All I Need
City of Blooming Love: Chris Messan's Ode to Connection
Lyrics
Hey, in the city of trees
Introducing the setting, "city of trees," suggesting a vibrant, natural environment.
It started blooming, I'm seeing the leaves
Describing the start of something positive or beautiful, using nature imagery.
Girl you a beauty, that's saying the least
Complimenting the girl's beauty and emphasizing it as an understatement.
Don't be assuming I'm saying it cliché
Cautioning against assuming the speaker's expression of admiration is cliché or insincere.
Thinking I probably do that with everyone (nah)
Rejecting the assumption that the speaker expresses admiration for everyone.
Can't lump me in there with everyone (nah)
Insisting on not being generalized or grouped with everyone in terms of expressing feelings.
Girl, I don't do that with anyone
Affirming that the speaker doesn't express certain feelings with just anyone.
Whoa, yeah
Expressing a strong emotion or realization.
Took a liking to you
Developing a liking for the person being addressed.
Turn up the music to lighten the mood
Using music to create a positive atmosphere or mood.
Taking it in, tryna siphon the groove
Engaging with the surroundings and absorbing the positive vibes.
Know if I could, I'd spend life in the booth
Expressing a desire to spend life in a creative or musical space.
And to tell you the truth, that's all I need
Stating that the person addressed and a studio (stu) are all the speaker needs.
You and the stu, that's more my speed
Reiterating the importance of the person and the creative space.
Beaut and a beat, that's all I
Highlighting the essentials: beauty and a musical beat.
All I, all I, all I, all I, all I, all I, all I
Emphasizing the repetition of "All I need," reinforcing the importance of the mentioned elements.
All I need
-All I, all I, all I, all I, all I, all I, all I
-All I need
-All I need, aye
Reaffirming the statement that these elements are all the speaker needs.
But what's it gon take to convince you?
Pleading for understanding or acceptance from the person addressed.
You and the music baby
Expressing commitment to the person and music as the main focus.
Only things that I'm tryna commit to
-Doubt what I'm saying, you quick to
Addressing doubts and assuring loyalty, mentioning potential misunderstandings.
Wondering what Imma stick to
-Thinking this finna eclipse you
-Like when I get lit, I'll evict you
-Distrusting, I feel like you lead with presumptions
Highlighting distrust and the speaker's need for the person's function in life.
I promise I'm not for the fuck shit, I feel like I need you to function
-You feel like I leave for some months and
Addressing the person's feelings of neglect during the speaker's absence.
I'm out on the road and you're upset
-I'm still out here chasing our sunsets
Reassuring the commitment to the relationship despite challenges.
I promise I ain't had enough yet
-Aye, whoa, yeah
Expressing a strong affirmation and determination.
And I never will
Committing to not fail or make mistakes, using a sports analogy.
Won't drop the ball, I'm in center field
Highlighting the potential for improvement and growth in the relationship.
And we got time to get better still
-Just like the drop when you let it build (hey)
Comparing the relationship's development to the anticipation before a musical drop.
And to tell you the truth, that's all I need
Reiterating the simple needs of the speaker: the person and a creative space.
You and the stu, that's more my speed
Emphasizing the importance of the person and the creative space.
Beaut and a beat, that's all I
Repeating the essential elements: beauty and a musical beat.
All I, all I, all I, all I, all I, all I, all I
Reiterating the central theme that the person and music are all the speaker needs.
All I need
-All I, all I, all I, all I, all I, all I, all I
-All I need
-Come and party like it's 3023 tonight
Expressing a desire for a joyous and memorable time together, incorporating a futuristic element.
You know I gotta get you right before you leave tonight
-You know I got a couple tricks right up my sleeve tonight
-I'm coming for you, I'm coming for you
-Hey, hey
-Making my way to you, baby
-New choppa sprayin' for you, bang bang
-Won't leave, I'm staying for you
-Right here, ain't swaying for you
-Heartbeat still playing for you
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