The artwork features the singer-songwriter hugging a globe, which contains small elements of nature, in a protective way and the song was previously promoted through Twitter.
Bouncin
Tinashe Lyrics
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Watch it bouncin' on the ground
Got my edges sweatin' out
Turn it up extra loud (oh-oh)
Yeah, tonight we steppin' out
Been a minute since I found
Someone who could hold it down (oh-oh)
What you really talkin' 'bout?
I been sendin' dirty pics
Hope they make it to the Cloud (oh-oh)
Watch it bouncin' on the ground
Got my edges sweatin' out
Bou-bouncin' on the ground
Bou-bouncin' on the ground
Oh-oh
Bou-bouncin' on the ground
Oh-oh
Cuban links, all the gold on my neck
Shinin' brighter than a spotlight
Might intimidate ya
Don't, I'ma see you later
Callin' me, all of these hoes on my neck
Lately, I don't even call back
Might intimidate ya
Don't, I'ma see you later (ground, bou-bouncin' on the ground)
(Bou-bouncin' on the ground)
Bouncin' on the ground (oh-oh)
Bouncin' on the ground
Bou-bouncin' on the ground (bou-bou-bouncin' on the ground)
Bouncin' on the ground (oh-oh)
Bouncin' on the ground
Bou-bouncin' on the ground
Ay, yeah
Watch it bouncin' on the ground
Got my edges sweatin' out
Turn it up extra loud (oh-oh)
Yeah, tonight we steppin' out
Been a minute since I found
Someone who could hold it down (oh-oh)
What you really talkin' 'bout?
I been sendin' dirty pics
Hope they make it to the Cloud (oh-oh)
Watch it bouncin' on the ground
Got my edges sweatin' out
Bou-bouncin' on the ground (oh-oh)
Just like this
Got that magic touch, you can call me Midas
This is what it's like when you're on my list
Shoot don't miss
Love it how it feels when we're just vibin'
Don't fight it
Cancelled all my plans, all the side chicks
I know what I want so come try this
Baby, read my lips
Lemme make your night, top it off with a kiss
Ay, yeah
Watch it bouncin' on the ground
Got my edges sweatin' out
Turn it up extra loud (oh-oh)
Yeah, tonight we steppin' out
Been a minute since I found
Someone who could hold it down (oh-oh)
What you really talkin' 'bout?
I been sendin' dirty pics
Hope they make it to the Cloud (oh-oh)
Watch it bouncin' on the ground
Got my edges sweatin' out
Bou-bouncin' on the ground (oh-oh)
Bouncin' on the ground (oh-oh)
Bouncin' on the ground
Bou-bouncin' on the ground (bou-bou-bouncin' on the ground)
Bouncin' on the ground (oh-oh)
Bouncin' on the ground
Bou-bouncin' on the ground (bou-bou-bouncin' on the ground)
Bouncin' on the ground (oh-oh)
Bouncin' on the ground
Bou-bouncin' on the ground (bou-bou-bouncin' on the ground)
Bouncin' on the ground (oh-oh)
Bouncin' on the ground
Bou-bouncin' on the ground (bou-bou-bouncin' on the ground)
The lyrics of Tinashe's "Bouncin'" are about partying and having fun. The song's upbeat tempo and catchy rhythm make it perfect for dancing, and the lyrics are all about feeling confident, sexy, and carefree. Tinashe describes herself as being all glammed up for a night out with a new love interest, and the two of them vibing together on the dance floor. She sings about sending dirty pics and the hope that they make it to the cloud, suggesting an ongoing flirtation and sexual tension between the two.
Throughout the song, Tinashe emphasizes her sense of power and self-assurance, describing her jewelry, hair, and body as things that are all "bouncin'" and drawing attention. She asserts that she knows what she wants and has canceled plans with other people in order to spend time with this new love interest, emphasizing the strong attraction and connection between them. Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of joyful abandon and celebration - Tinashe is just trying to have a good time and enjoy the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Ay, yeah
The song begins
Watch it bouncin' on the ground
She is watching someone or something bouncing on the ground
Got my edges sweatin' out
She is sweating and her edges are frizzy
Turn it up extra loud (oh-oh)
She is requesting for the music to be turned up louder
Yeah, tonight we steppin' out
She is going out tonight
Been a minute since I found
It has been a long time since she has found someone
Someone who could hold it down (oh-oh)
She has been looking for someone reliable
What you really talkin' 'bout?
She asks for clarification
I been sendin' dirty pics
She has been sending inappropriate pictures
Hope they make it to the Cloud (oh-oh)
She hopes her pictures are saved in the cloud
Bou-bouncin' on the ground
Repeating the first two lines of the chorus
Bou-bouncin' on the ground
Repeating the first two lines of the chorus
Oh-oh
Repeating a vocalization
Cuban links, all the gold on my neck
She is wearing jewelry
Shinin' brighter than a spotlight
Her jewelry is shining
Might intimidate ya
Her jewelry might be intimidating
Don't, I'ma see you later
She is reassuring someone
Callin' me, all of these hoes on my neck
She is receiving a lot of attention
Lately, I don't even call back
She has been ignoring calls
Bouncin' on the ground (oh-oh)
Repeating the first line of the chorus
(Bou-bouncin' on the ground)
Repeating part of the chorus
Just like this
She is describing a scenario
Got that magic touch, you can call me Midas
She is describing herself as having a special talent
This is what it's like when you're on my list
Being on her list is an experience
Shoot don't miss
She encourages someone to take a chance
Love it how it feels when we're just vibin'
She enjoys the feeling of being in sync with someone
Don't fight it
She encourages someone to go with the flow
Cancelled all my plans, all the side chicks
She has made some changes in her plans and relationships
I know what I want so come try this
She knows what she wants and wants someone to experience it
Baby, read my lips
She wants someone to pay attention to her
Lemme make your night, top it off with a kiss
She wants to make someone's night special
Bouncin' on the ground (oh-oh)
Repeating the first line of the chorus
(Bou-bouncin' on the ground)
Repeating part of the chorus
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: David Wilson, Jade McKenzie, Tinashe Kachingwe
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
D'Angelo Wallace
people use the word "underrated" all the time but how else could i even describe someone who aims for perfection all the time without being backed by a major label? to have the best producers, the most addictive songs and the tightest MV choreo, all while having "Tinashe Music Inc" as the copyright on Spotify is insane
LaNise Chilton
Couldn’t have been said better. And by a king himself
Bigbambi
That was well said.
Nanda
I love you so much
ATLF
PERIODDD
Emma Stephens
Right? Idk how youtube blessed me with a recommendation for the premiere of this video last night. I'm obsessed with this song and Tinashe now she is so talented!!
Mateja Savic
I really hope Tinashe's happy with where she's at in her career right now, cause if she gets to make the music she loves with no boundaries from her label or pressure to be on the charts and she has a good enough paycheck to satisfy all her reasonable needs and wants, then there's no need for me to call her "underrated". But I am baffled that she doesn't have more mainstream success, she's pure talent, creativity and quality
Kashari Anthony
THIS.....i really hope these girls know people love them and their art
Seansumelse
Facts
goddess28
Starting to think her being mainstream is a blessing in disguise for her because behind closed doors I truly feel that all these mainstream artists are actually suffering and have very little freedom.