Lyrics
I remember this one time, i called you up just to hear you bawl
The speaker recalls a time when they called someone to hear them cry.
You said "yung ernie I'm so sorry I just did you wrong"
The person apologized, acknowledging they had wronged the speaker.
I ain't time got to hear you explain it, it might set me off
The speaker is reluctant to hear an explanation, fearing an emotional reaction.
If its the way you really feel then it's your funeral
If the apology is sincere, the consequences are compared to a funeral.
I keep that beamer on me
The speaker mentions having a luxury car (Beamer) with them.
I keep that heater on me
They carry a weapon (heater) for protection.
When they just talking bout you girl swear i don't feel on me
Despite gossip, the speaker claims not to be affected.
Even when I'm lying on bed, swear I can feel you on me
Even in bed, the speaker feels the presence of the person they loved and cursed.
I really loved you, fuck you, girl, don't you just put it on me
Expressing mixed emotions about the person they loved.
You can
The speaker suggests actions the person can take.
Go and tell all your friends
The person is encouraged to share the story with their friends.
Go and hop up in a benz
Suggesting the person can upgrade their lifestyle (hop up in a benz).
I'm just trynna reach your ends
The speaker is focused on financial success.
Ain't it funny to pretend naw
Questioning the irony of pretending in relationships.
Ain't it funny to pretend naw
Repeating the theme of pretending in relationships.
Let me explain it one time
The speaker prepares to explain a short story about a girl.
No this won't take too long
Assuring that the explanation won't take long.
It's short story bout a girl
Introduction to a brief narrative about a girl who hurt the speaker.
That used to do me wrong
Highlighting the wrongdoing of the girl in the short story.
She stole my heart and broke it down
The girl stole the speaker's heart and left them broken.
That's why it gets so cold
Explaining the emotional coldness resulting from the heartbreak.
Keep that heater round me
The speaker carries protection to avoid being hurt again.
So you can't do me wrong
The weapon is symbolic of safeguarding against further betrayal.
It's hard to explain shawty
Expressing difficulty in explaining the situation regarding the girl.
I kept it real with you
Claiming honesty in dealing with the girl despite rumors.
When they was talking bout you, girl, I kept that back for you
The speaker reserved something valuable for the girl during gossip.
I need like one more of this blunt so I won't think bout you
The speaker turns to substances to distract from thoughts of the girl.
Yes I was counting on you girl, but you won't say I do
Expressing disappointment as the girl didn't commit to the relationship.
No you won't hold me down no more
Declaring the end of the girl's support and influence.
Said you can't fuck and mess my head no more
The girl's negative impact on the speaker's emotional well-being.
Said you ain't really on my mind, don't rent no more
The speaker claims the girl is no longer on their mind.
I kept red one on that beam so it don't hurt no more
Using substances to cope with emotional pain.
I wished you loved me, now you know
Expressing a wish for love from the girl, now realizing it won't happen.
Now you know
Repetition emphasizing the realization that the girl won't love the speaker.
Now you know
-Now you know
-Now you know
-Now you know
-Now you know
-Now you know
-Now you know
-Now you know
-Let me explain it one time
Reiteration of the speaker's intention to explain the short story.
No this won't take too long
Reassuring that the explanation will be brief.
It's short story bout a girl
Reintroduction of the narrative about the girl who hurt the speaker.
That used to do me wrong
Reiteration of the girl's wrongdoing in the short story.
She stole my heart and broke it down
Repeating the impact of the girl stealing and breaking the speaker's heart.
That's why it gets so cold
Reemphasizing the emotional coldness resulting from the heartbreak.
keep that heater round me
Reiteration of carrying protection to avoid being hurt again.
So you can't do me wrong
Reaffirming the intention to protect against further betrayal.
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