Begging
Love's Struggle Unveiled: Yungeen Ace's Emotional Odyssey
Lyrics
I ain't gon' cap like
The speaker is emphasizing that they won't lie or be dishonest.
(Hey Benji)
A reference or shoutout to someone named Benji.
I'on't even know if you believe me when I be tellin' you that I love you and shit
Expressing doubt that Benji truly believes the speaker's expressions of love.
But fuck it, like, you know
Despite the doubt, the speaker still wants to express their feelings.
You point out every small thing and that's in the bigger picture (that's in the bigger picture)
You focus on minor details rather than seeing the broader context.
Sometimes I sit down and tell myself that I'm done fuckin' with ya (I'm done)
Considering ending the relationship because of ongoing issues.
Man, you can keep it real with me, I'm not them other niggas (keep it real)
Requesting honesty from the other person, emphasizing that the speaker is genuine.
I'ma ask you one time, is you fuckin' with him? (Is you fuckin' with him?)
Asking if the other person is involved with someone else.
Then I replay the arguments in my thoughts, I'm tryna see if I'm trippin' (trippin')
Reflecting on past arguments to understand if their concerns are valid.
Like, maybe I skipped over somethin', baby, what I'm missin'? (Baby, what I'm missin'?)
Wondering if they overlooked something essential in the relationship.
I be needin' comfort, but how when I'm distant
Desiring emotional support, but feeling distant from the other person.
Seen you take time and fix my heart, then it shattered all in minutes
Observing efforts made by the other person to mend things, only for it to fall apart quickly.
You been beggin' me to change (beggin' me to change)
Repetition emphasizing a contradiction: the other person asks for change and to stay, but their actions suggest the opposite.
But you're the only one who changin' (the only one)
-You been beggin' me to stay (beggin' me to stay)
-But you're the only one who leavin' (but you the only one who leavin')
-You been beggin' me to change (beggin' me to change)
-But you're the only one who changin' (you the only one who changin')
-You been beggin' me to stay (beggin' me to stay)
-But you're the only one who leavin' (you the only one who leavin')
-I never painted that I was perfect, you the one who captured that picture (fuck)
Admitting imperfections but feeling misrepresented by the other person.
Steady searchin' for my questions, solvin' riddles (damn)
Searching for clarity in the relationship, seeking answers.
I promise that my intention's pure and no hidden agendas (I promise)
Assuring genuine intentions without any ulterior motives.
Got me playin' with my feelings and tryna test me with my mental (oh, damn)
Feeling emotionally manipulated or tested by the other person.
They say love 'posed to be easy and peace, but I'm frustrated (I'm frustrated)
Expressing frustration that love isn't as easy or peaceful as expected.
How we go from best friends to dull conversations? (How the fuck?)
Reflecting on the deterioration of their relationship from close friendship to superficial interactions.
Tryna prove that I love you, that's the moral of the situation (I love you)
Trying to demonstrate love despite challenging circumstances.
Just don't have me out here beggin' for you, if you got different temptations (wanna leave)
Requesting honesty and not wanting to be in a relationship if the other person has different intentions.
'Cause I let you go (let you go)
Indicating a willingness to let go if the other person isn't happy but also expressing selfish desires to keep them.
If you not happy let me know (let me know)
-I'm sorry if I'm selfish (I'm sorry if I'm selfish)
-'Cause I want you all to me (I want you all to me)
-You been beggin' me to change (beggin' me to change)
Reiteration of the contradiction where the other person asks for change and staying, but their actions don't align.
But you're the only one who changin' (the only one)
-You been beggin' me to stay (beggin' me to stay)
-But you're the only one who leavin' (but you the only one who leavin')
-You been beggin' me to change (beggin' me to change)
-But you're the only one who changin' (you the only one who changin')
-You been beggin' me to stay (beggin' me to stay)
-But you're the only one who leavin' (you the only one who leavin')
-Ain't that somethin' else
Expressing surprise or disbelief at the ongoing situation.
Say you keep beggin' me to change, shit don't mean a thing
Stating that the other person's pleas for change don't have genuine meaning or effect.
Cupid for your love, don't need no shootin' range
Comparing the intensity of love to an unerring aim, implying it doesn't need external validation.
Say, lil' cutie, you are the sun when I see the rain
Complimenting the other person by comparing them to a source of positivity.
Walk your talk, everything, I can't see how you bring so much pain
Questioning the other person's authenticity when they cause pain despite their promises.
Chose you for the peace you worry about these hoes 'round me
Choosing the other person for peace but still worrying about outside influences.
Can't change shit, this me, you know I came up outta them streets
Highlighting the speaker's background and values, suggesting they won't change for anyone.
Pockets stay heavy, young nigga been OG
-Let me know when you ready, accept everything come with it
-Oh-oh-oh-oh
Expressing commitment, protection, and dedication to the relationship despite challenges.
Through thick and thin, we 'posed to be strong
-Protect you in the place we call home
-Got me in the trenches singin' this song
-You been beggin' me to change (beggin' me to change)
Final repetition emphasizing the inconsistency in the other person's requests versus their actions.
But you're the only one who changin' (the only one)
-You been beggin' me to stay (beggin' me to stay)
-But you're the only one who leavin' (but you the only one who leavin')
-You been beggin' me to change (beggin' me to change)
-But you're the only one who changin' (you the only one who changin')
-You been beggin' me to stay (beggin' me to stay)
-But you're the only one who leavin' (you the only one who leavin')
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