I Wanna Know
Sista Lyrics
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I want to know, I need to know, I want to know, I want to know
If you're my man, I want to know if you're the man for me
I want to know, I need to know, I want to know, I want to know
If you're my man, 'cause, I
[Missy's Rap]
I've been itchin' can I getcha with this sweet poonanny
I'm tryna get the hot to go down on ya
I want to just sucks up ya toes and I'm fallin' like whoa
Deep in the mist yo, I'm high off the indo
You seem to have a heart but you're big down ya jock
Sweetalee, bumblebee, look at me
And see I got the heeby-jeebies baby
And you got it from me-he-he-he
I really want to know if you want to go
To the hotel, well nigga let me know
'Cause I got my Sista clan, my Sista house
To see if I'm tired or if I wore ya out
So check it out, yeah, where it is
I really want
[Sista]
I want to know, I need to know, I want to know, I want to know
If you're my man, I want to know if you're the man for me
I want to know, I need to know, I want to know, I want to know
If you're my man, 'cause, I, I want to know
The song "I Wanna Know" by Sista featuring Missy Elliott is a seductive and catchy R&B track that explores the uncertainty and desire in a romantic relationship. The chorus emphasizes the singer's need for clarity in her relationship, whether the man she's seeing is the right one for her. She repeats the phrase "I want to know, I need to know" to express her eagerness for reassurance. The verses, rapped by Missy Elliott, are sexually charged and playful, with her describing her desire to please her partner in explicit detail.
The lyrics touch upon some common themes in modern relationships, such as the importance of clear communication and the tension between intimacy and vulnerability. The singer's desire for clarity is relatable, as many people have experienced uncertainty in their romantic relationships. However, the explicit sexual content of Missy's rap verses may be viewed by some as objectifying or degrading to women. Overall, "I Wanna Know" is a confident and sultry track that captures the excitement and insecurity of new love.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to know, I need to know, I want to know, I want to know
The singer is emphasizing their strong desire to know something.
If you're my man, I want to know if you're the man for me
The singer is expressing their need to confirm the validity of their relationship with this person and ensure they are compatible.
I've been itchin' can I getcha with this sweet poonanny
The singer is expressing a strong sexual desire for the person they are addressing.
But, uh, don't go downtown, like 2Pac keep ya head up
The artist is suggesting that the addressed person should not engage in risky behavior, like getting involved in danger or conflict.
I'm tryna get the hot to go down on ya
The artist is suggesting they want to perform oral sex on the addressed person.
I want to just sucks up ya toes and I'm fallin' like whoa
The singer is expressing their sexual attraction to the addressed person, even down to their toes.
Deep in the mist yo, I'm high off the indo
The singer is describing being heavily intoxicated and under the influence of marijuana.
You seem to have a heart but you're big down ya jock
The artist is suggesting that the addressed person may have a good heart, but they are also very interested in sexual activities.
Sweetalee, bumblebee, look at me
The artist is calling out to the addressed person with affectionate pet names.
And see I got the heeby-jeebies baby
The artist is expressing their feelings of nervousness and anxiety about their relationship with the addressed person.
And you got it from me-he-he-he
The singer is suggesting that the addressed person is feeling the same way that they are about the relationship.
I really want to know if you want to go
The artist is expressing their desire to go somewhere or do something with the addressed person.
To the hotel, well nigga let me know
The singer is suggesting going to a hotel with the addressed person, and asking for their response.
'Cause I got my Sista clan, my Sista house
The singer is calling out to their fellow female friends or associates, and expressing their support or involvement in this situation.
To see if I'm tired or if I wore ya out
The singer is suggesting that they want to engage in sexual activity with the addressed person and see how they feel afterwards.
So check it out, yeah, where it is
The artist is expressing their confidence and assertiveness in this situation, and urging the addressed person to pay attention.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DONALD DEGRATE, DONALD EARLE DE GRATE, TIMOTHY Z MOSLEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@crowoverr
This song reminds me of an incredibly close friend that I have, and I imagine myself telling her the story that this song spills out so beautifully.
If only I weren't so awkward; I would have done it already.
Have a great day/afternoon/noon/night <3
UPDATE:
So I said this a while ago,,,,,, let me back up and explain everything. TWs for EDs, but I swear it has a happy ending.
Since writing that comment, I've moved on from her. She has a girlfriend now, who happens to be one of my best friends. And I am okay with this. The person who I liked (I'll call her S) has a best friend (who I'll call Max). I met him... a while ago, actually. On S's birthday, in February, of this year (2023). This is around the time I started moving on from S, because I was faced with the fact she liked one of my best friends, who I'll call Lexa. Max was different, but in a good way, and my touch-starved brain formed an immediate bond at S's birthday party after we sat together while I watched him take an enneagram personality test, which, I look back on and find funny now. That was the day my brain formed a new attachment, instead this time, to Max.
I was scared. I live with BPD and the fear of abandonment was more prevalent than ever. The next nine months were some of the worst and best of my life, for reasons I don't want to go into depth about. But anywho, my attachment with Max only grew. I was so scared he didn't like me back.
One day, S "kidnapped" me as I was walking back from school. Not literally, she just pulled me aside and talked to me for a few moments. She was like "YOU ARE SO OBLIVIOUS" and I was more than confused. She started telling me about a person who has a crush on me, and without going into extreme detail, I was able to piece things together. I was so excited for the next weekend, wondering what to do about the fact that Max liked me back.
There was a whole turn of events that crushed me, but long story short, I did nothing. Until the day Max invited me to go to Starbucks with him, S, Lexa, and a bunch of my other friends. I complied, and that was where he confessed to me. I was riding an emotional high for the rest of the week :)
We've now been together for 3 months (as of December of 2023), and 4 next month. I'm so grateful for him and I'm always there to support him as he goes through the transitioning process (he's trans masc). We both have sad moments, but we are now both in therapy, and we are always there to support each other.
@sakura_pop_soda1627
This song..
Remember those times when this song used to play in Kmart or any shopping stores?
Yeah.
Back then we used to have Kmart.. Toys R Us, old DVD players, going out as usual without mask feeling free..
Ah miss those crazy fun times just by listening to this song.
@lucijanpraprotnik
Anyone listening in 2024??
@kariannstunes8619
lAll the way home and back. 😉 2:13
@Superblader6965
Me❤
@user-yy5tw3mt4s
✋✋✋✋✋
@potato8409
Ofc
@Cel214
Yep! This song is still stuck to my brain
@fw4ng
When I was 8-9 and my sister was 3-5 we sang this together in the car rides home from my Mum’s work. We knew it front to back. This takes me back to those long days. 💓
@jakemandude7974
Anyone to who's not a believer of The Lord Jesus Christ I think you should turn to Him before you die, or He comes back and al l you need to do is believe with your heart and confess with your mouth and repent of your sins
John 3:16 for God so loved the world that He gave His one and only son that who so believe in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life
I'm not forcing I just love you enough to tell you that. because as I'm writing this, I'm not doing my homework I want you to go to heaven not hell
@No-yg5yj
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@luv_bubbles
I only heard this once when I was 7 or 8 but I always waited to hear it again