Lonely
Love's Crossroads: August Alsina's Melodic Reflection on Relationship Struggles
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Baby, tell me what's good
Baby, inquire about the current situation
Lately you ain't been acting like you should
Recently, your behavior has not been ideal
I been caught up lately
I have been preoccupied lately
Just be careful with your words
Cautioning to choose words carefully in conversations
All that arguing shit is for the birds, for the birds
Avoid unnecessary arguments, as they are futile
You ain't gotta go crazy
There's no need to overreact or become upset
When I call your phone tonight
If I call you tonight, answer promptly
I better not have to call twice, girl
Don't make me call a second time
'Cause you'll be playing games I don't like
Disapproval of playing games in the relationship
That's the type of shit I don't like, girl
Expressing dislike for certain behaviors
You learn shit the hard way
Learning from difficult experiences
So I'm not giving your space
Refusing to give space, emphasizing closeness
Go somewhere far away
Suggesting going somewhere to clear the mind
Girl, get your mind right
Encouraging emotional well-being
I did this shit for both of us
Actions taken for the benefit of both parties
I give you the world, you ain't give me no trust
Feeling unreciprocated trust despite giving a lot
And you're the one who ain't doing right
Pointing out the partner's wrongdoing
When I call your phone tonight
If I call, answer promptly without delay
I better not have to call twice, girl
Reiteration of disapproval for playing games
'Cause you'll be playing games I don't like
Expressing dislike for certain behaviors, again
That's the type of shit I don't like, girl
Continued frustration with undesirable actions
I don't like it when I hit you up, you don't call back
Disapproval when attempts at communication are ignored
There ain't no need for all that
Rejecting unnecessary drama and tension
Breaking up, just to make up
Disliking the cycle of breaking up and making up
Tell me when you had enough of this playing that you do, girl
Asking for an end to the game-playing in the relationship
But now you saying that we don't communicate
Addressing the lack of communication
Don't you know communication travel both ways?
Emphasizing the need for communication from both sides
We been going through the motions for a few days
Acknowledging a period of emotional ups and downs
I'm so tired of fighting, girl, ain't you tired of fighting?
Fatigue from ongoing conflicts
Let's go back to being lovers, baby, tell me how you like it
Desire to return to a loving relationship
I can tell that you excited, is it true, girl?
Observing excitement, seeking confirmation
If you think you're horny now
Playful reference to intimacy
Come and let a real nigga slide through, girl
Invitation for physical closeness
I will hit you up so you know what to do, girl
Promising to reach out for a specific purpose
When I call your phone tonight
If I call you tonight, answer promptly (repetition)
I better not have to call twice, girl
Reiteration of disapproval for playing games (repetition)
'Cause you'll be playing games I don't like
Expressing dislike for certain behaviors, again (repetition)
That's the type of shit I don't like, girl
Continued frustration with undesirable actions (repetition)
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