Lyrics
I know you think that we have something
I acknowledge that you believe we share a connection.
Not sure what it is cuz it ain't love
I am uncertain about the nature of our connection because it's not love.
I gotta keep it 100 so I got
I must be honest and transparent about our relationship.
Some things that you should know
There are important things you need to be aware of.
You should know you'll never be the only one
You will not be the sole person in my life; there are many others.
It's many stars out there
There are numerous attractive and successful individuals out there.
You ain't the only sun
You are not the only significant person in my world.
I ain't cheating I'm just saying there's
I'm not cheating, but I want to emphasize the presence of other influential people.
Other heavenly bodies in my telescope
Comparing other people to celestial bodies using a metaphorical telescope.
A living Emmet Till
A reference to Emmet Till, possibly symbolizing the narrator's struggles.
I'm at the end of my rope
The narrator feels exhausted and at the limit of their patience.
Entertaining thoughts of countdowns
Contemplating negative thoughts and using countdowns as a coping mechanism.
Has become some sort of way to cope
Coping with difficulties has become a habitual way of dealing with life.
I don't really have no feelings
The narrator claims not to have deep emotions but rather a casual interest.
I just be having an interest
Expressing a shallow level of emotional involvement.
Inner aesthetics catch my eye
Attraction to internal beauty or aesthetics, likened to Pinterest images.
Like pics on Pinterest
Comparing the attraction to inner beauty to the liking of pictures on Pinterest.
(And you probably think it's just a song)
A meta-commentary on the perception of the lyrics as just a song.
(I'm just a waste of your time
The narrator acknowledges being seen as a waste of time.
Don't commit me to your mind
Asking not to be committed to someone's thoughts.
There's something better out there
Suggesting that there is something better to be found.
That something's what you should find)
Encouraging the pursuit of something better.
Ain't no selfies till you catch
No self-centered photos until caught enjoying life at performances.
Me wilin' at my shows
Emphasizing the enjoyment of live shows without focusing on self.
No Snapchat cause I don't care
Not using Snapchat due to indifference towards online attention.
About these cyber hoes
Expressing disinterest in online relationships or attention-seeking behavior.
They're partly why I always keep
Keeping personal space and privacy by closing atrium doors.
The atrium doors closed
Feeling compelled by circumstances rather than making a voluntary choice.
My hands been forced
Feeling pressured or constrained in the narrator's actions.
This isn't something that I simply chose
Highlighting that the situation is not a simple choice but a necessity.
So keep it in the vase girl
Suggesting to keep sentiments contained, not needing romantic gestures.
I don't really need your rose
The narrator doesn't require romantic gestures, using a metaphorical rose.
I'm as sharp as their thorns
Asserting sharpness and alertness similar to thorns, staying vigilant.
I'm always on my toes
Remaining alert and cautious in various situations.
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