RIP Luv
21 Savage & Metro Boomin Lyrics

Yeah, rest in peace to love
Saying goodbye to love forever

October 22nd, 1992 July 8th, 2009 (Zaytoven)
Dates of birth and death of a relationship, with ‘Zaytoven’ representing the production of the beat

You will be missed forever (Metro Boomin wants some more, nigga)
Acknowledging that the memories of love will forever be missed, with ‘Metro Boomin wants some more, nigga’ being a producer tag

Rest in peace to love, I gave up a long time ago (long time ago, straight up)
Admitting that love has been abandoned since a long time ago

Hard times, everybody left, I'm the one you counted on (I'm the one you counted on, 21)
Coping with difficulties alone when everybody else left, and being the one trusted and relied upon

My shoulder took a lot of tears, woulda swore it was a fountain on (shit brazy)
Being the one to carry the emotional burden and pain, where the shoulder seems to be a never-ending source of tears

I be cryin' on the inside and smilin' when the cameras on (on God)
Putting on a brave face for the public and fans despite being heartbroken inside

Woulda never went against you ever (21)
Expressing loyalty never to betray love or turn against it

I even tried to make the grudge settle (straight up)
Attempting to fix the situation and make amends

Yeah, I heard that you slept with a couple fellas (straight up)
Acknowledging yet not caring about rumors of infidelity

Still treated you like a virgin 'cause I know you better (on God)
Treating love with respect and dignity, unaffected by outside rumors or opinions

When she suck it, take my soul, she a whole devil (21)
Realizing he's been tricked or deceived by love itself

Bought a Wagon and I covered it with rose petals (skrrt)
Trying to be romantic, but perhaps ultimately vulgar and cheap

She didn't think I was romantic 'cause I'm so ghetto
Being criticized for one's identity or background

Got a Patek and a Birkin, it was fundamental
Buying expensive items that are deemed important or necessary

Then the situation took a U-turn (fuck)
Suddenly being hit by unexpected obstacles or challenges

Foundation crumbled and the roof burned (21)
The relationship collapsing and being destroyed altogether

I ain't perfect, I was slidin' like a earthworm, loco
Acknowledging one's flaws and mistakes, comparing oneself to a worm

But I never, ever brought the dirt home (on God)
Promising to never bring the wrongdoings or problems to one's personal life or home

Man, we both played each other, you was worse, though (21)
Realizing both parties to the relationship were at fault, with one being slightly worse than the other

Always blamin' me because I did it first, though (21)
Being blamed for initiating the problems and issues

You started sleepin' with your phone in your purse, though
Showing distrust and suspicion towards one's partner for keeping their phone close at all times

And you had that pussy nigga fragrance on your skirt, ho (punk bitch)
Insulting one's partner by suggesting they smell like someone with unmanly or undesirable qualities

I had your back, you put a knife in mine (now I'm scarred)
Being betrayed by someone trusted and relied on, resulting in painful scars

If you was finna lose your life, I woulda gave you mine (on God)
Being willing to sacrifice one's own life for the sake of love

I sit back and reminisce sometimes (just be thinkin', you know, 'bout the old days)
Reflecting on past memories and experiences with love

I used to drink my syrup while you drank your wine (my old ways)
Indulging in unhealthy or harmful habits, while one's partner indulged in a more ‘classy’ behavior

Can't believe what we came to (21)
Being shocked and surprised by what the relationship has turned into

You won't believe what the fame do
Reflecting on the effect and impact of fame on the relationship

We ain't together, any problems, I still came through (straight up)
Showing that despite the relationship being over, help and support is still offered

Heard he put his hands on you, that's what lames do (pussy)
Showing disrespect or contempt towards someone who abuses their partner

Got my first taste of love and I thank you (thank you)
Being grateful for the learning experience that came with love, despite it being over

Savage, never let another woman taint you (21)
Promising to never let love or a woman have a negative effect on oneself

Fallen victim to my feelings, something I can't do (never)
Refusing to become weak or vulnerable to emotions, especially in regards to love

Get revenge on every bitch, even if it ain't you (on God)
Expressing a need for revenge or retaliation against anyone perceived as wronging or harming oneself

Rest in peace to love, I gave up a long time ago (F-U-C L-U-V)
Ending the song on the same note that love has been abandoned and left behind a long time ago

Hard times, everybody left, I'm the one you counted on (One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight)
The same line as before, just with a counting pattern added for emphasis and impact

My shoulder took a lot of tears, woulda swore it was a fountain on (Heavy rain, thunderstorm, hail comin', fallin')
The same line as before, just with added meteorological references for imagery

I be cryin' on the inside and smilin' when the cameras on (Frown on the inside, laugh when the flash on)
The same line as before, just with a reversal of expressions and added reference to cameras