Sweet
Wyclef ft. Akon & Lil' Wayne Lyrics
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Woo hoo, yee hoo
Woo hoo, yee hoo
Woo hoo, yee hoo
If I could escape
I would, but first of all let me say
I must apologize for acting, stinking, treating you this way
It's your fault you didn't shut the refrigerator
Maybe that's the reason I've been acting so cold
If I could escape (escape)
And recreate a place as my own world (own world)
And I could be your favorite girl
Forever, perfectly together
And tell me, boy, now wouldn't that be sweet? (Sweet escape)
If I could be sweet (be sweet)
I know I've been a real bad girl (bad girl, I try, I try)
I didn't mean for you to get hurt
(Whatsoever) we can make it better
And tell me, boy, now wouldn't that be sweet?
(Sweet escape, sweet escape)
Woo hoo, (I wanna get away) yee hoo
Woo hoo, (to our sweet escape) yee hoo
Woo hoo, (I wanna get away) yee hoo
Woo hoo, (yeah) yee hoo
You held me down
I'm at my lowest boiling point
Come help me out
I need to get me out of this joint
Come on, let's bounce
Counting on you to turn me around
Instead of clowning around, let's look for some common ground
So, baby, times getting a little crazy
I've been getting a little lazy
Wait on you to come save me
I can see that you're angry
By the way the you treat me
Hopefully you don't leave me
Want to take you with me
If I could escape (escape)
And recreate a place as my own world (own world)
And I could be your favorite girl
Forever, perfectly together
And tell me, boy, now wouldn't that be sweet? (Sweet escape)
If I could be sweet (be sweet)
I know I've been a real bad girl (bad girl, I try, I try)
I didn't mean for you to get hurt
(Whatsoever) we can make it better
And tell me, boy, now wouldn't that be sweet?
(Sweet escape, sweet escape)
Woo hoo, yee hoo
Woo hoo, (if I could escape) yee hoo
Woo hoo, (if I could escape) yee hoo
Woo hoo, yee hoo
'Cause I've been acting like sour milk all on the floor
It's your fault you didn't shut the refrigerator
Maybe that's the reason I've been acting so cold
If I could escape (escape)
And recreate a place as my own world (own world)
And I could be your favorite girl
Forever, perfectly together
And tell me, boy, now wouldn't that be sweet? (Sweet escape)
If I could be sweet (be sweet)
I know I've been a real bad girl (bad girl, I try, I try)
I didn't mean for you to get hurt
(Whatsoever) we can make it better
And tell me, boy, now wouldn't that be sweet?
(Sweet escape, sweet escape)
Woo hoo, (I wanna get away) yee hoo
Woo hoo, (to our sweet escape) yee hoo
Woo hoo, (I wanna get away) yee hoo
Woo hoo, (yeah) yee hoo
Woo hoo, yee hoo
Woo hoo, yee hoo
Woo hoo, yee hoo
The song "Sweet Escape" by Wyclef Jean featuring Akon and Lil' Wayne is an upbeat pop song about escaping from a bad situation and starting over with the person they love. The first verse starts off with an apology for mistreating the person, comparing it to sour milk on the floor, and blaming them for not shutting the refrigerator. The chorus uses repetition to emphasize the desire to escape to a perfect world where they can be together, and the second verse addresses the negative aspects of their current situation and calls on the person to help turn it around. The bridge brings back the refrigerator analogy, and the final chorus repeats the desire to escape and start anew.
Overall, the song is about wanting to escape from a bad situation and start fresh with the person they love. It's a relatable sentiment that many people can empathize with, and the catchy pop beat and repetitive chorus make it a fun and memorable song to sing and dance to.
Line by Line Meaning
Woo hoo, yee hoo
Repetitive celebratory sounds
If I could escape
Expressing a desire to leave current circumstances
I would, but first of all let me say
Prefacing an apology
I must apologize for acting, stinking, treating you this way
Admitting to mistreating someone and expressing regret
'Cause I've been acting like sour milk all on the floor
Metaphorically describing negative behavior
It's your fault you didn't shut the refrigerator
Blaming someone else as a defense mechanism
Maybe that's the reason I've been acting so cold
Trying to excuse negative behavior
And recreate a place as my own world
Fantasizing about a perfect life
And I could be your favorite girl
Desiring to be someone's top priority
Forever, perfectly together
Desiring a flawless relationship
And tell me, boy, now wouldn't that be sweet?
Expressing a hope for a better future
I know I've been a real bad girl
Acknowledging negative behavior
I didn't mean for you to get hurt
Expressing remorse for causing someone pain
We can make it better
Believing that things can improve
Come on, let's bounce
Asking someone to leave a bad situation together
Counting on you to turn me around
Having faith in someone to help make things better
Instead of clowning around, let's look for some common ground
Suggesting a solution to a problem
So, baby, times getting a little crazy
Acknowledging that things are not going well
I've been getting a little lazy
Admitting to not putting effort into the situation
Wait on you to come save me
Expecting someone else to fix the situation
I can see that you're angry
Recognizing someone's emotions
Hopefully you don't leave me
Expressing fear of being abandoned
Want to take you with me
Desiring someone's company in a better situation
Woo hoo, (if I could escape) yee hoo
Repetitive celebratory sounds with a desire to leave current circumstances
Cause I've been acting like sour milk all on the floor
Metaphorically describing negative behavior
Woo hoo, (I wanna get away) yee hoo
Repetitive celebratory sounds with a desire to leave current circumstances
(to our sweet escape)
Referencing the title of the song
Yeah
Showing agreement or enthusiasm
Lyrics © Takwene LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Iricom US Ltd, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Aliaune Thiam, Gwen Stefani, Giorgio Tuinfort
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@assohserge7252
I'm leaving this comment here so after a month or a year when someone likes it, I get reminded of this song ❤
@soldiernew5187
Chain me on this too. Gotta stay conscious with questions!
@assohserge7252
@@soldiernew5187 We're in this shit 2geda
@Emmydonglobal
Is an ever green 💚 play it again
@apple123470
Thats right
@demonicmaleficentviciously140
In High school she was that girl that make me do the hula hoop around the gym
@richa6chewe384
We still listening to it even in 2024 big ups "Wyclef" ✊🏽
@Platinum-yj5ui
Factsss
@JackPhiri-kv2mf
It's a hit ❤
@zyiex8618
19 today still reminding my all childhood ❤