Cross My Heart
Tellaman Lyrics
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They want me but I want you (ey)
God better take my life If I'm not telling the truth (ey)
My word Is all I got, all I got
But I'll never break It-o
Your heart I'll never break It-o (ey)
Your precious time I'm not gone waste (ooh yeah, ey)
Wanna kiss on your neck while I grab on your waist now (ey)
Let's take our time this Is not a race (no, ey)
Tranquility Is what you bring (ey)
Your friends think this Is just a fling (ey)
They see you glowing It's not bling
If It's not you calling I'll let It ring (ring ring ring)
Cause they want me but I want you
God better take my life If I'm not telling the truth (ooh yeah)
My word Is all I got, all I got
But I'll never break It-o
Your heart I'll never break It-o
I don't wanna controll ya (oh yeah)
All I wan do is hold ya (oh yeah)
As long as you loyal (oh yeah)
I'll do anything for ya (oh yeah)
Baby I swear, I swear, I swear
Baby I swear, I swear, I swear
Call the doctor I'm sick of It
When she's gone I wait for hours
I need a fix
It's your love that's got me powerless
Can't close my eyes when I see you baby
Come a little closer and save me
Diamonds In your eyes
No I don't want you to leave
Bring It back up please
Is it my time to suffer
Don't make It harder for me
They want me but I want you
God better take my life if I'm not telling the truth
My word is all I got, all I got
But I'll never break it-o
Your heart I'll never break it-o
I don't wanna controll ya
All I wan do is hold ya
As long as you loyal
I'll do anything for ya
I swear, I swear, I swear
I swear, I swear, I swear
They want me but I want you
Take my life If I'm not
You know you knowww ooohhh
The song "Cross My Heart" by Tellaman & Tay Iwar is a love ballad that expresses the singer's commitment to their lover. In the first verse, the singer confesses that even though other people may be interested in them, their heart belongs to their lover. They swear to God that they are telling the truth and will never break their lover's heart. In the second verse, the singer promises not to control their lover but instead hold them tightly and support them. They are willing to do anything for their lover as long as they remain loyal. The chorus repeats the main message that the singer wants their lover and will never break their heart.
Throughout the song, the imagery used links to the concept of commitment and honesty in love. The lyrics "cross my heart" suggest the singer's sincerity in their declaration of love, and the repetition of "I swear" emphasizes their promise to be faithful. The use of figurative language such as "Diamonds in your eyes" is an indication of the love the singer has for their lover, which is priceless and rare. Overall, the song is an expression of a deep commitment to a lover, a promise to remain faithful and true.
Line by Line Meaning
They want me but I want you (ey)
Despite others showing interest in me, my heart beats for you and you alone.
God better take my life If I'm not telling the truth (ey)
I'm so sincere about my feelings that I'm ready to leave this earth if I'm lying about them.
My word Is all I got, all I got
But I'll never break It-o
Your heart I'll never break It-o (ey)
My integrity and the promise to never hurt you is all I have, and I'll keep my word to never break your heart.
Baby look me In my face (ey)
I want to connect with you on a deeper level by locking eyes with you.
Your precious time I'm not gone waste (ooh yeah, ey)
I value the time you spend with me and won't waste a single moment of it.
Wanna kiss on your neck while I grab on your waist now (ey)
I want to embrace you intimately and shower you with affection.
Let's take our time this Is not a race (no, ey)
Our relationship is not a competition, and we should take things slowly and enjoy the journey.
Tranquility Is what you bring (ey)
You bring me inner peace and a sense of calmness.
Your friends think this Is just a fling (ey)
Your friends believe that our relationship is just temporary and won't last.
They see you glowing It's not bling
Your friends can see the happiness and contentment you feel in this relationship, and it's not because of material possessions.
If It's not you calling I'll let It ring (ring ring ring)
I only want to hear from you, so I'll ignore any other calls that come through.
I don't wanna controll ya (oh yeah)
I don't want to dominate or dictate your life in any way.
All I wan do is hold ya (oh yeah)
All I want to do is wrap my arms around you and make you feel secure and loved.
As long as you loyal (oh yeah)
I'll do anything for ya (oh yeah)
I will go to great lengths to make you happy as long as you stay loyal to me.
Baby I swear, I swear, I swear
Baby I swear, I swear, I swear
I promise you with all my heart that I mean everything I say to you.
Call the doctor I'm sick of It
When she's gone I wait for hours
I need a fix
It's your love that's got me powerless
I'm so addicted to your love that I can't function without it and feel helpless when you're not around. It's like I need a doctor to cure my love sickness.
Can't close my eyes when I see you baby
Come a little closer and save me
Diamonds In your eyes
No I don't want you to leave
Bring It back up please
Is it my time to suffer
Don't make It harder for me
You have a powerful presence that makes it hard for me to look away from you. Being close to you gives me a sense of relief and makes me feel as if I'm surrounded by diamonds. I'm afraid of losing you, so stay close to me and never leave. Don't make things difficult for me by leaving me alone or making me suffer.
Take my life If I'm not
You know you knowww ooohhh
I'm so serious about my love for you that I'm willing to give up my life if my feelings are not genuine, but I know deep down that they are.
Lyrics Β© Freibank Musikverlags und vermarktungs GmbH
Written by: THELUMUSA SAMUEL OWEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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so underrated.. I hope he get the fame he deserves
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Yah he is underrated
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I swear down bro
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