Dolly
Time's Promise: Juggling Career and Love in Tierra Whack's 'Dolly'
Lyrics
Oh-oh
Expressing a sound of realization or acknowledgment.
I know I'm busy and I gotta make time for you
Acknowledging being busy and the need to allocate time for the other person.
Oh-oh
Reiteration of realization or acknowledgment.
I know I'm busy but I promise to make time
Acknowledging busyness but committing to making time in the future.
This time
Emphasis on the commitment to making time in the present situation.
Your schedule is different than mine
Highlighting differences in schedules between the speaker and the other person.
I love money so I got no free time
Expressing a strong interest in earning money, leading to limited free time.
You say I need to prioritize, but
Acknowledging advice to prioritize but explaining the importance of the speaker's career.
Understand that my career's on the line, yeah
Stating that the speaker's career is at stake, emphasizing its significance.
It's like you wanted me to resign, but
Perceiving a desire for resignation from the other person but resisting due to dedication to work.
I work hard 'cause I'm my mama's design, yeah
Linking hard work to the influence of the speaker's mother.
You know I got a lot on my plate
Acknowledging a busy schedule and numerous responsibilities.
So tell me, are you willing to wait for me?
Asking if the other person is willing to wait for the speaker amid the busyness.
Oh-oh
Reiteration of acknowledgment of being busy and the need for time management.
I know I'm busy and I gotta make time for you
Reaffirming acknowledgment of busyness and the commitment to allocate time.
Oh-oh
Reiteration of realization or acknowledgment.
I know I'm busy but I promise to make time
Acknowledging busyness but expressing a promise to prioritize the other person.
This time
Emphasizing the commitment to making time in the current situation.
I know I never pick up your calls, but
Acknowledging a tendency to avoid phone calls, preferring text communication.
I'd rather text, I guess that's one of my flaws, yeah
Recognizing texting preference as a personal flaw.
I got problems that I'm willing to solve, yeah
Expressing a willingness to solve personal problems.
Maybe we can take a trip to the mall
Suggesting a potential solution or distraction by proposing a trip to the mall.
You say I build invisible walls, but
Acknowledging the existence of emotional barriers but promising increased involvement.
I promise that I'll be more involved, yeah
Committing to being more present and engaged in the relationship.
You know I got a lot on my plate
Reiteration of a busy schedule and the need for understanding and patience.
So tell me, are you willing to wait for me?
Asking if the other person is willing to wait amidst the speaker's challenges.
Oh-oh
Reiteration of acknowledgment of busyness and the commitment to time management.
I know I'm busy and I gotta make time for you
Reaffirming acknowledgment of busyness and expressing a dedication to making time.
Oh-oh
Reiteration of realization or acknowledgment.
I know I'm busy but I promise to make time
Acknowledging busyness but promising to prioritize and make time.
This time
Emphasizing the commitment to making time in the current situation.
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