Something
Unlocking Love's Puzzle: Nelly Furtado & Nas Unveil Hidden Depths
Lyrics
Can't start a fire without a flame
Starting something significant requires passion or motivation.
Can't play the part without a game
Success or participation in an endeavor requires active involvement or effort.
Cant feel the love without the pain
Love often comes with pain and challenges.
Can't talk to me if you talk the same
Meaningful communication requires unique or authentic expression.
Baby I can give you something
Repetition emphasizes the speaker's ability to offer something valuable.
Baby I can give you something
-Baby I can give you something
-Baby I can give you something
-Can't have a drink without a well
Enjoying a drink is dependent on having a source (well).
Can't fall asleep without a spell
Sleeping well may involve a certain ritual or routine (spell).
Can't feel the wind without a kite
Feeling joy (wind) requires a certain playful element (kite).
Can't back your bags without the eyes
Preparing to leave or make a change requires observation (eyes).
Baby I can give you something
Repetition reinforces the speaker's assurance of providing something valuable.
Baby I can give you something
-Baby I can give you something
-Baby I can give you something
-Time for the shades on, on, shot glass
Time to be confident or bold, with a reference to taking a shot (glass).
Fly eyes, pretty smile, plus she got glass
Describing an attractive person with style and substance.
I'ma show you a little something,
Teasing a forthcoming revelation or experience.
But here's a preview when I,
-She's hot, like liquid metal when
Describing someone's attractiveness with a simile (hot like liquid metal).
Red carpet and ghetto
Contrasting glamorous (red carpet) with less affluent (ghetto) aspects.
Baby I'm nasty Nas, I just had to meet you
Introduction as Nas, with a declaration of boldness or confidence.
Just watch that back with a glass
Advising someone to observe the speaker's appeal.
Baby I can give you something
Reiteration of the speaker's ability to offer something valuable, maintaining confidence.
Baby I can give you something
-Baby I can give you something
-Baby I can give you something
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