Nightlife
Nightlife Vibes: Love, Independence, and the Pursuit of Something Real
Lyrics
Know you not here for that one night
Expressing that the person is not interested in a one-night stand.
You trying to get into that shit that bring a ring
Desiring a deeper connection that could lead to a committed relationship.
When I see you, you already know it's on sight
Asserting that a connection is immediate upon seeing each other.
Miss independent love the way you wind that ting
Complimenting the independence of the person and their dance moves.
You a different woman when you hit the nightlife
Noting a change in the person's behavior in nightlife settings.
Might fuck around and make it more than just a fling
Suggesting the potential for a more serious relationship beyond a fling.
I'm the only one that handles you when you bite
Claiming exclusivity in handling the person when they act assertively.
Pick a place and we can meet tonight
Proposing a meeting place for further interaction.
It's like you
Introduction to the repetition of "You" indicating a significant focus on the person.
You, you, you (always running through my mind like)
Repetition emphasizing the constant presence of the person in the speaker's thoughts and willingness to be there for them.
You, you, you (girl you know I'm always down for)
-You, you, you (I'll come running if it's all bout)
-You, you (if you see me in the morning then you know I'm probably there for)
-You, probably froze up
Suggesting the person might be surprised or caught off guard.
You ain't got a man, but you be acting like a poser
Pointing out the person's single status but suggestive behavior.
Got me wondering why I'm the one
Expressing confusion about why the speaker is the focus of attention.
Friends still walk, but you know I won't come
Indicating a refusal to follow friends who disapprove.
And friends gone talk, but we past all the bs
Acknowledging gossip but asserting maturity in the relationship.
Waiting til the end to say your mind like it's a PS, ay
Suggesting delayed communication about feelings similar to a gaming console (PS).
You want explanations like it's ela
Comparing the person's need for explanations to a school subject (ela).
You been trying to keep it on the dl, wait
Implying a desire for discretion in the relationship.
Know you not here for that one night
Repetition of previous lines indicating consistency in the speaker's feelings.
You trying to get into that shit that bring a ring
-When I see you, you already know it's on sight
-Miss independent love the way you wind that ting
-You a different woman when you hit the nightlife
-Might fuck around and make it more than just a fling
-I'm the only one that handles you when you bite
-Pick a place and we can meet tonight
-It's like you
Continued repetition emphasizing the persistent presence of the person in the speaker's thoughts and commitment to them.
You, you, you (always running through my mind like)
-You, you, you (girl you know I'm always down for)
-You, you, you (I'll come running if it's all bout)
-You, you (if you see me in the morning then you know I'm probably there for)
-Look, I'm not trying to deal with your 2 sides, I'm 2 tired
Expressing fatigue with dealing with the person's dual nature.
Playing in the background, but what is it 4
Pondering the purpose of the person's actions in the background.
Want your options staying open if they're offering more
Wanting the person to explore more opportunities if available.
Guess I'd get it if my world had an abundance of doors
Explaining that the speaker would understand if there were more options available.
But ain't no pity parties here so it's best you get it together
Rejecting self-pity and urging the person to get their life together.
When you string people along thinking one day that you'll get better
Warning against leading people on with false hope for personal improvement.
Bet her mental in a place that the darkness would never tread
Speculating about the person's mental state in dark places.
But all those things I want to say never find a way out my head
Expressing difficulty in articulating unspoken thoughts.
Know you not here for that one night
Repetition of previous lines, reinforcing the central themes of the song.
You trying to get into that shit that bring a ring
-When I see you, you already know it's on sight
-Miss independent love the way you wind that ting
-You a different woman when you hit the nightlife
-Might fuck around and make it more than just a fling
-I'm the only one that handles you when you bite
-Pick a place and we can meet tonight
-It's like you
Final repetition underscoring the persistent presence of the person in the speaker's thoughts and readiness to be there for them.
You, you, you (always running through my mind like)
-You, you, you (girl you know I'm always down for)
-You, you, you (I'll come running if it's all bout)
-You, you (if you see me in the morning then you know I'm probably there for)
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