Lyrics
Verse 1:
Introduction to the first verse.
One of these days, I'll figure out a way,
Expressing a hope to find a solution or approach.
To make you say that we're OK, (we're OK)
Desiring confirmation that the relationship is okay.
One of these days I could take my love away,
Considering the possibility of withdrawing love.
And you'd be left with all this pain,
Conveying the potential pain left if love is withdrawn.
Is that OK?
Seeking affirmation regarding the acceptability of the situation.
Pre Chorus:
Introduction to the pre-chorus.
Or, can I be the one to hold you down?
Offering to provide support and stability in the relationship.
People trying, but I think I've found, out
Expressing confidence in having found a way to be supportive.
How to be the one to hold you down?
Reiterating the desire to be a source of support.
It won't be easy, but I'll tell you now!!
Acknowledging that it may be challenging, but commitment is emphasized.
Chorus:
Introduction to the chorus.
Baby, you got it all,
Acknowledging and appreciating the completeness of the person.
You got the mind body spirit and soul,
Highlighting various aspects of the person—mind, body, spirit, and soul.
Baby, you gotta know,
Repeating the recognition of the person's completeness.
You got the mind body spirit and soul,
Reiteration with emphasis on the person's wholeness.
Baby, you gotta know,
Repeating the acknowledgment of the person's completeness.
You got the mind body spirit and soul,
Emphasizing the holistic nature of the person.
Baby, you got it all, you got it all!
Reinforcing the idea that the person possesses everything.
Drop:
Break or transition.
Verse 2:
Transition to the second verse.
Baby, don't play,
Advising against playing games in the relationship.
I want you in every way,
Expressing a desire for the person in every way.
You make my heart want every taste, (every taste),
Indicating intense attraction and longing for the person.
Baby, don't play,
Reiterating the importance of sincerity and seriousness in the relationship.
It's never too late for you to say,
Asserting that it's not too late for the person to express commitment.
Can you take me all the way? (All the way, yeah)
Asking if the person is willing to commit fully.
Pre Chorus:
Introduction to the second pre-chorus.
Can I be the one to hold you down?
Repeating the offer to provide support and stability.
People trying, but I think I've found, out
Reiterating confidence in being a source of support.
How to be the one to hold you down?
Reiterating the desire to be a supportive presence.
It won't be easy, but I'll tell you now!!
Acknowledging the challenges but emphasizing commitment.
Chorus:
Introduction to the second chorus.
Baby, you got it all,
Reaffirming the acknowledgment of the person's completeness.
You got the mind body spirit and soul,
Reiterating the recognition of various aspects of the person.
Baby, you gotta know,
Repeating the acknowledgment of the person's completeness.
You got the mind body spirit and soul,
Reiteration with emphasis on the person's wholeness.
Baby, you gotta know,
Repeating the acknowledgment of the person's completeness.
You got the mind body spirit and soul,
Emphasizing the holistic nature of the person.
Baby, you got it all, you got it all!
Conclusion of the second chorus, affirming the person's overall completeness.
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