16
Baby Keem Lyrics
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Don't tell nobody that you was abandoned
I'm the only one that know about your tragedy
I can't feel sorry when you lost, random
I can't feel sorry, you're a lost ransom
Drown yourself in expensive fabrics
I think you picked up a lot of bad habits
Just appreciate yourself
Won't you think about you and I?
Just grab my hand and look me in the eye
Look this ain't something you should decide
This ain't something that you should decide
Won't you think about you and I?
Just grab my hand and look me in the eye
Look this ain't something you should decide
This ain't something that you should decide
Born into status, tell nobody that you never had it
Don't tell nobody that you was abandoned
I'm the only one that know about your tragedy
I can't feel sorry 'cause you're trust random
I can't feel sorry, you're a lost ransom
Drown yourself in expensive fabrics
I think you picked up a lot of bad habits
Just appreciate yourself
Won't you think about you and I?
Just grab my hand and look me in the eye
Look this ain't something you should decide
This ain't something that you should decide
Won't you think about you and I?
Just grab my hand and look me in the eye
Look this ain't something you should decide
This ain't something that you should decide
My mama mad at me, I know I fucked up big
My girl mad at me, I know I fucked up big
What's love? I guess I'll never understand
Every time I say sorry, I do that shit again
Check, check, check, I made a promise
That I would never leave you stressed, I would be honest
I should have never sent that text, I will be honest
I'm sorry for the things I said, I will be honest
Won't you think about you and I?
Just grab my hand and look me in the eye
Look this ain't something you should decide
This ain't something that you should decide
Won't you think about you and I?
Just grab my hand and look me in the eye
Look this ain't something you should decide
This ain't something that you should decide
In "16," Baby Keem sings about a toxic relationship that he seems to be unwilling to let go of. The first verse mentions how his partner comes from a privileged background but has a tragic past that she's kept hidden. He's the only one who knows about it and although he can't feel sorry for her losses as they were random, he still has some sort of empathy for her. He then talks about how his partner drowns herself in expensive clothes and that he thinks she's picked up a lot of bad habits.
The chorus repeats twice and has Baby Keem asking his partner to think about them as a unit and to take a moment to consider what's best for both of them. The repetition of this plea leaves the listener to believe that his partner may be considering ending the relationship.
In the second verse, Baby Keem admits to messing things up with both his mother and girlfriend. He admits he doesn't understand love and continually repeats that he'll be honest with his girlfriend in order to make amends. The line "I'm sorry for the things I said, I will be honest" shows Baby Keem trying to rectify his mistakes by being truthful even though it may be too late.
The song's lyrics suggest that the relationship is toxic with both parties seemingly unhappy but also unable to let go. Baby Keem's honesty seems to be a last-ditch effort to keep the relationship alive. The song delves into the complexities of relationships and how difficult breaking up can be even if both parties are unhappy.
Line by Line Meaning
Born into status, tell nobody that you never had it
Don't reveal your lack of privilege to anyone
Don't tell nobody that you was abandoned
Keep your abandonment a secret
I'm the only one that know about your tragedy
I am the only one who knows about your misfortune
I can't feel sorry when you lost, random
I cannot sympathize when you randomly lose
I can't feel sorry, you're a lost ransom
I cannot feel bad for you, you are a lost hostage
Drown yourself in expensive fabrics
Surround yourself in luxury clothing
I think you picked up a lot of bad habits
I believe you have acquired many negative behaviors
Just appreciate yourself
Simply value yourself
Won't you think about you and I?
Let us consider our relationship
Just grab my hand and look me in the eye
Take my hand and make eye contact with me
Look this ain't something you should decide
This is not something you should determine
This ain't something that you should decide
You should not make this decision
My mama mad at me, I know I fucked up big
My mother is angry at me, I messed up badly
My girl mad at me, I know I fucked up big
My girlfriend is upset with me, I made a huge mistake
What's love? I guess I'll never understand
I don't comprehend what love is
Every time I say sorry, I do that shit again
I repeat my mistakes every time I apologize
Check, check, check, I made a promise
I repeated my promise thrice
That I would never leave you stressed, I would be honest
I swore I would never cause you stress and always be truthful
I should have never sent that text, I will be honest
I should have never texted that, I'll admit
I'm sorry for the things I said, I will be honest
I apologize for what I said, I'll be truthful
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dacoury Natche, Hykeem Carter, Jeff Kleinman
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@dulcediaz7878
Born into status, tell nobody that you never had it
Don't tell nobody that you was abandoned
I'm the only one that know about your tragedy
I can't feel sorry when you lost random
I can't feel sorry, you're a lost ransom
Drown yourself in expensive fabrics
I think you picked up a lot of bad habits
Just appreciate yourself
Won't you think about you and I?
Just grab my hand and look me in the eye
But this ain't something you should decide
This ain't something that you should decide
Won't you think about you and I?
Just grab my hand and look me in the eye
But this ain't something you should decide
This ain't something that you should decide
Born into status, tell nobody that you never had it
Don't tell nobody that you was abandonеd
I'm the only one that know about your tragedy
I can't feel sorry 'causе your trust random
I can't feel sorry, you're a lost ransom
Drown yourself in expensive fabrics
I think you picked up a lot of bad habits
Just appreciate yourself
Won't you think about you and I?
Just grab my hand and look me in the eye
But this ain't something you should decide
This ain't something that you should decide
Won't you think about you and I?
Just grab my hand and look me in the eye
But this ain't something you should decide
This ain't something that you should decide
My mama mad at me, I know I fucked up big
My girl mad at me, I know I fucked up big
What's love? I guess I'll never understand
Every time I say I'm sorry, I do that shit again
Check, check, check, I made a promise
That I would never leave you stressed, I would be honest
I should have never sent that text, I will be honest
I'm sorry for the things I said, I will be honest
Won't you think about you and I?
Just grab my hand and look me in the eye
But this ain't something you should decide
This ain't something that you should decide
Won't you think about you and I?
Just grab my hand and look me in the eye
But this ain't something you should decide
This ain't something that you should decide
@luckimanuel
this is probably the most beautiful song i’ve heard from him
@kickderel
Nah that still has to be the birthday song
@jouji3608
i think scapegoats is the most beautiful and felt song from the album and baby keem
@kickderel
@@jouji3608 go look for the “happy birthday” song… you’ll love it
@tj._yt
@@kickderel 🤣
@jaocean4062
@Aaliyah was bout to say the same thing 🤝
@NicholasLightTV
This beat. The vocals. The melody. Addictive
@dresessions3475
What kinda beat you think this is bro
@iamlivehere5067
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@roboaskins7442
couldn't have said it better