Star Trak Records. With the two musicians sharing the same love for genre-hopping, deliberately 'retro' music, the single immediately attracted the attention of radio and club DJs across the world after its August 2005 release. The song often given revamped names such as "Wanna Love U Girl", "Wanna Love You Girl (Feat. Pharrell)", and the like, it ended up doing very well in the U.K. in particular, hitting #5 on Trevor Nelson's BBC Radio 1 "Soul Nation" chart.
Now appealing more to the mainstream, Thicke cut off his trademark long hair in an attempt to further recreate himself. By October 2006, when his second album, titled 'The Evolution of Robin Thicke', came out in its entirely, he had built up a ton of momentum, and his work paid off. Thicke earned the #1 slot on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, and additional singles such as "Got 2 Be Down" and "Lost Without U" saw huge fan responses. As the months went by, his album even earned platinum certification by the RIAA.
Having 'made it' in the truest sense commercially as well as critically, Thick remarked, "My greatest desire with this album was to write songs that were completely honest and sing them with the emotion I was feeling when I wrote them, so that whoever listens to my music is brought as close to my experiences and life as possible."
With this intention, Robin created songs such as, “Lost without You” (the second single). An instant classic, this song is about Robin’s insecurities and his need to be desired and loved. With sweeping vocals over rhythmic Spanish guitar, this song takes you away and makes you sing along.
On the psychedelic, “High School Man” is where Robin infuses rock and hip-hop and poetically admits “I’m a hater” as he hates on those with more success than him realizing, ironically, he just wants what they have.
Finishing off The Evolution of Robin Thicke is the hopeful and encouraging “Thank You.” On this gospel inspired, piano ballad Robin sings, “maybe I’m the one who never gets up ‘till he falls,” making the discovery that he has to be thankful for everything that comes into his life…the tears, the joy, the failures and the successes.
Always carrying a heavy heart, Robin taught himself to play piano at the age of twelve so he could have an outlet to express himself. By the age of fourteen, he could play anything he heard on the radio. At sixteen, with no formal training, Robin began professionally writing and producing music for recording artists like Brandy and Brian McKnight. Over the years he has amassed dozens of gold and platinum records with artists including Usher, Mary J. Blige, Michael Jackson and Christina Aguilera.
Reflective, redemptive, passionate and etched with a soulfulness that is undeniable, The Evolution of Robin Thicke is an imaginative and heart-felt album that you cannot help but be moved by, bob your head to and smile throughout.
The album was released on October 3rd, 2006 and includes songs with Lil Wayne and Faith Evans, as well as Pharrell. The song "Got 2 Be Down" featuring Faith Evans was recently leaked (June '06). There will be two to three more videos released before the album comes out. Lately, there was a Busta Rhymes remix video shot for "Wanna Love You Girl," a Lil’ Wayne feat Robin Thicke "Shooter" video, and Robin has released the video for "Lost Without You," making that song the official 2nd single of the album.
Blurred Lines (feat. T.I
Robin Thicke Lyrics
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Everybody get up
Hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey (ah)
Hey, hey, hey (woo)
Turn me up
If you can't read, from the same page
Maybe I'm going deaf (hey, hey, hey)
Maybe I'm going blind (hey, hey, hey)
Maybe I'm out of my mind (hey, hey, hey)
Everybody get up
Okay, now he was close
Tried to domesticate you
But you're an animal
Baby, it's in your nature (meow)
Just let me liberate you (hey, hey, hey)
You don't need no papers (hey, hey, hey)
That man is not your maker (hey, hey, hey)
And that's why I'm gon' take you (everybody get up)
Good girl
I know you want it (hey)
I know you want it
I know you want it
You're a good girl (oh yeah)
Can't let it get past me (oh yeah)
You're far from plastic (alright)
Talkin' about getting blasted
I hate these blurred lines
I know you want it (hey)
I know you want it (oh, oh, yeah yeah)
I know you want it
But you're a good girl (hey)
The way you grab me
Must wanna get nasty (hey, hey, hey)
Go ahead, get at me
Everybody get up (come on)
What do they make dreams for?
When you got them jeans on? (Why?)
What do we need steam for?
You the hottest bitch in this place
I feel so lucky (hey, hey, hey)
You wanna hug me (hey, hey, hey)
What rhymes with hug me? (Hey, hey, hey)
Hey (everybody get up)
Okay, now he was close
Tried to domesticate you
But you're an animal
Baby, it's in your nature (uh huh)
Just let me liberate you (uh huh)
You don't need no papers (uh huh)
That man is not your maker (uh huh)
And that's why I'm gon' take you (everybody get up)
Good girl
I know you want it
I know you want it (hey)
I know you want it
You're a good girl
Can't let it get past me (hey, hey)
You're far from plastic (oh)
Talkin' about getting blasted (everybody get up)
I hate these blurred lines (hate them lines)
I know you want it (I hate them lines)
I know you want it (I hate them lines)
I know you want it
But you're a good girl (good girl, yeah)
The way you grab me (Hustle Gang, homie)
Must wanna get nasty (lego) (ay say Rob)
Go ahead, get at me (let me holla at 'em real quick)
One thing I ask of you (okay)
Let me be the one you back that ass up to (come on)
Go from Malibu to Paris, boo (yeah)
Had a bitch, but she ain't bad as you (uh-uh, ey)
So, hit me up when you passin' through
I'll give you something big enough to tear your ass in two
Swag on 'em even when you dress casual (oh, oh, oh)
I mean, it's almost unbearable (ey, ey, ey, ey) (everybody get up)
In a hundred years not dare would I
Pull a Pharcyde, let you pass me by (uh-uh, uh-uh, uh-uh)
Nothin' like your last guy, he too square for you
He don't smack that ass and pull your hair for you (like that)
So I'm just watchin' (just watchin') and waitin' (and waitin')
For you to salute the true big pimpin'
Not many women can refuse this pimpin' (hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey)
I'm a nice guy, but don't get confused, get pimpin' (everybody get up)
Shake your rump
Get down
Get up
Do it like it hurt
Like it hurt
What, you don't like work?
Hey (everybody get up)
Baby, can you breathe?
I got this from Jamaica
It always works for me
Dakota to Decatur (uh huh)
No more pretending (hey, hey, hey) (uh huh)
'Cause now your winning (hey, hey, hey) (uh huh)
Here's our beginning (hey, hey, hey) (uh huh) (uh)
I always wanted a
You're good girl, oh yeah-yeah (everybody get up)
I know you want it (hey)
I know you want it
I know you want it
You're a good girl (yeah yeah)
Can't let it get past me (oh yeah)
You're far from plastic (alright)
Talk about getting blasted
I hate these blurred lines (everybody get up)
I know you want it (hey)
I know you want it (oh oh, yeah yeah)
I know you want it
But you're a good girl (hey, hey)
The way you grab me
Must wanna get nasty (hey, hey, hey)
Go ahead, get at me
Everybody get up
Everybody get up
(Hey, hey, hey)
(Hey, hey, hey)
(Hey, hey, hey)
The lyrics to Robin Thicke feat. Pharrell's song "Blurred Lines" have been a subject of controversy since its release in 2013. The song was accused of promoting rape culture and objectifying women due to its suggestive lyrics and music video. In the song, Robin Thicke and Pharrell approach a woman who they believe is being controlled by her partner and offer to "liberate" her. They use phrases like "I know you want it" and "you don't need no papers" to encourage her to trust them and leave her current partner, implying that she is not capable of making her own decisions. The lyrics also objectify the woman, referring to her as an "animal" and suggesting that she only wants to be with them because they think she's attractive.
Despite the controversy surrounding the lyrics, "Blurred Lines" became a massive hit, topping charts around the world and earning Robin Thicke and Pharrell numerous awards and nominations. The song's popularity was due in large part to its catchy beat and memorable hook, which features Thicke repeatedly saying "hey, hey, hey" and Pharrell singing "I know you want it." The song also features a rap verse from rapper T.I., which adds to the song's energy and appeal.
Overall, "Blurred Lines" is a controversial song that has been criticized for promoting unhealthy attitudes towards women. While the song's popularity cannot be denied, it is important to recognize the problematic nature of its lyrics and the negative impact they can have on listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, hey, hey
Introductory line
If you can't hear, what I'm tryna say
If you can't understand me
If you can't read, from the same page
If you can't agree with me
Maybe I'm going deaf
Maybe I can't hear well
Maybe I'm going blind
Maybe I can't see well
Maybe I'm out of my mind
Maybe I have lost my sanity
OK, now he was close
Talking about a previous situation
Tried to domesticate you
Tried to change you
But you're an animal
But you're wild-natured
Baby, it's in your nature
It's just who you are
Just let me liberate you
Just let me set you free
You don't need no papers
You don't need permission
That man is not your mate
That man is not right for you
And that's why I'm gon' take you
And that's why I'm gonna take you away
Good girl!
Complimenting the girl
I know you want it
I know you desire it
Can't let it get past me
Can't let the opportunity pass me by
Me fall from plastic
I'm not fake
Talk about getting blasted
Talk about getting high/drunk
I hate these blurred lines!
I hate it when things aren't clear
The way you grab me
The way you touch me
Must wanna get nasty
Must wanna get naughty
Go ahead, get at me
Go ahead, make a move on me
What do they make dreams for
What are dreams made for?
When you got them jeans on
When you're wearing those jeans
What do we need steam for
What's the point of steam?
You the hottest bitch in this place!
You are the most attractive girl here!
I feel so lucky
I feel fortunate
You wanna hug me
You want to hug me
What rhymes with hug me?
A playful question
Hey!
Exclamation of excitement
One thing I ask of you
Asking for one thing
Lemme be the one you bring that ass up to
Let me be the one you dance with
From Malibu to Paris, boo
From California to France, baby
Had a bitch, but she ain't bad as you
Had a girlfriend, but she wasn't as good as you
So, hit me up when you passin' through
Call me when you're in the area
I'll give you something big enough to tear your ass in two
I'll give you something really big
Swag on 'em even when you dress casual
Maintain your style even when you dress down
I mean, it's almost unbearable
It's almost too much to handle
Honey you not there when I'm
Honey, you're not there with me when
At the bar side let you have me by
At a bar, let you have my attention
Nothin' like your last guy, he too square for you
I'm different from your previous man, he was too boring for you
He don't smack that ass and pull your hair for you
He doesn't get rough with you
So I'm just watchin' and waitin'
So I'm just waiting and observing
For you to salute the truly pimpin'
For you to acknowledge the real pimp
Not many women can refuse this pimpin'
Not many women can resist this type of lifestyle
I'm a nice guy, but don't get confused, you git'n it!
I'm a good person, but don't mistake me for someone who won't take advantage of you
Shake your rump
Shake your butt
Get down
Get low
Get up
Get up
Do it like it hurt, like it hurt
Do it as if it's painful, as if it hurts
What, you don't like work?
A question of motivation
Hey!
Exclamation of excitement
Baby, can you breathe?
Asking if she can breathe
I got this from Jamaica
I acquired this in Jamaica
It always works for me
It always works for me, so it should work for you
Dakota to Decatur
From North Dakota to Georgia
No more pretending
No more pretending to be someone else
Cause now your winning
Because now you're doing well
Here's our beginning
Here is the start of our relationship
Everybody get up
Encouraging everyone to get up
Hey, hey, hey
Outroductory line
Lyrics © Regard Music, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Pharrell Williams, Clifford Harris, Robin Thicke
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ayaak7147
Actually Pharrel's first hit was on strippers and it looked very sleezy especially at the non censored version of the song. כ-28,600 תוצאות
3:36
N.E.R.D. - Lapdance Oh yea - they were pretty naked there, too...
@mrrasig1000
Top 20 favorite 2014 songs
1. Somebody that I used to know
2. Pompeii
3. Get Lucky
4. Timber
5. Counting Stars
6. Rather Be
7. Burn
8. Magic
9. Superheroes
10. Cant hold us
11. Am I Wrong
12. Dont you worry child
13. Safe and Sound
14. Cant Remember to Forget you
15. Rap God
16. Unconditionally
17. Just Give me a Reason
18. Money on my Mind
19. Team
20. I Need your Love
@noteman5446
This whole music video looks like a H&M ad.
@sleepidkher8854
FR!!!!😂😂😂😂😂😂
@SaimenvSalis
Here before this comment will blow up
@marstocalife883
It really does tho😭
@xsvmpathyyy9731
i didn't know people still listen to this song in 2020
@ardraagatama2858
Lol for real
@abigailhulin6658
I love how Pharrell was pointing at the goat when he said you the hottest bitch in this place
@materialgworl9058
Lalisa Manoban 😂
@tiram12
1:31
@yahairakuiperi6011
YESSSSS! 😂