All I Want to Know
Yearning for Clarity: All I Want to Understand
Lyrics
Verse 1
Opening of the song, starting the first verse.
How you really feel about me
Questioning the sincerity of the other person's feelings toward the singer.
You just think I'm all about sex
Perceived misconception that the other person sees the singer as solely interested in sex.
Maybe i should fully digress
Suggesting a pause or interruption in the current line of thought.
What the fuck I'm about to profess
Expressing a desire to reveal something important or surprising.
Everything ain't all about you
Stating that not everything revolves around the other person.
Think you probably see that by now
Assuming that the other person should have realized this fact by now.
I ain't got no time to lie down
Emphasizing the singer's lack of time for deceit or falsehood.
I need some more jewels for my crown
Expressing a need for personal growth and achievements.
I know what you want from me
Acknowledging awareness of the other person's desires.
Baby okay
Seeking confirmation or approval from the other person.
You be acting nonchalantly
Observing the other person's indifferent or casual behavior.
Baby okay
Repeating the desire for confirmation or approval.
I ain't got no time for mind games
Rejecting involvement in mind games or deceitful behavior.
I elevated to the sublime
Claiming to have reached a higher, superior state.
I just need to know a couple things
Expressing a need for clarity on certain matters.
A little confirmation sometimes
Seeking affirmation or validation at times.
HOOK
Transition to the chorus.
All I wanna know is
Chorus questioning if the other person still thinks about the singer.
(All I wanna know, all I wanna know is)
-Do you still think about me
-(Still think about me, think about me) 2x
-Verse 2
Starting the second verse.
Ain't no confusion when I speak
Asserting clarity and straightforwardness in communication.
I try my best to make it loud and clear
Emphasizing efforts to express thoughts clearly.
Everything's not shots and belvedere
Contrasting life with not just enjoyment but also challenges.
I tell myself everyday in the mirror
Repeating a commitment to self-awareness and self-affirmation.
I ain't got no time to play around
Declaring a lack of time for frivolous activities.
I know whats at stake and I don't lay down
Acknowledging the seriousness of the situation and commitment.
They got me fucked up if they try me now
Rejecting any attempts to challenge or provoke the singer.
I been on this marry-go-round
Metaphorically referencing a repetitive or stagnant situation.
Nobody can try me babe
Asserting confidence in not being easily influenced or manipulated.
You know okay
Repeating the assertion that the other person is the only one for the singer.
You the only one for me
Repeating the need for confirmation or approval.
You know okay
Expressing exclusivity and commitment.
I just gotta say a couple things
Preparing to express important thoughts.
I don't care about the diamond rings
Indicating a lack of interest in materialistic symbols of love.
I know we had our ups and we fell down
Acknowledging past challenges in the relationship.
But maybe we could change it around
Expressing a hope for positive change in the relationship.
HOOK
Repeating the chorus.
All I wanna know is
Repeating the chorus, seeking assurance about the other person's thoughts.
(All I wanna know, all I wanna know is)
-Do you still think about me
-(Still think about me, think about me) 2x
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