BMW
Alec King Lyrics


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4 Seater 4 seater with a 2 seater vibe
Fuck it I wanna get high
BMW I'm lookin in your eye
I wish you were lookin in mine
4 seater with a 2 seater vibe
Fuck it I wanna get high
BMW I'm lookin in your eye
I wish you were lookin in mine
Why you always stressin 'bout the past
You don't wanna do it like that
BMW I'm looking in your eye
I wish you were lookin in mine
These days Siri gotta wake me up
Close down Sephora looks like we are never making up
I said that I feel you but you don't believe me
I been through it too
You think I was gonna make shit up?
I know that heartbreak
I know that life
I know that feeling when you're down
So the doctor prescribes
I know that feeling
When you're fighting with your home team
Cos you feel like they don't listen
Now that's fucking up your family life
Depression is a bitch
Yeah I know
Mix it with anxiety
I got a little both (yeah)
That perfect storm never really settles
You just gotta start and learn to see that good shit grow
Woah
It's there
I swear
You just gotta open up
And stare
Over there
Stop looking at broken stuff
Girl, I already know you tough
We been in the cold enough
We don't gotta talk a lot
Just tell me how you're holdin up
4 seater with a 2 seater vibe
Fuck it I wanna get high
BMW I'm lookin in your eye
I wish you were lookin in mine
4 seater with a 2 seater vibe
Fuck it I wanna get high
BMW I'm lookin in your eye
I wish you were lookin in mine
You say that you don't wanna kill yourself
But you're starting to second guess life
You say that you hate me but you really miss the times
Where you were always by my side
Damn
Your brain really plays tricks on you
When you can't get outta bed
And you look up at the sky
And nothin is lookin back
That shit's quiet like Kawhi
Competition runnin laps
And you're watching through those eyes
That have seen everything through hell and back
So give yourself a little credit for gettin through that past
Sleep paralysis you ain't even takin a nap
Thinkin in reverse only makin you backtrack
You hate people that love you
You miss people that hate you
So you give them an inch
And they all gotta take two
You give anyone your heart
You think all they gonna do is break you
That ain't true
Look at this shit from a different angle
I said
4 seater with a 2 seater
Fuck it
Lookin in your eye
I wish you were lookin in mine (fuck it)
4 seater with a 2 seater vibe
Fuck it I wanna get high
BMW I'm lookin in your eye
I wish you were lookin in mine
Why you always stressin 'bout the past
You don't wanna do it like that
BMW I'm looking in your eye




I wish you were lookin in mine
(Fuck it I wanna get it high)

Overall Meaning

The song "BMW" by Alec King is a poignant exploration of depression, anxiety, and heartbreak. The lyrics describe the feeling of being trapped in a car with someone, ostensibly a partner or friend, but feeling completely alone and isolated. The car itself, a BMW, serves as a metaphor for the feeling of being stuck in a situation you can't control. The title also works as a double entendre, with "BMW" standing both for the car brand and the phrase "Be My Woman," which adds a layer of romantic yearning to the song.


Throughout the song, King addresses the confusion and frustration of dealing with mental health issues. He sings about feeling trapped, unable to escape from negative thoughts and feelings, but also about the importance of seeking help and focusing on the good things in life. He acknowledges that depression is a "bitch," but also suggests that there are ways to overcome it, even if it's not easy.


The chorus, with its repeated refrain of "4 seater with a 2 seater vibe/Fuck it I wanna get high/BMW I'm lookin in your eye/I wish you were lookin in mine," captures the sense of longing and loneliness that permeates the song. The last line in particular, "I wish you were lookin in mine," speaks to the desire for connection and understanding, even in the midst of pain and confusion. Overall, "BMW" is a powerful meditation on the complexities of mental health and the importance of self-care and perseverance.


Line by Line Meaning

4 Seater 4 seater with a 2 seater vibe
The car is a 4 seater, but it feels like it's only made for 2 people.


Fuck it I wanna get high
I want to get high and not care about anything else right now.


BMW I'm lookin in your eye
I'm staring at the BMW, admiring it.


I wish you were lookin in mine
I want someone or something to admire me the same way I'm admiring the car.


Why you always stressin 'bout the past
You always seem to worry about things that have already happened.


You don't wanna do it like that
You don't like the way things went in the past and don't want to repeat it.


These days Siri gotta wake me up
I rely on technology to wake me up in the morning.


Close down Sephora looks like we are never making up
We had a disagreement and it seems like we'll never make up.


I said that I feel you but you don't believe me
I told you that I understand how you feel, but you don't trust my words.


I been through it too
I also experienced the same things you're going through.


You think I was gonna make shit up?
Do you think I would lie about my experiences?


I know that heartbreak
I have experienced heartbreak before.


I know that life
I understand what it's like to live in this world.


I know that feeling when you're down
I can relate to the feeling of being down or depressed.


So the doctor prescribes
The doctor gives medication to help with the mental health issues.


When you're fighting with your home team
When you're in conflict with your family and they don't listen to you.


Cos you feel like they don't listen
You feel like your family doesn't hear or understand you.


Now that's fucking up your family life
This conflict is causing problems for the whole family.


Depression is a bitch
Depression is a difficult and terrible thing to deal with.


Yeah I know
I understand this firsthand.


Mix it with anxiety
Anxiety and depression often go hand in hand.


I got a little both (yeah)
I am dealing with both depression and anxiety.


That perfect storm never really settles
The combination of depression and anxiety can cause a constant storm in your life.


You just gotta start and learn to see that good shit grow
You need to start doing things that make you happy and try to focus on the good things in life.


Woah
An exclamation of surprise or realization.


It's there
There are good things in life to focus on.


I swear
I promise, it's true.


You just gotta open up
You need to be open to the idea of focusing on the good things in life.


And stare
Take the time to really look at and appreciate the good things in life.


Stop looking at broken stuff
Stop focusing on the negative or broken things in life.


Girl, I already know you tough
I know you're strong and can make it through hard times.


We been in the cold enough
We've both experienced hard times before.


We don't gotta talk a lot
We don't need to talk about everything.


Just tell me how you're holdin up
Let me know how you're doing and if you need anything.


You say that you don't wanna kill yourself
You're struggling with your mental health, but don't want to take your own life.


But you're starting to second guess life
You're starting to question if life is worth living.


You say that you hate me but you really miss the times
You may have resentment towards me, but deep down you miss the positive experiences we shared together.


Damn
An exclamation of frustration.


Your brain really plays tricks on you
Your mind can sometimes deceive you and play tricks on your perception of reality.


When you can't get outta bed
When depression makes it difficult to even get out of bed in the morning.


And you look up at the sky
When you look up towards the sky, towards something positive or hopeful.


And nothin is lookin back
When there doesn't seem to be any positivity or hope looking back at you.


That shit's quiet like Kawhi
It's silent and there doesn't seem to be any response or reaction, like a stealthy athlete.


Competition runnin laps
Others may seem to be succeeding or outperforming you.


And you're watching through those eyes
You're viewing the competition or obstacles through your own perspective.


That have seen everything through hell and back
Your perspective has been shaped by difficult experiences you've been through.


So give yourself a little credit for gettin through that past
Acknowledge your own strength and progress in getting through tough times in the past.


Sleep paralysis you ain't even takin a nap
You may feel so anxious or depressed that you can't even rest or sleep properly.


Thinkin in reverse only makin you backtrack
Overthinking and dwelling on the past is only holding you back from moving forward.


You hate people that love you
You may push away people who care for you because of your own struggles and negative emotions.


You miss people that hate you
You may miss people who don't treat you well because at least it's a familiar dynamic.


So you give them an inch
You may try to reconnect with the people who have hurt you.


And they all gotta take two
They may take more than what you're willing to give or be unreceptive to reconciliation.


You give anyone your heart
You may be vulnerable and give people your love and trust too easily.


You think all they gonna do is break you
You're afraid that anyone you give your heart to will only end up hurting you.


That ain't true
This fear isn't necessarily true or justified.


Look at this shit from a different angle
Try to view the situation or problem from a different perspective.


Fuck it
An expression of hopelessness or apathy.


I wanna get it high
I want to escape reality and get high.




Writer(s): Pat Mcmanus, Alexander King, Michael Dennis Mccall

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Comments from YouTube:

@Cantexprssmyslf

You have lots of potential bro

@Saaftig

This is the vibe dude♥️

@Abdullah-hh7cb

Who's here before 1m🔥

@borgorburger1851

bro... 4 years ago this guy should be at atleast 50m :(

@UnorthodoxKai

i needed this THANK you Alec for your music. I KNOW 2020 will be your year of great music .

@gabrielishii-lusk8155

this didn't age well

@JDuBxD

It hit different in a bmw

@stuzzayy

classic 💕

@LeQuan82

This video is strong...from the gorgeous visuals to the melancholy lyrics & sound. Impressive work.

@spiritwalkerr

Who else LOVES Alec ?

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