Lyrics
Wanna be by yourself and no one else, alright (alright)
Desire to be alone without anyone else's presence being okay
And you wanna go out, wanna scream and shout tonight (tonight)
Wishing to go out, express oneself loudly and energetically tonight
You want some space, like get out of my face, alright (alright)
Requesting personal space, wanting someone to leave them alone
And you want me back, put your life on track tonight (tonight)
Desiring the return of a partner to bring life back on track tonight
You're a needy girl, I can tell when I look in your big brown eyes
Observation that the person is emotionally dependent, indicated by their eyes
You want my world but how can I do yours if I can't do mine?
Expressing the desire of the person to possess the singer's world despite not having their own sorted out
I try to change but somehow it's weird I don't feel the same
Efforts to change for the relationship but feeling a disconnection
It's all about what you want, what you say, how you feel, how you play the game
Emphasis on the relationship revolving around the other person's desires, words, feelings, and game-playing
(You're a needy girl)
Reiteration of the observation of the person's emotional neediness
(And you want my world)
Reiterating the desire of the person to possess the singer's world
(I try to change)
Reiteration of attempts to change for the relationship, feeling unsuccessful
(But it's not the same)
Reiterating the disconnect felt despite attempts to change
Hello?
Beginning of a phone conversation
Ayy, what's up, baby?
Informing someone of being busy in the studio and promising to call back
Yeah, I'm in the studio right now, I'll call you later
Confirming the inability to talk at the moment
Nah, I really can't talk right now, I'll just call you back, alright?
Reiterating the promise to call back due to the current unavailability
I can't talk right now, I'll just call you later
Reiteration of the inability to talk at the moment
Yo, what? You know, I can't, look
Expressing frustration or inability to communicate
Yo, whatever
Dismissive response
When you're home alone, you don't answer the phone, alright (alright)
Ignoring calls when alone, seeking solitude
But it's like a crime if I don't answer mine tonight (tonight)
Feeling pressured to answer calls due to an expectation even if not comfortable
So you found a man, and he's more than a friend, alright (alright)
Acknowledging the presence of another person, potentially romantically, despite seeking attention from the singer
But you still call me for some TLC tonight (tonight)
Still seeking emotional support (TLC) despite being with someone else
You're a needy girl, I can tell when I look in your big brown eyes
Reiteration of the observation of the person's emotional neediness through their eyes
You want my world but how can I do yours if I can't do mine?
Reiterating the desire of the person to possess the singer's world despite not having their own sorted out
I try to change but somehow it's weird I don't feel the same
Feeling a disconnection despite attempts to change for the relationship
It's all about what you want, what you say, how you feel, how you play the game
Emphasizing the relationship revolving around the other person's desires, words, feelings, and game-playing despite efforts to change
(You're a needy girl)
Reiteration of the observation of the person's emotional neediness
(And you want my world)
Reiterating the desire of the person to possess the singer's world
(I try to change)
Reiteration of attempts to change for the relationship, feeling unsuccessful
(But it's not the same)
Reiterating the disconnect felt despite attempts to change
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