I Ain't Gotta Tell You

Ne-Yo · In My Own Words [2006]

The way

(Hold up, Ne-Yo, ya)

The way you switch

Little mama so thick

I'm so sick

Body like a shotgun (Bang)

She's a hot one

Clock go click

And she know it

Measurements 36'24, 4'6

And everywhere you have a problem

Probably tired of hearing it



Yeah (Yeah)

Shorty I don't wanna waste your time (mm mmm)

It ain't a secret baby girl you fine (mm)

You could have anybody here that you want, that's right

Including this fella

Cuz you're a diamond and I dig your shine



But I don't gotta tell you that

You know you look good

(Girl you know you fine)

So I don't gotta tell you that (no)

Cuz I know you hear it all the time



Don't wanna gas you up

But it ain't like I can just pass you up

Show me your strut

You make a dude wanna cash you up (whoa)

But that I ain't how I do

You look good but I ain't gon' buy you

Said I just wanna try you

Hit up my cell if it's cool to slide through



Hey

Shorty I don't wanna waste your time (Won't waste your time girl)

It ain't a secret baby girl you fine (Girl you know you fine)

You can have anybody here that you want, that's right

Including this fella

Cuz you're a diamond and I dig your shine



But I don't gotta tell you that (no no no)

You know you look good (you know you know you know)

(Girl you know you fine)

So I don't gotta tell you that (no) (don't gotta tell you that)

Cuz I know you hear it all the time (all the time)



Shorty I don't got no game

Ain't got no falsie playa wit for me to say

That girl you are off the chain (so off the chain)

But I'm sure baby

Sure you knew that anyway



But I don't gotta tell you that

You know you look good

(Girl you know you fine)

So I don't gotta tell you that (no)

Cuz I know you hear it all the time



[Harmonizing]

I don't got to tell you that



[Spoken:]

You know you fine

So wassup?

You rolling?

Let's go

I Ain't Gotta Tell You

Released on Ne-Yo's 2006 debut album In My Own Words, "I Ain't Gotta Tell You" stands as a defining track of the mid-2000s R&B revival. The song showcases Ne-Yo's signature blend of smooth vocals and melodic sensibilities, capturing the romantic vulnerability characteristic of his early career. As a centerpiece of the album, the recording reflects the polished production style that would become his hallmark, blending soulful instrumentation with contemporary pop structures. The track exemplifies the era's shift toward more intimate, lyric-driven ballads, cementing Ne-Yo's status as a leading voice in modern R&B. Its enduring appeal lies in its universal themes of unrequited love and the quiet desperation of holding back emotions, making it a staple for fans of the genre's golden age.