Lyrics
It was late on a Monday afternoon
Setting the scene of the time, late on a Monday afternoon.
I was chilling in my pajamas
Relaxed atmosphere, wearing pajamas.
I was living in my place in Atlanta
Location in Atlanta, establishing the context.
I had a date a little later with a new girl
Anticipation of a date with a new girl.
I grab a record, let the needle go
Selecting a record and starting the music.
Something loud, with a little soul
Choosing a lively song with soulful vibes.
And as I'm getting ready, I'm hit with a mood
A sudden change in mood as the artist gets ready.
If I'm honest I need somebody to use
Expressing a need for someone to be with, a sense of loneliness.
If I'm honest I don't need a date
Acknowledging the desire for connection, not just a date.
I need some armor
Metaphorically, seeking emotional protection or support.
I need you like ‘83 needed Madonna
Comparing the need for someone to the way Madonna was essential in '83.
Stop me from falling
Repetition emphasizing the plea for assistance and preventing a downfall.
Stop me from falling down
-Stop me from falling
-Stop me from falling down
-Stop me from everything I try to fight off
Requesting intervention to stop negative behaviors and fears.
Stop me from who I don't wanna become
-Stop me from being afraid
-I'm sorry in so many ways
-I feel like the shadow of
Feeling like a diminished version of oneself, haunted by the past.
Someone I used to be
-I wear my damage like a platinum chain
Using damage as an adornment, possibly embracing scars or flaws.
That's what she was thinking
Reflecting on someone's perception of the speaker's damage.
When somebody introduced her
Narrative shift to another person's perspective and experiences.
Like if she's honest
Similar to lines 8-9, expressing the need for someone to use her.
She needs somebody to use her
-She was thinking
Reiteration of the desire for connection and emotional armor.
If I'm honest I don't need a
-Date I need some armor
-I need you like ‘83 needed Madonna
-Stop me from falling
Repeating the plea for help and protection, extending the metaphor.
Stop me from falling down
-Stop me from falling
-Stop me from falling down
-Stop me from falling
-Stop me from falling down
-Stop me from falling
-Stop me from falling down
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