Been A Minute
Echoes of Longing: Vanessa Vindell's 'Been A Minute' Embraces Love's Resilience
Lyrics
It's been a minute
Expressing that a considerable amount of time has passed.
It's been a minute since you been around me
Highlighting the absence of the person and the time gap since they were last present.
It's been a minute
Reiterating the notion that a significant amount of time has gone by.
But it's chill you can slide around three
Indicating a relaxed attitude, inviting the person to visit casually.
And I admit it
Acknowledging personal frustration or anger.
I've been heated and you looking care free
Observing the person's carefree demeanor while the speaker is upset.
But I still wanna hear the phone ring
Expressing a desire for communication through a phone call.
I still wanna hear your voice
Reiterating the longing for the person's voice.
I'm still steady sippin calling up all your boys
Continuing to engage in activities related to the person, possibly seeking information.
I love you I got not choice
Affirming love despite challenges and expressing a lack of alternatives.
I gave you trust but you only destroy
Conveying a sense of betrayal due to the person's actions.
Paranoid tryna block out the noise
Feeling suspicious and attempting to ignore external disturbances.
You build me up just to break down my poise
Describing a pattern of building up trust and then breaking the speaker's composure.
I'm still steady sippin tryna drown out the noise
Using substances to cope with emotional turmoil.
It's been a minute
Repeating the theme of the significant time gap in the relationship.
It's been a minute since you been around me
Reiterating the absence of the person and the time elapsed.
It's been a minute
Emphasizing the duration since the person was last present.
But it's chill you can slide around three
Encouraging a casual visit once again.
And I admit it
Admitting personal frustration while acknowledging the person's carefree attitude.
I've been heated and you looking care free
Expressing emotions of being upset while observing the person's carefree demeanor.
But I still wanna hear the phone ring
Expressing a continued desire for communication through a phone call.
Came here for comfort (Oh)
Seeking comfort from the person but facing challenges in receiving it.
But you're making it hard on me
Expressing difficulty caused by the person's actions.
How come you come and go
Questioning the inconsistency in the person's presence and absence.
I'm not allowed to leave
Feeling restricted, possibly in the context of the relationship.
Killing me soft and slow
Experiencing emotional pain, but clarifying that it's not a random occurrence.
But this ain't no casualty
Asserting that the emotional impact is not accidental or unintentional.
(Aint no casualty)
Repeating the idea that the emotional impact is not a random event.
Your words ain't shit on actions
Highlighting the lack of alignment between words spoken and actual actions.
Safe ain't beating satisfaction
Suggesting that safety or comfort does not provide satisfaction.
Not enough of a distraction
Expressing dissatisfaction with available distractions.
But you still got a hold on me
Despite dissatisfaction, acknowledging the person's continued influence.
Don't wanna set me free
Expressing a reluctance to break free from the person's influence.
Yeah you're mine but to what degree
Questioning the extent or intensity of ownership in the relationship.
I'm all in your hand
Metaphorically expressing vulnerability and dependence on the person.
You got the lock and the key
Describing the person's control over the relationship.
(Oh)
Repeating the plea for communication through a phone call.
It's been a minute
Recalling the significant duration since the person was last present.
It's been a minute since you been around me
Reiterating the absence of the person and the time elapsed.
It's been a minute
Repeating the idea that it's acceptable for the person to visit casually.
but it's chill you can slide around three
Expressing personal frustration while allowing the person to visit casually.
And I admit it
Acknowledging personal frustration while observing the person's carefree attitude.
I've been heated and you looking care free
Expressing a continued desire for communication despite emotional turmoil.
but I still wanna hear the phone ring
Reiterating the longing for the phone to ring, seeking
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