1) Tamia Washing… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two artists with the name Tamia.
1) Tamia Washington-Hill (born May 9, 1975 in Windsor, Ontario) is a Canadian R&B singer. She is noted for her spinto mezzo-soprano, a rangy three octaves, capable of both dark contralto depths and angelic soprano highs. Tamia has released numerous albums since her discovery by Quincy Jones in 1995, at the age of 19. Her first three albums, 1998's Tamia, 2000's A Nu Day, and 2004's More, all achieved moderate success on R&B charts and urban radio, but failed to achieve mainstream success.
As a result of the disappointing performances of her albums, Tamia split from her label and released her next record, Between Friends, independently. As of 2019, Tamia has released a further three studio albums through her own label, Plus One Music Group - 2012's Beautiful Surprise, 2015's Love Life, and 2018's Passion Like Fire.
She has been married to the NBA basketball player Grant Hill since 1999, with whom she has two children.
2) Tamia is an experimental/avant-garde vocalist who has collaborated with Pierre Favre.
Too Grown for That
Tamia Lyrics
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Huh Huh Huhuh Huhuh
Huh Huh Huhuh Huhuh
Huh Huh Huhuh Huhuh
Huh Huh Huhuhuh
(I don't like it)
When every dude in the club
Tryna grab my hand
(I don't like it)
When I'm walking by
You tryna say something sick
Cause I'm looking fly
(I don't like it)
When you calling out my name
And get mad cause I said no to your drink
[Pre Chorus:]
Why cant you just let me breathe
Enjoy the music
Get off of me
You
[Chorus:]
You make me wanna pull my hair out
You're the reason that I don't like going out
Stand here kickin that madness out your mouth
(I'm too grown for dat, too grown for dat)
You make me wanna pull my hair out
You're the reason that I don't like going out
(I'm too grown for dat, too grown for, just to grown for dat, too grown for dat)
Huh Huh Huhuh Huhuh
Huh Huh Huhuh Huhuh
Huh Huh Huhuh Huhuh
Huh Huh Huhuhuh
(I don't like it)
When you standing by me
And you tryna sneak over and stand behind me
(I don't like it)
When you step on my feet
Cause you dancing all hard to them Darkchild beats
(I don't like it)
When you pullin' on me
Talkin' bout 'Can I get you in VIP'
[Pre Chorus:]
Why cant you just let me breathe
Enjoy the music
Get off of me
You
(If I didn't have to I)
I wouldn't even be here
(Because I don't mean that, that I)
Want you all up in my ear
Just in case you didn't hear me (hear me)
I'm a say this once more clearly (clearly)
Why don't you just give it up
I'm not gettin' in your truck
Boy you make me wanna
[Chorus]
Huh Huh Huhuh Huhuh
Huh Huh Huhuh Huhuh
Huh Huh Huhuh Huhuh
Huh Huh Huhuhuh
You say you wanna take me to islands
(I did that)
Said you wanna lace me with diamonds
(I got that)
Said you wanna make me a star
(But I am that)
When you gonna come with some new game
Say you gonna buy up the bar
(I don't drink that)
Wanna get me a new car
(Ooh, yeah)
I'm too grown for dat, too grown
Just too grown for dat, yeeaahhh
[Chorus x2]
Huh Huh Huhuh Huhuh
Huh Huh Huhuh Huhuh
Huh Huh Huhuh Huhuh
Huh Huh Huhuhuh
[Tamia:] Whoo!, Darkchild, Here's another one, and another one!
[Rodney:] Whoo!
The song "Too Grown for That" by Tamia is a song about the frustrations of unwanted attention from men while out at a club. The lyrics express Tamia's annoyance at men who try to grab her hand, say inappropriate things to her, and pull her towards VIP areas. Additionally, she is tired of hearing the same old lines about taking her to islands, buying her diamonds, and making her a star. Tamia is too grown for these games and just wants to enjoy herself without feeling like she is constantly being pursued.
The lyrics are relatable to many women who have experienced unwanted attention while out at clubs. The song speaks to the idea that just because someone is at a club or a bar does not mean they are there to be hit on or pursued. Additionally, the lyrics highlight the idea that women should not have to change their behavior or dress a certain way to avoid unwanted attention. Instead, men should respect women's boundaries and allow them to enjoy themselves without feeling uncomfortable or harassed.
In terms of production, the song features Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, a well-known producer who has worked with artists like Michael Jackson, Britney Spears, and Lady Gaga. The song also features a catchy beat and Tamia's powerful vocals.
Line by Line Meaning
(I don't like it)
I am displeased with the situation.
When every dude in the club
Tryna grab my hand
I am uncomfortable with the unwanted attention from multiple men in the club who are trying to touch/grab me.
When I'm walking by
You tryna say something sick
Cause I'm looking fly
I am annoyed that you are making inappropriate comments about my appearance as I walk by.
When you calling out my name
And get mad cause I said no to your drink
I find it frustrating when you get angry and confrontational because I declined your offer to buy me a drink.
Why cant you just let me breathe
Enjoy the music
Get off of me
You
I wish you would give me some space and allow me to enjoy the music without constantly pestering me.
You are preventing me from having a good time.
You make me wanna pull my hair out
You're the reason that I don't like going out
Your behavior is causing me so much frustration that it is making me want to tear out my own hair.
You are ruining my desire to socialize and go out in public.
Stand here kickin that madness out your mouth
(I'm too grown for dat, too grown for dat)
I find it ridiculous and immature that you are still talking nonsense and acting so foolishly.
I am too mature for that type of behavior.
When you standing by me
And you tryna sneak over and stand behind me
It bothers me when you try to invade my personal space by creeping up behind me.
When you step on my feet
Cause you dancing all hard to them Darkchild beats
I am irritated that you are being careless and thoughtless by stepping on my feet while you dance with me.
You are being too aggressive and not paying attention to our physical interaction.
When you pullin' on me
Talkin' bout 'Can I get you in VIP'
I am annoyed that you are trying to manipulate me by pulling me towards you and using VIP access as a way to entice me.
Your actions and motivations are transparent and irritating.
If I didn't have to I)
I wouldn't even be here
(Because I don't mean that, that I)
Want you all up in my ear
If it were not for some obligation or social pressure, I would not be in this situation.
I do not want you to keep talking to me and pestering me.
Just in case you didn't hear me (hear me)
I'm a say this once more clearly (clearly)
Why don't you just give it up
I'm not gettin' in your truck
Let me make myself perfectly clear: I am not interested in pursuing anything with you and I want you to stop trying to convince me.
I will not be getting into your vehicle or going out with you.
You say you wanna take me to islands
(I did that)
Said you wanna lace me with diamonds
(I got that)
Said you wanna make me a star
(But I am that)
When you gonna come with some new game
Say you gonna buy up the bar
(I don't drink that)
Wanna get me a new car
You keep making empty promises and trying to impress me with material possessions that I already have or do not care about.
I am not interested in your superficial attempts at impressing me with wealth or gifts.
Contributed by Blake V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.