He Told Me

Love's Test of Time: Lumidee's 'He Told Me' Chronicles Passion's Challenges
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Lyrics

When I met you at first I was frontin'

The speaker was initially putting on a front or pretending when she first met the person.

Time passed damn I'm in somethin'

Over time, she found herself deeply involved or committed to this person.

We got caught up and I fell real hard

They became entangled in a relationship, and the speaker fell deeply in love.

To tell you the truth I ain't never go this far

The speaker admits she hasn't been in such a committed relationship before.

Now we chillin' and we laughin

Currently, they are relaxed and enjoying each other's company.

We playin house in the crib. Who'd imagine?

They are playing the role of a couple in a home, a situation they didn't expect to be in.

A lot of people wanna see us apart and at the time I ain't never take that shit to heart

Despite external opinions wanting them apart, the speaker didn't take those opinions seriously at that time.


'cause we was too tough they ain't budgin us

They were resilient against external pressures and didn't let others affect their relationship.

They can throw it your way you ain't ___ up

Regardless of others' attempts to interfere, the relationship remained strong.

But as the years go on

As time passes, the speaker notices behavior in their partner that raises doubts.

You doin' shit to make me wonder

The partner's actions lead the speaker to question the strength of their relationship.

Are we still that strong?

The speaker wonders if their relationship still possesses the same strength it once did.


Chorus:

The chorus: The partner repeatedly assures the speaker that they'll never leave them lonely.

Well he told me

The partner's reassurance to never leave the speaker lonely, causing the speaker confusion as she struggles to believe it.

He's never ever gonna leave me lonely

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And I just can't figure that one

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No I just can't figure that one

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Well he told me

Reiteration of the partner's promise, causing the speaker confusion and doubt.

He's never ever gonna leave me lonely

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And I just can't figure that one

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No I just can't figure that one

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Nowadays I'm always flippin' bout nothin

The speaker finds herself worrying about trivial matters frequently.

It's my fault it's lookin' like somethin'

Her behavior might be escalating minor issues into significant concerns.

Your new habit's turnin off ya phone

The partner's new behavior involves turning off their phone.

And your bull ___ stories when you come back home

The partner comes home with suspicious or untrustworthy stories.

Is it all in my mind?

The speaker questions if her suspicions are merely in her mind.

Am I dumb? Love is blind

She wonders if her love for the partner is blinding her to the truth.

'cause I keep dealin' wit the same ___ all the time

Continued dealing with similar issues makes the speaker feel foolish or naive.

As soon as you get caught in the mix, it ain't you it's ya man and you ain't doin' shit

When the partner is caught, they deflect blame onto others, absolving themselves of responsibility.

It's just the little things you do that make it seem to me like you ain't true

The partner's actions, seemingly insignificant, cast doubt on their faithfulness.

But I'm tired of stressin' ya

The speaker is tired of being stressed due to suspicions.

But if it ain't true I just want the best from ya

If the suspicions are unfounded, the speaker wants the best from the partner.


Chorus:

Chorus repetition of the partner's promise not to leave the speaker lonely.

Well he told me

Continued confusion and doubt over the partner's promise of never leaving the speaker lonely.

He's never ever gonna leave me lonely

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And I just can't figure that one

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No I just can't figure that one

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Well he told me

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He's never ever gonna leave me lonely

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And I just can't figure that one

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No I just can't figure that one

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If I'm what you want my love

The speaker wants the partner to be honest and faithful if they truly want her love.

Then baby be true 'cause I'm true to you

She emphasizes the need for truthfulness as she is committed to the partner.

And we'll make it through

Believes that honesty will help them overcome any obstacles.

Soldiers play your part for me

Urges the partner to fulfill their role in the relationship.


Chorus:

Repetition of the partner's promise not to leave the speaker lonely.

Well he told me

Continued confusion and doubt regarding the partner's promise.

He's never ever gonna leave me lonely

-

And I just can't figure that one

-

No I just can't figure that one

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Well he told me

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He's never ever gonna leave me lonely

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And I just can't figure that one

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No I just can't figure that one

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