Follow Me
Unveiling Love's Complex Tapestry with Kodak Black's 'Follow Me'
Lyrics
If you love me say my name
If you have genuine feelings for me, express them by saying my name.
If you love me say my name
Reiteration of the desire for affirmation of love through the utterance of the speaker's name.
What day your mama had you? How old you is?
Asking about personal details related to the listener's birthdate and age.
The way you say my name I know you live for me
The way the listener says the speaker's name indicates a deep connection and devotion.
And the pain I felt I no longer feel in this life
The speaker no longer feels the pain they once experienced in life.
I just always gained the more I give it's crazy
Expressing the realization that giving more leads to personal gain, highlighting the paradox.
Tried tearing me down instead of building, but you
Mentions attempts to bring the speaker down but emphasizes the listener's role in building them up.
If I don't take care of myself I know you will
Acknowledging the listener's supportive role in the speaker's life.
I appreciate your company, you real
Expressing gratitude for the genuine companionship of the listener.
If I ever gotta stick a lick you let me hold the wheel
Acknowledging the listener's trust by letting them take control in difficult situations.
If you love me say my name
Reiteration of the request for affirmation through the utterance of the speaker's name.
I may not be the perfect lover but I love you with all my breath
Admitting imperfections but affirming wholehearted love for the listener.
And sometimes we can't stand each other but for this love we try our best
Highlighting the effort put into the relationship despite occasional difficulties.
Trionna tried to rob my bed but I pushed her away
Recalling a past incident where someone attempted to harm the relationship but was resisted.
'Cause I know I was just gon' break her heart eventually
Acknowledging the speaker's awareness of potential harm to the listener and the relationship.
I'm sorry I cheat, can't keep these bitches out my face
Apologizing for infidelity and explaining the challenge of resisting attention from others.
But just respect that I don't lie to try to make you stay
Emphasizing the honesty in not lying to make the listener stay despite the speaker's flaws.
I play games and no one deserves to be dealing with
Admitting to playing games and recognizing the undesirability of such behavior.
Can't go a day without you seeing me with a different bitch
Indicating a struggle with monogamy and the presence of different partners in the speaker's life.
And to be with someone like me isn't easy as it seems
Acknowledging the difficulty of being in a relationship with someone like the speaker.
And to be with someone like me isn't easy
Reiteration of the challenges associated with being in a relationship with the speaker.
What's your middle name? What's your zodiac?
Asking about personal details, including the listener's middle name and zodiac sign.
I'm from Pompano, my name Kodiak
Providing information about the speaker's origin and name (Kodiak).
What's your nationality? My mama and my daddy Haitian
Revealing the speaker's Haitian heritage and acknowledging parental influence.
I'm out here stepping on shit and I don't owe nobody no explanation
Asserting independence and a lack of obligation to explain one's actions.
If you love me say my name, no more time to pretend
Reiterating the importance of the listener expressing love by saying the speaker's name.
If you love me say my name, I want you 'til the end
Expressing a desire for the listener's love until the end of time.
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