A Little Bit
Rosie Ribbons Lyrics


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I'm not the kind of girl to sit out on sidelines
The kind of girl who doesn't say it straight from her mind
You're gonna know all that I'm feeling on the inside
I ain't into games, I don't want to waste
Any time and all the energy we could spend
Being together boy forever you're my best friend
Got a little problem that I can't mend
You been taking me for granted you

It's not about who's right or wrong
It's not about who's weak or strong
It's about what I need to make this last

[Chorus]
A little more time, a little less wait
A little more heart, a little less break
Simple and true, what they say
A little bit goes a long way
A little less talk, a little more do
A little more me, a little less you
Baby at the end of the day
A little bit goes a long way

Don't want to end up in a tricky situation
So I'm giving you my every indication
We can work it out together stop the tension
Try to understand, baby where I stand
I love you and I'm trying to be gentle
So let me break it down for you and make it simple
That you show a little love for me

It's not about the tears we cry
It's about how hard we cry
To give a little more and see the other side

[Chorus]

And it hurts me, 'cause I care and I'm telling you why
I'm unhappy so if you love me
A little bit is not that much to ask to make things right
Oh yeah, oh yeah





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Rosie Ribbons's song A Little Bit express a desire for more effort and attention in a romantic relationship, without playing games or wasting time. The singer is straightforward and honest about her needs, wanting more time, heart, and effort from her partner. She acknowledges that it's not about who's right or wrong, but rather what is needed to make the relationship last. The chorus reinforces the idea that a little effort can go a long way in a relationship, whether it's more time, heart, or action.


The song emphasizes the importance of communication, expressing oneself clearly and honestly to avoid tricky situations and tension. The singer wants her partner to understand where she stands and to show more love for her. The bridge acknowledges that a relationship takes effort and sacrifice, but it's worth it to see the other side and give more.


Overall, A Little Bit is a plea for a more invested, genuine, and loving relationship. It encourages communication, honesty, and effort as necessary ingredients to make it work.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm not the kind of girl to sit out on sidelines
I am an assertive person who goes after what I want, and I don't shy away from expressing my opinions.


The kind of girl who doesn't say it straight from her mind
I don't hold back my thoughts or feelings; I say what's on my mind.


You're gonna know all that I'm feeling on the inside
I'm an open book, and I wear my emotions on my sleeve.


I ain't into games, I don't want to waste
I'm not interested in playing mind games or wasting my time on things that won't benefit me.


Any time and all the energy we could spend
I would rather spend my time and energy building a meaningful relationship with you.


Being together boy forever you're my best friend
I value the connection we have and hope to build a long-lasting, loving partnership with you.


Got a little problem that I can't mend
There's an issue between us that needs to be resolved, and I don't have the power to fix it on my own.


You been taking me for granted you
I feel like you don't appreciate or reciprocate the effort I put into this relationship.


It's not about who's right or wrong
I don't care about playing the blame game; what matters is finding a solution that works for us both.


It's not about who's weak or strong
This issue doesn't have anything to do with power dynamics between us; it's about finding a compromise that benefits us both.


It's about what I need to make this last
I value this relationship and want to ensure its longevity, which means we need to address this issue.


A little more time, a little less wait
I want to spend more quality time with you and avoid waiting around for things to get better on their own.


A little more heart, a little less break
I want us to put more love, effort, and care into this relationship and less of the negativity and pain that come with conflict.


Simple and true, what they say
The common saying 'a little goes a long way' holds a lot of truth in this situation.


A little less talk, a little more do
I want us to take more action and make more real progress in solving our issue than just talking about it without any action.


A little more me, a little less you
We need to find a better balance of giving and taking; it shouldn't be one-sided or solely dependent on one person's effort.


Baby at the end of the day
In the grand scheme of things, what matters most is that we come to a resolution that's good for us both.


Don't want to end up in a tricky situation
I don't want this small issue to become a bigger problem that's hard to solve down the line.


So I'm giving you my every indication
I am communicating clearly and openly about my feelings and intentions.


We can work it out together stop the tension
If we work together and collaborate to find a solution, we can stop the underlying tension in our relationship.


Try to understand, baby where I stand
I'm hoping you'll make an effort to understand my perspective and where I'm coming from.


I love you and I'm trying to be gentle
I care very deeply for you, and I'm approaching this topic delicately because I don't want to hurt our relationship.


So let me break it down for you and make it simple
I'm willing to take the time to explain things to you and make sure we're on the same page about what needs to happen.


That you show a little love for me
I want to feel valued, appreciated, and loved in this relationship; I'm not asking for much, just a little bit more.


It's not about the tears we cry
The fact that we're having to deal with this issue isn't what's important; what matters is how we move forward and overcome it.


It's about how hard we cry
We need to put in the effort, commitment, and hard work required to solve this problem and keep our relationship healthy and strong.


To give a little more and see the other side
We need to give a bit more compromise, empathy, and compassion to one another and consider each other's perspectives in order to find a resolution that works.


And it hurts me, 'cause I care and I'm telling you why
This issue is causing me distress and pain, and I'm explaining my feelings to you because I care about us and our future.


I'm unhappy so if you love me
The current state of our relationship isn't making me happy, and if you genuinely care about me, you'll make an effort to change that.


A little bit is not that much to ask to make things right
I'm not asking for a grand gesture or a complete personality overhaul; all I'm asking is for you to show me a bit more love and respect in our relationship.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: DAVID SIEGEL, KARA E. DIOGUARDI, STEVE MORALES

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