What About Us?
The Saturdays feat. Sean Paul Lyrics
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Oh why are we are waiting so long, I'm suffocating
Boy it's now or never
Time we get together
Been a long time coming, now I need that loving
I like the way you tease me
But let's just make this easy
We can switch roles
And I take the lead
You're so far behind me
You know what I need
I'm not gonna stop
Whatever the weather
We gon' be better together
So what's up baby?
What about us?
'Cause I've been watchin' and waitin'
Why don't you give it or take it?
So what's up baby?
What about us?
Watcha doin' to my head? (Na, na, na, na, na, na)
Should be here with me instead! (Na, na, na, na, na, na)
What about those words you said? (Na, na, na, na, na, na)
What about us?
(What about us?)
Oh why are we are waiting so long, I'm suffocating
Oh why are we are waiting so long, I'm suffocating
I love to hear you whisper
Take it take it lower
Don't be 'fraid to show her, what you freakin' do
'Cause we can do it nightly
You get me excited
Now it's my turn (yes it's my turn)
So give it to me, why are we waiting?
I know what you need
And I'm not gonna stop
Whatever the weather
We gon' be better together
So what's up baby?
What about us?
'Cause I've been watchin' and waitin'
Why don't you give it or take it?
So what's up baby?
What about us?
Watcha doin' to my head? (Na, na, na, na, na, na)
Should be here with me instead! (Na, na, na, na, na, na)
What about those words you said? (Na, na, na, na, na, na)
What about us?
(What about us?)
Watcha doin' to my head? (Na, na, na, na, na, na)
Should be here with me instead! (Na, na, na, na, na, na)
What about those words you said? (Na, na, na, na, na, na)
What about us?
(What about us?)
Let me take the lead
(Na, na, na, na, na, na)
You know what I need
(Na, na, na, na, na, na)
Put my mind at ease
And Tell me what about us
What about us
The lyrics to The Saturdays and Sean Paul's song "What About Us" explore the frustration and impatience of two people who have been waiting too long for their romantic relationship to progress. The singer is suffocating from the lack of progress in the relationship and wants to take control of the situation. She's been waiting for a long time for her partner to make a move and is ready for them to get together. The singer likes the way her partner teases her, but thinks it's time to make things easy and switch roles. She takes the lead and wants her partner to follow her.
The chorus of the song asks for a clarification of the relationship: "What about us?" The singer has been watching and waiting for a long time, and she's frustrated that her partner hasn't made a commitment yet. She wonders what her partner is doing to her head and why he isn't with her instead. She remembers the words he said to her and wonders if they meant anything. At the end of the song, the singer asks her partner to put her mind at ease and tell her what about us.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh why are we are waiting so long, I'm suffocating
I can't take the anticipation anymore, it's driving me crazy
Boy it's now or never
This is our moment to take a chance on each other
Time we get together
We've been putting this off for too long, it's time to make it happen
Been a long time coming, now I need that loving
I've been waiting patiently for this moment, and now I need your love
I like the way you tease me
I enjoy the playful flirting, but let's get serious now
But let's just make this easy
We don't need complications, let's just make it straightforward
Put me in control
I want to take charge and show you what I'm capable of
We can switch roles
We can take turns leading and following, as long as we're both satisfied
And I take the lead
I'm confident in my abilities, and I'm ready to show you what I've got
You're so far behind me
You're not quite on my level yet, but I know you can keep up
You know what I need
You understand my desires and fulfill them without hesitation
I'm not gonna stop
I'm fully committed and won't let anything stand in our way
Whatever the weather
No matter what obstacles we face, we'll overcome them together
We gon' be better together
Our strengths complement each other, and we'll be even better as a team
So what's up baby?
What are you waiting for? Let's do this
'Cause I've been watchin' and waitin'
I've been keeping my eye on you, and I know you're the one I want
Why don't you give it or take it?
Don't hold back, either give me your love or let me move on
Watcha doin' to my head? (Na, na, na, na, na, na)
You're driving me crazy with anticipation
Should be here with me instead! (Na, na, na, na, na, na)
I wish you were here with me right now, instead of teasing me from a distance
What about those words you said? (Na, na, na, na, na, na)
Don't forget about the promises you made to me
Let me take the lead
Trust me to guide us towards our shared desires
You know what I need
You understand my desires and are willing to fulfill them
Put my mind at ease
Ease my worries and assure me that you're fully committed
And Tell me what about us
Tell me that you're in this with me for the long haul
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: OLIVER JAMES JACOBS, CAMILLE ANGELINA PURCELL, PHILLIP JACOBS, SEAN PAUL HENRIQUES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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This song hits different after you haven’t listened to it awhile,and you still remember all the lyrics of by heart 💓
@carinag5777
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@Ale-Ale26
Holy shit i thought the same thing today
@ssembirowattman208
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@akeelamjad3136
This song brought so much memories back:(
@alisonosullivan5667
Village of bedd
@frdoussiraj9558
I agree tho
@frdoussiraj9558
@Mikayla Daniels lol