Ain't 2 Proud 2 Beg
TLC Lyrics

Yo mic check 1-2, 1-2
Introducing the start of the song, getting ready to perform.

We in the house
The singers have arrived.

Yeah come on
Encouraging the listeners to join in and get excited.

1992 TLC kickin' off in your mother
TLC starting strong and making their presence known in the music scene.

So ya best be duckin' fast
Their style and talent is something to be reckoned with.

Yo T-Boz is ya being a boss
Asking T-Boz if she is in charge and confident.

Chilli what's up wit' dat sauce?
Asking Chilli about her special something and what makes her unique and valuable.

Dis is it
This is the moment; this is what they're all about.

Yo "T" step on that
Encouraging T-Boz to take charge and lead the way with her talent.

I ain't 2 proud, I ain't 2 proud 2 beg
Expressing a willingness to go after what they want and not being too proud to ask for it.

Thinkin' short of what you got
Not appreciating what you have and not being willing to work for it.

Better get it while it's hot
No time like the present to take action and go after what you want.

Ain't no better love than your own
The best type of love comes from within.

Unmistakin' urge 2 be sexin' with society
A strong desire to connect with people and be intimate.

How can you be happy alone
Humans thrive on connection and it's hard to be truly happy when you're isolated.

Screaming' loud and holdin' sheets
Expressing a desire to be intimate and passionate.

Scared that you'll be called a freak
Worrying about being judged for your desires and actions.

Gotta let it go while you can
Seizing the moment to be intimate and passionate while you can.

Ain't 2 proud 2 beg you see
Being open and honest about what you want, not allowing pride to hold you back.

'Cause my man belongs 2 me
Feeling secure in a relationship and expressing a desire to be intimate with that person.

And I know that he understands
Trusting in the partner's understanding and acceptance of one's desires and actions.

Yo Left Eye kick that rap
Encouraging Left Eye to take the lead and show off her skills.

Realize the realism of reality treats
Recognizing the truth of how reality treats people.

Us both the same
All individuals are treated equally regardless of their desires and actions.

'Cause satisfaction is the name of this game
The most important thing is to be satisfied and happy with one's life.

So I choose to explain it's evident
Making it clear and obvious to others what one wants and why.

Left Eye don't mean the rest of my body is irrelevant
Having more to offer than just one aspect or body part.

In other words let's refresh your head
Reminding others of the true meaning and message of the song.

About pullin' down curtains and breakin' the waterbed
Being adventurous and passionate in the bedroom.

Yeah I like it when you (kiss)
Enjoying intimacy and affection with a partner.

Both sets of lips
Not shying away from direct and potentially explicit references to intimacy.

I ain't 2 proud 2 beg (I ain't 2 proud 2 beg)
Repeating the main message of the song: not being too proud to express desires and ask for what you want.

Just you and me (uh)
Emphasizing the intimacy and connection between two people.

When I need 2 feel love
Expressing the basic human desire for affection and intimacy.

Why wait 4 so long
Not wanting to put off satisfying one's desires and needs for too long.

'Cause I ain't 2 proud 2 beg
Not being too proud to ask for what one wants.

4 something that I call my own
Expressing a desire for intimacy and connection that is personal and unique.

And I want 2 be touched
Desiring physical touch and intimacy with another person.

And feeling so much see cause
Experiencing strong emotions and sensations from being intimate with someone else.

Everybody needs some good lovin'
The basic human need for connection and affection.

Yo if I need it in the morning or the middle of the night
Being willing to have intimacy and connection at any time.

If the lovin' is strong then he got it goin' on and
Feeling good about a partner who is attentive and passionate.

2 inches or a yard rock hard or if it's saggin'
Not caring about superficial physical traits of a partner, but focusing on the intimacy and connection between them.

So it ain't like I'm braggin' just join the paddywagon cause
Encouraging others to not be ashamed of their wants and desires, to join in and be open about them.

I ain't 2 proud 2 beg, I ain't 2 proud 2 begin
Repeating the main message of the song and embracing it fully.

TLC isn't 2 proud 2 beg
The group as a whole is not ashamed to ask for what they want.

I ain't 2 proud 2 beg (no)
Emphasizing the lack of shame or pride in asking for one's desires.