Lyrics
Ooh
Expression of emotion, possibly excitement or anticipation.
Yeah
Confirmation or agreement with the previous statement.
Life goes on
Reflection on the continuity of life.
I been waiting and you taking up my mind
Expressing impatience while waiting, with thoughts occupied by someone.
And I think bout the times when you're mine
Nostalgia for past moments of being together, with a focus on positive feelings.
Butterflies in my stomach when I see you
Describing the physical sensations of excitement and nervousness when seeing the person.
But it hurts me when you know I'm not with you
Acknowledging emotional pain when separated from the person.
We move on
Reiterating the theme of moving on in life.
We move on
-That's the saying when you know your not feeling strong
Quoting a saying about perseverance in challenging times.
I never thought I would see this day go on
Expressing surprise or disbelief at the current situation.
But life goes on
Repeating the acknowledgment that life continues despite difficulties.
Life goes on
-Ooh girl
Expressing admiration or affection toward a girl.
Don't move on too quick
Cautioning the girl not to move on too quickly.
Girl I'm tryna keep up
Expressing a desire to keep up or catch up with the girl.
I remember when I was
Recalling a past time when the speaker was on the girl's side.
On, your, side
Describing the initial connection or relationship.
For the first time (Ooh)
Reflecting on the first time experience with the girl.
In a long time (Ooh)
-Girl I'm tryna let you go
Expressing a struggle to let go of the girl.
So baby yeah come close
Inviting the girl to come closer, expressing missing her.
I'm missin you back home
-I drive by you're exit
Indicating emotional pain while passing by a significant place associated with the girl.
Hurts me, all, the, time
Continued emotional distress over time.
It's not my fault
Denying fault in the situation, attributing it to emotions.
Girl it is not my fault
-Emotions got, the, best of me
Acknowledging that emotions have overwhelmed the speaker.
It was me and you
Recalling a past relationship with the girl.
It's the late nights
Describing moments of vulnerability and emotional struggle.
Stare at my wall
-Pray I don't fall
-I'm coming clean
Admitting to a confession or revealing the truth.
When I was 16
Reflecting on the progression of the speaker's love life.
I found my love
-But now I'm 19
-(Ooh)It's a new chapter that I haven't read
Indicating the passage of time and closure of feelings.
(Ooh)Still think about you when I go to bed
-It's been one year put my feelings to rest
-You got a new guy I wish you the best
Wishing the girl well with her new partner.
Oooo girl
Repeating the expression of admiration or affection toward the girl.
Don't move on too quick
Repeating the caution not to move on too quickly.
Girl I'm tryna keep up
Reiterating the desire to keep up with the girl.
I remember when I was
Recalling a past time when the speaker was on the girl's side.
On, your, side
Reflecting on the first time experience with the girl.
For the first time (Ooh)
-In a long time (Ooh)
-Girl I'm tryna let you go
Expressing the ongoing struggle to let go of the girl.
So baby yeah come close (Come close)
Inviting the girl to come closer, expressing missing her.
I'm missing you back home (I miss you back home)
-I drive by you're exit
Indicating emotional pain while passing by a significant place associated with the girl.
Hurts me (Hurts me yeah) all, the, time (Hurts me yeah, yeah)
Continued emotional distress over time.
It's not my fault
Denying fault in the situation, attributing it to emotions.
(Girl it is not) Girl it is not my fault (It's not my fault)
-(It's not my fault) Emotions got, the, best of me
Acknowledging that emotions have overwhelmed the speaker.
It was me and you
Repeating the connection between "me" and "you," possibly emphasizing the shared history.
Me and you
-Me and you
-Me and you
-Me
Expressing hope for the well-being of the girl.
And
-You
-I just hope
Concluding the letter with a final farewell.
You're doing okay
-And this is my last letter to you
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