Give and Take
Harmony in Diversity: A Musical Love Tale by Dumbo Station and Skyzoo
Lyrics
Her liquor kinda white, my liquor black,
Contrasting the color of liquors to highlight diversity; a metaphor for their relationship.
we pour them parallel, it’s like Obama back,
Comparing their actions to the parallelism of Obama's presidency, suggesting harmony.
curls and glasses, that’s part of my weakness,
Physical appearance with curls and glasses is a weakness for the speaker.
but she pull ‘em back and, send me off the deep end,
Her actions (pulling back curls) lead him into emotional depth (deep end).
she watch game of thrones, I don’t do none of that,
Contrasting their TV preferences, emphasizing individuality within the relationship.
I watch The Wire like it was new, I run it back,
Expressing a personal preference for "The Wire" and rewatching it.
she play Sade, I play Sade,
Sharing a common interest in Sade, suggesting compatibility.
and I play Horace Silver so now she got more taste,
Introducing the speaker's musical taste (Horace Silver) and its influence on her.
I buy jazz vinyl, she buy spa days,
Highlighting their different interests by contrasting jazz vinyl and spa days.
she feel lyrically it’s just Skyler and Andre,
She sees a lyrical connection between the speaker and two iconic artists.
she give me flight miles, I give her Knicks gear,
Exchange of gifts, with flight miles and Knicks gear, showcasing mutual generosity.
told her this is a blue and orange state if she living here,
Symbolizing the Knicks' team colors as representative of their relationship.
She think I’m wild but, she still follow suit,
Despite thinking he's wild, she follows his lead, suggesting trust and alignment.
it’s 3 to the dome the way I throw it and follow through,
A metaphorical reference to basketball, indicating precision and persistence.
she show me Daft Punk, I show her chopped cheese,
Sharing different cultural aspects (Daft Punk and chopped cheese) to enrich their connection.
we get half drunk then things get knock kneed, and it be going…
Describing a progression in their relationship with the mention of getting "knock kneed."
Give and take,
Repetition of "Give and take" emphasizes the mutual exchange and balance in their relationship.
Give and take, Give and take,
-Give and take,
-Give and take, and it be straight
-My friends threw praise, her friends threw shade,
External opinions vary (praise and shade), but the speaker remains unperturbed.
I don’t get tight about it, they just want bouquets,
Not bothered by criticism, as some just seek attention or acknowledgment.
her friends sell hair, my friends sell dope,
Highlighting differences in their social circles, specifically contrasting professions.
told her all I ask is don’t go out with your nails broke,
A simple request for self-care and maintaining appearance.
She do group calls, I do cigar nights,
Contrasting activities during leisure time, illustrating individual spaces in the relationship.
she let me breathe soon as she see the cigar light,
Her understanding and consideration when the speaker enjoys a cigar.
I read Ta-Nehisi, I read Don Diva,
Contrasting reading choices, emphasizing their diverse interests.
she see the conflict, and says that I’m all keeper,
She recognizes and appreciates the speaker's qualities despite potential conflicts.
She wear Tom slides, and she wear 95s,
Describing her fashion choices with Tom slides and 95s sneakers.
she come to shows and play the back on the sidelines,
Supportive presence at the speaker's shows, choosing a low-key position.
she making plates like if she think that I’m sky high,
Her efforts in the relationship, likened to preparing a meal for someone on a high level.
Patti LaBelle in the kitchen like itchi yaya,
A playful reference to Patti LaBelle in the kitchen, adding cultural richness.
I like ‘em wild thick, know why we get along,
Describing physical preferences and how they contribute to compatibility.
she spilling out her dress, bet you I catch it all,
A playful indication of her revealing attire and his ability to appreciate it.
she gives me attitude, I drill it outta her,
Dealing with her attitude in a constructive manner, reinforcing mutual understanding.
she take the whole ride, I tell her I’m proud of her,
Expressing pride in her commitment and endurance in their journey.
and it be going...
Continuation of their evolving relationship and experiences.
Comment