Lyrics
What if I, what if I, what if I told you
Expressing a hypothetical situation or question about revealing comprehensive knowledge.
I know everything there is about loving you
Claiming to have a deep understanding of the person being addressed.
She said, "What if I, what if I, what if I told you"
Repeating the hypothetical situation or question, emphasizing the importance of what will be revealed.
You got a lot to learn and you got a lot to lose
Suggesting that there is much to learn and risk in the relationship.
I said what do you, what do you mean by that?
Seeking clarification on a previous statement about learning and losing.
I keep you fed, keep a check, and keep a roof
Enumerating actions taken to support the relationship - providing sustenance, financial support, and shelter.
She said, "All that's fine, but there's way more to me"
Acknowledging the provided support but asserting there is more to the person than meets the eye.
But everything you said is all you need for proof
Dismissing the actions mentioned as insufficient, suggesting that words alone are not proof.
You think that you've done enough
Addressing the belief that one has fulfilled their responsibilities or obligations in the relationship.
You think that you're not enough
Expressing self-doubt and the feeling of inadequacy.
You think that you've done enough (uh-huh)
Repeating the claim of having done enough, possibly in an attempt to convince oneself.
You can taste the tears of Lot's wife flowin' out my tear ducts
Metaphorically referencing biblical imagery, implying a sense of loss and detachment.
The sound of me not givin' a fuck, blowin' out my earmuffs
Indicating a lack of concern or emotional investment, emphasizing indifference.
Love ain't got nothin' to do with it, you could ask Ike that
Challenging the association of love with actions, referencing the abusive relationship of Ike and Tina Turner.
The heart seem like the perfect place for you to stick a knife at
Suggesting vulnerability in matters of the heart and questioning the partner's behavior.
How come I gotta ask more times than you why is you like that?
Highlighting the disparity in communication and understanding within the relationship.
I went to see the man inside the mirror, it was Mike Jack
Referencing Michael Jackson, possibly alluding to self-reflection and realization.
It ain't my fault you couldn't see what you was lookin' at
Shifting blame, asserting the partner's failure to perceive the relationship accurately.
True, I gave you my heart but ultimately I took it back
Admitting to giving one's heart but reclaiming it, suggesting a change in commitment.
It only takes a day to go from look at us to look at that
Emphasizing the rapid deterioration of the relationship, from unity to separation.
I told you there's no lookin' back, the brimstone is a fallin'
Declaring the irreversible nature of the separation, using apocalyptic imagery.
Any talk of how I did you wrong to folks would be appalling
Anticipating criticism for perceived wrongs but asserting resilience.
Things got rocky and you doubted me like Adrienne and Pauly
Referencing a rocky period in the relationship, drawing a parallel to a rocky relationship in pop culture.
Tranquilito, se acabó
Switching to Spanish, expressing calmness and finality.
I bid you fairly well
Politely bidding farewell, acknowledging imperfections but emphasizing stability.
My turntables might of wobbled but they never really fell
Referring to DJ equipment, symbolizing resilience and stability in the face of challenges.
Your love was conditional
Pointing out the conditional nature of the partner's love, implying dissatisfaction.
So I'm back out on the ocean with dynamite inside my fishing boat
Metaphorically returning to the sea with explosive potential, symbolizing a risky and destructive path.
You think that you've done enough
Reiteration of the belief in having fulfilled obligations, possibly seeking validation.
You think that you're not enough
Reiteration of self-doubt and inadequacy, questioning personal worth.
You think that you've done enough, oh, oh
Repeating the claim of having done enough, possibly as a form of self-conviction.
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