1. Total is a British experimental… Read Full Bio ↴Total may refer to multiple acts:
1. Total is a British experimental/noise project formed in 1984 by Matthew Bower after the break up of Pure. Originally industrial oriented, Bower received occasional help from members of Ramleh and Ake. But towards the later 1980's the sound became more guitar oriented, and a group was formed which was name Skullflower, which ended Total. In the early 1990's, Matthew brought back the Total name to release his solo music aside from Skullflower. Although almost the releases by the second incarnation of Total are Matthew alone, towards the end he was joined by John Godbert, making Total a duo.
2. Total were an American R&B girl group formed in 1994. They made their first appearance singing the hook on The Notorious B.I.G.'s debut single, "Juicy". Garnering attention for the new group, they were also featured on the original version and "Hip Hop Remix" of his next single "One More Chance". They then immediately hit the studio with Bad Boy Records CEO Sean "Puffy" Combs and began work on their debut album. In their last official appearance together, they were thanked in the credits for their collaboration with Da Beatminerz and Talib Kweli - Anti-Love Movement in 2001 from their album Brace 4 Impak.
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If You Want Me
Total Lyrics
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[Pam]
Yo can you hear me?
Do you know who you are?
Do you know?
Come on
[Chorus]
I just want to let you know
Can't hold back just let it flow
If you want me
And I just want to make you see
Here is where you want to be
If you want me
[Pam]
Where do all of your emotions go
Cause I don't feel your arms holding me
And when it gets cold at night
And my body is warm
Don't you know that I'm all that you need
[Bridge]
Cause I just want to be with you
Whenever you want me to
And anything that you ask
I would do
And baby I hope you understand
That I got feelings
When all of my feelings are just being used
[Repeat Chorus]
[Pam]
I'll be your emotions as they fall in the wind
I am more then you say
Your warm desire within
I'll be your emotions as they fall in the wind
I am more then your heart's best friend
[Repeat Bridge]
[Chorus]
[Pam]
I'm fallin' in love 'gain
You're being my friend 'gain
We're making sweet love
We're making sweet love babe
It's sweeter then morning dew
You know I'm so into you
There's no other touch
And it hurts me so much
[Chorus]
[Mase]
Come on come on
Come on come on, come on come on
What you think hun, Ma$e be young, Ma$e be dumb
Get Ma$e strung, there'll be no pre-numb?
But ever since B.I.G. died, my life's changed
Got the blue, I'm your boo, that's quite strange
I get nice thangs, way out the price range
And half these girls, don't even know my right name
See a fly rollie, mink made of coyote
Love a ghetto chick, I know she died for me
You got me confussed, see Cam the freak
Ma$e never the playa, bring sand to the beach
I'm sumthin' that the average girl hand couldn't reach
Living expenses, 20 grand a week
You know me, I be O-T, low key
Platnuim rollie, smokin' a O-Z
I'm that babyfaced playa, without no goatee
2 point 8, and about to go 3
[Repeat Chorus x2]
The song "If You Want Me" is a love song by Total featuring Mase released in 1998. The song's lyrics capture the feelings of wanting, needing, and loving somebody who may not understand or reciprocate the same feelings. The song begins with Pam asking the recipient if they know who they are and if they recognize the love that she has for them. The chorus centers on Pam's desire to be loved by her partner and how she wants them to be with her if they feel the same way. Pam expresses her confusion about her partner's emotions and highlights the physical and sexual intimacy that they share. She reassures her partner that she will be whatever they want her to be to make them happy.
The bridge of the song accentuates Pam's willingness to do anything for her partner and how she is tired of being used. The second verse showcases Pam's willingness to be her partner's emotional support and how much she loves them. Mase's rap verse in the song is an ode to Pam and how much he loves her. He highlights his lifestyle and how it may be difficult to understand his love for the girls he dates. He says he loves Pam because she accepts him for who he is and doesn't try to change him.
Overall, "If You Want Me" is a song about unrequited love and the complexity of relationships. The lyrics show how complicated love can be and how it can be hard to express one's emotions to their partner. Total's melodies and Mase's rap verse add a unique dynamic to the song that makes it a great listen for R&B and rap fans.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo can you hear me?
The singer is asking if the listener can hear them.
Well uh this goes out to you
The singer is dedicating the song to the listener.
Do you know who you are?
The singer is asking the listener if they know themselves.
Come on
The artist is encouraging the listener to engage with them.
I just want to let you know
The artist wants to inform the listener of something important.
Can't hold back just let it flow
The singer wants the listener to express themselves freely and without holding back.
If you want me
The singer wants the listener to understand that they are available to them only if they want them.
And I just want to make you see
The artist wants the listener to understand something that they may not have realized before.
Here is where you want to be
The artist wants the listener to know that this is the place they should be in order to be happy.
Where do all of your emotions go
The artist is asking the listener where their emotions are directed.
Cause I don't feel your arms holding me
The singer is expressing that they do not feel comforted by the listener.
And when it gets cold at night
The artist is making a reference to times where one might want the comfort of another person.
And my body is warm
The singer is suggesting that they have physical warmth to offer.
Don't you know that I'm all that you need
The singer is making a claim that the listener doesn't need anything else other than them in order to fulfill their needs.
Cause I just want to be with you
The singer expresses their desire to be with the listener.
Whenever you want me to
The artist is emphasizing that they are available to be with the listener whenever they want them to be.
And anything that you ask
The artist is willing to do anything that the listener asks of them.
I would do
The singer is stating that they are willing to do whatever it takes to make the listener happy.
And baby I hope you understand
The singer is expressing hope that the listener comprehends their own feelings.
That I got feelings
The artist is stating that they have emotional feelings towards the listener.
When all of my feelings are just being used
The artist is expressing lamentation that their feelings might not be reciprocated.
I'll be your emotions as they fall in the wind
The artist is stating that they will offer emotional support during difficult times.
I am more then you say
The singer is suggesting that they are more than what the listener may believe they are.
Your warm desire within
The artist acknowledges that they are the listener's heart's desire.
I'm fallin' in love 'gain
The singer shares that they are falling in love with the listener all over again.
You're being my friend 'gain
The singer acknowledges the relationship they have with the listener.
We're making sweet love
The singer suggests that they are engaging in a loving and intimate relationship with the listener.
It's sweeter then morning dew
The artist expresses that their relationship is pure, refreshing, and beautiful.
You know I'm so into you
The artist is letting the listener know that they are completely enamored with them.
There's no other touch
The singer suggests that there is no one else who can touch them the way the listener can.
And it hurts me so much
Perhaps the singer is sharing that love can hurt, and they are willing to endure it in order to be with the listener.
Come on come on
The artist is encouraging the listener to continue listening actively.
What you think hun, Ma$e be young, Ma$e be dumb
Mase is introducing himself and teasingly asking the listener if they think he is young or foolish.
Get Ma$e strung, there'll be no pre-numb?
Mase is asking if the listener thinks they can make him high or stoned without using any pre-numbing agents.
But ever since B.I.G. died, my life's changed
Mase is sharing that his life has changed after the death of rapper The Notorious B.I.G.
Got the blue, I'm your boo, that's quite strange
Mase is expressing affection towards the listener in a playful and teasing way.
I get nice thangs, way out the price range
Mase is stating that he has access to expensive and luxurious items.
And half these girls, don't even know my right name
Mase is stating that many women don't even know his real name beyond his stage name.
See a fly rollie, mink made of coyote
Mase is describing an attractive watch and fur garment.
Love a ghetto chick, I know she died for me
Mase is stating that he likes women from the ghetto and believes that they love him deeply.
You got me confussed, see Cam the freak
Mase is teasing the listener by referencing fellow rapper Cam'ron, and expressing that he may be confused by their behavior.
Ma$e never the playa, bring sand to the beach
Mase is suggesting that he never cheats on his partners.
I'm sumthin' that the average girl hand couldn't reach
Mase is stating that he is out of the average girl's league.
Living expenses, 20 grand a week
Mase is sharing that he has high living expenses.
You know me, I be O-T, low key
Mase is suggesting that he is understated and not flashy.
Platnuim rollie, smokin' a O-Z
Mase is referring to an expensive platinum watch and smoking marijuana.
I'm that babyfaced playa, without no goatee
Mase is likely referencing his youth and playful appearance.
2 point 8, and about to go 3
Mase is sharing his rap album sales figures (likely referring to millions sold).
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MASON BETHA, MICHAEL JORDAN, STEVEN A JORDAN, JACK KNIGHT, DARLENE LISA MALONE, HARVE PIERRE, JIMMY SEALS, JAMES SEALS, STEVEN JORDAN, DARLENE MALONE
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