Blurred Lines
THICKE Robin & T.I. & PHARRELL Lyrics

Hey, hey, hey
Opening chorus.

If you can't hear, what I'm tryna say
If you can't comprehend what I'm trying to express.

If you can't read, from the same page
If we don't have mutual understanding.

Maybe I'm going deaf
Perhaps I'm losing my ability to hear.

Maybe I'm going blind
Perhaps I'm losing my ability to see.

Maybe I'm out of my mind
Perhaps I'm crazy or insane.

OK, now he was close
Introducing the singer's attempt to seduce the subject.

Tried to domesticate you
Attempted to tame you.

But you're an animal
But you're wild and untameable.

Baby, it's in your nature
It's inherent in your character.

Just let me liberate you
Allow me to free you.

You don't need no papers
You don't require any formal documents.

That man is not your mate
The person you are with is not compatible with you.

And that's why I'm gon' take you
And that's why I will take you instead.

Good girl!
Complimenting the subject's virtue and purity.

I know you want it
I know you're attracted to me.

Can't let it get past me
I can't miss this opportunity.

Me fall from plastic
Referring to the female's artificial appearance.

Talk about getting blasted
Talk about getting drunk and losing inhibitions.

I hate these blurred lines!
Despising the ambiguity in male-female relationships.

But you're a good girl!
Reiterating the subject's virtue.

The way you grab me
Describing the subject's assertiveness.

Must wanna get nasty
Implying that the subject desires a sexual encounter.

Go ahead, get at me
Make a move on me.

What do they make dreams for
Questioning the purpose of dreams.

When you got them jeans on
When the subject is wearing those tight jeans.

What do we need steam for
Questioning the need for steam.

You the hottest bitch in this place!
Expressing the subject's physical attractiveness.

I feel so lucky
Expressing good fortune.

You wanna hug me
Requesting physical intimacy from the subject.

What rhymes with hug me?
Asking for a word that rhymes with hug me.

Hey!
Exclamation.

One thing I ask of you
Making a request of the subject.

Lemme be the one you bring that ass up to
Requesting to be the subject's sexual partner.

From Malibu to Paris, boo
Wherever, whenever, the offer stands.

Had a bitch, but she ain't bad as you
I used to have a partner, but you are superior.

So, hit me up when you passin' through
Contact me the next time you're in the area.

I'll give you something big enough to tear your ass in two
I will give you a large sexual organ (alluding to a penis).

Swag on 'em even when you dress casual
Maintain a cool demeanor even when wearing casual clothes.

I mean, it's almost unbearable
The attraction is almost too strong to bear.

Honey you not there when I'm
You're not present when I'm at the bar.

At the bar side let you have me by
Leaving the subject to have me all to themselves.

Nothin' like your last guy, he too square for you
Comparing the subject's previous partner with the singer and implying that they're a better match.

He don't smack that ass and pull your hair for you
The previous partner was not as sexually dominant.

So I'm just watchin' and waitin'
Waiting for an opportunity to pursue the subject.

For you to salute the truly pimpin'
Waiting for the subject to acknowledge true coolness and assertiveness.

Not many women can refuse this pimpin'
Few women can resist my charm and good looks.

I'm a nice guy, but don't get confused, you git'n it!
Although I am kind, I will still pursue you sexually.

Shake your rump
Commanding the subject to dance provocatively.

Get down
Lowering one's body in a sexually suggestive manner.

Get up
Raising one's body suggestively.

Do it like it hurt, like it hurt
Dancing or moving as though feeling pain, but enjoying it sexually.

What, you don't like work?
Questioning the subject's reluctance to engage in sexual activities.

Hey!
Exclamation.

Baby, can you breathe?
Expressing physical attraction to the subject.

I got this from Jamaica
The singer is implying that the sexual attraction is due to an exotic origin (Jamaica).

It always works for me
This line implies a reference to a sexual enhancement drug, but couched in innocuous terms.

Dakota to Decatur
Anywhere and everywhere.

No more pretending
No need for fake behavior.

Cause now your winning
Because now you're attracted to me.

Here's our beginning
This moment is the start of our intercourse.

I always wanted a
Expressing the singer's long-held desire for the subject.

Good girl!
Complimenting the subject's virtue and purity.

I know you want it
I know you're attracted to me.

Can't let it get past me
I can't miss this opportunity.

Me fall from plastic
Referring to the female's artificial appearance.

Talk about getting blasted
Talk about getting drunk and losing inhibitions.

I hate these blurred lines!
Despising the ambiguity in male-female relationships.

But you're a good girl!
Reiterating the subject's virtue.

The way you grab me
Describing the subject's assertiveness.

Must wanna get nasty
Implying that the subject desires a sexual encounter.

Go ahead, get at me
Make a move on me.

Everybody get up
Encouraging people to dance and to participate in the sexual innuendo.

Everybody get up
Encouraging people to dance and to participate in the sexual innuendo.

Hey, hey, hey
Closing chorus.