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
The song "Pretty Lil Heart" by Robin Thicke featuring Lil Wayne is a love song dedicated to a beautiful woman who the singer cannot resist. It expresses the ups and downs of love and the insecurities that come along with it. The lyrics mention a late-night rendezvous, intimate settings with candles and steam, and the physical attraction the singer has for the woman. He confesses that she makes him smile more and she is the reason why he is so in love. However, he is also worried that their love may not last and begs her not to break his "pretty little heart." The chorus is filled with the singer asking the woman to reassure him of her love through compliments and promises of staying faithful.
Overall, the song highlights the vulnerability of falling in love and the insecurities that come with it. The singer is completely devoted to his lover, and he needs to hear affirmations from her to feel secure in the relationship. The lyrics express a genuine love that the singer has for his woman, and he is willing to do anything to keep her, to pump her up every day, and keep her from breaking his heart.
Line by Line Meaning
This is for the lovers and the sexy mother
This song is dedicated to those who are in love, those who are sexy and confident mothers.
Love is in the air, I pray to God I do not suffer
I feel love around me and I hope that it doesn't cause me pain.
Cake, late night, lights, steam, candles lit
An atmosphere is set with cake, dark night, dim lighting, steam, and scented candles.
She say Weezy flush me harder
The girl asks Lil Wayne to go deeper and harder during intimacy.
I say ooh, you the ooh
Robin expresses how much he admires and is attracted to the girl.
You commit, I commit
Both partners are willing to commit to each other and their relationship.
She say she love me, I'm convinced
Robin is convinced of his girl's love for him.
Don't need a rocket scientist to see that you and I are meant
It's obvious to everyone, including themselves, that they were meant to be together.
I meant to tell you, you the reason I smile more
Robin meant to express to his girl that she is the reason he's been happier lately.
Who I fell for, you know I beat that, beat that up Rocky Balboa
Robin is referencing his sexual prowess and the effort he puts in to satisfy his girl, by comparing himself to Rocky Balboa.
Girl I'm just playing unless you ain't
Robin is being playful unless the girl is actually getting upset by his words.
And I can't think
Robin can't focus on anything but his love for the girl.
If it ain't a thought about you
Robin's thoughts revolve around the girl.
Matter of fact that's all I do
The only thing he does is think about the girl.
I put you first, now tell me that we'll never be apart
Robin always prioritizes his girl and wants to make sure that they will always be together.
Now I say, please girl don't you go breaking my pretty little heart
Robin pleads for his girl not to break his heart.
Tell me something sweet
Robin wants the girl to share something sweet with him.
Tell me something nice
Robin wants to hear something nice from the girl.
Tell me something good
Robin wants to hear something good from the girl.
Baby, tell me it's alright
Robin wants reassurance from the girl that everything is okay between them.
Tell me that you love me
Robin wants the girl to express her love for him.
Tell me you'll be there
Robin wants the girl to promise that she'll be there for him.
I get so worried, sometimes
Robin gets worried and insecure about his relationship with the girl.
The world will not be there
Robin feels like the world is against their relationship.
Tell me that I'm sexy
Robin wants the girl to compliment him on his sexiness.
Like I was before
Robin wants to feel like the girl still finds him sexy.
Tell me I got it
Robin wants the girl to confirm that he has what it takes to satisfy her.
That you want it even more
Robin wants to know that the girl wants him as much as he wants her.
Tell me that you'll never, ever
Robin wants the girl to promise that she'll never leave him.
Ever leave me side, side
Robin wants the girl to promise that she'll always be by his side.
Tell me 'cause you know
Robin wants the girl to tell him what he needs to hear because she knows it's important to him.
Baby you got me, don't worry your pretty little heart
Robin reassures the girl that she has his love and there's nothing to worry about.
Tell me who you with
Robin wants to know who the girl is with.
Tell me where you were
Robin wants to know where the girl was.
Tell me did you go out
Robin wants to know if the girl went out.
And start talking to some girl
Robin wants to know if the girl talked to another girl.
I want to believe it
Robin wants to believe that the girl is faithful and honest.
You know how hard I try
Robin tries hard to trust the girl.
After all we've been through
Robin reflects on their past experiences and how they've been through a lot together.
It's so hard to say goodbye
Robin doesn't want to leave the girl.
Tell me that the future is getting brighter now
Robin wants the girl to assure him that their future will be better.
Tell me that we'll make it
Robin wants the girl to promise that they'll make their relationship work.
That we'll make it somehow
Robin wants the girl to say that they'll find a way to make their relationship last.
Tell me it's forever
Robin wants to confirm that their love will last forever.
That we'll never part
Robin wants to assure the girl that they will never break up.
Tell me that you'll never break my pretty little heart
Robin wants the girl to promise that she'll never break his heart.
Tell me that's the money
Robin wants to be assured that he's doing well financially.
Tell me I'm a star
Robin wants to be told that he's a star.
Say you'll take me places
Robin wants the girl to promise that they'll go places together.
Everything's okay
Robin wants to hear that everything is okay between them.
Tell me 'cause you know I need that pump up everyday
Robin wants to hear something that will motivate him and make him feel good about himself.
Tell me that somebody won't get in our way
Robin wants to know that no one will interfere with their relationship.
Tell me that the chance I take, won't blow up in my face
Robin wants to be assured that his risks won't backfire.
Tell me that you'll do it
Robin wants the girl to promise that she'll do something for him.
That you'll do it real
Robin wants the girl to promise that she'll do something for him earnestly.
I'll leave you if you break my pretty little heart, I will
Robin threatens to leave the girl if she breaks his heart.
And I said Baby you got me, don't worry your pretty little heart
Robin reassures the girl that she has his love and there's nothing to worry about.
Nah nah nah, I love you baby
Robin expresses his love for the girl.
Come on now
Robin urges the girl to understand his feelings.
I got you, you got me
Robin assures the girl that they have each other.
I love you, I love you, I love you baby, yeah
Robin expresses his love for the girl multiple times.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Dwayne Carter, Robin A Thicke
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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!