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.
Pretty Lil' Heart
Robin Thicke Lyrics
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Love is in the air, I pray to God I do not suffer
Cake, late night, lights, steam, candles lit
She say Weezy flush me harder
I say ooh, you the ooh
You commit, I commit
She say she love me, I'm convinced
Don't need a rocket scientist to see that you and I are meant
Who I fell for, you know I beat that, beat that up Rocky Balboa
Girl I'm just playing unless you ain't
And I can't think
If it ain't a thought about you
Matter of fact that's all I do
I put you first, now tell me that we'll never be apart
Now I say, please girl don't you go breaking my pretty little heart
Tell me something sweet
Tell me something nice
Tell me something good
Baby, tell me it's alright
Tell me that you love me
Tell me you'll be there
I get so worried, sometimes
The world will not be there
Tell me that I'm sexy
Like I was before
Tell me I got it
That you want it even more
Tell me that you'll never, ever
Ever leave me side, side
Tell me 'cause you know
I need to hear it every night
Baby you got me, don't worry your pretty little heart
I said
Baby you got me, don't worry your pretty little heart
Tell me who you with
Tell me where you were
Tell me did you go out
And start talking to some girl
I want to believe it
You know how hard I try
After all we've been through
It's so hard to say goodbye
Tell me that the future is getting brighter now
Tell me that we'll make it
That we'll make it somehow
Tell me it's forever
That we'll never part
Tell me that you'll never break my pretty little heart
Baby you got me, don't worry your pretty little heart
And I said
Baby you got me, don't worry your pretty little heart
Tell me that's the money
Tell me I'm a star
Tell me that you'll never break my pretty little heart
Say you'll take me places
Everything's okay
Tell me 'cause you know I need that pump up everyday
Tell me that somebody
Won't get in our way
Tell me that the chance I take, won't blow up in my face
Tell me that you'll do it
That you'll do it real
I'll leave you if you break my pretty little heart, I will
And I said
Baby you got me don't worry your pretty little heart
I said
Baby you got me don't worry your pretty little heart
Baby you got me don't worry your pretty little heart
And I said
Baby you got me don't worry your pretty little heart
Tell me that you love me
Tell me that you care
Don't you worry baby
Don't you worry your pretty little heart
Nah nah nah, I love you baby
Come on now
I got you, you got me
I love you, I love you, I love you baby, yeah
In Robin Thicke's song Pretty Lil' Heart, the lyrics speak of a sweet and intimate relationship between two lovers. The song conveys the emotions and feelings of a man who is deeply in love with his partner, and he yearns for the reassurance that she feels the same way. He is asking her to tell him sweet nothings that will calm his anxiety and make him feel more secure in their relationship. The lyrics express a need for honesty, commitment, and trust between the two lovers.
The song speaks of the joys of being in love and the vulnerability that comes with it. He wants to protect their relationship from any possible harm, and he fears losing the one he loves. The chorus repeats the line, "Baby, you got me, don't worry your pretty lil' heart," as if he wants to reassure her that he is there for her and always will be. The song's tone is sensual and laid-back, with a smooth R&B groove that accompanies the heartfelt lyrics.
Overall, Pretty Lil' Heart is a love song that celebrates the beauty and vulnerability of romantic relationships. It reminds us of the importance of honesty, communication, and trust in fostering a strong and enduring love.
Line by Line Meaning
This is for the lovers and the sexy mother
This song goes out to all the lovebirds out there
Love is in the air, I pray to God I do not suffer
Love can be dangerous, but I hope it treats me well
Cake, late night, lights, steam, candles lit
We're about to have a romantic night in
She say Weezy flush me harder
She wants me to be more passionate
I say ooh, you the ooh
I'm impressed with how good you are
You commit, I commit
We're in this together
She say she love me, I'm convinced
Her love is real and it's won me over
Don't need a rocket scientist to see that you and I are meant
It's obvious that we're meant to be together
I meant to tell you, you the reason I smile more
You make me very happy
Who I fell for, you know I beat that, beat that up Rocky Balboa
I'm committed to making this relationship work
Girl I'm just playing unless you ain't
I'm just joking around, unless you're taking it seriously
And I can't think
I can't focus on anything else
If it ain't a thought about you
Because I'm thinking about my love for you
Matter of fact that's all I do
In fact, that's pretty much all I do
I put you first, now tell me that we'll never be apart
You're my priority and I need assurance that we'll always be together
Now I say, please girl don't you go breaking my pretty little heart
I'm afraid of getting hurt and I'm asking you not to hurt me
Tell me something sweet
I want to hear some nice words
Tell me something nice
Saying something kind will make me feel good
Tell me something good
Give me something positive to focus on
Baby, tell me it's alright
Reassure me that everything is okay
Tell me that you love me
I need to hear that you love me
Tell me you'll be there
I need to know that you'll be with me
I get so worried, sometimes
I worry about losing you
The world will not be there
I'm afraid of the uncertainties of life
Tell me that I'm sexy
Make me feel desirable
Like I was before
Remind me of how you used to feel about me
Tell me I got it
Give me confidence
That you want it even more
Let me know that you desire me
Tell me that you'll never, ever
Promise me that you'll never
Ever leave me side, side
Promise to always be by my side
Tell me 'cause you know
I need to hear it from you
That somebody won't get in our way
I'm afraid of other people interfering with our relationship
Tell me that the chance I take, won't blow up in my face
I'm scared of taking risks and regretting it later
Tell me that you'll do it
Promise me that you'll follow through
That you'll do it real
Do it with sincerity
I'll leave you if you break my pretty little heart, I will
If you break my heart, I won't stick around
Tell me that's the money
Tell me that things are looking good
Tell me I'm a star
Make me feel important
Say you'll take me places
Promise to take me out and show me new things
Everything's okay
Assure me that everything is going to be alright
Tell me that somebody won't get in our way
Reassure me that nothing and no one will mess up our relationship
Tell me that the future is getting brighter now
Give me hope for a better future
Tell me that we'll make it
Express confidence in our relationship
That we'll make it somehow
Despite the challenges, we'll make it through
Tell me it's forever
Assure me that our love will last
That we'll never part
Promise me that we'll always be together
And I said
I'm repeating myself
Baby you got me don't worry your pretty little heart
I love you, don't worry about anything
Nah nah nah, I love you baby
Just expressing my love for you
Come on now
Let's keep going
I got you, you got me
We're in this together
I love you, I love you, I love you baby, yeah
I really love you
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dwayne Carter, Robin A Thicke
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Sosa
this collaboration still golden, 10 years later!
Kaiser Soze
Robin is the kind of soulful skilled artist that should never stop making songs.
Nona29
2023 and still listening to this one. This was one of Robin's best tracks ❤
SweetMissJaye
I love almost every song of Robin's. He's extremely talented.
꧁༺EVE ༻꧂
Love this song , it brings me back to a time where I was madly in lust /love w/ a guy & I remember this song playing on one particular special night w/ him. But yet years later he broke my heart & now it’s kinda painful to listen to .. but yet I still like the song. 😂 😭
Paul Vlad
Sorry to hear that. Hope that now is better and you find someone better for you
Camila Ardila
When I listen to this song I just, I feel like in a state of peacefulness. I know is crazy, but that's how it is.
And I like the song with Lil Wayne, this duo is simply awesome.
SidewaysTM
Still one of my favorite artist till this day
KenyanChocolate1
I LOVE this song. It almost makes my world go round
forris johnson
I absolutely love this song!