Lyrics
You remember when I would message you?
Reflecting on past communication with the listener.
And you'd reply but I felt like I wasn't gettin' through
Feeling a lack of connection despite attempts to communicate.
Was set to prove I was the better dude
Expressing a desire to prove superiority in a relationship.
You had a situation and I was patient on ways to make a move
Being patient and contemplating ways to navigate a complicated situation.
Asked was I single, afraid to lose you, I played the fool
Admitting fear of losing the listener and playing a role to avoid it.
Though she was made for me, I was made for you
Believing that the listener is the perfect match.
That's the basic truth
Stating a fundamental truth about their connection.
You showed me upfront, but me, I told you, "Later"
Admitting to delaying important conversations.
Discovered it on your own, now you think I'm some sort of player
Acknowledging a misperception about being a player.
But I was just delayin' the news
Delaying the revelation of news that could impact the relationship.
And I would use your strength to break what was already broke, confused
Using the listener's strength to address existing problems.
But girl you made it clear to me, actin' out of a fantasy
Understanding the listener's clarity and acting based on a fantasy.
You never [?] didn't be bruised
Uncertain about a part of the listener's expression.
Had to confess and I proved
Confessing and proving sincerity.
I made a nuisance, I cut a tie
Accepting responsibility for creating a disturbance and ending a connection.
Drown in my sea of lies, pray I'm hung out to dry, rest assured
Metaphorically drowning in deceit, hoping for redemption.
Je t'adore, met you out front of your store
Expressing admiration in French ("Je t'adore").
And I meant it when I said, "Tu es mon amor"
Reiterating sincere feelings in French ("Tu es mon amor").
I meant it when I said it
Repeating sincerity in expressing feelings.
You know it, you know it
-I mean it when I said it, aye aye
-You know it, you know it
-I meant it when I said it
-You know it, you know it
-I mean it when I said it, aye aye
-You know it, you know it
-When I moved to Brooklyn, I said it wouldn't change me
Assuring that a move to Brooklyn wouldn't change character.
Maryland my DNA seeking I just go where the pay be
Rooting identity in Maryland and pursuing opportunities for financial gain.
If I was in computers, I'm movin' to where they take me
Considering location based on career prospects.
But Cali ain't got winter and that's the feelin' that made me
Preferring a place with winter, indicating a desire for familiarity.
My brothers back at home be like, "Homie give me a deal"
Navigating challenges in maintaining priorities and expressing intentions.
I told 'em it's a promise and when I'm on that I will
-I believed that I would but wasn't sure how I could
-Time passed, perfect the craft, they ain't keep up with the skill
-Yet they message me still, what I said, I ain't forget it
-It's just hard to keep you first when you're in second
-And that ain't how I meant it, but I mean it, what I texted
-And people get defensive, think you mean but you ain't stressin'
Reflecting on misinterpretations due to lack of emotional expression.
My generation communicatin' without emotion
Observing a generational shift in communication styles.
And make it easier to agree there's stuff in the moment
Agreeing on temporary decisions without deep consideration.
You said you had a show and I wrote you that I was slidin' on through
Recalling a commitment to attend a show.
When I replied, that wasn't lie, that was true
-But
-I meant it when I said it
Reiterating sincerity in expressing feelings.
You know it, you know it
-I mean it when I said it, aye aye
-You know it, you know it
-I meant it when I said it
-You know it, you know it
-I mean it when I said it, aye aye
-You know it, you know it
-When my hobby turned into an obsession
Transitioning from a hobby to a serious commitment.
Then my obsession turned into a career
Acknowledging the shift from obsession to a professional career.
But the pay was a jobless profession
Highlighting the initial struggle of pursuing a jobless profession.
Name on the door, I was a glorified volunteer
Describing a position with little pay but increased responsibilities.
But you gotta start somewhere, right?
Emphasizing the importance of starting from humble beginnings.
Was in the basement on an unclear flight
Recalling early struggles in a basement, uncertain about the future.
Goin' somewhere slow, so what's the program?
Questioning the path and responding to inquiries about financial stability.
Ma said "Got some money?", respectfully answer, "No ma'am"
-Got a couple ounces, the customers came and went
Describing challenging living conditions and the need for rent.
Section 8 the housing, you best to come up with rent
-Wasn't the smartest move, it was better than havin' no plan
Acknowledging the imperfect decisions made in pursuit of a plan.
Cut that out as quick as I started
Resuming the artistic mission and envisioning success.
Back on my mission to be a artist
-All I can see is me somewhere foreign and people pourin' in venues
-I rap over instrumentals I made in my residential
-[?], mama ignorin'
-Said I send her flowers for pushin' me and endurin'
Recognizing and appreciating parental support.
It's time to call the florist
Symbolizing a milestone with the need to send flowers.
I meant it when I said it
Reiterating sincerity in expressing feelings.
You know it, you know it
-I mean it when I said it, aye aye
-You know it, you know it
-I meant it when I said it
-You know it, you know it
-I mean it when I said it, aye aye
-You know it, you know it
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