Lyrics
I wasn't looking for a wife but I'll love you now
I initially wasn't seeking a committed relationship, but I am ready to love you at this moment.
I'll love you now now now
Reiterating the intention to love the person in the present moment.
I keep it stepping cos yeah he's stepping down
I continue moving forward because someone else is stepping away.
I can see you ain't been outside (outside yeah)
Observation that you haven't been outdoors lately.
Stay close cos I will lose you to the rain (to the rain)
Advice to stay close as there is a risk of losing you to challenging circumstances, symbolized by "rain."
When I look into your eyes I see the pain (oh)
When looking into your eyes, I perceive emotional pain.
Some will say you're lucky
Others may say you're fortunate, but to you, it may not feel significant.
But to you it's all nothing
Despite external perceptions of luck, the achievements may not hold personal value.
You made it out the slums, you've really made it out to something (ah yeah)
Recognition of escaping difficult circumstances and achieving something meaningful.
You thought you found yourself a "Mr. Right"
Reference to someone thinking they found an ideal partner.
Your time is up he's just a prototype (ooh na na na)
Suggesting that the perceived ideal partner is not genuine but a prototype or imitation.
You're gravitating to my vibe, that's likely
You are drawn to my vibe, indicating a connection.
Less is more, but I keep the energy so pricey
Emphasis on maintaining high energy despite the philosophy of "less is more."
She's still looking for love but she's not my wifey (no)
Clarification that the person is still searching for love but is not the speaker's wife.
Now she coming
Indication that the person is returning or coming back.
Now she coming back to spend time
Expressing a desire for the person to spend time with the speaker.
She said she wants to stay the whole night
The person expresses a wish to stay for the entire night.
I know you're taken, girl I wish you were mine (yeah)
Acknowledging that the person is already in a relationship, but the speaker wishes they were together.
So baby shut it down, shut it down, shut it down (oh)
Encouraging the person to shut down external influences and focus on the connection.
I know this sounds a lil' crazy (crazy)
Acknowledging that the speaker's proposal might sound unconventional or irrational.
I'm thinking you should be my lady
Suggesting that the person should consider becoming romantically involved.
I wasn't looking for a wife but I'll love you now
Repetition of the earlier sentiment that the speaker wasn't seeking a wife but is ready to love now.
I'll love you now now now
Reiteration of the intention to love the person in the present moment.
I keep it stepping cos yeah he's stepping down
Reiteration of the decision to move forward as someone else steps away.
I can see you ain't been outside (outside yeah)
Observation that you haven't been outdoors lately (repeated).
Stay close cos I will lose you to the rain (to the rain)
Reiteration of the advice to stay close to avoid being lost to challenging circumstances.
When I look into your eyes I see the pain (oh)
Reiteration that when looking into your eyes, the speaker perceives emotional pain.
I just wanna love you now
Expressing a simple desire to love the person at this moment.
I just wanna love you now
Reiteration of the desire to love the person at this moment.
I just wanna love
Emphasizing the general desire to love.
I just wanna love you
Reiteration of the general desire to love the person.
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