Lyrics
We’re not the same as we once were when we were younger
We have changed over time from our younger selves.
We’re not the same as we once were when we were younger
Reiteration of the idea that change has occurred since youth.
And god knows how long it’s been since we been those kids
It's been a long time since we were carefree kids.
And god knows how long it’s been since we been those kids
Repeating the sentiment of the passage of time since their youth.
Ooh we’re not the same we’re not the same
Emphasis on the significant change, stating "we're not the same" repeatedly.
Ooh we’re not the same we’re not the same
-Ooh we’re not the same we’re not the same
-Ooh your love’s a game do you know my name
Implies that love is unpredictable and may feel like a game.
She don’t even wanna stick around no more
Expresses that the partner doesn't want to stay in the relationship.
She ain’t even from the same town no more
Indicates that the partner is no longer connected to the same place.
Told her hold it down no difference to me
Encourages the partner to maintain composure despite changes.
Girl stick around ‘til the end of the week
Asks the partner to stay until the end of the week.
Ups and downs broken elevator cable
Describes the relationship's challenges with a metaphor of a broken elevator cable.
Left in the morning cause she didn’t want a label
Explains leaving in the morning due to an aversion to commitment (label).
Air it all out put it all on the table
Suggests open communication by putting everything on the table.
Throwing in the towel cause these bitches isn’t stable
Deciding to end things because the other party is perceived as unstable.
Got a new car no time for talk
Indicates progress with a new car and a lack of time for conversation.
Gotta hit eighty no time to stop
Stresses the urgency of the situation, needing to reach a destination quickly.
Flying all night draw my body in chalk
Describes a fast-paced journey with a reference to potential danger.
Riding in the back gotta check the clock
Highlights the need to keep track of time during the journey.
Told you settle down a long time ago
Recalls advising the partner to settle down in the past.
Don’t you come around this time oh no
Warns the partner not to return at this particular time.
You don’t ever wanna just take it slow
Notes the partner's reluctance to take things slow in the relationship.
You don’t ever wanna just take it slow
Reiterates the partner's resistance to a leisurely pace in the relationship.
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