Lyrics
I barely know ya
The speaker expresses a lack of familiarity with someone.
I barely know ya
Reiteration of the speaker's limited knowledge about the person.
But it feels like I've been with you for years
Despite the short acquaintance, there is a strong connection or sense of familiarity.
And I know you feel like you been right here
Acknowledgment that the other person feels the same way, having a sense of being close.
Baby I know that
Acknowledgment of mutual understanding.
I barely know ya
Reiteration of the speaker's limited knowledge about the person.
But the love somehow there
Despite the limited acquaintance, there's a perceived presence of love.
Taking me over
Repetition emphasizing the overwhelming nature of the love or emotions.
Taking me over
-Taking me over
-Taking me over
-Taking me over
-Taking my soul
Expression of the depth of the connection, suggesting a soul connection.
I met that bitch in the middle of the night by a knock on my door
Narrative about an encounter, potential relationship challenges, and the speaker's creative process.
Say you got a lil hold of the kid tell you that shit is a joke
-I never thought I would be loving a bitch been thinking that I'd die alone
-And nigga I don't write a song
-I just get in my closet and talk
-One of you bitches try come near my wifey I'm putting your ass in the chalk
Protective stance regarding the speaker's significant other.
I don't even gotta look inside the mirror I'm constantly followed by clones
Feeling followed or imitated by others.
I'm first on the spot and the VVS bussing I'm already setting the tone
Description of personal style, confidence, and wealth.
I walk out I'm stepping in chrome
-And I put Givenchy my hoe
-I got that drip from my walk
-Oh yeah! Wat? when I talk
-I get too fly with my shawty
Expressing a high level of confidence and sophistication with the significant other.
I get too fly with my shawty
-It's crazy I barely even know you
Expressing disbelief at the depth of connection given the short time of knowing the person.
It's crazy I barely even know you
-I barely know ya
Reiteration of limited knowledge about the person.
I barely know ya
-But it feels like I've been with you for years
Reiteration of a strong, unexplainable connection despite the short time of knowing the person.
And I know you feel like you been right here
-Baby I know that
-I barely know ya
-But the love some how there
-Taking me over
Repetition emphasizing the overwhelming nature of the love or emotions.
Taking me over
-Taking me over
-Taking me over
-Taking me over
-I'll never love on a bitch
Declaration of not loving a certain type of person.
Can't love on a trick
Emphasizing the speaker's approach to relationships.
Can't love on a hoe
Explicitly stating a preference in the type of person the speaker chooses not to love.
I'm praying to god like every damn morning you not one of those
Expressing a daily hope not to encounter undesirable individuals.
When we hop in the phantom the only time that I would ever go ghost
Using a luxury car reference to signify exclusivity in relationships and expressing vulnerability.
You know I'll call you at four in the morning and tell you I need you the most
-You know we walking inside of the mall I told you to get what you want
Describing a generous attitude towards the significant other but admitting occasional unavailability due to priorities.
I'm sorry sometimes I don't answer the calls
-I'm just busy getting this dough
Explaining a busy lifestyle focused on financial success.
A lot of these niggas be sounding like me
Asserting the speaker's originality and uniqueness.
Boy I'm the original mold
-So what the fuck these niggas on
Questioning the intentions of others who imitate the speaker.
I barely know ya
Reiteration of limited knowledge about the person.
I barely know ya
-But it feels like I've been with you for years
Reiteration of a strong, unexplainable connection despite the short time of knowing the person.
And I know you feel like you been right here
-Baby I know that
-I barely know ya
-But the love some how there
-Taking me over
Repetition emphasizing the overwhelming nature of the love or emotions.
Taking me over
-Taking me over
-Taking me over
-Taking me over
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