Down Bad, Pt. 2
Rising from the Ashes: Triumph and Independence in Down Bad, Pt. 2
Lyrics
She could never be me
Expressing uniqueness and irreplaceability, asserting individuality.
I could never be her
Acknowledging differences and asserting personal identity.
We prolly had the same man
Suggesting a shared romantic history with another woman.
But we would never play the same role
Emphasizing distinct roles and refusal to be interchangeable.
I don't mean to brag
Not intending to boast but highlighting personal achievements.
I get a different bag
Having a unique source of income or success.
I'm counting different stacks
Counting money differently, indicating financial independence.
The sex game she would lack
Criticizing the other woman's performance in the bedroom.
So now you're coming back
Ex-partner returning after realizing the value.
You wanna feel the
Desire for emotional connection or intimacy.
Oh
Expression of longing or questioning.
Don't you wanna come home
Inviting the ex-partner to return home.
Cause you can't leave me alone
Feeling unable to be left alone by the ex-partner.
I know you hear my song and
Awareness that the ex-partner hears the artist's music.
Everybody's watching
Public attention and scrutiny on the artist.
Everybody's talking bout it
Public discourse and gossip about the artist.
Everybody's talking bout me
Recognition of public discussion specifically about the artist.
I know you sick of hearing bout it
Acknowledging exasperation about constant public attention.
But you can't escape your way around it
Recognition that escape from public attention is impossible.
You know who you belong to
Asserting ownership and a sense of belonging.
Know you want another round 2
Acknowledging a desire for another chance at a relationship.
But I got it all
Confident possession of everything needed independently.
I got it on my own
Emphasizing self-sufficiency and accomplishment without the ex-partner.
I did it all without you
Reiterating independence and achievement without reliance on the ex-partner.
And now you're down bad
Stating that the ex-partner is currently facing challenges.
Never doing better
Highlighting that the artist is thriving while the ex-partner is struggling.
Should've did me better
Expressing regret from the ex-partner's failure to treat the artist well.
Now you're lost forever
Implying that the ex-partner's loss is permanent.
Now you're on your own
Confirming the ex-partner's solitary journey without the artist.
You hitting up my phone
Receiving communication attempts from the ex-partner.
You can't leave me alone
Asserting the ex-partner's inability to break free from the artist.
You better watch your tone
Warning the ex-partner to be careful in communication.
Cause someone took your throne
Indicating that someone else has taken the ex-partner's place.
I'm never going back to you
Resolute decision to not return to the ex-partner.
Never going back to you
Emphasizing the permanence of the decision to move forward.
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