Are You Listening? – Bryson Tiller


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Oh, oh

Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh

Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh

I don’t know your intentions, no, you can have my digits

So quit playin’, know you miss me, your body on my body

My heart been on a million, those men won’t get attention

Just say what you’ve been missin’

My heart callin’ out for you, baby

Baby, are you listenin’?

Oh, oh, baby, please, are you listenin’?

Girl, you know I’ve been missin’, I know your intuition

I thinking ’bout positions, your body on my body

Tell me if you listenin’, I’m ready for sentimental kissin’ to this instrumental, oh-oh, oh-oh

Girl, I’m ready to pull up on you, ooh, girl

Tell me what you wanna do, I need to know if I’m gettin’ through, I

Don’t wanna be number two, I

Girl, what I do to? I

Really wanna get you in this room, I

Shoot it out like “Doo-doo, doo-doo”

Yeah, like I’m tryna have this kid with you, no, oh (Oh)

I don’t wanna slow it down, when that pussy feelin’ like an ocean now (Kssh)

Girl, don’t make no sound, I won’t drown

[?] Oopsy Daisy

Missin’ days when you was my lady

Yeah, really want your half on a baby, these days that don’t really sound that crazy

I don’t know your intentions, no, you can have my digits

So quit playin’, know you miss me, your body on my body

My heart been on a million, those men won’t get attention

Just say what you’ve been missin’

My heart callin’ out for you, baby

Baby, are you listenin’?

Oh, oh, baby, please, are you listenin’?

Yeah, we could jet, trip, trip the the island

I know you can tell that I’ve decided

I want you to look right at me when you ridin’, ridin’, ridin’, ridin’

Baby, do it crazy, do it crazy

Like Oopsy Daisy

Yeah, ayy, yeah, ayy-ayy, ayy

This is motherfuckin’ R&B history

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Longing and Vulnerability in Modern R&B

Bryson Tiller’s “Are You Listening?” is a sultry confession of desire and emotional vulnerability, wrapped in his signature blend of smooth vocals and contemporary R&B production. The song captures the tension between longing and uncertainty—Tiller openly questions if his love interest is paying attention to his heartfelt pleas. The lyrics paint a picture of late-night contemplation and yearning for reconnection, with references to intimacy and the ache of missing someone deeply. Tiller’s delivery, paired with atmospheric beats, creates a mood that’s both sensual and sincere, making the listener feel the weight of his emotions.

Direct Questions and Honest Emotions

The repeated refrain, “Are you listening?”, underscores the need for genuine communication and validation in a relationship. Tiller’s candid approach—admitting his desire, his readiness for deeper commitment, and even his willingness to share his life—reflects the emotional honesty that defines much of his music. The song’s narrative is a relatable exploration of love’s complexities, where longing for closeness meets the fear of not being heard.

Song Credits

  • Artist: Bryson Tiller
  • Release Year: 2024

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