Lyrics
I wanted us to see
I desired a shared understanding between us
I wanted us to be
I aspired for a mutual existence
Happy
Seeking happiness in our relationship
My love ain't for free
My love is not offered without value or cost
This ain't how it's supposed to be
The current situation is not the ideal state
Baby
Expression of affection or endearment
Baby
Repetition for emphasis or emotional resonance
Everytime you call i want you
Expressing a desire to respond positively when called
When you fall i'll catch you
Commitment to provide support in times of need
We been through it all just us two
Shared experiences, facing challenges together
You said screw it all can't trust you
Loss of trust, a turning point in the relationship
I've never been the same
Profound impact on personal well-being
You said that you've changed
Claiming a positive change in character
Can't play all these games
Rejecting involvement in manipulative games
Like boy stay in your lane
Advising someone to stay within their boundaries
I been working on myself
Investing effort in self-improvement
I put the old me on the shelf
Abandoning the old self, seeking growth
Did it without your help
Independently achieving progress
Without your help
Emphasizing self-reliance
Did it by myself
Achieving goals independently
This is the new me
Introducing a transformed identity
Used to cry when you'd hold me
Reflecting on emotional vulnerability in the past
I did this by my lonely
Accomplishing goals without external support
I don't need you to hold me
Asserting independence from needing emotional support
I wanted us to see
Reiteration of the desire for mutual understanding
I wanted us to be
Reiteration of the desire for a shared existence
Happy
Continued pursuit of happiness in the relationship
My love ain't for free
Restating the value of love and commitment
This ain't how it's supposed to be
Reaffirming dissatisfaction with the current state
Baby
Expression of affection or endearment
Baby
Repetition for emphasis or emotional resonance
Didn't want to see
Expressing reluctance or displeasure
Didn't want us to be
Expressing a desire for a different outcome
No you couldn't believe
Disbelief in the possibility of mutual understanding
You just wanted a piece
Reducing the relationship to a transactional level
Didn't wanna pay the price
Reluctance to pay the emotional cost
Left my heart on ice
Metaphorical portrayal of emotional vulnerability
Had to roll the dice
Taking risks in the pursuit of happiness
I wanted us to see
Reiteration of the desire for mutual understanding
I wanted us to be
Reiteration of the desire for a shared existence
Happy
Continued pursuit of happiness in the relationship
My love ain't for free
Restating the value of love and commitment
This ain't how it's supposed to be
Reaffirming dissatisfaction with the current state
Baby
Expression of affection or endearment
Baby
Repetition for emphasis or emotional resonance
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