Lyrics
Oh, oh, oh oh, oh, oh
Expressing a mix of emotions, possibly indicating inner turmoil or conflict.
Oh, oh, oh
Continuation of the emotional expression, reinforcing a sense of intensity.
Don't ask of me what I can't be (Can't be)
Declining requests to be something that is not authentic or true to oneself.
If you see my bones you gon' hate me
Suggesting that revealing vulnerabilities or flaws might lead to negative judgments.
(Hate me) i can't help you if I play me
Acknowledging the inability to assist others when not true to oneself.
Nah I never flew I'm falling oh
Expressing a state of descent or decline, possibly in personal or emotional terms.
Y'all couldn't handle my baggage
Indicating that others may struggle to cope with the speaker's emotional burdens.
(Handle my baggage)
Reiterating the weight of emotional baggage that others may find challenging.
I couldn't cover my damage
Admitting the difficulty of addressing and overcoming personal damage or issues.
You treat these birds like a bandage
Comparing relationships to a temporary solution that may not heal deeper wounds.
No hating you, I'm up
Rejecting negativity, claiming to be in an elevated state.
Don't ask of me what I can't be (Can't be)
Reiteration of the refusal to conform to unrealistic expectations.
If you see my bones you gon' hate me
Warning of potential negative reactions to one's true, exposed self.
(Hate me) i can't help you if I play me
Acknowledging the inability to help others when not true to oneself.
Nah I never flew I'm falling oh
Emphasizing a sense of descent or falling, possibly in a metaphorical sense.
Y'all couldn't handle my baggage (Oh)
Highlighting the challenging nature of the speaker's emotional burdens.
I couldn't cover my damage
Admitting the difficulty of concealing or addressing personal damage.
Treat these birds like a bandage, no
Repeating the analogy of relationships as temporary solutions, not permanent fixes.
No hating you, I'm up
Asserting positivity and elevation above negativity.
Let it ride i mean that's it
Encouraging acceptance and letting go, implying a sense of finality.
That's the whole point
Stating that acceptance is the ultimate goal or purpose.
Why spend time tryna be somebody's hero?
Questioning the value of trying to be a savior for someone else.
I hear you save myself i mean the truth is
Acknowledging the importance of self-preservation and self-rescue.
If you really knew me
Suggesting that true understanding of the speaker requires knowing their whole story.
And everything I've done
Acknowledging personal history and actions.
You'd say I look more like a villain
Comparing oneself to a villain, possibly suggesting a complex or misunderstood character.
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