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Egyptian Luvr
Rejjie Snow Lyrics


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Love
Love

Just let go of sorrow
Like there's no tomorrow
'Cause tonight might be your last
So stay up till sunrise (sunrise)
Wipe the tears from your eyes (your eyes)
Leave it in the past

The past, the past, the past, the past
Leave it in the past
The past, the past, the past, the past
Leave it in the past

Breakdance and boogie, my love
This is 1971
I crave that brain and that flesh
Cups of tea and gums that bleed red
Say you wrap the plastic in white
Say you single all of my life
Blackest skin, disfigure my crimes
Credit cards and losing my mind
Piece-by-piece, they stitched me
Ain't no love, I'm still banging out Whitney
I can't cry for those who ain't with me
I can't pray so Lord, please forgive me (so)
Pink like pussy, extra pushy
Hands up off me, she's so lovely
Fame and fortune, all those habits
Pink and white, them panties matching

I want you to stay forever
I want you to stay forever
I want you to stay forever
I want you to stay forever

The past, the past, the past, the past
Leave it in the past
The past, the past, the past, the past
Leave it in the past

Ring, ring, I'm tryna get my old thing back
But baby always wanna bring up shit from the past (yeah)
Whoa-oh, our options are limitless
Putting in effort for the effort, it's too effortless
Whoa, fuck checks, see the necklace
Gold hit her lips every time that I'm hitting it
Huh, I told her "baby, I'm sorry
But if you think we got problems then baby, watch Maury"
Yeah, that's why you gotta smell the roses
We parted ways like she cheated with Moses
That's fucked up but a lot of things are
In Hollywood but I never see stars
Do anything for ya, that's love
Go anywhere for ya, that's love
Might even kill for ya, that's love
And if you're still tripping, that's drugs

Just let go of sorrow
Like there's no tomorrow
'Cause tonight might be your last
So stay up 'til sunrise (sunrise)
Wipe the tears from your eyes (your eyes)
Leave it in the past

The past, the past, the past, the past
Leave it in the past
The past, the past, the past, the past
Leave it in the past

Extra white, she's so extra white
My appetite, I lost appetite
It's paradise, we in paradise
So extra bright, it's so extra bright, so
I break the beat and I scratch it
She be like cancer, she be like dancing
Straight to my mattress, I was on smashing
I was on abra, she was cadabring
No free smoke when your bae is gone
Why love when it's free and it does no harm?
New phone, who's this? And my life's on charge
Two shows, pay rent, get a girl, get a job
Belly of the beast, when I walk in the streets
All I see is fake love, insecurity
Two months, seven days, oh, when you first came
Walked in, Off-White, all pink, okay

The past, the past, the past, the past
Leave it in the past
The past, the past, the past, the past
Leave it in the past

Overall Meaning

In Rejjie Snow's "Egyptian Luvr," the artist urges listeners to let go of any sorrow from their past and live in the present. He compares the present to the year 1971, and remarks on the pleasure he finds in physical and emotional conquests. The value he places on wealth and status is seen in lines like "fame and fortune, all those habits," and "credit cards and losing my mind." Despite this, his desire for love and companionship is made clear in his plea for someone to "stay forever." The artist seems to acknowledge the contradictory nature of his relationship to wealth and love, claiming that while he would do anything for love, he might even "kill for ya" in a reference to Marc Antony's famous line from Shakespeare's Julius Caesar.


The song also touches upon themes of nostalgia, and the desire to reclaim past relationships. The chorus features the repeated admonition to "leave it in the past," but the second verse describes the complications that arise when trying to move on. The artist describes trying to regain a past love, only to face accusations of wrongdoing from the other person. The final verse has a seemingly random reference to fashion, with the mention of Off-White and pink clothing. Overall, Rejjie Snow's "Egyptian Luvr" is a complex and introspective exploration of love, wealth, and nostalgia.


Line by Line Meaning

Love
The song is about love and all its complexities.


Just let go of sorrow
Stop dwelling on past sadness and move on.


Like there's no tomorrow
Don't waste time being sad when you have limited time on earth.


'Cause tonight might be your last
You never know when it's your last day, so don't waste it in sadness.


So stay up till sunrise (sunrise)
Stay awake and enjoy your time while you can.


Wipe the tears from your eyes (your eyes)
Don't stay in sadness, wipe away your tears and move on.


Leave it in the past
Forget about the things that make you sad and move on.


The past, the past, the past, the past
Repeated chorus reminding the listener to move on from the past.


Breakdance and boogie, my love
Enjoy life and have fun.


This is 1971
The song references the era of the 70s.


I crave that brain and that flesh
The artist is hinting at a sexual desire for someone.


Cups of tea and gums that bleed red
The artist references drug use and the negative physical effects that come with it.


Say you wrap the plastic in white
Another reference to drug use (likely cocaine).


Say you single all of my life
Being single and not having a love life.


Blackest skin, disfigure my crimes
The artist is likely referencing the stereotype of black men being criminals and how it affects them.


Credit cards and losing my mind
Spending too much money on credit and possibly becoming in debt.


Piece-by-piece, they stitched me
The artist feels like he has been put together by different people and parts.


Ain't no love, I'm still banging out Whitney
The artist is likely referencing Whitney Houston and her music, and how he listens to her despite lacking love in his life.


I can't cry for those who ain't with me
The artist is unable to cry over people who aren't in his life anymore.


I can't pray so Lord, please forgive me (so)
The artist feels like he has done something wrong and is asking God for forgiveness.


Pink like pussy, extra pushy
The artist is referencing the color pink and sexual desires.


Hands up off me, she's so lovely
The artist is being approached by someone they find attractive.


Fame and fortune, all those habits
The negative effects of fame and fortune, such as drug addiction.


Pink and white, them panties matching
Another reference to sexual desires and attraction.


I want you to stay forever
The artist wants someone to never leave his life.


Ring, ring, I'm tryna get my old thing back
The artist is trying to rekindle an old relationship.


But baby always wanna bring up shit from the past (yeah)
The other person brings up past arguments and problems in the relationship.


Whoa-oh, our options are limitless
The artist believes that they have many opportunities and potential paths in life.


Putting in effort for the effort, it's too effortless
The artist feels that they are putting in more effort than necessary in the relationship.


Whoa, fuck checks, see the necklace
The artist values material objects over money.


Gold hit her lips every time that I'm hitting it
Another reference to sexual desires and attraction.


Huh, I told her "baby, I'm sorry
The artist apologizes to the other person.


But if you think we got problems then baby, watch Maury"
The artist is referencing the show Maury, which often deals with relationship problems and drama.


Yeah, that's why you gotta smell the roses
The artist suggests taking time to appreciate the good things in life.


We parted ways like she cheated with Moses
The artist and the other person split up like they have betrayed each other.


That's fucked up but a lot of things are
The artist recognizes that things aren't always fair or easy in life.


In Hollywood but I never see stars
The artist lives in Hollywood but doesn't see the glamour and success often associated with it.


Do anything for ya, that's love
The artist is willing to go to great lengths for the other person.


Go anywhere for ya, that's love
The artist is willing to travel anywhere for the other person.


Might even kill for ya, that's love
The artist is exaggerating by saying he would even kill for the other person out of love.


And if you're still tripping, that's drugs
A play on words, the person may be overdramatic and that can be the cause of their problems and not necessarily drugs.


Extra white, she's so extra white
The artist is talking about a woman he finds attractive and is referencing her skin color.


My appetite, I lost appetite
The artist is losing his appetite for life or this particular person.


It's paradise, we in paradise
The artist feels they are in paradise, maybe with a particular person.


So extra bright, it's so extra bright, so
Everything feels bright and vibrant.


I break the beat and I scratch it
The artist is heavily involved in music and possibly producing it.


She be like cancer, she be like dancing
The person he's talking about can either be compared to a disease that is hard to get rid of or that they are always moving and dancing.


Straight to my mattress, I was on smashing
The artist is referencing having sex.


I was on abra, she was cadabring
A play on words referencing abracadabra, she may have been whispering in his ears, conjuring up a little magic.


No free smoke when your bae is gone
When the other person is gone, there's no 'free smoke' or issues that come up between them.


Why love when it's free and it does no harm?
Rhetorical question about why not love when it's easy and there's nothing bad about it.


New phone, who's this? And my life's on charge
The artist has a new phone and is waiting on a phone call to get his life recharged.


Two shows, pay rent, get a girl, get a job
The artist is listing his priorities (performing two shows, paying rent, finding love, and getting a job).


Belly of the beast, when I walk in the streets
The artist is in a negative and dangerous environment when walking the streets.


All I see is fake love, insecurity
The artist sees 'fake' love and people who are insecure.


Two months, seven days, oh, when you first came
A specific timeline of when someone came into the artist's life.


Walked in, Off-White, all pink, okay
The person came into the artist's life wearing Off-White clothes, and the artist approves or likes it.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Adam Amine Daniel, Alex Cheidu Anyaegbunum, Dana N Williams, Julien Bell, Louis Kevin Celestin

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Marina Fernandes

Love
Love

Just let go of sorrow
Like there's no tomorrow
'Cause tonight might be your last
So stay up till sunrise (sunrise)
Wipe the tears from your eyes (your eyes)
Leave it in the past

The past, the past, the past, the past
Leave it in the past
The past, the past, the past, the past
Leave it in the past

Breakdance and boogie, my love
This is 1971
I crave that brain and that flesh
Cups of tea and gums that bleed red
Say you wrap the plastic in white
Say you single all of my life
Blackest skin, disfigure my crimes
Credit cards and losing my mind
Piece-by-piece, they stitched me
Ain't no love, I'm still banging out Whitney
I can't cry for those who ain't with me
I can't pray so Lord, please forgive me (so)
Pink like pussy, extra pushy
Hands up off me, she's so lovely
Fame and fortune, all those habits
Pink and white, them panties matching

I want you to stay forever
I want you to stay forever
I want you to stay forever
I want you to stay forever

The past, the past, the past, the past
Leave it in the past
The past, the past, the past, the past
Leave it in the past

Ring, ring, I'm tryna get my old thing back
But baby always wanna bring up shit from the past (yeah)
Whoa-oh, our options are limitless
Putting in effort for the effort, it's too effortless
Whoa, fuck checks, see the necklace
Gold hit her lips every time that I'm hitting it
Huh, I told her "baby, I'm sorry
But if you think we got problems then baby, watch Maury"
Yeah, that's why you gotta smell the roses
We parted ways like she cheated with Moses
That's fucked up but a lot of things are
In Hollywood but I never see stars
Do anything for ya, that's love
Go anywhere for ya, that's love
Might even kill for ya, that's love
And if you're still tripping, that's drugs

Just let go of sorrow
Like there's no tomorrow
'Cause tonight might be your last
So stay up 'til sunrise (sunrise)
Wipe the tears from your eyes (your eyes)
Leave it in the past

The past, the past, the past, the past
Leave it in the past
The past, the past, the past, the past
Leave it in the past

Extra white, she's so extra white
My appetite, I lost appetite
It's paradise, we in paradise
So extra bright, it's so extra bright, so
I break the beat and I scratch it
She be like cancer, she be like dancing
Straight to my mattress, I was on smashing
I was on abra, she was cadabring
No free smoke when your bae is gone
Why love when it's free and it does no harm?
New phone, who's this? And my life's on charge
Two shows, pay rent, get a girl, get a job
Belly of the beast, when I walk in the streets
All I see is fake love, insecurity
Two months, seven days, oh, when you first came
Walked in, Off-White, all pink, okay

The past, the past, the past, the past
Leave it in the past
The past, the past, the past, the past
Leave it in the past



All comments from YouTube:

Lifted Ones

I heard this song in France at a small pub and was completely mind blown, this song has vibes

Kenny Kostermans

facts

Tiger Espiritu

now that's a vibe

amajé

this statement alone is aesthetic

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Eric Ncala

4 years later and I'm still jamming to the song 🔥

Thomaaas

By the year goes by the better it sounds

Conor Fitzgerald

Love that Irish hip hop artists are blowing up makes you proud to be Irish

Conor Fitzgerald

ChestnutEN Rejjie is Irish he's from Dublin

Miriam Mueller

can you recommend other irish hip hop artists?

Otis Mensah

Man!!! That chorus is soo fresh! It lives inside my head

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