Ice T | TEms Lyrics, Meaning & Videos

Ice T
TEms Lyrics


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Finally, I'm not running back
I'm turning up, turning up and on
And I'm coming down
I be coming for your mind
Running deep, I be fighting for your time
Right, I know it's fine, I know it's good

Damn, I know you're mine, you know it too
Fine, I might be wrong, but I don't care
I just dey my own

Just been on there, just been on there waiting
For you to come here and be underrating
Ride my wave, ride my wave
Would you ride my mind?
'Cause I'll be giving you my time

And I make iced tea
And I make it with your lemons, yeah
Flaws and all I be the one you run to
And I'll be for you and no one else
Tell me what you want
I be going in, fina-finally
And I make iced tea
And I make it with your lemons yeah, yeah

I'm on the chase
I make you break when I craze
I'ma light up this place
Let me spice up your plate
Set it up, take a squeeze
Pour it up and make it freeze
Make that tea
The vibe is made, the vibe is made
Here's my piece of mind, I'ma give you one more try yes
If you need to ride, then you met the leading vibe yes
Come and get this oil, you can pour it where you like
I'ma throw you on my back but now I see you've

Just been on there, just been on there waiting
For you to come here and be understating
Ride my wave, ride my wave
Would you ride my mind?
'Cause I've been giving you my time

Baby, I make iced tea
And I make it with your lemons, yeah
Flaws and all I be the one you run to
And I'll be for you and no one else
Tell me what you want
I be going in, fina-finally
And I make iced tea
And I make it with your lemons, yeah, yeah

You know you're really going in ma
(You know I really don't mind)
You know you're really going in ma-mind
(You know I really don't mind)
You know you're really going in ma-mind
(You know I really don't mind)
So let me help you squeeze
(You know I really don't mind)
I know you watching me
(You know I really don't mind)
I know you wanting me
(You know I really don't mind)
Yeah, you want it baby, ooh

Raspberry, blueberry with your lemons sing
(Raspberry, blueberry, lemons)
Yeah I said it's raspberry, blueberry with your lemons sing
(Raspberry, blueberry, lemons)
I said it's raspberry, blueberry with your lemons sing
(Raspberry, blueberry, lemons)
Yeah, I said it's raspberry, blueberry with your lemons
(Raspberry, blueberry, lemons)
Yeah, yeah yeah
Ice, ice
You right
Fight, you takin' flight
Woah, you know it's true

Damn, you know it's mine
Oh boy, alright, alright


Overall Meaning

The song "Ice T" by Nigerian singer TEMs talks about a powerful attraction to someone that the singer can't resist. The song begins with the singer finally deciding to stop running after the person and instead coming for their mind. She describes how she is deep into this person and is fighting for their time. She knows that he is hers and he knows it too. Even if she might be wrong, she doesn't care; she just does her own thing.


The chorus "Baby, I make iced tea, and I make it with your lemons" is the highlight of the song. She is telling her love interest that despite his flaws, she is the one he runs to and how she would do any and everything for him. The lyrics are a metaphor for how she can take his imperfections and turn it into a perfectly brewed iced tea. Tems is confident in her own skin and is willing to jazz things up as she sings, "Raspberry, blueberry with your lemons sing."


In summary, the song is about a love interest that TEMs finds irresistible and how the singer is willing to accept his flaws and turn it into something perfect. It is a song about being confident in oneself and being not afraid to express it.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah (hmm)
Introduction to the song


Finally, I'm not running back
I’m not looking back anymore


I'm turning up, turning up and on
I’m energized and ready to go


And I'm coming down
But I’m still grounded


I be coming for your mind
I want to invade your thoughts


Running deep, I be fighting for your time
I’m going all in to get your attention


Right, I know it's fine, I know it's good
I know this is what we both want


Damn, I know you're mine, you know it too
We belong together


Fine, I might be wrong, but I don't care
Even if I’m wrong, I’ll take the risk


I just dey my own
I’m just living my life


Just been on there, just been on there waiting
I’ve been waiting for you to catch up


For you to come here and be underrating
To underestimate what I have to offer


Ride my wave, ride my wave
Join me on this journey


Would you ride my mind?
Would you be with me mentally?


'Cause I'll be giving you my time
I’ll dedicate my time to you


And I make iced tea
I’ll make you a refreshing drink


And I make it with your lemons, yeah
I’ll use what you have to make it work


Flaws and all I be the one you run to
You can count on me, even with my imperfections


And I'll be for you and no one else
I’ll be loyal only to you


Tell me what you want
Let me know your needs


I be going in, fina-finally
I’m finally giving it my all


You know you're really going in ma
You’re really trying hard


(You know I really don't mind)
But I don’t mind


Raspberry, blueberry with your lemons sing
Let’s mix these flavors together


Ice, ice
Referring to iced tea again


You right
You’re correct


Fight, you takin' flight
You’re backing away from the challenge


Woah, you know it's true
This is the reality


Damn, you know it's mine
You know I’m yours


Oh boy, alright, alright
Just enjoy the ride


Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Temilade Openiyi

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