Lyrics
Relationships ain't a democracy
Relationships are not a democracy; there's an imbalance of power.
I'm good if you just stay on top of me
Expresses satisfaction when the partner takes a dominant role in intimacy.
It ain't no mystery who's in control (in control)
Asserts that it's no secret who holds control in the relationship.
You're sittin' pretty, unreplaceable
Describes the partner as exceptionally attractive and irreplaceable.
When we're out and havin' dinner
Describes a scenario where the partner receives attention from others, but the singer is not responsible for it.
You get all your drinks for free
-I can see who sent them over
-It ain't complements of me
-I can hear 'em, they're talkin'
Acknowledges external attention but remains focused on personal matters.
I stay in my own lane
-I can't blame 'em, though
-'Cause everybody knows
-That you've got the juice, yeah, yeah
Reiterates that the partner has a desirable quality ("the juice") and emphasizes the persistence in pursuing the relationship.
That's why I keep pressin' ya, pressin' ya
-Pressin' ya, pressin' ya
-You've got the juice, baby
-That's why I keep pressin' ya, pressin' ya
-Pressin' ya, pressin' ya
-It's usually freezin' when I act this way (when I act this way)
Contrasts the usual cold behavior with a warmer approach due to the season, hinting at vulnerability and consequence.
But, it's cuffin' season in the month of May (in the month of May)
-They let you in, but I just stay in line (I just stay in line)
-The consequence of being way too fine
-When we're out and havin' dinner
Repeats the scenario from lines 6-13, emphasizing the singer's detachment from external attention.
You get all your drinks for free
-I can see who sent them over
-It ain't complements of me
-I can hear 'em, they're talkin'
-I stay in my own lane
-I can't blame 'em though
-'Cause everybody knows
-That you've got the juice, yeah, yeah
Reaffirms the partner's desirability and the singer's persistent pursuit.
That's why I keep pressin' ya, pressin' ya
-Pressin' ya, pressin' ya
-You've got the juice, baby
-That's why I keep pressin' ya, pressin' ya
-Pressin' ya, pressin' ya
-I've been a handful, but now I got it right
Expresses personal growth and a commitment to treating the relationship right.
I'd be a damn fool if I didn't recognize
-I gotta keep up, so I should keep it tight
-I got a main squeeze, so I better squeeze it right
-I've been a handful, but now I got it right
-I'd be a damn fool if I didn't recognize
-I gotta keep up, so I should keep it tight
-I got a main squeeze, so I better squeeze it right
-You've got the juice, ooh
Repeats the idea of the partner having "the juice" with additional emphasis.
Pressin' ya, pressin' ya
-Pressin' ya, pressin' ya (ooh)
-Pressin' ya, pressin' ya
-Pressin' ya, pressin' ya
-You've got the juice, yeah, yeah
Reiterates the singer's pursuit of the partner who possesses the desirable quality ("the juice").
That's why I keep pressin' ya, pressin' ya
-I keep pressin' ya, pressin' ya
-You've got the juice, baby
-That's why I keep pressin' ya, pressin' ya
-(I keep) pressin' ya, pressin' ya
-I've been a handful, but now I got it right (handful)
Reaffirms personal growth and commitment to the relationship, emphasizing recognition and proper treatment.
I'd be a damn fool if I didn't recognize (damn fool)
-I gotta keep up, so I should keep it tight
-I got a main squeeze, so I better squeeze it right (squeeze it, baby)
-I've been a handful, but now I got it right (got it right)
-I'd be a damn fool if I didn't recognize (recognize)
-I gotta keep up, so I should keep it tight (keep it tight)
-I got a main squeeze, so I better squeeze it right
-You've got the juice
Summarizes the partner's desirable quality ("the juice").
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