Double Standards
Ab-Soul Lyrics
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He with the homies, he with the homies
No squares in his circle, nobody phoney
He with the homies, he with the homies
We don't love them hoes, let's get this money
He got a main chick, been with her for a while
Love making, and making outHis fellas' in his ear, "You acting like a queer
You going on dates, we tryna get this cake!"
When the pressure group's setting in
"If you a real man, you would fuck her friend"
Head saying no, other one saying yes
His girl girlfriend been with it, it's scandalous
Unfasten her clothes, she swore she won't tell a soul
The thrill of it all got him off, case closed
His girl girlfriend been with it, it's scandalous
Unfasten her clothes, she swore she won't tell a soul
The thrill of it all got him off, case closed
He hesitated, and she say "Why you push me?
If you don't get this pussy, then you a pussy, nigga"
Tired of living, living, living
By this double standard, standard, standard
Tired of living, living, living
By this double standard, standard, standard
She with the girls, she with the girls
Hair done, nails done, no care in the world
She with the girls, she with the girls
They all wifey material, yes sir
She want a boyfriend, she been missing out
On love making and making out
But she ain't having the best luckEverybody who chop it up only want a cut
One of her girlfriends got one
She been jealous of the relationship since day one
But last week he made a pass at her
She knew she had him, her ass a little fatter
Unbutton his jeans and then she fell to her knees
She finally found company for her misery
He hesitated, and she say "Why you push me?
If you don't get this pussy, then you a pussy, nigga"
Tired of living, living, living
By this double standard, standard, standard
Tired of living, living, living
By this double standard, standard, standard
See the moral of the story is, she a ho, he a pimp
Old girl'll forgive her man but her girlfriend's cut off like Edward's hands
What's fucked up is he got at her
Bitches call her a rat, but shit she's heard worse
To my niggas having bitches, it's what you just do
To the bitches having niggas, this what a slut do
My auntie told me always treat my lady right
My uncle told me only love 'em for a night
You can see the immediate disconnection
Between a man and a woman, the reason for regression
For example, you heard of Amber Cole
But you don't know that nigga that was getting dome
I'm saying we heard of Amber Cole
But we don't know that lil' nigga that was getting dome
It's just my interpretation of the situation
Tired of living, living, living
By this double standard, standard, standard
Tired of living, living, living
By this double standard, standard, standard
The song "Double Standards" by Ab-Soul, talks about the double standards that exist in society when it comes to men and women's sexuality. In the first verse, Ab-Soul talks about a man who has a girlfriend but is pressured by his friends to cheat on her with her friend. The man is torn between saying no and giving in to his friends' pressure. His girlfriend's friend offers herself to him, and despite his hesitation, she manipulates him into giving in to her advances. On the other hand, in the second verse, Ab-Soul talks about a woman who is interested in finding a boyfriend but only gets attention from men who only want one thing from her. She watches as one of her girlfriends gets a boyfriend, and when he makes a pass at her, she decides to give in to him.
The song criticizes the fact that men are encouraged to have multiple sexual partners, and it is viewed as acceptable behavior, while women are heavily judged and shamed for doing the same thing. The double standard is reinforced by society, and it is not just men who perpetuate it but even women themselves. The lyrics indicate that society and culture have set certain expectations regarding male and female behavior, and anyone who deviates from it is made to feel guilty and shameful.
In conclusion, the song "Double Standards" by Ab-Soul addresses the ongoing issue of societal double standards between men and women when it comes to sexuality. The song points out that men are praised for pursuing multiple partners, while women are criticized and shamed for doing the same.
Line by Line Meaning
He with the homies, he with the homies
He is only comfortable hanging out with his close friends.
No squares in his circle, nobody phoney
His friends are genuine and honest.
We don't love them hoes, let's get this money
They prioritize money over love and relationships.
He got a main chick, been with her for a while
He has a long-term girlfriend.
Love making, and making out
He enjoys physical intimacy with his girlfriend.
When the pressure group's setting in
When peer pressure is exerted on him.
"If you a real man, you would fuck her friend"
His friends pressure him to cheat on his girlfriend.
Head saying no, other one saying yes
He is conflicted about cheating on his girlfriend.
His girl girlfriend been with it, it's scandalous
His girlfriend's friend is willing to cheat with him.
Unfasten her clothes, she swore she won't tell a soul
They have physical intimacy and agree to keep it a secret.
The thrill of it all got him off, case closed
He enjoys the excitement of cheating and is content to keep it a secret.
He hesitated, and she say "Why you push me?
He is unsure about cheating, but the friend pressures him to continue.
"If you don't get this pussy, then you a pussy, nigga"
The friend uses insults to pressure him into cheating.
She with the girls, she with the girls
She spends time with her female friends.
Hair done, nails done, no care in the world
She takes care of her appearance and enjoys her time with friends.
They all wifey material, yes sir
Her female friends are all good candidates for long-term relationships.
She want a boyfriend, she been missing out
She desires a romantic relationship.
Everybody who chop it up only want a cut
Men she meets only want physical intimacy and not a long-term relationship.
One of her girlfriends got one
One of her friends is in a committed relationship.
She been jealous of the relationship since day one
She is envious of her friend's successful relationship.
But last week he made a pass at her
The boyfriend of her friend tries to cheat with her.
She knew she had him, her ass a little fatter
She believes her physical appearance led him to try to cheat with her.
Unbutton his jeans and then she fell to her knees
They have physical intimacy.
She finally found company for her misery
She is unhappy in her situation and finds solace in cheating.
See the moral of the story is, she a ho, he a pimp
Both parties are equally at fault for cheating despite societal double standards.
Old girl'll forgive her man but her girlfriend's cut off like Edward's hands
The man is forgiven for cheating, but the friendship is ruined due to societal expectations of loyalty.
Bitches call her a rat, but shit she's heard worse
She is labeled negatively for cheating but has faced worse criticism.
To my niggas having bitches, it's what you just do
Some men believe it is normal to cheat on their partners.
To the bitches having niggas, this what a slut do
Society labels women who cheat as sluts.
My auntie told me always treat my lady right
His aunt advises him to treat his girlfriend with respect.
My uncle told me only love 'em for a night
His uncle encourages him to seek short-term, physical relationships.
You can see the immediate disconnection
There is a divide between men and women due to societal expectations in relationships.
Between a man and a woman, the reason for regression
This divide is harmful and hinders progress in society.
For example, you heard of Amber Cole
The media often overblows instances of sexual activity to shame women.
But you don't know that nigga that was getting dome
The man involved in the activity is not shamed while the woman is.
It's just my interpretation of the situation
He acknowledges his own biases and subjectivity in interpreting the situations presented.
Tired of living, living, living
He is exhausted by the societal double standards and hypocrisy.
By this double standard, standard, standard
The societal expectations of men and women in relationships are unfair and limiting.
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