Lyrics
Verse 1
Introduction of Verse 1
Holding out for a little change of times this story you have it can't be right,
Expressing skepticism about the accuracy of a story and a desire for change in times
I need that sweet but got sour on my mind these secrets you hold, need to come to life,
Desire for a pleasant but honest state of mind, urging secrets to be revealed
Pre-chorus
Introduction of Pre-chorus
But I gotta tell you now it's something on my mind it keeps me up it keeps me up oh so late at night, hit that 131 I know you're on my side,
Revealing a persistent thought causing sleeplessness and a reference to a significant number (131), feeling supported but also attacked
just to tear my down when the sun begins to rise.
Anticipation of criticism or negativity when the day starts
Chorus
Introduction of Chorus
So stand your ground lemme see your best fight
Encouraging someone to stand their ground and face a challenge
gotta come at me with all you got cause you know I'll win this time, you know you've been the one whos holding me back.
Confidently asserting victory this time and acknowledging someone as a hindrance
Verse 2
Introduction of Verse 2
Got my ride cause you know I'm moving on your impressions of me theyre not right switch my taste gotta keep it oh so sweet
Expressing determination to move forward despite others' misconceptions, changing preferences for a sweeter experience
I'm sorry you know but I gotta brush it off me.
Apologizing but deciding to disregard negative perceptions
Pre-chorus
Introduction of Pre-chorus (Repeated)
But I gotta tell you now it's something on my mind it keeps me up it keeps me up oh so late at night, hit that 131 I know you're on my side,just to tear my down when the sun begins to rise.
Reiteration of a persistent thought affecting sleep, acknowledgment of support, and anticipation of criticism in the morning
Chorus X2
Introduction of Chorus (Repeated)
So stand your ground lemme see your best fight
Encouraging someone to face a challenge, repeating the theme of determination
gotta come at me with all you got cause you know I'll win this time, you know you've been the one who's holding me back.
Confidently asserting victory again, emphasizing the hindrance caused by someone
so drop the act I can see all your true skin see you moving at the speed of light
Urging someone to drop pretense, perceiving the true nature of the person, and referencing speed of movement and dimming of light
the sun begins to dim
Describing a change in the environment as the sun dims
You know you've been the one whos holding me back.
Reiterating that someone has been holding the speaker back
Outro
Introduction of Outro
The night is something that's so bright you can see the stars shine up up the sky, but you no you'll never see the light cause you like the dark that sits deep within your soul so
Describing a bright night with visible stars but expressing the inability to see the light due to a preference for darkness within the soul
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