Lyrics
Yeah, you know what I'm talkin' 'bout
Introduction and acknowledgment of shared understanding.
Whew child, the ghetto
Expression of a challenging or difficult environment.
Went on one date
Initial stage of a relationship - went on a date.
Started talkin' for a month
Extended communication after the first date.
Straight mad consistent
Consistent communication, commitment to the interaction.
I was mad resistant
Resistance or hesitation despite consistency.
To the friendship
Reluctance towards building a friendship.
When I only came for them hips
Initial attraction focused on physical aspects.
I don't stick around much
Reluctance to stay committed or involved.
I don't stay in town much
Not staying in one place for an extended period.
Be about it
Encouragement to take action and be decisive.
If you ain't 'bout it, gotta go
If not committed, there's a need to leave.
That's what she said to me
Quoting someone's perspective on commitment.
Feel like penitentiary
Feeling trapped or constrained like in a penitentiary.
Locked up, won't let me out
Reference to being locked up, unable to escape.
If I don't get up outta here
Expressing urgency to leave the current situation.
I think I'm dyin' here
Feeling a sense of desperation or suffocation.
I think I'm about to see a side of me
Anticipation of revealing a different, perhaps negative, aspect of oneself.
And you ain't tryna see
Reluctance to expose certain aspects of oneself.
I ain't tryna see
Not wanting to witness or experience those hidden facets.
Those sides of me
Undesired exposure to specific sides or behaviors.
I'm not tryna see
Personal refusal to explore or confront those aspects.
If I keep this up know I'ma end up alone
Recognition that current behavior may lead to loneliness.
I don't even want another ten on my phone
Reluctance to entertain more relationships or connections.
Way too many pretty women
Overwhelmed by the attention of attractive women.
Leave me alone
Desire for solitude and creative expression.
Lock me in the studio and write me a song
Channeling emotions and experiences into music.
And you ain't tryna see
Reiteration of reluctance to expose certain sides.
I ain't tryna see
Personal commitment to avoid certain aspects of oneself.
Those sides of me
Refusal to confront or experience specific behaviors.
I'm not tryna see
Personal determination to avoid particular aspects.
I, I, I just think it's funny how
Reflection on the ironic or amusing nature of a situation.
You can have me lookin' so crazy in front of my friends
Feeling embarrassed or uncomfortable in front of friends.
You know I hate embarrassment
Expressing dislike for embarrassment.
I, I just think it's funny how
Reflection on the perceived arrogance of a celebrity.
You think you untouchable 'cause you a celebrity
Challenging the assumed invincibility of a celebrity.
But let me tell you what I'm about
Declaration of personal intentions and actions.
I'ma get this mink wet, stain it and I air it out
Symbolic expression of defiance and disregard.
I'ma get your chin checked in, I don't care about
Indifference towards consequences or reactions.
You
Direct disregard or dismissal of someone.
Wise man once said
Quoting a wise man's statement, possibly emphasizing the wisdom in the preceding lines.
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