Story Behind The Song
The music is a mix of motown R&B and soft electro pop with some jazz influence. It's complexity in the chord progression reflects on the emotion that is expressed throughout the song. The jazz influence is what makes this song unique while the r&b element brings out the easy mellow tone.
Song Description
The song talks about an individual who realizes her feelings towards someone and is shy and afraid to admit that she is falling in love in fear of the consequences of becoming vulnerable and possibly getting hurt emotionally based on previous relationships.
While the individual tries to suppress his/her true feelings in order to avoid the risk of getting hurt, one realizes that finding true happiness in love requires to take the plunge.
Towards the end the individual decides to take the courage to move forward instead of dwelling upon the negativities based on past experiences.
Throughout the song the attitude evolves from "Why take the risk?" into "Why not?"
Song Length |
3:55 |
Genre |
R & B - General, Jazz - Fusion |
Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
Mood |
Blissful, Charming |
Subject |
Attracted, Crush, Shyness |
Similar Artists |
Macy Gray, Diana Ross & The Supremes |
Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
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Lyrics
Never knew never knew time flies so instantly when you cross my mind
Cannot sleep can't concentrate
Oh~Oh
Can I know that it's true when I'm constantly tuning out
Need to mute my thoughts
Your a song in my head
In my mind
I'm satisfied
So elated
Still so shy
Why oh why
Do I keep on holding back this feeling inside?
Try I try
Not to fall so hard
In this risky business...called love
It's been said when it's love then you know
Oh so ambiguous
Wish they were more logical
In my mind
I amplify
The little things you say
Turns me on
Why oh why
Sharing all the careless moments made me realize
Try I try
Not to fall so hard in this risky business
business called love
Now you want to seal the deal
Am I ready for something real?
Yeah maybe this time
Why oh why
Do I keep on holding back this feeling inside?
Try I try
Picking up the courage that I left far behind
High so high
Why not enjoy this risky thing called love
Oh yeah...