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The meaning of the lyrics of the song "The Need to Know" by the artist "Wale"

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Wale's "The Need to Know" explores the dynamics of a secretive relationship. He and his partner prefer to keep their feelings under wraps, choosing to let people remain oblivious ("let 'em keep they need to know").

The lyrics reference a scene from "Seinfeld" where Jerry and Elaine contemplate a casual sexual relationship without jeopardizing their friendship. Wale draws a parallel to this scenario, suggesting that their connection goes beyond platonic, but they are reluctant to complicate things with labels or commitments.

SZA reinforces this sentiment in the chorus, clarifying that she's not pressuring her partner or seeking a relationship, but simply wants to get to know them better.

The entire song is infused with an air of intrigue and ambiguity, reflecting the excitement and uncertainty that often accompany clandestine affairs.

[Jerry Seinfeld as Jerry Seinfeld & Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Elaine Benes:]

— I guess maybe some little problems could arise.

— There are always a few.

— If anything happened and we couldn't be friends the way we are now, that would really be bad.

— Devastating!

— Because this is very good.

— And that would be good.

— That would be good too, the idea is to combine this and that

[Verse 1: Wale]

Tryna keep it low,

Keep 'em all on that need to know.

Tell everybody that we're just friends,

But to be honest that platonic shit's for TV shows.

Same place, we're with different folks,

Case closed if they crack the code.

Is it me, or is you cold?

Cause the feelings you ain't showin' pokin' out your clothes.

Go put a sweater on or get a room,

Forbidden fruit, swimmin' in your juice.

Lot of ways I can get to you,

But my train of thought is tryna get you out your ch-ch-choo.

[Bridge: Wale]

Still we keep it low,

Keep 'em all on that need to know,

Could somebody tell somebody?

I'm somebody, and I'm sorry but somebody gon' need to go

Work.

[Chorus: SZA]

I'm not tryna pressure you,

Just can't stop thinkin' 'bout you,

You ain't even really gotta be my boyfriend,

I just wanna know your name,

And maybe some time, we can hook up,

We can hang out, we can just chill.

[Verse 2: Wale]

Tryna keep it low,

Keep 'em all on that need to know.

Tell 'em all that we're just cool

As far as me and you, we got a simple code.

Spendin' nights, well that's optional,

No telephones in the afternoon,

I know that overthinkin' only leads to subtweetin'

Every time your ass in the mood.

Sharin' thoughts when we share a room,

Though we barely talk when we share a room,

In the dark, still see your curves,

Body like what, swear to God, you're a miracle!

[Bridge: Wale]

Still we keep it low,

Keep 'em all on that need to know,

Could somebody tell somebody?

I'm somebody, and I'm sorry but somebody gon' need to go

Work.

[Chorus: SZA]

I'm not tryna pressure you,

Just can't stop thinkin' 'bout you,

You ain't even really gotta be my boyfriend,

I just wanna know your name,

And maybe some time, we can hook up,

We can hang out, we can just chill.

[Jerry Seinfeld as Jerry Seinfeld & Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Elaine Benes:]

— I mean let's say, what if we did?

— What if?

— Is that like the end of the world or something?

— Certainly not!

— Why shouldn't we be able to do that once in a while if we want to?

— I know!

— I mean really, what is the big deal? We go in there, we're in there for a while and then we come back out here. It's not complicatedю

— It's almost stupid if we didn't!

— It's moronic!

— Absurd!

[Chorus: SZA]

I'm not tryna pressure you,

Just can't stop thinkin' 'bout you,

You ain't even really gotta be my boyfriend,

I just wanna know your name,

And maybe some time, we can hook up,

We can hang out, we can just chill.

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