Feelings
Tinashe Lyrics
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Nashe, I've been minding my business
(Business, business, business)
(Got it on smash)
(Hitmaka!)
Lately I ain't been in my feelings
Nashe, I've been minding my business
Throw it in your face you gon' feel it
Throw it in your face you gon' feel it
You're still stuck in the the past, I
Don't get mad, I get bags (big bags)
Pussy, best you done had
Now you won't get this back, no
If that nigga acting up
Put his ass out
If a nigga can't fuck
Put his ass out
I ain't going back and forth
With none of you bitches
Got his ass on a rope, now he tapped out
Had a vision when I started, had it mapped out
Private jet, you in coach
That what you mad about?
Ain't no pressure, ain't no smoke
I'm just ashed out
Smokin' on Keisha, cash out, yeah
Lately I ain't been in my feelings
Nashe, I've been minding my business
Hey baby look what you do
You give me shivers all over my body
Fuck if's I'm acting a fool
You got me babe, but I love when you feel me
Oh ooh
Don't be too proud to admit that you need me
It's not what I'm used to
Coming for number one, let 'em talk
Fuck 'em up, bet your ex so sick
Level up, from the jump
Shit was us, super slow
Baby I'm that bitch
Oh ooh
Don't be too proud to admit that you need me
It's not what I'm used to
Believe me
Look what you do
Look what you do
Yeah, lately I ain't been in my feelings
Look what you do
Lately I ain't been in my feelings
Lately I ain't been in my feelings
Nashe, I've been minding my business (look what you do)
Nashe, I've been minding my business
In Tinashe's song "Feelings", she discusses how she is no longer caught up in her emotions regarding a past lover. She sings, "Lately I ain't been in my feelings, Nashe, I've been minding my business". The use of the nickname "Nashe" is Tinashe's way of referring to herself in the song, creating a separation between who she is now and who she was when she was dealing with the emotional pain caused by her past lover. She boasts about how she is "throwing it in your face" and how "you're still stuck in the past". Tinashe explains how she is not willing to go back and forth with anyone and how she has put her past lover in his place by putting him "on a rope, now he tapped out". She also mentions how she is not used to someone needing her and potentially being vulnerable around her.
Tinashe also discusses how she is moving forward from her past and is "coming for number one". She sings, "Level up, from the jump, shit was us, super slow". This indicates that in her past relationship, things were slow-moving and not progressing, but she has now moved on from that and is leveling up her life. She also sings, "Bet your ex so sick", implying that her past lover is now feeling regretful about losing her.
Overall, "Feelings" is a song about moving on and no longer being caught up in your emotions regarding a past lover. Tinashe is proud of how far she has come and is no longer willing to deal with anyone who does not treat her right.
Line by Line Meaning
Lately I ain't been in my feelings
Recently, I have not been emotionally invested or affected by situations around me.
Nashe, I've been minding my business
I, Tinashe, have been focusing on my own affairs and not interfering with others.
Throw it in your face you gon' feel it
If you try to test me, I will make sure to make you aware of my success and achievements.
You're still stuck in the past, I
You are still living in the past, while I am moving forward and achieving more.
Don't get mad, I get bags (big bags)
Instead of getting angry, I focus on making more money and being successful (as represented by the use of the slang term 'bags').
Pussy, best you done had
I am confident in my sexual prowess and know that I am the best you have ever had.
Now you won't get this back, no
Once I move on, you will not have a chance to be with me again.
If that nigga acting up
If a man is not treating me right or is causing issues, I will not tolerate it.
Put his ass out
I will remove him from my life completely.
If a nigga can't fuck
If a man is unable to satisfy me sexually, he is not worth my time.
Put his ass out
I will remove him from my life completely.
I ain't going back and forth
I am not interested in engaging in arguments or drama.
With none of you bitches
I am not interested in dealing with any women who may try to involve themselves in my affairs.
Got his ass on a rope, now he tapped out
I have control over the situation and the man who was causing problems has backed down.
Had a vision when I started, had it mapped out
I had a clear plan for my life and knew where I was going from the beginning.
Private jet, you in coach
I have achieved success and am able to afford a luxurious lifestyle, while you are still struggling and limited.
That what you mad about?
Are you angry or jealous of my success and progress?
Ain't no pressure, ain't no smoke
There is no stress or drama in my life.
I'm just ashed out
I am relaxed and chilling out, without any worries or concerns.
Smokin' on Keisha, cash out, yeah
I am enjoying my success and achievements, represented by the use of the slang term 'Keisha' and the phrase 'cash out'.
Hey baby look what you do
You are having a profound effect on me, causing me to react unknowingly.
You give me shivers all over my body
You have an intense physical and emotional effect on me, making me feel a range of emotions.
Fuck if's I'm acting a fool
I don't care what anyone thinks, I am acting impulsively and causing a scene.
You got me babe, but I love when you feel me
You have control over me, but I also enjoy the intense reaction you cause within me.
Don't be too proud to admit that you need me
You should not hesitate to acknowledge that you depend on me and desire me.
It's not what I'm used to
I am not accustomed to feeling so strongly for someone and needing them so much.
Coming for number one, let 'em talk
I am striving to be the best, and am not afraid of any criticisms or negative opinions.
Fuck 'em up, bet your ex so sick
I will cause my competitors to suffer and feel regretful, likely including your former partner(s).
Level up, from the jump
I am improving and progressing in a significant way, starting from the beginning.
Shit was us, super slow
Our relationship started out hesitant or cautious, but has become very intimate and passionate.
Baby I'm that bitch
I am a confident and successful woman, likely with a strong personality.
Believe me
Trust and have faith in me.
Look what you do
You are having a drastic effect on me, causing me to act in unexpected ways.
Yeah, lately I ain't been in my feelings
Recently, I have not been emotionally invested or affected by situations around me.
Nashe, I've been minding my business
I, Tinashe, have been focusing on my own affairs and not interfering with others.
Look what you do
You are having a drastic effect on me, causing me to act in unexpected ways.
Lately I ain't been in my feelings
Recently, I have not been emotionally invested or affected by situations around me.
Lately I ain't been in my feelings
Recently, I have not been emotionally invested or affected by situations around me.
Nashe, I've been minding my business
I, Tinashe, have been focusing on my own affairs and not interfering with others.
Look what you do
You are having a drastic effect on me, causing me to act in unexpected ways.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Chauncey A. Hollis, Christian Ward, Jaucquez Lowe, Samuel David Jiminez, Tinashe Kachingwe
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Tinashe deserves more love. Some people need to wake up.
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