Lyrics
Tell me I'll change it, I know I ain't living right
Tell me I'll change it, acknowledging the need for personal change and awareness of not living right.
You say I'm drinking too much, taking too much and it scares you, oh
Concerns expressed about excessive drinking and substance use, causing fear in the partner.
I never let it come between me and the music
Expressing a commitment to keep the love for music intact despite personal struggles.
You hate the fact that it came in between me and you
Acknowledging that the issues, possibly related to substance use, have affected the relationship negatively.
Pick up, pick up, I'ma need you to come through
Requesting the partner to answer the call, emphasizing the urgency of the situation.
Yeah, pick up, pick up I'ma need time to make it up to you
Expressing the need for time to make amends and reconcile with the partner.
Pick up, pick up, baby you know it's real, ooh
Affirming the authenticity of emotions, possibly regarding love or regret.
And I hate the fact that it came in between me and you
Reiterating the impact of personal issues on the relationship and expressing dislike for it.
You wake up from nightmares thinking what I'm doing tonight
Partner's concerns about the protagonist's activities, especially at night.
It's true, how I'm drinking away the pain every night
Admitting to using alcohol as a coping mechanism for emotional pain.
And all the women in my arms, you're right, you're right
Acknowledging the presence of other women but seeking understanding.
But tell me I'll change it, I know I ain't living right
Repetition of the desire for personal change and awareness of not living right.
You know I'm drinking too much, taking too much, how to trust me, oh
Acknowledging excessive drinking and substance use, questioning how to regain trust.
But I never let it come between me and the music, ooh
Reaffirming the commitment to keep the passion for music despite challenges.
You hate the fact that it came in between me and you
Repeating the idea that personal issues have negatively impacted the relationship.
Pick up, pick up, I'ma need you to come through
Reiterating the urgency for the partner to respond and be present.
Yeah, pick up, pick up I'ma need time to make it up to you
Expressing the need for time to repair the relationship and make amends.
Pick up, pick up, baby you know it's real, ooh
Reaffirming the authenticity and intensity of emotions, possibly love.
And I hate the fact that it came in between me and you
Repeating the dislike for personal issues affecting the relationship.
One day I'ma show you, you got me wrong, baby
Anticipating a future opportunity to prove misunderstandings wrong.
One day I'ma show you, you got me wrong
Repetition of the intention to prove misconceptions about the protagonist wrong.
I just need one night with you all alone, baby
Expressing a desire for an intimate moment with the partner.
I just want you
Stating a simple desire for the partner without further elaboration.
Pick up, pick up, I'ma need you to come through
Reiterating the urgent need for the partner to respond and be present.
Yeah, pick up, pick up I'ma need time to make it up to you (to make it up to you)
Expressing the need for time to reconcile and make amends, emphasizing urgency.
Pick up, pick up, baby you know it's real, ooh
Reaffirming the authenticity and intensity of emotions, possibly love.
And I hate the fact that it came in between me and you, yeah
Repeating the dislike for personal issues affecting the relationship.
Pick up, pick up, I'ma need you to come through
Reiterating the urgent need for the partner to respond and be present.
Yeah, pick up, pick up I'ma need time to make it up to you (to make it up to you)
Expressing the need for time to reconcile and make amends, emphasizing urgency.
Pick up, pick up, baby you know it's real, ooh
Reaffirming the authenticity and intensity of emotions, possibly love.
And I hate the fact that it came in between me and you
Repeating the dislike for personal issues affecting the relationship.
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