Sublime
Shakaya Lyrics

I got feeling, tell me what you're feeling
The singer has a feeling and asks the listener to tell them what they are feeling.

I've got a feeling you don't mind
The singer thinks the listener is not bothered and doesn't mind.

Boy I've been taking up your time
The singer knows they have been taking the listener's time.

Tell me what you're feel what's on your mind
The singer asks the listener to express their feelings and thoughts.

Everything is sweet it's sublime
The singer thinks everything is great and wonderful.

Showing off on the big court
Someone is displaying their skills on a basketball court.

Making moves that can never be taught
The person is doing complicated moves that are not easy to learn.

You're so fine that's what I thought
The singer thinks this person is attractive.

Baby, the moment from the tip off
The singer is referring to the beginning of a basketball game - the tip-off.

Can you hit it to the backboard?
The singer is asking if the person can make the ball hit the backboard.

Then come and tell me if you can afford
The singer wants the person to confirm if they have the ability to play basketball at a high level.

To play one on one in my court
The singer is suggesting that they play basketball against each other.

Baby, yeah! That's what I thought
The singer confirms their assumption that the person is skilled at basketball.

If you can be my man come step into play
The singer is inviting the person to be their partner and play basketball with them.

I'll be your coach, I'll train every day
The singer offers to coach and train the person every day if they partner with them to play basketball.

And I don't even care what the refs gotta say
The singer is not concerned about what the referees say during the basketball games.

Cause they don't know, don't know the game we play
The singer implies that they and the person they're talking to know more about the game than the referees.

Can you step into my sideline?
The singer is asking the person to join their team.

You're so fine no more wasting my time
The person is so attractive that the singer is eager to play basketball with them.

What's your aim and what's your goal now
The singer inquires about the person's goals and objectives regarding playing basketball.

Baby, I ain't gonna take no fouls
The singer will not tolerate any cheating or breaking the rules.

I got what you want baby
The singer suggests they have what the person desires.

I got what you need baby
The singer implies that they possess something essential to the person they're talking to.

Got what you want baby
The singer repeats their claim of having what the person wants.

We can play, baby take me on
The singer challenges the person to play basketball against them.

One on one, wanna see you sweat
The singer wants to play a one-on-one game and hopes to see the person sweating during the game.

Wanna see you gettin' it on
The singer looks forward to seeing the person playing basketball with enthusiasm and giving their best effort.

When the whistle blows
The singer is referring to a referee's whistle being blown during a basketball game.

I'll be your true referee
The singer suggests they will be honest and fair if they have to referee the game.

Baby gotta let you know
The singer informs the person of something important.

That you will be playin' for me
The singer is stating that the person will be playing basketball with and for them.

So what's your fee
The singer is inquiring about how much it would cost to have the person play with them.

Because this game is too short
The singer suggests that basketball games should be enjoyed to the fullest since they are short.

To be pretending to lending you things
The singer doesn't want the person to fake their skills or cheat during basketball games.

That I've never been taught
The singer implies that they want to play basketball with someone who is skilled and can teach them something new.

Coz ya so fine
The singer reiterates that the person is attractive.

Can ya give me a sign
The singer asks for a gesture that confirms whether or not the person is interested in playing basketball with them.

Coz ya - ya sublime
The person is very attractive, and the singer thinks they are "sublime."

And I'll do anything to make you mine
The singer is attracted to the person and is willing to go the extra mile to win them over or impress them.

Chorus x3
The chorus repeats three times throughout the song.