Lyrics
I never wanted your feelings
I did not desire your emotions.
I never wanted your love
I did not seek your love.
I never wanted your sweet words
I did not long for your affectionate words.
I just wanted conversation
I only desired conversation.
For that I'd been dying
I've been eager for that since returning to the southern part of the nation.
Since I came back to the southern
Expressing dissatisfaction with the dating scene in the southern region.
Part of the nation
Observation that girls are not putting in effort and are dishonest.
Cuz these girls ain't trying
Commenting on the lack of effort and honesty in relationships.
And these girls stay lying
Accusing girls of not taking responsibility for their actions.
Never owning up to nothing
Pointing out a pattern of denial in relationships.
They always denying
Noticing a consistent pattern of denial in relationships.
I check the record and realize
Checking past experiences and realizing that things haven't changed over the years.
It's always been this way a change of year
Change of year doesn't bring about meaningful change in relationships.
Don't mean a thing here it's all the same
Expressing a cynical view that the passing of time doesn't alter the situation.
Defecate just a different three by eight
Using a metaphor to convey that situations may vary but are essentially the same.
Theres a whole world to explore
Expressing a desire for exploration in life.
These options cannot be my fate
Feeling restricted by limited choices in life.
Cuz my love is just too potent
Believing in the strength of one's love and the greatness of one's vision.
And my vision way too great but I'm too real
Recognizing one's authenticity but facing dislike from others.
Therefore I am the one the Barbies hate
Accepting the role of being disliked, similar to how Barbies dislike the singer.
But you were genuine
Acknowledging the genuineness of someone (possibly a past partner).
Like Elgin Baylor Lumpkin
Comparing the person's genuineness to Elgin Baylor Lumpkin (genuine and committed).
Rode for me like a Pony
Referencing commitment and loyalty in the past relationship.
We coulda been somethin'
Expressing regret or nostalgia for a missed opportunity in the past relationship.
We coulda been somethin'
Repeating the notion that something meaningful could have happened.
I understand you've never had a guy
Acknowledging the person's lack of experience with a caring partner.
Treat you like the apple of his eye
Expressing confusion about why the person has not experienced genuine care.
And I don't understand why cuz
Questioning the person's choices given their positive qualities.
You got it all and then some
Complimenting the person on having positive qualities.
Honestly I'm flattered that you choose I
Feeling honored that the person chose the singer despite the singer's perceived shortcomings.
Cuz I am rarely anybody's choice
Acknowledging a lack of popularity or desirability in relationships.
Barely second never first
Not being a first choice and rarely a second choice in relationships.
I love being me though it seems like a curse
Embracing one's uniqueness despite facing challenges in relationships.
But still
Expressing a wish for the person to relax and reflect on the situation.
I wish you'd took the time to chill
Wishing the person had taken time to think about the relationship.
And think about the situation
Advising the person to consider the consequences of their emotions.
Reign in how you feel
Urging the person to control their feelings in order to protect the friendship.
Cuz feelings sink friendships
Warning that emotions can harm friendships, emphasizing the importance of caution.
Those in the water and at the dock
Metaphorically referring to emotions as sinking ships at the water's edge.
You shoulda put a lock
Advising the person to guard their heart against emotional vulnerability.
On your heart you shoulda put a lock
Reiterating the need for emotional protection and caution.
I was fine following your lead
Expressing contentment with following the person's lead in the past.
Cuz mine is solid like a rock
Asserting personal strength and
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