Lyrics
Oh yeah
Expression of agreement or affirmation
Yeah
Repetition of agreement or affirmation
Ooh-woah
Exclamation or expression of emotion
Oh yeah
Repetition of expression of agreement or affirmation
Don't you say a word, don't you say a word
Command to keep quiet
Don't let it be more than something they heard
Advising not to let rumors or gossip exceed reality
What's a secret if everybody knows? (Knows)
Questioning the value of a secret if everyone already knows it
Don't say a word (no)
Reiteration of the command to not speak
Don't you say a word (no)
-Don't say a word, yeah (no)
-Don't you say a word (da-da-da, da, da, da)
Reiteration of the command to not speak with additional vocalizations
It's nine o'clock on a weekday
Setting the time as nine o'clock on a weekday
And I know you got that feeling
Acknowledging a certain feeling
You ain't gotta be alone if you don't wanna be
Suggesting the option of not being alone
Moments with company help
Highlighting the importance of company in certain moments
Can't always do it yourself, you know
Emphasizing the difficulty of doing everything alone
Somebody, gotta be around when you need somebody
Recognizing the need for someone to be around when needed
Tell me what I gotta do to be that somebody
Seeking guidance on what to do to become that needed somebody
We don't need the public
Stating a preference for privacy over public attention
We understand our situation
Expressing mutual understanding of the situation
Whatever I can get I'll take, yeah
Expressing willingness to accept whatever is available
Don't you say a word, don't you say a word (don't you say it)
Repetition of the command to not speak with emphasis
Don't let it be more than something they heard (oh, oh-oh)
Reiterating the importance of keeping things low-key
What's a secret if everybody knows? (Knows)
Questioning the significance of a secret when widely known
Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh, ooh-woah
Additional vocalizations emphasizing the message
Don't say a word (no)
Reiteration of the command to not speak
Don't say a word (no)
-Don't say a word, oh yeah (no)
Reiteration of the command to not speak with emphasis
Ooh, yeah (da-da-da, da-da-da)
Additional vocalizations emphasizing the message
All we need is love sometimes
Stating the importance of love in life
Don't need no phones, ain't goin' online
Rejecting the need for phones or online communication
You said it's not 'bout the money, all you need from me is time
Emphasizing the value of time over material wealth
Don't compare me to your ex, girl, I deserve way more respect
Requesting respect and not to be compared to past relationships
I'm doin' more and sayin' less
Emphasizing actions over words
Lights on when I'm lovin' on you (lovin' on you, oh)
Describing the atmosphere with lights on during intimate moments
Nice and slow for you (slow), yeah, yeah, yeah
Promising a slow and enjoyable experience
We ain't in no rush (rush), ooh, yeah
Expressing a lack of hurry
Don't say a word, keep it on hush
Reiteration of the command to keep things quiet
Just keep it on hush
Emphasis on maintaining confidentiality
Hush, yeah, yeah
Additional emphasis on keeping things quiet
Don't you say a word, don't you say a word (don't you say a word, oh yeah)
Repetition of the command to not speak with emphasis
Don't let it be more than something they heard (heard, ooh)
Reiterating the importance of not letting rumors spread
What's a secret if everybody knows? (Everybody knows, yeah) (knows)
Questioning the value of a secret if widely known
Don't say a word (no, don't you say a word)
Reiteration of the command to not speak
Don't you say a word (no, don't you say a word)
-Don't say a word (no)
Reiteration of the command to not speak with emphasis
Don't you say a word (da-da-da, da, da, da) (ooh-ooh-ooh)
Reiteration of the command to not speak with additional vocalizations
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