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.
Wanna Love U Girl
Robin Thicke Lyrics
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The kinda girl you walk the whole earth for
Put her on your back and just carry
Her attitude is hotter than the earth's core
When she's around, nothing else matters
Untouchable, she's got her own forcefield
Sooner or later someone will get at her
If I don't, someone else will
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you, girl
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Wanna love you
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Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
She's the kinda girl you wanna marry
Scientists say that she's the second sunshine
And now my life is sweeter than berries
I guess if we have sex, our love will turn to wine
When she's around, nothing else matters
Even if the sky was at a stand still
If I turn my back, then someone will get at her
If I don't, someone else will
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you
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Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you (I'm so glad)
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you (I found you)
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you (oh girl)
Wanna love you, girl
Ooo
Love you, girl
Wanna love you (I'm so glad)
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you (I found you)
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you (oh girl)
Wanna love you, girl
Ooo
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Picture this all
Picture my life and my intention to ball
Picture this ice and how it glitter fo' y'all
Now, don't you feel claustrophobic when that chick is involved?
She change ya life and your frame of mind
Sorry, I hope what I'm saying is fine
We fuss, but we take it one day at a time
If there's a fire, you know that she'll lay in the line
I just close my eyes and curve my mouth
Open my mind and words come out
You're eclectic
You're creative
You the picture, girl, I just painted
I got it, you name it; it's all paid for
Big castle on the sea shore
With the Willy Wonka decor
How this sound - Mr. and Mrs. Skateboard P?
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you (I'm so glad)
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you (I found you)
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you (oh girl)
Wanna love you, girl
Ooo
Love you, girl
Wanna love you (I'm so glad)
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you (I found you)
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you (oh girl)
Wanna love you, girl
Ooo
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you (I'm so glad)
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you (I found you)
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you (oh girl)
Wanna love you, girl
Ooo
Love you, girl
Wanna love you (I'm so glad)
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you (I found you)
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you (oh girl)
Wanna love you, girl
Ooo
The lyrics to Robin Thicke's "Wanna Love You Girl" describe the admiration and desire for a woman who is so special that she ignites a person's world completely. She is a woman that a man would want to marry, and who inspires one to be willing to go to any length for her. The intensity of the woman's aura, as described in the song, is compared to the heat at the core of the earth. When she is present, the world outside ceases to matter, and she creates an energy field that protects her. However, the singer also acknowledges that such a remarkable woman is bound to attract other suitors, and if he doesn't act fast enough, someone else just might sweep her off her feet.
The singer begins to confess his feelings for this exceptional woman in the chorus where he expresses his desire to love her. He repeats the phrase "wanna love you, girl" multiple times, emphasizing the strength and intensity of his feelings. In the second verse, he goes into detail about how much this woman has changed his life for the better. He compares her to the sun, suggesting that her presence brings warmth, light, and joy into his life. Finally, the third verse is a rap break by Pharrell Williams, comparing this woman to a work of art and expressing his desire to marry her.
Line by Line Meaning
She's the kinda girl you wanna marry
She's the girl that you want to spend the rest of your life with
The kinda girl you walk the whole earth for
She's the girl that you'd travel the entire world for
Put her on your back and just carry
You'd literally carry her on your back just to be near her
Her attitude is hotter than the earth's core
Her personality is so attractive, it's as hot as the center of the earth
When she's around, nothing else matters
She's the center of your attention and nothing else distracts you
Untouchable, she's got her own forcefield
She's unattainable and has her own level of protection
Sooner or later someone will get at her
Eventually, someone else will try to pursue her
If I don't, someone else will
If I don't try to win her heart, someone else will
Scientists say that she's the second sunshine
Somehow, she's been scientifically proven to radiate positivity and warmth
And now my life is sweeter than berries
Since she's come into my life, everything seems better and more enjoyable
I guess if we have sex, our love will turn to wine
Our love seems so magical that even our physical intimacy will be extraordinary
Even if the sky was at a standstill
No matter what's happening around us, she's always the most important thing to me
If I turn my back, then someone will get at her
If I let my guard down, someone else will try to steal her away
Picture this ice and how it glitter fo' y'all
Just imagine how amazing our life together will be with all of our riches and luxuries
Now, don't you feel claustrophobic when that chick is involved?
Doesn't she make you feel like you're trapped in love and you can't escape it?
She change ya life and your frame of mind
She has a profound impact on your life and the way you think about things
We fuss, but we take it one day at a time
Our relationship may not be perfect, but we work through our problems one day at a time
If there's a fire, you know that she'll lay in the line
In times of trouble or danger, she'll always put herself on the line to protect me
You're eclectic
You're unique and you have a diverse range of qualities
You're creative
You're imaginative and original
You the picture, girl, I just painted
You're the beautiful masterpiece that I've created
I got it, you name it; it's all paid for
I have all the money in the world to provide for her and give her everything she could ever want
Big castle on the sea shore
We'll have a huge castle by the ocean
With the Willy Wonka decor
Our home will be filled with whimsical and playful decorations
How this sound - Mr. and Mrs. Skateboard P?
Don't we sound amazing together as a married couple?
Love you, girl
I love you and all that you represent in my life
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ROBIN A THICKE, PHARRELL WILLIAMS, PHARRELL L WILLIAMS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@stevenmorris2234
Such a talented pop artist
Justin Timberlake and Robin Thicke have such unique cool voices and are awesome entertainers.
I love Justin Timberlake music and I really love Robin's music.
My top 4 unique white male pop artists and entertainers that have awesome pop tunes. Robbie Williams, Justin Timberlake, Robin Thicke, and Adam Lambert.
I would actually love a duet of JT and RT. my life would be complete. Such incredible high voices.
@trenalrichard216
Everything the Neptunes touch is perfection. This song sounds as good as it did when it first came out!
@Model_Roe
It's a great beat and that is thanks to Pharrell and the production
@islandbeauty3540
Facts! 🔥
@michaelbull4344
No doubt it aged well
@xierraleone1905
What’s your IG?
@okk2460
@@Model_Roe chad bro!
@jordasia1
I miss this eraaa😭... so many good teenage memories. This is still my favorite song.
@lizzmarie6585
I swear they need to bring back music like this.....
This beat goes harder than any other song out there right now 💀💀💀
@foursevnnn
Kaytranada, heavily influenced by Pharrell. Hope you enjoy
@sebastiansubia4090
only 17 but grew up with this album