Lyrics
Yea the love doesn't last and the memories fade
The love in relationships is temporary, and memories tend to fade over time.
Nowadays I gotta charge em some money and that's Just for taking the time out my day
The speaker now charges people for the time spent with them, emphasizing the value of their time.
I can't afford to have breaks
The speaker cannot afford breaks, possibly alluding to a busy and demanding lifestyle.
I can't afford to have people around me that just Want the clout and that shit been the case
The speaker can't have people seeking popularity around them; this has been an ongoing issue.
Say I been gone but you still been okay
Despite the speaker being away, the other person seems to be doing fine.
How you gon lie with them tears on your face
Questioning the sincerity of someone crying when they lied.
I didn't mean to be so far away from this shit
The speaker regrets being distant from a situation.
Baby please understand why I changed
Pleading for understanding regarding the speaker's changed behavior.
I got a vision that I gotta chase
The speaker is focused on a personal vision that requires pursuit.
I know we got some feelings that we can't replace
Acknowledging there are irreplaceable emotions in the relationship.
I know it's confusing right now but I promise this shit Gone be better for both us
Despite the confusion, the speaker promises a better future for both.
And I left you that message you know what's up
Referring to leaving a message and a potential response when things improve.
I might hit you back up when I'm going up
Indicating a possibility of reconnecting when the speaker achieves success.
Say you feel the same for me
Expressing mutual feelings between the speaker and the other person.
And I could say the same for you
Reaffirming reciprocity of feelings between both parties.
Voice in my head telling me that it's you
A voice in the speaker's head suggests a particular person.
But I had some choices n i has to choose
The speaker had choices to make and had to decide.
Chip on my shoulder with something to prove
Feeling the pressure to prove oneself with a chip on the shoulder.
I'm trying my best what u want me to do
The speaker is doing their best despite challenges.
I'm trying my best what u want me to do
Repetition of the struggle, emphasizing the effort being put in.
And you ain't believe me I'm saying it's true
Someone didn't believe the speaker's sincerity.
Girl I didn't mean to tell you this way,
Expressing regret about revealing something in a certain way.
Why are all these things so complicated,
Questioning the complexities of various situations.
I honestly just want you to stay
Expressing a desire for the other person to stay despite difficulties.
But I really really I really can't stay
Despite the desire for the person to stay, the speaker cannot stay.
Yea the love doesn't last and the memories fade
Repetition of the idea that love fades, and memories don't last.
Nowadays I gotta charge em some money and that's Just for taking the time out my day
Reiterating the value of the speaker's time and the need for compensation.
I can't afford to have breaks
Continuing the theme of a busy and demanding life without breaks.
I can't afford to have people around me that just Want the clout and that shit been the case
Reiterating the issue of having people around seeking popularity.
Say I been gone but you still been okay
Despite the speaker's absence, the other person is still doing fine.
How you gon lie with them tears on your face
Repeating the skepticism about someone crying while lying.
I didn't mean to be so far away from this shit
Reiterating regret for being distant from a situation.
Baby please understand why I changed
Pleading for understanding regarding the speaker's changed behavior.
I got a vision that I gotta chase
Reiterating the pursuit of a personal vision.
I know we got some feelings that we can't replace
Acknowledging the presence of irreplaceable emotions in the relationship.
I know it's confusing right now but I promise this shit Gone be better for both us
Reiterating the promise of a better future despite current confusion.
And I left you that message you know what's up
Referring to leaving a message and the possibility of reconnecting.
I might hit you back up when I'm going up
Indicating a potential future contact when the speaker achieves success.
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