Lyrics
It's late night, wanna call your phone But I know you're not even up
The singer wants to call someone late at night but knows the person is probably asleep.
Ever since you went back home Really been feignin' I can't get enough
The singer misses the person who went back home and feels a strong desire for their presence.
Selfies comin' to my phone You been teasin' me enough
The person sends teasing selfies to the singer's phone, causing anticipation or longing.
Listenin' to my songs Say you miss my voice so you're tearin' up
The singer's songs make the person emotional and they express missing the singer's voice.
Fly away like a dove I ain't wearin' all white
Contrary to the traditional symbolism of doves wearing white, the singer implies they're not conforming to the expected norms or standards.
I've been sufferin' the pain Said it's gon' be alright
The singer has been enduring pain but reassures themselves that everything will eventually be okay.
Skin to skin when I need you all night we be layed up
Desire for intimacy and closeness with the person, spending nights together ("laid up") in a comforting manner.
I just want somethin' real So I talk to God and stay prayed up
The singer seeks authenticity and genuineness, finding solace in prayer to God.
Build you up before I break you down
Attempting to support and uplift the person before any potential conflicts or hardships.
Cryin' in your room, girl, I hate that sound
The singer feels distressed hearing the person cry in their room.
Nobody love you like I do No, they can't amount
The singer believes their love for the person is unique and unmatched by others.
Everybody playin' with your head That's why you stay in doubt
Others are manipulating the person's thoughts, causing them to doubt and question things.
Funny feelin' in my bones Really got my heart racin
The singer feels a strong, uneasy sensation in their bones, possibly due to anxiety or anticipation.
What you doin' on the low? Really got my heart achin
The singer is emotionally hurt by the person's secretive actions or behavior.
Sit on top of the bridge And I look at the water
Contemplating a drastic action like jumping off a bridge while facing inner demons.
Demons they all in my head Tellin' me jump, I don't wanna
The singer is resisting self-destructive thoughts, refusing to succumb to negative impulses.
Ain't goin' out that easy I'ma have to die a martyr
The singer is determined not to give in easily and is willing to endure difficulties or hardships.
Hope you ready for the war Gon' head and put on your armor
Encouraging the person to prepare themselves for challenges or conflicts ahead.
Sent my demons back down to hell
The singer tries to overcome their own inner struggles or negative influences.
Old friends wishin' well
Old friends are expressing good intentions or wishes for the person.
Thought our love would stay afloat But we hit the rocks and we never sailed
The singer thought their love would endure, but it faced obstacles leading to its failure.
Life feel like a fantasy Hope you live old enough to tell
Life feels unreal or dreamlike, hoping the person lives long enough to recount their experiences.
Hard time to find love Really need a genie to cast a spell
Expressing difficulty in finding genuine love, wishing for a magical solution.
It's late night, wanna call your phone But I know you're not even up
Repetition of the desire to call the person, acknowledging the unlikelihood of them being awake.
Ever since you went back home Really been feignin' I can't get enough
Reiteration of missing the person intensely since they left.
Selfies comin' to my phone You been teasin' me enough
Receiving teasing messages from the person, heightening the singer's longing.
Listenin' to my songs Say you miss my voice so you're tearin' up
Similar to line 4, the person expresses emotional longing for the singer through their music.
Fly away like a dove I ain't wearin' all white
Continued reference to not conforming to traditional norms or expectations.
I've been sufferin' the pain Said it's gon' be alright
Reiterating enduring pain while maintaining hope for eventual improvement.
Skin to skin when I need you all night we be layed up
Desiring intimate closeness, seeking solace and comfort in each other's presence during the night.
I just want somethin' real So I talk to God and stay prayed up
Desiring genuine, authentic connections and finding strength in prayer.
Build you up before I break you down
Expressing a desire to uplift the person before any potential conflict or hardship arises.
Cryin' in your room, girl, I hate that sound
Feeling distressed hearing the person cry alone in their room.
Nobody love you like I do No, they can't amount
Reiterating the belief that the singer's love for the person is incomparable.
Everybody playin' with your head That's why you stay in doubt
Others are manipulating the person's thoughts, leading to persistent doubts.
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