Getting Late
Syd Lyrics
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You just fell in love with me again
Said ooh, babe
To think we started out as only friends
I had you all along
Didn't know it then
Who would've thought we'd ever fall in love
Like that, that?
Clock's tickin', it's gettin' late
But we just don't wanna go to bed
Hear the clock tickin', it's gettin' late (gettin' late)
But we just don't wanna go to bed
(Wanna go to bed)
I got you all alone (alone)
You're ready babe
(Yeah)
You know I hate to keep you waiting long
(Waitin', waitin') yeah, yeah
And in your wildest dreams
Hope you see me
(See me)
Ooh, babe
You just don't seem to understand
Said ooh, babe
You gotta be the best I ever had (best I ever had)
I prayed so long and hard
That you'd come to me, babe
(Yeah)
You know you're safe with me
Just let your guard down
Yeah (yeah), yeah (yeah)
Clock's tickin', it's gettin' late
But we just don't wanna go to bed (bed, yeah)
Hear the clock tickin', it's gettin' late (gettin' late)
But we just don't wanna go to bed
(Wanna go to bed)
We do this all the time
And I love it, baby (ohh)
You'll never know another lonely night
(You'll never know another lonely night)
Yeah, yeah
In Syd's song "Getting Late", the lyrics tell a story of a friendship that has evolved into a romantic relationship. The opening lines, "You just fell in love with me again / Said ooh, babe / To think we started out as only friends" suggest that the two individuals already had a friendship that they did not realize would develop into something more. The use of "again" implies that these feelings may have been present before, but went unrecognized until now.
Throughout the song, Syd emphasizes the importance of time, with lines such as "Clock's tickin', it's gettin' late / But we just don't wanna go to bed", adding a layer of urgency and passion to the lyrics. While the two individuals are alone, Syd sings "I got you all alone (alone) / You're ready babe", again emphasizing that this moment was meant to happen and that they are ready for it. Additionally, the line "And in your wildest dreams / Hope you see me" suggests that the individual desired a romantic relationship with Syd even before it became a reality.
In the chorus, the repeated line "But we just don't wanna go to bed" further emphasizes the sense of urgency and desire between the two individuals. The final line, "You'll never know another lonely night", suggests that this relationship has solved a longing for companionship and is fulfilling for both parties.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh, babe
You just fell in love with me again
The singer is amazed that their lover has fallen in love with them again.
Said ooh, babe
To think we started out as only friends
I had you all along
Didn't know it then
Who would've thought we'd ever fall in love
Like that, that?
The singer is surprised that they went from being friends to falling in love with their lover.
Clock's tickin', it's gettin' late
But we just don't wanna go to bed
Hear the clock tickin', it's gettin' late (gettin' late)
But we just don't wanna go to bed
(Wanna go to bed)
I got you all alone (alone)
You're ready babe
(Yeah)
You know I hate to keep you waiting long
(Waitin', waitin') yeah, yeah
The singer and their lover are together and enjoying each other's company, but the night is getting late and they know they should go to bed.
And in your wildest dreams
Hope you see me
(See me)
The artist hopes that in their lover's wildest dreams, they see the artist.
Ooh, babe
You just don't seem to understand
Said ooh, babe
You gotta be the best I ever had (best I ever had)
I prayed so long and hard
That you'd come to me, babe
(Yeah)
You know you're safe with me
Just let your guard down
Yeah (yeah), yeah (yeah)
The artist is telling their lover that they are the best they've ever had and that they feel lucky to be with them.
Clock's tickin', it's gettin' late
But we just don't wanna go to bed (bed, yeah)
Hear the clock tickin', it's gettin' late (gettin' late)
But we just don't wanna go to bed
(Wanna go to bed)
We do this all the time
And I love it, baby (ohh)
You'll never know another lonely night
(You'll never know another lonely night)
Yeah, yeah
The singer and their lover often stay up late together, and the singer loves spending time with them, knowing they'll never feel lonely.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Sydney Bennett
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Kilow956
u already know when its syd or the internet its gonna be some heat
@AmazingAce18
Rusty every single time 😄
@Yaooosteve
Always
@TJSol
You are SO RIGHT!!
@KatGlo
Facts
@JS-vh1ju
Why is SYD so underrated? She has way better music than some of these popular RnB “singers” out now.
@chrisconnors9449
If not for the Queen & Slim movie i still wouldnt know who she is... to answer your question .. she isnt on anything..
@felicia5049
this is her only good song but go off lol
@JS-vh1ju
Bye Felicia lies you tell
@russelleison1354
@@chrisconnors9449 lmao tweaking.... just because you're a mainstream sheep.