Somethin' You Wanna Know
TLC Lyrics

Somethin' you want to know
The singer is inviting the listener to ask any questions they may have.

Ask me boy
The singer is offering to provide answers to the listener's questions.

I'll tell you so
The singer is assuring the listener that they will be honest and forthright in their answers.

Don't you talk to the world
The artist is advising the listener not to discuss their issues with others or believe rumors.

You can talk to me baby
The artist is emphasizing that the listener can trust them and confide in them.

Yo Left Eye
The singer is addressing a specific person, most likely a member of the TLC group.

I can't believe he fell for that rumor
The singer is expressing disbelief that someone believed a false rumor.

All he had to do was come ask you
The artist is suggesting that if the person had asked for the truth directly, they would not have been misled.

Sittin' all alone can't think of nothin' better to do
The artist is conveying a sense of boredom and listlessness.

So yo I keeps callin' you
The artist is repeatedly calling someone, likely the person they are addressing earlier in the song.

Each discussion's a little bit colder
The singer is noticing that their conversations are becoming less friendly and warmer.

Seems to me you givin' two of those shoulders
The artist is being ignored or rebuffed by the person they are talking to.

Whatever it is and if it's nothin'
The singer is acknowledging that the issue they are discussing may not be serious or important.

I wish that you would tell me somethin'
The singer is expressing a desire to know what is going on and to be informed.

Got me thinkin' I'm losin' you
The singer is worried that they are losing the person's trust or affection.

Yo so what am I supposed to do
The artist is asking for advice or guidance on how to proceed in the situation.

Scratchin' up the phone goin' crazy
The artist is feeling anxious and distressed, as if they cannot stop calling or thinking about the person they are addressing.

You think it ain't suppose to phase me
The singer is surprised that the person they are addressing did not expect them to be upset or affected by their actions.

Yellin' at you for even startin' to believe
The singer is expressing anger or frustration toward the person they are addressing for believing rumors or lies.

In any kind of that crap street yap you been receivin'
The artist is referring to rumors, gossip, or trash talk that the person they are addressing has heard or been told.

And what's so unfare
The artist is pointing out something that is unjust or wrong.

You been doggin' me out about matters unclear
The artist is accusing the person they are addressing of criticizing or attacking them without having clear information or understanding of the situation.

You can't solve a problem if it's trapped inside your mind
The singer is asserting that it is important to talk and communicate in order to resolve issues and problems.

It's a conversation blind
The artist is suggesting that they cannot have a productive conversation if one or both parties are not being open and honest.

True enough now you know if I were to pick up
The singer is acknowledging that they would be interested in hearing information, but only if it is true or valid.

A piece of that he say she say stuff
The singer is referring to rumors, gossip, or information that has been passed from person to person.

Think about it
The singer is encouraging the person they are addressing to be thoughtful and considerate about what they hear and say.

I would doubt it as to callin' a bluff
The artist is expressing skepticism or suspicion about the information that they are being given.

But unlike you I wouldn't breaka da rules
The artist is suggesting that they would handle the situation differently than the person they are addressing or referring to earlier in the song.

By jumpin' into concluse
The singer is accusing the person they are addressing of jumping to conclusions or making assumptions without having all the facts.

I'd eat a steak and potato while thinkin' it over later
The singer is making a humorous or sarcastic comment about their own approach to solving problems.

Leave a tip two quarters and a condom for the waiter
The artist is continuing their humorous or sarcastic commentary on how they would handle the situation.

Now's the time I decided to bring it on back to you
The artist is refocusing the conversation or the song on the person they are addressing.

So we can talk it through and through
The artist is reinforcing their earlier message that it is important to communicate and have conversations in order to resolve issues.

Because it ain't nothin' better than talkin' to me
The singer is confident that they are a good listener and communicator.

When you want to know somethin'
The artist is emphasizing that they are available and willing to listen and provide answers or information.

Than havin' to get a piece of info from who knows
The singer is warning against believing hearsay or rumors from unreliable sources.

I'm gettin' fed up yo 'cause
The singer is expressing frustration or annoyance with the situation.

Words become a quote or somethin' better like a story
The singer is suggesting that hearsay or rumors can be distorted or exaggerated as they are passed from person to person, like a game of telephone.

It's far from okey doke close to fiction
The artist is asserting that rumors or gossip are often untrue and unreliable.

Half is true but then the other is a conviction
The artist is acknowledging that rumors or gossip may contain elements of truth, but can also be based on unfounded beliefs or assumptions.

So I'm blamed with an infliction
The singer is suggesting that they are being unfairly criticized or judged based on rumors or gossip.

From which others have created
The singer is suggesting that the rumors or gossip were initially started by someone else.

Then have socially debated
The artist is suggesting that the rumors or gossip have been discussed and spread throughout society.

So you don't you know that the story's been inflated
The artist is emphasizing that the rumors or gossip have been exaggerated or distorted as they have spread.

Remember don't let anyone come between you
The artist is offering advice or encouragement to the person they are addressing to maintain their relationship or connection despite rumors or gossip.

With the he say she say
The singer is referring to rumors or gossip that are based on hearsay or secondhand information.

Yeah you know those words
The artist is emphasizing that the person they are addressing is familiar with the concept of rumors and gossip.

And this advice is never to be forgotten
The singer is expressing the importance of their advice and encouraging the person they are addressing to remember it.

That misery loves company
The singer is using a well-known saying to suggest that people who are unhappy or upset may seek to bring others down with them.

And this special shot goes out to all those
The singer is addressing their audience, particularly those who may have experienced or been affected by rumors or gossip.

Who are in love
The artist is emphasizing that the importance of open communication and trust in maintaining a healthy relationship.

Peace
The artist is ending the song on a calming or soothing note, perhaps indicating that they hope their advice is helpful or insightful for their listeners.