Lyrics
Slide
The action of "slide" begins the song.
You been on my mind
The person has been thinking about someone.
Girl this a forever thing
Expresses commitment and longevity in the relationship.
I'm tryna make you mine
Expresses the desire to make the person their own.
Ain't nobody better for me
Believes there's no one better suited for them.
Shawty you divine
Refers to the person as incredibly special.
Pull up to the crib
Describing going to the person's home.
You already know why I
Indicates a shared understanding between them.
Slide
Reiteration of thoughts and feelings from earlier lines.
You been on my mind
-Girl this a forever thing
-I'm tryna make you mine
-Ain't nobody better for me
-Shawty you divine
-Pull up to the crib
-You already know why I
-Told myself that imma play the field and then I met you
Initially planned to explore other relationships until meeting this person.
Said that I would never let one in and then I let you
Had a rule against letting anyone in but made an exception for this person.
You are everything I'd ever want that's on the set ooh
Considers the person as everything they could desire.
If you're ever feeling lost I'll be the one to get you
Willingness to support and guide the person if they feel lost.
Ay
Interjection indicating a transition or emphasis.
I be thinking 'bout you every day
Constantly thinking about the person.
Butterflies around you oh my days
Feeling of nervous excitement ("butterflies") when around them.
With you I don't know what words to say ooh I'm tryna stay
Difficulty expressing emotions due to strong feelings.
But I'm on one
Reflects confusion about feelings and intentions.
Thoughts all up in my head you would think I'm on a strong one
-I would not be chasing if I knew you were the wrong one
-Baby be my boo I never knew I'd come along one you know we belong uh I said I'm a
-Hot boy but I'm coldest
Describes oneself with confidence and emphasizes the unexpected nature of the connection.
Big font that's the boldest
-Schooling youngins I'm devoted
-They my sons way im frozen
-Chain silver like 06
-But you all I need like O2
-The one of your dreams comes when you not looking
-See who would've thought that I'd know you
-Slide
Repetition of earlier sentiments and desires.
You been on my mind
-Girl this a forever thing
-I'm tryna make you mine
-Ain't nobody better for me
-Shawty you divine
-Pull up to the crib
-You already know why I
-Slide
Reiteration of earlier thoughts and feelings.
You been on my mind
-Girl this a forever thing
-I'm tryna make you mine
-Ain't nobody better for me
-Shawty you divine
-Pull up to the crib
-You already know why I
-Slide
Repeating the desire for the person.
I be thinking 'bout you all the time
Continued thoughts about the person's positive qualities and a desire for reassurance.
Everything you got is something fine
-I just need you to show me a sign
-Going crazy I don't know if i can take it
Expresses feeling overwhelmed by emotions but determined to take a risk for the person.
Girl there's something special about our situation
-It ain't nothing to us you know we can make it
-If you're a risk then baby I'mma take it
-That's for the taking
Asserts readiness to pursue the relationship.
Cause I just want the best for ya
Expresses dedication and effort towards the person, believing they're exceptional.
Not the rest for ya
-Dripping way I'm getting dressed for ya
-Ain't no guess for ya
-Ain't nobody else contest for ya
-It's a quest for ya
-Shawty you might be the one
-And I can attest for ya
-Baby thats just what im saying, stating
Expressing admiration, acknowledging the intensity of feelings, and stating exclusivity.
Fire and the flames you look amazing, blazing
-Ain't no sorta game so why we playing, face it
-You the only one I'm ever claiming
-Don't need no explaining, you know that I slide
Reaffirms the desire to be with the person without needing further explanation.
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