Between 2007 and 2011, Tinashe was a member of the girl group the Stunners. Following their disbandment, she released the positively-reviewed self-recorded mixtapes In Case We Die (2012) and Reverie (2012). Following their success, Tinashe signed with RCA Records and released her third mixtape, Black Water (2013). Her debut single, "2 On" (featuring Schoolboy Q; produced by Mustard), reached number one on the Rhythmic airplay chart, and peaked at number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100.[4] Her debut studio album, Aquarius (2014), was noted by music critics as one of the most "solid" debuts by a new female artist in years. The album garnered her nominations for Soul Train and BET Awards.[5] Her collaboration with Snakehips and Chance the Rapper, "All My Friends", won the Ivor Novello Award for Best Contemporary Song in 2016.[6] The same year, Tinashe appeared on Britney Spears' single "Slumber Party", which topped Billboard's Dance Club Songs chart. Tinashe's second studio album, Nightride (2016), reached number eight on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart in the US. Joyride (2018), her third studio album, peaked at number 58 on the Billboard 200 chart and reached number six on the UK R&B Albums chart. After departing RCA, Tinashe independently released the albums Songs for You (2019), 333 (2021) and BB/Ang3l (2023).
Eat You Up
Tinashe Lyrics
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See you 'cross the room and you're
Looking like you want it
(Licky, licky, yum, yum, want you some)
Something I should tell you
Before you start falling
(Licky, licky, licky, yum, want you some)
Yeah, I'm bad, bad news
Did you hear about that?
All the boys in the past that show me love
And I threw it right back well, okay then
We could take it there but
I'm giving you a warning
You don't need a girl like me
I'll eat you up (Licky, yum, want you some)
It happens every time
My appetite just fucks things up
(Yes, you better fuck it up)
But I'm looking at you, looking at me
You know I can't enough
(Yum, yum, want you some)
Because I do feel like you might
Like me to eat you up
(Eat you up, eat you, eat you up)
Try to brush you off but
You're catching my attention
(Uh, I brush it, uh, I brush it)
Kinda like the way that you
Never learn your lesson
(Never learn, never learn, yeah)
'Cause I told you that I'm bad, bad news
But you don't care about that (Nope)
There's blood on the door, tears on the floor
But you keep running right back
Well, okay then
We could take it there, baby
You could be my blessing
You could be my blessing
You don't need a girl like me
I'll eat you up (Yum, yum, want you some)
It happens every time
My appetite just fucks things up
(Yes, you better fuck it up)
But I'm looking at you, looking at me
You know I can't enough
(Yum, yum, want you some)
Because I do feel like you might
Like me to eat you up
(Eat you up, eat you, eat you up)
I'm on my way to your house in the car
(Vroom vroom)
Some French kissing in the dark (Oh yeah)
Maybe I'll call tomorrow (Tomorrow)
But really? Hmm, nah (Woo)
So lemme tell you what I do (What I do)
Tell you that I love you (I love you)
Wait 'til you're saying it too
Then break it, break it off (Uh)
Licky, licky, yum, yum (Yum, yum)
I haven't even begun (Okay)
Chewing you up like bubble gum (Uh, uh)
Easy like ichi ni san
Maybe you could be the one
(Maybe, maybe, mmm) really? Nah
Boy, you don't need a girl like me
I'll eat you up (Ah ah)
It happens every time
My appetite just fucks things up
(Yes, you better fuck it up)
But I'm looking at you, looking at me
You know I can't enough (Ah ah)
Because I do feel like you might
Like me to eat you up
(Eat you up, eat you, eat you up)
You don't need a girl like me
I'll eat you up (Ooh ooh)
(Eat you up, eat you, eat you up)
It happens every time
My appetite just fucks things up
(You better fuck it up)
But I'm looking at you, looking at me
You know I can't enough (Ah ah ah ah ah ah)
Because I do feel like you might
Like me to eat you up
(Eat you up, eat you, eat you up)
But really? Hmm, nah
The lyrics of Tinashe's song "Eat You Up" talk about a woman who is warning a man not to pursue a relationship with her because of her past behavior. She describes herself as "bad news" and admits to having messed up previous relationships, and as a result, warns the man to stay away from her. However, despite her warning, she also expresses her attraction to him and hints at the possibility of a physical relationship. She likens herself to someone with a voracious appetite who can't help but consume what's in front of her, likening her attraction to the man to her hunger. The chorus is the most explicit in its message, where she says, "You don't need a girl like me, I'll eat you up. My appetite just fucks things up."
The song is a commentary on relationships with people who are self-destructive and how these individuals are aware of their destructive tendencies but still cannot help but go down the same path when it comes to romantic relationships. Tinashe uses vivid imagery to describe her passion and the inevitable result of her behavior through the lyrics, "Chewing you up like bubble gum, easy like ichi ni san." The lyrics ultimately showcase the singer's vulnerable side, owning up to her past behavior and painting herself as a victim of her destructive instincts. Tinashe's sultry voice and the track's upbeat rhythm make for an ear-catching song that leaves a memorable impression.
Line by Line Meaning
See you 'cross the room and you're
Looking like you want it
(Licky, licky, yum, yum, want you some)
I see you from afar, and you look like you desire something (licking your lips), maybe me
Something I should tell you
Before you start falling
(Licky, licky, licky, yum, want you some)
There's something you need to know before you get too invested in me (licking lips)
Yeah, I'm bad, bad news
Did you hear about that?
All the boys in the past that show me love
And I threw it right back well, okay then
We could take it there but
I'm giving you a warning
I have a reputation for being difficult to deal with and not committing to anyone (bad news), so even though we could hook up, I'm warning you
You don't need a girl like me
I'll eat you up (Licky, yum, want you some)
It happens every time
My appetite just fucks things up
(Yes, you better fuck it up)
But I'm looking at you, looking at me
You know I can't enough
(Yum, yum, want you some)
Because I do feel like you might
Like me to eat you up
(Eat you up, eat you, eat you up)
I'm not a good partner to have because my desires (licking my lips) always mess things up, but you're tempting me, so I might just devour you
Try to brush you off but
You're catching my attention
(Uh, I brush it, uh, I brush it)
Kinda like the way that you
Never learn your lesson
(Never learn, never learn, yeah)
I'm trying to ignore you (brush you off), but you keep getting my attention (never learning your lesson)
'Cause I told you that I'm bad, bad news
But you don't care about that (Nope)
There's blood on the door, tears on the floor
But you keep running right back
Well, okay then
We could take it there, baby
You could be my blessing
You could be my blessing
I warned you that I'm not a good partner, but you don't seem to mind (keep running back), so maybe we should hook up, and you might be my 'blessing'
I'm on my way to your house in the car
(Vroom vroom)
Some French kissing in the dark (Oh yeah)
Maybe I'll call tomorrow (Tomorrow)
But really? Hmm, nah (Woo)
So lemme tell you what I do (What I do)
Tell you that I love you (I love you)
Wait 'til you're saying it too
Then break it, break it off (Uh)
Licky, licky, yum, yum (Yum, yum)
I haven't even begun (Okay)
Chewing you up like bubble gum (Uh, uh)
Easy like ichi ni san
Maybe you could be the one
(Maybe, maybe, mmm) really? Nah
I'm coming to your place to hook up (vroom vroom), and we may kiss in the dark, but I don't plan on sticking around (maybe I'll call tomorrow, really? no). I may tell you I love you, but I'll leave once you start having feelings (chewing you up like bubble gum). You might be the one, but probably not.
Boy, you don't need a girl like me
I'll eat you up (Ah ah)
It happens every time
My appetite just fucks things up
(Yes, you better fuck it up)
But I'm looking at you, looking at me
You know I can't enough (Ah ah)
Because I do feel like you might
Like me to eat you up
(Eat you up, eat you, eat you up)
You don't need a girl like me
I'll eat you up (Ooh ooh)
(Eat you up, eat you, eat you up)
It happens every time
My appetite just fucks things up
(You better fuck it up)
But I'm looking at you, looking at me
You know I can't enough (Ah ah ah ah ah ah)
Because I do feel like you might
Like me to eat you up
(Eat you up, eat you, eat you up)
I'm telling you again that I'm not a good partner to have (you don't need a girl like me), but my desire for you is strong (licking lips). Our hookup will probably end badly (my appetite just messes things up), but I can't resist you. (yum, yum)
But really? Hmm, nah
After all that, I'm still hesitant to get involved with you (really? Hmm, nah)
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atonshonra
Would be great if this was available in Apple Music Australia. Just because we are on the other side of the world, why do we have to miss out on all the great music.
Ventura
I think these are unreleased. It’s not on Apple Music here in the USA either
Zachary Winsor
Yeah this song goes 😲
Leilah Ortega
why did she take this off spotify....
swright4twenty
That bra looks painful
jay 1
lool I can't believe this comment exists💀💀