Love Story
Aja Smith Lyrics

It's from the heart
The following story is sincere and emotionally true

It's from the heart right here (yeah)
The story shares a strong emotional connection

Everybody has a story to tell
Everyone has a unique life experience worth sharing

Check this out though
Listen closely, you're in for a good story

I knew this chinese dude in Junior High
I had a friend during my teenage years who was Chinese

Part of my crew, everybody knew the kid
He was part of my group of friends and well-known among his peers

He was the talk of the school, intelligent
He was admired for his intelligence and reputation at school

And well spoken, respected by teachers
He was known for his eloquent speech and had earned the respect of his teachers

All the other students kept their eyes on his sneakers
He had a popular style, and other students were envious of his footwear

What can I say? You can tell he's cool if you talk with him
If you get to know him, it's clear that he's a cool guy

During fire drills girls would want to walk with him
Girls were attracted to him and wanted to be close to him even during fire drills

He could have any chick up in his view
He could have any girl he wanted

But there was only one girl he wanted to call boo
Despite his popularity, he only had eyes for one girl in particular

See its all true, found himself stressed in a dead end
This is a real story, and he found himself stuck and stressed with no way out

The girl he was feelin was obsessed with his bestfriend
The girl he had feelings for was infatuated with his best friend

His bestfriends a playa, that's the reason he's pissed
His best friend was a player, and this made him angry

Plus he treat her like she don't even exist
His best friend didn't even acknowledge the girl he liked

He ain't tryna hate on his man, but there was no help in it
He didn't want to be against his best friend, but he couldn't help his feelings

Wrote the girl a letter told her how he felt in it
He wrote a heartfelt letter to the girl, expressing his feelings for her

She was shocked at first of him revealing the truth
At first, the girl was taken aback by his revelation

Till she realized that she was feelin him too
Eventually, she realized that she had feelings for him as well

[Chorus]
The recurring hook of the song

Oh
An exclamation of surprise

I've been thinking of you
He's been thinking about the girl he likes

And you've been thinkin of me
The girl has also been thinking about him

Uh
A sound of affirmation or agreement

So you know as time goes by
As time passes, things change

Things get a little bit serious
Their relationship becomes more substantial

Just listen
Pay attention to the rest of the story

It was strictly hip hop, now they bumpin slow jams all day
Their musical preferences evolved as their relationship progressed

Went from holding hands, to makin out in the hallway
Their physical intimacy grew from simple hand holding to making out in public

Their relationship, seemed like a dream come true
Their romance seemed like a fairytale

As time went by their friendship grew
Their relationship strengthened as their friendship deepened

Staring at the stars, trading secrets on the phone
They would stay up late exchanging secrets with each other

When her parents were at work, she would sneak him in her room
She would secretly invite him over to her room when her parents weren't home

He told her he was a virgin the day that they met
He was honest with her from the beginning about his sexual experience

So on his birthday he got a gift he'll never forget
On his birthday, she gave him an unforgettable birthday present

Females were jealous, but they still calling him cute
Other girls were envious but still found him attractive

First day of summer school, they rocked the matching nautica suits
They showed off their relationship by wearing matching clothes

Happy in each others arms, can it be
They were blissfully happy when they were together

They found true love, living in a fantasy
Their love seemed so perfect and magical

Then reality attacks, his pops couldn't see past the fact
Their perfect world was shattered when his father disapproved of their relationship due to their racial differences

His son was asian, but his girlfriend was black
His father's disapproval stemmed from the fact that she was black and he was Chinese

Imagine having to choose between the one that you love or your fam
It was a difficult decision to choose between his love and his family's approval

That's like cutting off your right or left hand, damn
It was a painful decision to make, like cutting off a vital part of oneself

[Chorus]
The recurring hook of the song

Uh huh, yeah
A sound of affirmation or agreement

I know this sounds like a true story
I realize this story sounds like it could actually happen

Coulda happened to any one of us
This story is relatable and could have happened to anyone

It's crazy though right?
It's amazing how unexpected and unpredictable love can be

Now if this sounds like a true story
If this story sounds realistic

That's probably cause it is
It's a true story

And I know for a fact cause I'm that chinese kid
This is a personal anecdote about the artist's own experience

Mm, lookin back now, I know its more than just a crush
Reflecting on his experience, he knows now that it was more than just a simple infatuation

I'm sayin the whole expierience taught me so much
This experience taught him many valuable lessons

Love can overcome anything that gets in its way
The power of love can overcome any obstacle

That's reason I still think of shorty 'til this day
He still thinks about the girl who had a significant impact on his life

We talk now and then, she's doin her thing
They still keep in touch occasionally, and she's living her life

We both full grown up, I think she rockin a ring
They're both grown adults now, and he thinks she's married

I know she's proud of me and all the things I've accomplished
He knows that his achievements would make her proud of him

She was there when I was nobody, that's being honest
She was there for him when he was at his lowest point

Ain't no shame, I'll admit it she was there when I cried
He's not ashamed to admit that he cried in front of her

So in return I wipe the tears from her eyes
He wants to repay her kindness by being there for her in her time of need

As far as my pops, he's a little more open minded
His father has become more accepting and understanding of his relationships

If his son is happy, he's 100% behind it
His father's top priority is his son's happiness

Now this is a song I know I had to do
This song was important for him to make

Cause all the stuff I went through might have happened to you
He hopes that others can relate to his experience and find comfort in his story

[Chorus]
The recurring hook of the song

Oh
An exclamation of surprise

Uh, yeah
A sound of affirmation or agreement

Everybody remembers their first love
The memory of one's first love is powerful and unforgettable

You only get one
There's only one first love in a person's life

So you gotta remember
It's important to remember and cherish the experience

Yeah
A sound of agreement or acknowledgement

I just want you to know
He wants listeners to understand and appreciate the story

That Jin's still thinkin about you
The artist, Jin, is still thinking about the girl who inspired this song