Cry Me A River
茜娜 Lyrics


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Yeah, yup I heard it
Chef, man what up

Ay yo money like floyd, and swagger like puff
That's what's up
You fuck with them big girls? yup
Had Ghostface "all I got is you" on
I knew i had to move on
This light, red-bone bitch, it grew on me
I know you're rich, few kids, live in the cliffs
All I see is fly gear, and hourly spiffs
That's what it is
Clean brim, Louies was thin
Glasses on, she mastered niggas, misses Slim
At the crib, I'm at her rest cooking
Then came the negligée, Rae stop looking
Left on the stove yo, came over, slammer was rock
She threw it in her mouth, good looking out
Chill for a sec, my real boo, yo, smooth as a tank
That's why I buy her more shit, I'm feelin' the sex
This my nigga, long time gangsta
?

You don't have to lie to me
You can cry to me
You're the only one I let see this side of me
So give me your heart
This is my promise
For you
Ask what I'll be when I'm older

And I'll be your man
And you'll be my woman
And you'll understand
We could be open

You can cry to me
When we're making love
You can cry to me
Girl, if it's too much

You don't have to hide from me
I know its frightening
It's clear as day, but it still feels like night to me
So give me your heart
Baby, I'll light it
For you
Ask what you'll see when it's over

And you'll see a man
And I'll see my woman
You'll understand
We could be open

You can cry to me
When we're making love
You can cry to me
Girl, if it's too much

You can cry to me
When we're making love




You can cry to me
Girl, if it's too much

Overall Meaning

The song "Cry Me A River" by 茜娜 is a love song that explores vulnerability and understanding in a relationship. The opening line of the song refers to Chef, which is likely a reference to Raekwon the Chef, a member of Wu-Tang Clan and a collaborator with 茜娜. The first verse is about a past love interest and moving on to a new woman who is described as a "light, red-bone bitch" with "fly gear" and an air of sophistication. The second verse, sung by the female voice, promises understanding and support in moments of vulnerability. The chorus repeats the line "You can cry to me" as a reassurance of the emotional safety of the relationship.


Overall, the song expresses a desire for emotional openness and honesty in a relationship. The use of street slang and references to hip-hop culture juxtaposed with the vulnerability expressed in the chorus give the song a unique and relatable feel.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, yup I heard it
I heard what you said, what's up?


Chef, man what up
What's up, my friend?


Ay yo money like floyd, and swagger like puff
I have a lot of money like Floyd Mayweather and a cool demeanor like Puff Daddy


That's what's up
That's cool


You fuck with them big girls? yup
Do you like big girls? Yes, I do


Had Ghostface 'all I got is you' on
I was listening to Ghostface's song 'All I Got Is You'


I knew I had to move on
I realized I had to let go and move on


This light, red-bone bitch, it grew on me
I became attracted to this light-skinned woman


I know you're rich, few kids, live in the cliffs
I know you're wealthy, have a few children, and live in a nice area


All I see is fly gear, and hourly spiffs
I notice your fashionable clothing and frequent bonuses


That's what it is
That's how things are


Clean brim, Louies was thin
Your hat's brim is clean, and your Louis Vuitton items are slim


Glasses on, she mastered niggas, misses Slim
She's wearing glasses, and she's skilled at attracting men, including Slim


At the crib, I'm at her rest cooking
I'm at her house, resting and cooking


Then came the negligée, Rae stop looking
Then she put on a sexy nightgown, and Rae stopped staring


Left on the stove yo, came over, slammer was rock
I left the food cooking on the stove, and came over to her while the music was playing loud


She threw it in her mouth, good looking out
She ate the food, and I appreciate it


Chill for a sec, my real boo, yo, smooth as a tank
Let's relax for a moment, my true love, who is as calm as a tank


That's why I buy her more shit, I'm feelin' the sex
That's why I buy her more gifts, because our intimate experiences are fulfilling


This my nigga, long time gangsta
This is my friend, a long-time gang member


You don't have to lie to me
You don't have to hide the truth from me


You can cry to me
You can express your emotions to me


You're the only one I let see this side of me
You're the only person I allow to see this vulnerable side of me


So give me your heart
Give me your love and trust


This is my promise
I promise you


For you
Because of you


Ask what I'll be when I'm older
Ask me about my future plans


And I'll be your man
And I'll be the man in your life


And you'll be my woman
And you'll be the woman in my life


And you'll understand
And you'll comprehend


We could be open
We can be honest and transparent with each other


You can cry to me
You can express your emotions to me


When we're making love
During our intimate moments together


Girl, if it's too much
If it's overwhelming for you


You don't have to hide from me
You don't have to conceal yourself from me


I know its frightening
I understand that it's scary


It's clear as day, but it still feels like night to me
It's obvious, yet it's still confusing to me


Baby, I'll light it
I'll make it better for you


Ask what you'll see when it's over
Ask me about what will happen in the future


And you'll see a man
You'll see a mature and responsible man


And I'll see my woman
And I'll see the woman I love


We could be open
We can be honest and transparent with each other




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMES EDWARD II FAUNTLEROY, GILBERT D. BRIDGES, MICHAEL S. URSO, EDWARD GIONVANNI GUZMAN, PETER HOORELBEKE, RAYMOND CURTIS MONETTE, MARK DANIEL OLSON, SEAN FENTON, COREY WOODS

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