Just Give Me a Reason
robin thicke feat ti and pharrell Lyrics


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Give me one reason to stay here
And I'll turn right back around
Give me one reason to stay here
And I'll turn right back around
Said l don't leave you ionely
you got to make me change my mind
Baby I got your number
and I know that you got mine
you know that I called you,
I called too many times
You can call me baby,
you can call me anytime
But you got to call me
Give me one reason to stay here
And Ill turn right back around
Give me one reason to stay here
And Ill turn right back around
Because I dont want leave you lonely
But you got to make me change my mind
I dont want no one to squeeze me,
they might take away my life
I dont want no one to squeeze me,
they might take away my life




I just want someone to hold me
Oh rock me through the night

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Just Give Me a Reason" by Robin Thicke featuring T.I. and Pharrell convey the plea of the singer, who is contemplating leaving a relationship. The song highlights the need for a compelling reason from the partner to stay, as the singer believes they have made numerous attempts to communicate their feelings and desires.


The repetition of "Give me one reason to stay here, and I'll turn right back around" emphasizes the singer's willingness to reconsider their decision if they are given a strong enough motive. They express concern about leaving their partner feeling lonely but assert that their partner needs to convince them to change their mind.


The lyrics further explore the singer's frustration with past experiences. They mention having each other's phone numbers and calling each other frequently, perhaps indicating that communication issues have been a cause of concern. The singer acknowledges the potential consequences of staying in a situation where they feel suffocated, mentioning the fear of being controlled or even losing their life. Ultimately, all they desire is someone to hold them and provide emotional support throughout the night.


Overall, the lyrics of "Just Give Me a Reason" convey a sense of emotional turmoil and the struggle to find a compelling reason to continue the relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

Give me one reason to stay here
Provide me with a convincing argument to remain in this situation


And I'll turn right back around
And I will immediately change my decision


Said l don't leave you ionely
I do not want to abandon you feeling alone


you got to make me change my mind
You have to persuade me to alter my perspective


Baby I got your number
Darling, I possess your contact information


and I know that you got mine
And I am aware that you have my contact information


you know that I called you,
You are aware that I have telephoned you


I called too many times
I have made numerous phone calls


You can call me baby,
You are able to address me affectionately


you can call me anytime
You can contact me at any moment


But you got to call me
However, you must initiate communication with me


Give me one reason to stay here
Provide me with a compelling explanation to remain in this place


And Ill turn right back around
And I will immediately change my direction


Because I dont want leave you lonely
Because I do not intend to abandon you feeling isolated


But you got to make me change my mind
However, you must convince me to alter my mindset


I dont want no one to squeeze me,
I do not desire anyone to tightly hold onto me


they might take away my life
Since they could potentially deprive me of my freedom


I just want someone to hold me
I simply crave the companionship of someone to embrace me


Oh rock me through the night
Oh, soothe and comfort me throughout the night




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