what it is
A.K.A. Brothers Lyrics
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When nobody else was
I was loving you
When nobody else would
Why you gotta do me
Like nobody else does
How the fuck you do me
Like I’m doing way too much
All these different ways
And even when I gave you
All these better days
Why you had to make me cry
Like a baby
Why you had to go and lie
To me baby
All I ever did was
Give you the truth
And give you the real
Girl I really gave you my all
When you gave up
Everything that we built
And things that I feel
Girl you really
Fucked up my heart
I don’t know what to do
Everything that I do
Look like what we used to do
When it hurts I just know
That’s just what it’s gonna do
And it always hurts
Thinking bout me and you
Aw yeah
Come and see me for once
Tryta be me for once
You don’t know how hard it is
But you say it is what it is
Oh girl
I hope you proud of yourself
With everything
That you did to me
When I was out of myself
Couldn’t believe
You was leaving me
I was the one that was
Holding you down
So what the fuck
I was the one that was
Holding it down
When shit was rough
I know I did some shit
In the past to hurt you
But I already paid the price
And vowed to never ever
Hurt you again
Cause I would rather lose a lover
Than a friend
But you talking bout
Come and see me for once
Tryta be me for once
You don’t know how hard it is
But you say it is what it is
Ohhh
Come and see me for once
Tryta be me for once
You don’t know how hard it is
But you say it is what it is
The song "What It Is" by A.K.A. Brothers touches on the theme of heartbreak and the challenges of moving on from a relationship. The lyrics express the emotions of a person who was loyal to their partner despite their flaws and imperfections, but was ultimately betrayed and hurt. The first verse of the song highlights the singer's loyalty and love for their partner and how they stood by them through tough times. However, in the second verse, the singer expresses their pain and confusion as to why their partner treated them badly despite their efforts to make the relationship work. The chorus emphasizes the difficulties of moving on from heartbreak, and the struggle to let go of the past and start again.
The song's lyrics are a relatable expression of the challenges of love and relationships, especially when they end with heartbreak. The lyrics convey the pain, confusion, and helplessness one feels when a relationship ends, and sends a message that it is okay to feel that way. The music video solidifies the message of the song and depicts various scenes of a man struggling to come to terms with his break up, showcasing the emotional torment that heartbreak brings.
Line by Line Meaning
I was there for you
I supported you in your hard times
When nobody else was
When no one else was there for you
I was loving you
I loved you deeply
When nobody else would
When no one else would love you
Why you gotta do me
Why are you treating me this way
Like nobody else does
Treating me worse than anyone else would
How the fuck you do me
How can you possibly treat me this way
Like I’m doing way too much
Like I am doing more than I need to or should
Even when I showed you
Despite the fact that I demonstrated for you
All these different ways
All the various things I did for you
And even when I gave you
Even when I provided you with
All these better days
All the good times and joys I gave you
Why you had to make me cry
Why did you have to cause me to cry
Like a baby
Like a small, helpless child
Why you had to go and lie
Why did you have to deceive me
To me baby
To me, my love
All I ever did was
Everything I did
Give you the truth
Provided you with honesty
And give you the real
And gave you my authentic self
Girl I really gave you my all
I gave you everything I had
When you gave up
When you abandoned or left behind
Everything that we built
Everything we worked hard to create and establish
And things that I feel
And the emotions I experienced
Girl you really
My dear, you truly
Fucked up my heart
Damaged my heart (emotional pain)
I don’t know what to do
I feel lost and unsure of how to proceed
Everything that I do
Every action I take
Look like what we used to do
Reminds me of the things we did together in the past
When it hurts I just know
I am aware that when I am hurting
That’s just what it’s gonna do
This is just how it will be
And it always hurts
And the pain is always present
Thinking bout me and you
Reflecting on our past relationship
Aw yeah
Indicating agreement, acknowledging the words spoken
Come and see me for once
Visit me one time
Tryta be me for once
Experience what it feels like to be me
You don’t know how hard it is
You do not understand how difficult my situation is
But you say it is what it is
You believe that the situation is what it is and cannot be changed
Oh girl
My dear woman
I hope you proud of yourself
I hope you feel good about your actions
With everything
In light of all that has happened
That you did to me
Everything you did to hurt me
When I was out of myself
When I was not thinking clearly
Couldn’t believe
Could not accept or comprehend
You was leaving me
You were abandoning me
I was the one that was
I was the person who
Holding you down
Supporting you and keeping you grounded
So what the fuck
What could have possibly happened
I was the one that was
I was the person who
Holding it down
Keeping everything stable and under control
When shit was rough
When things were difficult and challenging
I know I did some shit
I am aware that I made mistakes
In the past to hurt you
In the past, I did things that caused you pain
But I already paid the price
But I have already suffered the consequences
And vowed to never ever
And promised to never again
Hurt you again
Cause you pain again
Cause I would rather lose a lover
Because I would prefer to lose a romantic partner
Than a friend
Than to lose a true friend
But you talking bout
But you are saying
Come and see me for once
Visit me one time
Tryta be me for once
Experience what it feels like to be me
You don’t know how hard it is
You do not understand how difficult my situation is
But you say it is what it is
But you believe that the situation is what it is and cannot be changed
Ohhh
An expression of sadness, regret or exasperation.
Come and see me for once
Visit me one time
Tryta be me for once
Experience what it feels like to be me
You don’t know how hard it is
You do not understand how difficult my situation is
But you say it is what it is
But you believe that the situation is what it is and cannot be changed
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Jalene Woods
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@TheGusto69
This reminds me of markers and train stations. I can smell it! Love it!
@NexusPerth
Man, I used to listen to a lot of Aussie Hip Hop. I've never heard this, Rare indeed. Proper.
@Pumper50
Respect for the upload dude! Old school Aussie Hip Hop - Memories of early mornings in the yards when I hear this stuff. DJ Krisy on Steppin' To The AM every Saturday night from 10pm-midnight was essential listening back then.
@m2ad18
I had this on tape, recorded off of steppen to the am.. man I forgot about that show, was freaking awesome.. where I first heard Lord finesse.. wish I had all that old tapes still, pause record..
@countrabricksbuildcraze8916
Love this wax I got the two. Of them strait up wax. rase n tarkie let your salf be your salf. Dope gold. Oz hip hop on the real good time s
@snrotabcd9500
Better than most Oz rap today.
@countrabricksbuildcraze8916
LoL gold it be. And sume of guys from this time still got the goods ..hood s I not into as much now day but don't mind the odd track. And bliss n Esso still got odd dope track.
@jordishore_
amazing
@nathaniellowry3861
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@razjohnston1163
Amazing rap. So fly. My.....? Is about Merida, Constance, the label boys, the amazing Ransom’s deliver and tide, beyond me why nobody gives a shit about sum amazing work - we almost had a deal with the best in NY. What an Australian story. So un American, they would have had our backs if we were a ‘hood.’ Disgusting, and Disrespectful totally Ozzy ,,,,,makes me sick. Great achievement great time. Remember searching for vinyl breaks wonderful shit. FYA