Hour Glass
Timeless Desires: Love, Luxury, and Self-Reflection in 'Hour Glass'
Lyrics
She say please don't waste my time, spent a quarter on a dime
Expressing a desire for the other person not to waste time, referring to spending money thoughtfully.
Baby, you know love is blind, Said I'm leavin' but I'm lyin
Acknowledging that love can be irrational or oblivious, admitting to saying one is leaving while actually staying.
I paraglide, she paralyzed, I put it in her spine
Metaphorically describing an adventurous act (paragliding) while implying the partner is emotionally paralyzed.
I can stop your shine, let you recognize you fine, uh
Confidently claiming the ability to enhance the partner's confidence and self-esteem.
I've been pushin' keys, rip to little keed
Referring to involvement in illegal activities, possibly drug-related, using a metaphor of "pushing keys."
Had the game on lock, way before I pushed a key
Asserting dominance and success in the game before achieving major success.
Watch me hit the spot, baby, you know talk is cheap
Highlighting action over words, emphasizing that actions speak louder than words.
It's a birkin baby, work it baby, shake that thing for me
Referring to a luxury Birkin bag and encouraging the partner to showcase her attractiveness.
Shake that thing for me, cause it ain't cheap
Reinforcing the idea that displaying attractiveness and charm is valuable and comes at a cost.
She call me papi when I pop it, met her in the hotel lobby
Describing a casual encounter with the partner and a playful term of endearment ("papi").
All this flexin', need to stop it, in the bank I make deposit
Criticizing excessive boasting and suggesting the need to be more reserved.
All these racks up in my pocket, got her drippin' like a faucet
Boasting about wealth, implying the partner's intense emotional reaction.
If money was the topic, I'ma listen till I got it
Expressing a focus on financial success and the willingness to pursue it.
See they hatin' while we shoppin', she want it, I'ma cop it
Addressing envy from others, expressing a commitment to fulfill the partner's desires.
They know we get it poppin', you don't gotta worry about it
Asserting confidence and success, reassuring the partner.
Pocket rocket in my pocket, I ain't hesitate to cock it
Referencing a concealed firearm and a quick decision to use it if necessary.
If my life was on the line, I wouldn't hesitate to rock it
Emphasizing a strong willingness to defend one's life if needed.
She say please don't waste my time, spent a quarter on a dime
Repetition of the opening lines, reinforcing the plea not to waste time and to spend wisely.
Baby, you know love is blind, Said I'm leavin' but I'm lyin
Reiteration of the conflicting emotions in love, with a claim of departure while intending to stay.
I paraglide, she paralyzed, I put it in her spine
Combining adventurous imagery with a suggestive act, possibly referring to intimacy.
I can stop your shine, let you recognize you fine, uh
Reiterating the ability to boost the partner's confidence and self-worth.
I've been pushin' keys, rip to little keed
Repeating the reference to illegal activities, suggesting involvement in a criminal lifestyle.
Had the game on lock, way before I pushed a key
Reiterating success and dominance in the game, emphasizing early achievements.
Watch me hit the spot, baby, you know talk is cheap
Repeating the idea that actions speak louder than words, highlighting the importance of tangible efforts.
It's a birkin baby, work it baby, shake that thing for me
Reiterating the reference to the Birkin bag and encouraging the partner to display attractiveness.
shake that thing for me, cause it ain't cheap
Reinforcing the notion that showcasing attractiveness is valuable and comes with a cost.
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