Lemon Pepper Dry
Tempest Lyrics
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Wingstop, yeah we lemon pepper stepping
I was overthinking
He was so refreshing
My bad, I'm just tryna give the setting
He's in town and I'm thinking
Oh yes
But she's in town so I'm thinking oh shit
Old bitch, she the one that get the pressure
New bitch, i'm the goofy playing checkers
New tip, leave the nigga where she left him
Old shit, will I ever learn my lesson
Noooo
Gotta get gone
Switch the code
Leave me alone
Never did it give hold it down till the time right
Get yo mind right
Easy baby
Easy babe
Type beat hazy
Please behave
Easy baby
Please behave
Please behave
Please behave
Get it
IDC,
IDC,
IDC,
IDC
Don't talk to me
Talk to me
Talk to me
I don't care
I don't care
(Said I don't really care no more)
IDC,
IDC,
IDC,
IDC
Don't talk to me
Talk to me
Talk to me
I don't care
I don't care nothing 'bout you
You be on my mind
You be on my mind
Thinking all the time
You'll never be mine
She might be a goofy but you got a wife
Sent me for a doozy
Yeah
2 shots for the girls in the windy cities
We see you
Holding it down
The song "Lemon Pepper Dry" by Tempest begins with the catchy line "10 piece lemon, lemon, lemon pepper," which is a nod to the popular seasoning on chicken wings. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song: a mix of everyday life and relationship struggles. The second line "Wingstop, yeah we lemon pepper stepping" is a playful reference to the popular chicken wing chain, which shows the artist's appreciation for small pleasures in life.
The following lines "I was overthinking, He was so refreshing, My bad, I'm just tryna give the setting" convey a feeling of anxiety and relief. It speaks to the artist's tendency to overthink things and the positive influence the person in the song has on her. However, the third line "My bad, I'm just tryna give the setting" then implies a self-awareness of the artist's tendency to overshare in situations, leading to the feeling of anxiety in the first place.
The chorus of the song, "IDC, IDC, IDC, IDC, Don't talk to me, Talk to me, Talk to me, I don't care, I don't care nothing 'bout you," is a straightforward expression of the artist's unwillingness to engage further in a relationship that seems doomed. It may come off as harsh, but it is a realistic portrayal of the gravity of some situations one may find themselves in.
Line by Line Meaning
10 piece lemon, lemon, lemon pepper
Ten piece chicken wings flavored with a strong lemon pepper seasoning
Wingstop, yeah we lemon pepper stepping
We are walking confidently and proudly like we own a Wingstop franchise that specializes in lemon pepper seasoning
I was overthinking
I was overly concerned and worried about a particular issue
He was so refreshing
He was a breath of fresh air and a welcome change compared to others
My bad, I'm just tryna give the setting
I apologize, I am just trying to describe the situation accurately
He's in town and I'm thinking
He is here and I am considering the implications of his presence
Oh yes
My reaction to the thought of his presence is positive
But she's in town so I'm thinking oh shit
However, given the presence of another person, I am now concerned
Old bitch, she the one that get the pressure
My previous partner dealt with the stress and demands of our relationship
New bitch, i'm the goofy playing checkers
My current partner is inexperienced and naive compared to my ex
New tip, leave the nigga where she left him
My new advice is to leave a man in the same position where another woman previously abandoned him
Old shit, will I ever learn my lesson
I wonder if I will ever learn from my past mistakes
Noooo
A negative response to an unspoken thought or action
Gotta get gone
I need to leave quickly
Switch the code
I need to change my behavior or tactics
Leave me alone
I need to be alone or separated from someone
Never did it give hold it down till the time right
I never gave up and held on until the timing was right
Get yo mind right
Focus and improve your mindset
Easy baby
Take it easy, don't stress or worry
Easy babe
A term of endearment used to address a romantic partner
Type beat hazy
The type of instrumental in the background is mellow and unclear
Please behave
Act in an appropriate or desirable manner
IDC, IDC, IDC, IDC
I don't care, I don't care, I don't care
Don't talk to me
Do not converse with me or engage me in conversation
Talk to me
Initiate a conversation or discussion with me
I don't care
I am indifferent or unconcerned about a particular subject or issue
I don't care nothing 'bout you
I do not care at all about you or your actions
You be on my mind
You are frequently in my thoughts and occupy my mind
Thinking all the time
I am constantly contemplating and pondering
You'll never be mine
You will never be my romantic partner or significant other
She might be a goofy but you got a wife
You may have a less experienced partner, but you are also married
Sent me for a doozy
You caught me off guard and made me feel confused or perplexed
2 shots for the girls in the windy cities
A toast to the ladies in the cities with high winds
We see you
We acknowledge and recognize your presence
Holding it down
A person is managing or maintaining a situation well
Writer(s): Alex Ben-abdallah, Cameron Griffin, Tatiyana Bello
Contributed by Nathaniel E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.