Where You Wanna Be
T.I. Feat. Brandy Lyrics

Me and you
The singer is addressing their partner

We've been through
The singer acknowledges that they have a history together

So much that we need to start off new
The singer suggests that it's time for a fresh start

You need to choose
The artist urges their partner to make a decision

Don't be confused
The artist tells their partner to be clear about their feelings

I think it's time, time that you
The singer emphasizes that the time has come for their partner to make a choice

Tell me the way that you want to be with me, or be with her
The singer asks their partner to communicate their preferred course of action

This whole ordeal is such a blur
The artist describes the situation as confusing

See I was prepared to take a loss
The artist implies that they were willing to sacrifice for their partner

But my heart won't pay the cost
The artist is unwilling to suffer emotional turmoil

You don't know where you want to be
The singer points out that their partner is indecisive

You don't have to take my advice
The artist acknowledges their partner's agency

You don't have to compromise
The singer assures their partner that they don't have to give in

Cause I know that you don't realize
The singer believes that their partner is unaware of something important

You don't even see
The singer reiterates their partner's lack of understanding

Where you need to be
The artist emphasizes that their partner needs to make a decision

Be with them, all ya friends
The artist references their partner's social circle

Claim that the closeness is playin a lost end
The singer suggests that their partner's relationships may be detrimental

I want a peace locket in seconds again
The singer desires for things to return to a peaceful state

Do you want to play with me?
The artist poses a rhetorical question to their partner

Or play with them?
The artist contrasts their own desires with their partner's

Tell me where you want to be in love
The artist explicitly asks for their partner's intention

Is that enough?
The singer questions whether their partner's response is satisfactory

When all the problems start adding up
The artist acknowledges that the situation is becoming more complicated

Ladies raise your hands if you've had enough
The singer addresses women who have experienced similar situations

Scream as loud as you can if you've had enough
The singer urges those women to speak out

Why you say that baby?
The singer questions their partner's response

It's all good show
The artist implies that their partner is faking positivity

Are you for real?
The artist doubts their partner's sincerity

Common now
The singer urges their partner to be honest

Don't talk like that
The singer rejects their partner's words

Hey I promise in all honesty
The artist attempts to reassure their partner

I honor you, you honor me
The artist professes mutual respect

For better, worse, rich, or poor
The artist promises to stand by their partner in any situation

Whatever it's gonna be
The singer emphasizes their willingness to accept the outcome

I'm talkin' bout forever more, for the rest of eternity
The artist expresses their desire for a long-term commitment

No need to be insecure
The singer reassures their partner

I know what I want to be
The singer asserts their own clarity

I know I made a lot of mistakes
The singer accepts responsibility for past errors

But I can make em all (make em all)
The artist implies that they are capable of making amends

Unless you got your heart set on breakin' hearts
The artist accuses their partner of wanting to cause pain

If I can't see your face then my day ain't even worth wakin' up
The singer expresses their love for their partner

Especially with these haters no put cases, this time enough
The singer references external obstacles to their relationship

Maybe showin' you attention is something I haven't done enough
The artist acknowledges their own shortcomings

But you got all my love on all our love
The artist affirms their commitment despite their mistakes

Girl, I need you to believe in me
The artist pleads for their partner's faith

You need to know that I know where I need to be, a
The singer emphasizes their own clarity and conviction

Chorus
Repetition of the chorus