I Was There
Unrequited Love's Pain: The Witnessed Heartache
Lyrics
Hay
Expression of attention or greeting.
Whoo
Exclamation or vocalization expressing excitement.
Yo
Informal greeting.
What ya say
Seeking confirmation or attention.
Hay
Expression of attention or greeting (repeated).
I was there when he didn't want you
Narrator claims to be present during a time when someone did not desire the listener.
Standing in the background I was the one who loved you
Narrator asserts being in the background, expressing love for the listener.
Nobody wants you when you have nothing
Reflection on societal attitudes toward individuals without material possessions.
Everybody has their hand out wanting something
Comment on people's tendency to seek favors when one has something to offer.
I was there when he didn't want you
Reiteration of being present during a time when someone rejected the listener.
Standing in the background I was the one who loved you
Reiteration of standing in the background and loving the listener.
Nobody wants you when you have nothing
Reiteration of societal disregard for those with nothing.
Everybody has their hand wanting something
Observation of people's constant desire for something from others.
I know he really really hurts you
Acknowledgment of emotional pain caused by someone else.
Using your body anyway that he wants to
Accusation of the listener being used physically by someone.
Love is a emotion strong let loose
Definition of love as a powerful, unrestrained emotion.
You had a man in the background you choose
Reference to the listener choosing someone else while in a relationship.
You don't know love even if it poked you
Assertion that the listener lacks an understanding of love.
Acting out young real stupid flossing yo hair is what you use to
Critique of the listener's behavior, particularly with a focus on materialistic actions.
City life young thugs is what you attracted to
Identification of the listener's attraction to a certain lifestyle.
Make up lipstick girl you real thick your mind is confused that's some real shit
Commentary on the listener's confusion and superficiality.
Why why
Repetition of the question "Why."
My love
Expression of love or endearment.
See me I never want to let you go
Desire to keep the listener close.
I was there when he didn't want you
Recollection of being there for the listener when rejected by someone else.
Standing in the background I was the one who loved you
Reiteration of standing in the background and expressing love for the listener.
Nobody wants you when you have nothing
Reflection on societal attitudes toward individuals without material possessions (repeated).
Everybody has their hand out wanting something
Comment on people's tendency to seek favors when one has something to offer (repeated).
We had something you keep it coming enter my life
Recognition of a past connection and an invitation for the listener to be part of the narrator's life.
You'll be my wife if love was crime I died (I died)
Expression of a deep commitment, even in the face of potential harm.
Pass it up pass it up hay
Encouragement to continue a positive action or attitude.
That's what's up that's what's hay
Affirmation of approval or agreement (repeated).
Light it up light it up
Encouragement to light something up, possibly a metaphor for celebration.
Drink it up drink it up
Encouragement to drink, possibly in the context of celebration or enjoyment.
hayyyy
Repetition of the expression "hayyyy," possibly indicating enthusiasm or celebration.
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