Decide
Rotimi Lyrics


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(Hitmaka)
Oh yeah, yeah
Yeah
Yeah, yeah (Rockaway Boy beats)
Oh yeah, yeah (Sound)

It′s rainin' tonight (Night)
Know I got the time to make it right (Right)
Gonna knock down your lights (Lights)
Put it all on the camera, do it all with no manners, yeah
On me, it′s the way you show me (Yeah)
All the freaky things that I be thinkin' to myself (Yeah)
Got me where you want me, you should see you on me
Girl, you need a man, swear that [?] be somethin' else (Yeah)

Like all of the times I flew you out overseas (Seas)
And I told you, you can have everything (Thing)
Let me provide, explore your fantasy (′sy)
And when I ask you, "What you want from me?"
Baby

Let me decide for you (You)
Let me decide for you (You)
Let me decide, I got your point of view (View)
Let me decide, I know you wanna, oh baby
Let me decide for you (Let me decide, let me decide)
Let me decide for you (Let me decide, let me decide)
Let me decide, I got your point of view (View)
Let me decide, I know you wanna, oh baby
Let me decide

Lookin′ like you wanna, open up, I'm gonna (Yeah)
Treat it like it′s somethin' (Somethin′)
Like a blessing from the world (Ha, that's what it is, woah)
′Cause I kinda think it's funny how my best friend is my girl
When you ride, touch it don't beep (Beep)
Then I fuck you to sleep (Sleep)
I be right there, right in your dreams, yeah-yeah (Yeah)
You told me, "Ain′t no stoppin′, it's either now or later (Yeah)
I′m puttin' one in the air, I gotta celebrate, oh, oh, oh

Like all of the times I flew you out overseas (Seas)
And I told you, you can have everything (Everything, thing)
Let me provide, explore your fantasy (′sy)
And when I ask you, "What you want from me?"
Baby

Let me decide for you (You)
Let me decide for you (You)
Let me decide, I got your point of view (View)
Let me decide, I know you wanna, oh baby
Let me decide for you (Let me decide, let me decide)
Let me decide for you (Let me decide, let me decide)
Let me decide, I got your point of view (Point of view)
Let me decide, I know you wanna, oh baby
Let me decide

For you
Let me decide for you
Baby
Let me decide for you
For you, ooh
Let me decide for you
For you, ooh

Let me decide for you (You)
Let me decide for you (You)
Let me decide, I got your point of view (Oh, oh, view)
Let me decide, I know you wanna, oh baby
Let me decide for you (Let me decide, let me decide)
Let me decide for you (Let me decide, let me decide)
Let me decide, I got your point of view (View, ooh-ooh, ooh)
Let me decide, I know you wanna, oh baby
Let me decide

For you, ooh
Let me decide for you
Let me decide for you, oh, oh




Let me decide for you
Let me decide for you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Rotimi's song Decide tell the story of a man who is trying to make things right with his partner by treating her to everything she desires, including flying her overseas and fulfilling her fantasies. He feels that he understands her point of view so well that he can make decisions for her without her input. He expresses his desire to take control and make choices for her, suggesting that she needs a man like him to make her life complete. The song is suggestive and sensual, with the lyrics conveying a sense of intimacy and connection between the couple.


The lyrics of Decide are an example of the traditional view of male-female relationships, where men are expected to take charge and make decisions for their partners. However, Rotimi's lyrics also suggest a more modern interpretation, where the couple is working together to find mutual satisfaction and fulfillment. The lyrics, while provocative, also speak to the common bond of intimacy and trust that is essential to a successful relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

It's rainin' tonight
It's a metaphor for a hard time in their relationship.


Know I got the time to make it right
The singer believes they can make it right in their relationship given enough time.


Gonna knock down your lights
It's a metaphor for making love all night long.


Put it all on the camera, do it all with no manners, yeah
The singer wants to record their intimate moments and does not care how it's done.


On me, it's the way you show me (Yeah)
The singer is turned on by their partner's desire for them.


All the freaky things that I be thinkin' to myself (Yeah)
The singer is thinking of all the kinky things they want to do with their partner.


Got me where you want me, you should see you on me
The partner has the singer wrapped around their finger; they are completely devoted.


Girl, you need a man, swear that [?] be somethin' else (Yeah)
The singer believes that their partner needs a man in their life, and they can provide that support.


Like all of the times I flew you out overseas (Seas)
The singer has gone above and beyond for their partner, even flying them overseas.


And I told you, you can have everything (Thing)
The singer promised their partner everything they want in life.


Let me provide, explore your fantasy ('sy)
The singer wants to be the one to provide for their partner and help them discover their deepest desires.


And when I ask you, "What you want from me?"
The singer is completely devoted to what their partner wants and needs in their relationship.


Let me decide for you (You)
The singer wants to take control in the relationship and make decisions for their partner.


Let me decide, I got your point of view (View)
They believe they know what their partner wants and sees things from their perspective.


Lookin' like you wanna, open up, I'm gonna (Yeah)
The singer believes their partner wants to open up and be vulnerable with them, and they are ready to reciprocate.


Treat it like it's somethin' (Somethin')
The singer wants to cherish and appreciate their relationship.


Like a blessing from the world (Ha, that's what it is, woah)
The singer sees their relationship with their partner as a gift to be grateful for.


'Cause I kinda think it's funny how my best friend is my girl
The singer is happy to be in a relationship with someone who is also their best friend.


When you ride, touch it don't beep (Beep)
The singer wants to be fully present and focus on their intimate moments without any distractions.


Then I fuck you to sleep (Sleep)
The singer wants to make love to their partner until they fall asleep exhausted next to each other.


I be right there, right in your dreams, yeah-yeah (Yeah)
The singer wants to be in their partner's dreams and thoughts all the time.


You told me, "Ain't no stoppin', it's either now or later (Yeah)
Their partner is enthusiastic and ready to take their relationship to the next level.


I'm puttin' one in the air, I gotta celebrate, oh, oh, oh
The singer is celebrating their love and relationship with their partner.


For you
The singer is completely devoted to their partner.




Writer(s): Charlton Ridgell, Christopher Dotson, Christopher Ward, Ellery Mckinney, Hitmaka, La'chaz Holloway, Mark Hudson, Marquis Rashad, Olurotimi Akinosho, Rotimi, Sheldon Grant

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jero04

Jay Jay

"Even his US audience prefer his afrobeat"

You just can't help yourself but think you know what millions of individuals think

One sentence ago, you say, you not speaking for millions of africans then you suddenly know what his American audience knows

I'm sure you would shout me up by showing the data that support your claim

Wish you the best in whatever you decide to accomplished in life, one thing I can tell you is that, certain mentality alway have certain end result...

The educated non judgemental, logical mindset are the successful individuals in life 👍🏿



All comments from YouTube:

keela simunza

It's amazing how he keeps his African touch with such a western voice... Respect buddy.

kinesis_211

Jay Jay You do know this is the type of vibe he started with right?....Then dancehall in 2017 the whole afro thing in 2019...So this is him goin back to that beginning..Who knows, maybe he misses doin these kinds of songs...An artist is not goin to do one style of music their whole life..They want to grow, explore with different genres...So you saying he's cutting off his African fan base...which he added recently yet he's been doing this whole rnb thing before.. idk man...Yeah sure the afro ones do hit more cause it's the thing rn...But still...It's mandems choice...it's not like he has stopped making afro for ever🤷🏾‍♂️....So take a chill pill

kinesis_211

Jay Jay I totally get what you're saying.....But I guess that's sumn for him to see...I mean it'd be a smart move to be in the afrobeats vibe rn....but I feel like...he's on a chill from the way this is going..it's like when an artist comes back from a successful tour and is taking time off...sumn like that..idk...cause it was goin well for him...and these recent ones are have low views....but again, maybe he misses it...or it's sumn for those fans that started with him from that type of music

Angela .M

Jay Jay being African doesn’t mean we only like Afrobeat genre ! If we like the artist him doing rnb or afrobeat we’re going to follow and support

jero04

Jay Jay that's your own take, you can't speak for millions of africans.

Your perception is just that. Who care if he sound American or african

From an open minded, non judgemental African to you, grow up, explore your surroundings, understand there's more to developing than "African way"... Take the best the world have to offer and use it to your advantage...

jero04

Jay Jay

"Even his US audience prefer his afrobeat"

You just can't help yourself but think you know what millions of individuals think

One sentence ago, you say, you not speaking for millions of africans then you suddenly know what his American audience knows

I'm sure you would shout me up by showing the data that support your claim

Wish you the best in whatever you decide to accomplished in life, one thing I can tell you is that, certain mentality alway have certain end result...

The educated non judgemental, logical mindset are the successful individuals in life 👍🏿

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Jzon Azari

Rotimi just gives me that late 90s / early 2000s R&B and I'm always here for it.

enitha msamba

Indeed. The music and the beats, you can hardly find in currently rnb music

Amman Ali 🇵🇰

Frr! 🔥

InquisitiveIntuition

Yaaaaas… I so miss this style of music.

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