Payphone
9.2 Lyrics

Hey cliff, I think they not ready for this one
I don't think everyone is ready for what I am about to do

21 Mamie
Referring to a location or address, possibly associated with the singer's personal life

I'm loving your smile
Complimenting someone's smile

You know that I'm ready
Asserting readiness for some sort of action or task

I came with the gang
Arrived with a group of friends or associates

You should say less
Suggesting someone should speak less, possibly to avoid revealing too much information or making a mistake

I'm finna finesse
Planning on executing some sort of skillful maneuver, possibly to achieve a desired outcome

Gimme some time
Asking for patience or more time to complete a task

Thankful to God that I'm blessed
Expressing gratitude for good fortune or blessings in life

About to do me
Preparing to focus on oneself or personal goals

Hit up my phone
Asking someone to call or message on the singer's phone

Don't choke on jealousy
Warning against being consumed by jealousy or envy

Hope that see
Hoping someone can recognize or appreciate the singer's efforts

That I've been working, no sleep
Emphasizing that the singer has been working hard despite lack of sleep

Word to my momma, no capping
Swearing or giving one's word, honestly and truthfully

I know that you sleeping on me
Believing that others underestimate or undervalue the artist's abilities or potential

Need me a hunny that's after the bag
Desiring a romantic partner who is driven and focused on achieving financial success

My heart in a safe
Possibly referring to a literal safe or metaphorically indicating that the singer is emotionally guarded

I got to be safe
Making a statement that the singer values their safety and well-being

21 Mamie
Repeating reference to a location or address

They sleeping on me
Continuing to emphasize that others underestimate the artist's abilities or potential

I heard from the payphone
Receiving information from an anonymous or unexpected source, possibly indicating a lack of trust in others

They sleeping on me
Reaffirming that others underestimate the singer's abilities or potential

I turn 21, I ain't been easy
Reflecting on the artist's age and acknowledging that life has been difficult up to this point

I got nephews that look up to me
Highlighting that the singer is a role model or influential figure in the lives of younger family members

As I struggle with who I want to be
Describing an internal conflict or uncertainty about the singer's identity or aspirations

They treat me like royalty
Expressing that the singer is highly respected or revered by those around them

Don't question my loyalty
Asserting that the artist is committed and faithful to their friends and family

Keep asking for clarity
Suggesting that others continue to seek understanding or explanation from the artist

Got love for the family
Expressing love or affection for one's family members

21 Mamie
A final reference to the location or address

I'm loving your smile
A repetition of complimenting someone's smile

You know that I'm ready
Reiterating that the artist is prepared and motivated for some sort of action or task

I came with the gang
Repeating the statement that the artist arrived with a group of friends or associates

They sleeping on me
Reaffirming that others underestimate the singer's abilities or potential

I heard from the payphone
Ending on the same line as before, indicating the artist still trusts unexpected sources of information