If You
Silk Lyrics


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Been checkin' you for so long
And I feel (feel)
Girl you should let me know what the deal (what the deal)
Been peepin' out yo vibe(vibe)

Think you want to let me slide(slide)
So what you need to do right now
Is keep it real
I know you want it girl

Just like
I want you(i want you)
So stop frontin' like you don't
When you do(do)

So if you feel naughty
If you really bout it
And if you get me rowdy
My love will make you shout it shout it

[Repeat: x 2]
If you (feelin' like lovin' me)
If you(feelin' like kissin' me)
If you (feelin' like lovin' me, holdin' me)
If you (feelin' like lovin' me)

So on them lonely nights girl if I you
Let me come satisfy you for an hour or two(two)
Baby don't be shy
'Cause I'm not judgin' you

I'm doin' it for you lovin' so let me through
Girl lets stop talkin' bout them thangs we can do(do)
And lets just be about them thangs we can do(do)
So if you feelin' naughty

And if you really bout it bout it
And if you get me rowdy get rowdy rowdy
My love will make you shout it shout it

[Chorus]
It's a silky silky silky thang
Silky silky silky silky thang nah nah nah nah

See I got something for you
Meet me in my bedroom
So we can laugh the night away
I'm tryin to be forreal
Want to show you how I feel
Inside
'Cause I know that you feelin like..lovin me!

[Chorus: x 3]

The lovers have returned to make me want to make love to you
So bring yo sexallent body ova here and let me do the things I do
In my bedroom I'm gone love you down just like a playa would
And turn you out my superstar make you feel real good

I find out if you feelin' like lovin' me, sexin' me,
Holdin' me, kissin' me squezzin' me





Say yeah yeah
Say yeah yeah yeah yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "If You" by Silk talk about the singer's interest in a woman, who he has been observing for a long time. He urges this woman to let him know what the deal is and to keep it real. He asks her to not front like she doesn't want him when she does. The singer then goes on to suggest that if she feels naughty, he is ready to satisfy her and make her shout his love. The song is flirtatious and suggestive in nature, focusing on the sexual attraction between the singer and the woman.


The lyrics of "If You" exude a sense of confidence and bravado, with the singer repeatedly stating that he knows the woman wants him, and encouraging her to be open and "bout it bout it." The use of phrases like "my love will make you shout it" and "meet me in my bedroom" make the sexual undertones of the song quite clear. The song is constructed in a way that suggests that the singer is able to cater to the woman's desires, and is encouraging her to be open and honest about what she wants.


Overall, this song is an R&B classic, with a very smooth melody that complements the seductive lyrics. The song is sung in a falsetto by the lead singer, creating an intimate vibe that encourages listeners to get lost in the sensual atmosphere of the song. The lyrics are simple, yet effective, focusing on themes of sexual attraction and desire. The song represents a time when the genre of R&B was at its peak, with groups like Silk delivering smooth and soulful tunes that captured the hearts of many.


Line by Line Meaning

Been checkin' you for so long
I've been observing you for a while now


And I feel (feel)
I have feelings for you


Girl you should let me know what the deal (what the deal)
Please tell me what's going on in your mind


Been peepin' out yo vibe(vibe)
I've been observing the way you carry yourself


Think you want to let me slide(slide)
I think you want to let me get close to you


So what you need to do right now
This is what you need to do now


Is keep it real
Please be honest with me


I know you want it girl
I know that you want me too


Just like
Exactly the same way


I want you(i want you)
I desire you


So stop frontin' like you don't
Don't pretend that you don't want me


When you do(do)
Because you do


So if you feel naughty
If you feel sexually adventurous


If you really bout it
If you're serious about it


And if you get me rowdy
And if you make me excited


My love will make you shout it shout it
My love will make you scream


If you (feelin' like lovin' me)
If you're in the mood to love me


If you(feelin' like kissin' me)
If you're in the mood to kiss me


If you (feelin' like lovin' me, holdin' me)
If you're in the mood to love me and hold me


If you (feelin' like lovin' me)
If you're in the mood to love me


So on them lonely nights girl if I you
On those lonely nights, if I'm with you


Let me come satisfy you for an hour or two(two)
Let me come make you feel good for a couple of hours


Baby don't be shy
Please don't be embarrassed


'Cause I'm not judgin' you
Because I won't criticize you


I'm doin' it for you lovin' so let me through
I'm doing this because I love you, so let me come in


Girl lets stop talkin' bout them thangs we can do(do)
Let's stop talking about what we can do


And lets just be about them thangs we can do(do)
And let's just do those things


It's a silky silky silky thang
This is a smooth, sensual thing


Silky silky silky silky thang nah nah nah nah
A smooth and sensual thing indeed


See I got something for you
I have something special for you


Meet me in my bedroom
Let's meet in my bedroom


So we can laugh the night away
So we can spend the night together and have fun


I'm tryin to be forreal
I'm being serious


Want to show you how I feel
I want to express my feelings to you


Inside
What I'm feeling inside


'Cause I know that you feelin like..lovin me!
Because I know that you feel like loving me!


The lovers have returned to make me want to make love to you
My romantic mood makes me want to be intimate with you


So bring yo sexallent body ova here and let me do the things I do
Come closer to me so I can show you what I'm capable of


In my bedroom I'm gone love you down just like a playa would
In my private space, I'm going to make passionate love to you like a pro


And turn you out my superstar make you feel real good
I will pleasure you so well, like a superstar


I find out if you feelin' like lovin' me, sexin' me,
I will ask you if you're in the mood to love me, have sex with me


Holdin' me, kissin' me squezzin' me
Hold me, kiss me, and hug me tight


Say yeah yeah
Agree with me, say yes


Say yeah yeah yeah yeah
Continued agreement with me




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANTOINETTE ROBERSON, DARRELL ALLAMBY, KENNETH DICKERSON, KENNETH LADALE DICKERSON, LINCOLN C. BROWDER

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@limits96

Lyrics

[Intro]
Feeling like loving me

[Verse 1]
Been checking you for so long and I feel
Girl, you should let me know what the deal
Been peeping out your vibe (vibe)
And if you wanna let me slide (slide)
So what you need to do right now is keep it real
I know you want me, girl, just like I want you (you)
So stop fronting like you don't when you do (do)
So if you feeling naughty-naughty
And if you really bout it-bout it
And if you keep me rowdy-rowdy
My love will make you shout it-shout it

[Chorus]
If you (If you feeling like loving me)
If you (If you feeling like kissing me)
If you (If you feeling like loving me, holding me)
Feeling like loving me

[Verse 2]
So on those lonely nights girl, I'm here for you (you)
Let me come satisfy you for an hour or two (two)
Baby, don't be shy
Cause I'm not judging you
I'm dying for your love so can we do it
Girl, if I told you 'bout them things we can do (do)
Then let's be about them things we can do (do)
So if you feeling naughty-naughty
And if you feeling bout it-bout it
Want cha' keep rowdy-rowdy
My love will make you shout it-shout it

[Chorus]
If you (It's a silky, silky, silky thang)
If you (Silky, silky, silky, silky thang)
If you (No, no, no, no, no, no, no)
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah) Feeling like loving me

[Bridge]
See I got something for you, meet me in my bedroom
(So we can love the night away) Ah yeah, Ah yeah
I'm trying to be for real, wanna show you how I feel, inside (inside)
Cause I know that you feeling like love
(Cause I know that you feeling like love)
Ohh, ohh, ohh...

[Chorus]
If you (Baby yeah, yeah, yeah)
If you (If you feeling like baby yeah)
If you (Loving me, loving me hey)
(Let me hear you say yeah, yeah) If you
(Yeah, yeah)
Ohh wee (Say yeah, eah, eah, eah)
(Yeah, eah, eah, eah)
Ohh wee (Oh, if you feeling like coming home with Silk tonight, let me
Hear
You say yeah)
Ohh wee (Yeah)
(Ye-ah, yeah, yeah)
(Yeah, yeah)

[Break]
We lovers have returned tonight, we wanna make love to you
So bring your sexy lips my dear, over here let me do the things I do
In my bed, I'm gonna love you down just like a playa would
Then turn you out, my super star, make you feel real good
I'll find out if you feeling like loving me, sexing me, holding me
Kissing
Me, squeezing me ouuuuu
Say yeah, yeah (Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah) (Repeat 4x's)



@kevaunmitchell1316

[Intro]
Feelin' like lovin' me

[Verse 1]
Been checking you for so long and I feel
Girl, you should let me know what the deal
Been peepin' out your vibe (vibe)
And if you wanna let me slide (slide)
So what you need to do right now is keep it real
I know you want me, girl, just like I want you (you)
So stop frontin' like you don't when you do (do)
So if you feelin' naughty-naughty
And if you really bout it-bout it
And if you keep me rowdy-rowdy
My love will make you shout it-shout it

[Chorus]
If you (If you feelin' like lovin'me)
If you (If you feelin' like kissin' me)
If you (If you feelin' like lovin'me, holdin' me)
Feelin' like lovin' me

[Verse 2]
So on those lonely nights girl, I'm here for you (you)
Let me come satisfy you for an hour or two (two)
Baby, don't be shy
'Cause I'm not judging you
I'm dyin' for your love so can we do it
Girl, if I told you 'bout them things we can do (do)
Then let's be about them things we can do (do)
So if you feelin' naughty-naughty
And if you feelin' bout it-bout it
Want cha' keep rowdy-rowdy
My love will make you shout it-shout it

[Chorus]
If you (It's a silky, silky, silky thang)
If you (Silky, silky, silky, silky thang)
If you (No, no, no, no, no, no, no)
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah) Feelin' like lovin' me

[Bridge]
See I got something for you, meet me in my bedroom
(So we can love the night away) Ah yeah, Ah yeah
I'm tryin' to be for real, wanna show you how I feel, inside (inside)
'Cause I know that you feelin' like love
('Cause I know that you feelin' like love)
Ohh, ohh, ohh...

[Chorus]
If you (Baby yeah, yeah, yeah)
If you (If you feelin' like baby yeah)
If you (Lovin' me, lovin' me hey)
(Let me hear you say yeah, yeah) If you
(Yeah, yeah)
Ohh wee (Say yeah, eah, eah, eah)
(Yeah, eah, eah, eah)
Ohh wee (Oh, if you feelin' like comin' home with Silk tonight, let me
Hear
You say yeah)
Ohh wee (Yeah)
(Ye-ah, yeah, yeah)
(Yeah, yeah)
Break:
We lovers have returned tonight, we wanna make love to you
So bring your sexy lips my dear, over here let me do the things I do
In my bed, I'm gonna love you down just like a playa would
Then turn you out, my super star, make you feel real good
I'll find out if you feelin' like lovin' me, sexin' me, holdin' me
Kissin'
Me, squeezin' me ouuuuu
Say yeah, yeah (Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah) (Repeat 4x's)



All comments from YouTube:

@malasiacarheel8996

It’s 2023 and I’m still jamming SILK❤

@Beautifulbeliever

Looking at my comment from 6 years ago 🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️run it back!

@shawngoode8367

Yes it is 💯

@bammdaagoatt

You and me both🔥

@Fella100

Errr day all day the new music is 304's trash

@propunch403

It's 2023 and this song is still fire!! It will never get old!! So sensual plus these men can sang!!

@patlerouge28

It’s 2022 and I’d give anything to go back to this time when R & B moved your soul 🔥❤️❤️❤️

@vincente4570

U & me both☺️

@bandmansonny2954

Me too💯

@lotusgsxr750

Yep!

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