on you
Tshego Lyrics

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I’ll never change on you, but I’ll change for you
Put a ring on you, a couple things on you
But I’ll never change on you, but I’ll change for you
Put a ring on you, a couple things on you
But I’ll never change on you, but I’ll change for you
Put a ring on you, a couple things on you
But I’ll never change on you, but I’ll change for you
Put a ring on you, a couple things on you

But I’ll never change on you, yeah
(On you, you yeah, on you, on you, you yeah, on you)
Things on you
But I’ll never change on you
(On you yeah, on you, on you)
On you

I know my position, put some doubt on your mind
But my vision, is way bigger than groupies
Girl, just listen
You can cuff me, I don’t mind
I promise you, I will stop acting foolish
Take my word and run with it
Here’s my heart, build a house in it
I want you to be my spouse in it
Be a housewife with a blouse in it
Baby, there’s no question
I pledge my allegiance, yeah

I’ll never change on you, but I’ll change for you
Put a ring on you, a couple things on you
But I’ll never change on you, but I’ll change for you
Put a ring on you, a couple things on you
But I’ll never change on you, but I’ll change for you
Put a ring on you, a couple things on you
But I’ll never change on you, but I’ll change for you
Put a ring on you, a couple things on you
But I’ll never change on you, yeah
(On you, you yeah, on you, on you, you yeah, on you)
But I’ll never change on you
(On you, you yeah, on you, on you)
On you

I’ll never change on you
I’ma put a ring on you
What is it we plan to do?
I’ma put some things on you
Yeah we been riding, ‘til the sun rises
Keep you by my side bae, never been my side thing
You the thought, my grace
We been through the cuss and fightin’
I don’t let you share all of my pain
You’ll probably be the cause of my heart rate
Kgale ke ba jwesta, no matter the weather
Wena, wena wedwa, batla wena fela

I’ll never change on you, but I’ll change for you
Put a ring on you, a couple things on you
But I’ll never change on you, but I’ll change for you
Put a ring on you, a couple things on you
But I’ll never change on you, but I’ll change for you
Put a ring on you, a couple things on you
But I’ll never change on you, but I’ll change for you
Put a ring on you, a couple things on you
But I’ll never change on you, yeah
(On you, you yeah, on you, on you, you yeah, on you)
Things on you
But I’ll never change on you

(On you, you yeah, on you, on you)
On you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Tshego’s song On You speak to a deep level of commitment and loyalty in a romantic relationship. The artist asserts that he will never change on his partner, but he is willing to change for her. This seems to suggest that his core values and personality will remain the same, but he is willing to make adjustments to accommodate her needs and desires. He is prepared to take things to the next level by putting a ring on her finger, and he wants to provide for her by putting some things on her. The repetition of these lines emphasizes his dedication to her.

The second verse delves deeper into the relationship. The artist acknowledges that his position may have caused doubt and insecurity for his partner, but he wants her to trust him. He is prepared to put aside foolish behavior and commit himself wholeheartedly to her. He pledges his allegiance to her, hoping for a future where she is his spouse and housewife. The lyrics end with a declaration of unwavering love and dedication, with the artist promising that he will never change on her and that he only wants her.

Overall, the lyrics to On You emphasize the importance of loyalty, commitment, and sacrifice in a loving relationship. Tshego’s declaration of unwavering dedication to his partner is a powerful expression of love and the desire for a deep, meaningful connection.

Line by Line Meaning

I’ll never change on you, but I’ll change for you
I will always remain committed to you and our relationship, but I am willing to grow and improve as necessary for our future together.

Put a ring on you, a couple things on you
I want to show you my commitment through marriage and spoiling you with material possessions.

I know my position, put some doubt on your mind
I am aware that my past behavior may have caused you to question my intentions.

But my vision, is way bigger than groupies
My aspirations and goals are much larger than just casual flings with other women.

Girl, just listen
Please hear me out and understand my intentions before making any assumptions.

You can cuff me, I don’t mind
You can hold me accountable and keep me in check, I am okay with that.

I promise you, I will stop acting foolish
I vow to put an end to any immature or reckless behavior that may have been putting our relationship at risk.

Take my word and run with it
Believe me and trust in what I am saying.

Here’s my heart, build a house in it
I am offering you all of my love and devotion, and I want you to make a home in it.

I want you to be my spouse in it
I see you as my life partner and companion, and I want to spend the rest of my life with you.

Be a housewife with a blouse in it
I want you to be comfortable and happy in our home, and I will provide for you with pride.

Baby, there’s no question
Without a doubt, you are the one for me and I am committed to you.

I’ma put a ring on you
I am determined to propose marriage to you.

What is it we plan to do?
Let's make a plan for our future and life together.

Yeah we been riding, ‘til the sun rises
We have been together for a long time and still remain devoted to one another.

Keep you by my side bae, never been my side thing
You are my partner and not just a casual fling or hookup.

You the thought, my grace
You are always on my mind and fill me with happiness and grace.

We been through the cuss and fightin’
We have gone through difficulties and disagreements, but we have remained committed to each other.

I don’t let you share all of my pain
I don't burden you with all of my personal struggles and worries, but I still rely on you for support.

Kgale ke ba jwesta, no matter the weather
I will always be present and loyal to you, through both the good and bad times.

Wena, wena wedwa, batla wena fela
You, and only you, are the one I want and need in my life.

Lyrics © Freibank Musikverlags und vermarktungs GmbH, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALMOTIE P. MTOMBENI, THELUMUSA OWEN, TSHEGOFATSO KETSHABILE

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