RSVP
Shara Strand Lyrics

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Verse 1:
I'm not gonna play around
I don't like wastin' time
I know what I'm feelin' now
No reason to be shy

There's no use pretending
I don't know what I'm doin'

Cuz' now the moment's right
Are you interested or not?

Hook:
R.S.V.P.
I'm ready for it
Time to show it
R.S.V.P.
Let me hear it
Time to play
R.S.V.P.
Make it happen
Give it to me
R.S.V.P.
Make my day

Verse 2:
I'm here and so are you
Don't let the night slip by
We're way past texting now
So let's make it happen
If you can deliver
Then show me what you've got
Cuz' now the moment's right
Are you listening or not?

Hook:
R.S.V.P.I'm ready for it
Time to show it
R.S.V.P.
Let me hear it
Time to play
R.S.V.P.
Make it happen
Give it to me
R.S.V.P.
Make my day

Bridge
What I'm in the dark about is
Do you want me, too.
Do you want to turn me on?
I'm ready if you do …

I'm Ready
I'm Ready I
F you want to turn me on I'm ready if you do

Hook:
R.S.V.P.
I'm ready for it
Time to show it
R.S.V.P.
Let me hear it
Time to play
R.S.V.P.
Make it happen
Give it to me

R.S.V.P.

Make my day
(Chants/reprise)

Overall Meaning

The song RSVP by Shara Strand is about a woman who is not afraid to take the reins and show her interest in the person she desires. The lyrics in the first verse indicate that she does not like wasting time and knows what she wants. She is direct and confident in expressing her interest in the person she desires, even asking them to RSVP. The chorus is a clarion call for the object of her affection to reciprocate or let her know if they are not interested.

In the second verse, the woman seeks clear communication from her suitor. She indicates that they are past the stage of texting and if the person in question can deliver, they should proceed to take the actual actionable steps necessary to further their relationship. In the bridge, she opens up about her insecurities, expressing her desire to be turned on and hints at wanting to know if the person she desires reciprocates her feelings.

Overall, the message in the song is clear – the woman is making her intentions known by confidently expressing her interest in her suitor, leaving him to accept or reject her advances. The song is an empowering anthem for women who are not afraid to take the lead in matters of the heart.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm not gonna play around
I'm not going to waste time with games

I don't like wastin' time
I don't like wasting time on things that don't matter

I know what I'm feelin' now
I am sure of my feelings at the moment

No reason to be shy
There's no reason to be hesitant or embarrassed

There's no use pretending
There is no benefit in pretending or hiding things

I don't know what I'm doin'
I'm not sure what I'm doing or what will happen

Cuz' now the moment's right
The moment is opportune for action

Are you interested or not?
I need to know if you are interested or not

R.S.V.P. I'm ready for it
I'm ready to take action now

Time to show it
It's the time to show your initiative

Let me hear it, time to play
I need to hear from you - it's time to take action