Blurred Lines
TI/Pharrell Williams Lyrics


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Hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey

If you can't hear, what I'm tryna say
If you can't read, from the same page
Maybe I'm going deaf
Maybe I'm going blind
Maybe I'm out of my mind

OK, now he was close
Tried to domesticate you
But you're an animal
Baby, it's in your nature
Just let me liberate you
You don't need no papers
That man is not your mate
And that's why I'm gon' take you

Good girl!
I know you want it
I know you want it
I know you want it

You're a good girl!
Can't let it get past me
Me fall from plastic
Talk about getting blasted

I hate these blurred lines!
I know you want it
I know you want it
I know you want it

But you're a good girl!
The way you grab me
Must wanna get nasty
Go ahead, get at me

What do they make dreams for
When you got them jeans on
What do we need steam for
You the hottest bitch in this place!

I feel so lucky
You wanna hug me
What rhymes with hug me?
Hey!

OK, now he was close
Tried to domesticate you
But you're an animal
Baby, it's in your nature
Just let me liberate you
You don't need no papers
That man is not your mate
And that's why I'm gon' take you

Good girl!
I know you want it
I know you want it
I know you want it

You're a good girl!
Can't let it get past me
Me fall from plastic
Talk about getting blasted

I hate these blurred lines!
I know you want it
I know you want it
I know you want it

But you're a good girl!
The way you grab me
Must wanna get nasty
Go ahead, get at me

(Hustle Gang Homie)
One thing I ask of you
Lemme be the one you bring that ass up to
From Malibu to Paris, boo
Had a bitch, but she ain't bad as you
So, hit me up when you passin' through
I'll give you something big enough to tear your ass in two
Swag on 'em even when you dress casual
I mean, it's almost unbearable
Honey you not there when I'm
At the bar side let you have me by
Nothin' like your last guy, he too square for you
He don't smack that ass and pull your hair for you
So I'm just watchin' and waitin'
For you to salute the truly pimpin'
Not many women can refuse this pimpin'
I'm a nice guy, but don't get confused, you git'n it!

Shake your rump
Get down
Get up
Do it like it hurt, like it hurt
What, you don't like work?
Hey!

Baby, can you breathe?
I got this from Jamaica
It always works for me
Dakota to Decatur

No more pretending
Cause now your winning
Here's our beginning
I always wanted a

Good girl!
I know you want it
I know you want it
I know you want it

You're a good girl!
Can't let it get past me
Me fall from plastic
Talk about getting blasted

I hate these blurred lines!
I know you want it
I know you want it
I know you want it

But you're a good girl!
The way you grab me
Must wanna get nasty
Go ahead, get at me

Everybody get up
Everybody get up

Hey, hey, hey




Hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to TI/Pharrell Williams's song Blurred Lines have been subjected to controversy since the song's debut in 2013. It seems to be a sensual call-and-response between a male and female partner, but it's been interpreted by some as perpetuating non-consensual attitudes toward sex. The repeated phrase, "I know you want it," is believed to be a blatant message of coercion in the song. In contrast, defenders of the song argue the lyrics are about embracing one's sexuality and rejecting societal expectations of feminine propriety.


The chorus is the most controversial part of the song. The male partner is singing, "I know you want it," as the female partner replies, "But you're a good girl," which connotes that she is hesitant to engage in sexual activity. The male voice ignores this hesitation, making it seem like he's convincing her to participate in sex, despite her reluctance. The provocative lyrics and beats of the song got the attention of everyone, leading to a hit single and an internationally famous music video.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey, hey, hey
repeated greeting


If you can't hear, what I'm tryna say
If you cannot understand my message


If you can't read, from the same page
If we cannot agree on the same thing


Maybe I'm going deaf
I am losing my hearing ability


Maybe I'm going blind
I am losing my sight ability


Maybe I'm out of my mind
Perhaps I am crazy


OK, now he was close
He almost succeeded


Tried to domesticate you
Tried to change your natural behavior


But you're an animal
You are instinctive


Baby, it's in your nature
Your natural behavior


Just let me liberate you
Allow me to set you free


You don't need no papers
You don't need any legal documents


That man is not your mate
That person is not your partner


And that's why I'm gon' take you
That's why I am going to be with you


Good girl!
Slang to express admiration


I know you want it
I know you desire me


Can't let it get past me
I cannot let this opportunity go by


Me fall from plastic
I descend from the artificial


Talk about getting blasted
Discuss getting drunk


I hate these blurred lines!
I hate this confusion


The way you grab me
The way you touch me sexually


Must wanna get nasty
You want to get kinky


Go ahead, get at me
Come on, approach me


What do they make dreams for
Why are dreams created


When you got them jeans on
When you wear those jeans


What do we need steam for
Why do we need steam


You the hottest bitch in this place!
You are the most beautiful person here


I feel so lucky
I am fortunate


You wanna hug me
You want to embrace me


What rhymes with hug me?
Rhyming word play


One thing I ask of you
I want one thing from you


Lemme be the one you bring that ass up to
Let me be the one you come to for sex


From Malibu to Paris, boo
From California to France


Had a bitch, but she ain't bad as you
I had a girlfriend, but she is not as attractive as you


So, hit me up when you passin' through
Contact me when you are in the area


I'll give you something big enough to tear your ass in two
I'll give you something large for sex


Swag on 'em even when you dress casual
Have style even when you wear casual clothes


I mean, it's almost unbearable
It's almost too much to handle


Honey you not there when I'm
My previous partner was never around


At the bar side let you have me by
At the bar, I will let you be with me


Nothin' like your last guy, he too square for you
I am not like your previous partner, he was too boring for you


He don't smack that ass and pull your hair for you
He did not perform aggressive sexual acts with you


So I'm just watchin' and waitin'
I am observing and waiting


For you to salute the truly pimpin'
For you to acknowledge a real pimp


Not many women can refuse this pimpin'
Most women accept this lifestyle


I'm a nice guy, but don't get confused, you git'n it!
I am a good person, but do not forget you are receiving sexual benefits


Shake your rump
Dance provocatively


Get down
Dance rigidly


Get up
Dance energetically


Do it like it hurt, like it hurt
Dance with intensity


What, you don't like work?
Don't you enjoy the effort?


Baby, can you breathe?
Asking if a sexual act is suffocating


I got this from Jamaica
Accolade to Jamaica's sexual prowess


It always works for me
It has always improved my sexual experiences


Dakota to Decatur
From the North to the South


No more pretending
No more fake behavior


Cause now your winning
Because now you are succeeding in your natural behavior


Here's our beginning
This is the start of our relationship


Everybody get up
Invitation for everyone to stand up




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PHARRELL WILLIAMS, CLIFFORD HARRIS, ROBIN THICKE

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@ayaak7147

Actually Pharrel's first hit was on strippers and it looked very sleezy especially at the non censored version of the song. כ-28,600 תוצאות



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@noteman5446

This whole music video looks like a H&M ad.

@sleepidkher8854

FR!!!!😂😂😂😂😂😂

@SaimenvSalis

Here before this comment will blow up

@marstocalife883

It really does tho😭

@xsvmpathyyy9731

i didn't know people still listen to this song in 2020

@ardraagatama2858

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@abigailhulin6658

I love how Pharrell was pointing at the goat when he said you the hottest bitch in this place

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Lalisa Manoban 😂

@tiram12

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