Start It Up
Alex Mali Lyrics

I'm being honest
I am being open and truthful

I don't like to get my hopes up
I am cautious with my emotions and try to avoid disappointment

Never liked to get my heart crushed
I have experienced heartbreak in the past and avoid situations that could lead to more pain

Tell me now if this is over
I need to know if this relationship is done before we take any further steps

'Fore we start it up, 'fore we start it up
We need to have this important conversation before we begin any romantic endeavors

Is it real or you just wanna hit this?
I need to know if your intentions are genuine or if you are only interested in a physical relationship

You the type to love me from a distance?
Do you prefer to keep your distance emotionally or are you ready for a deeper connection?

Is you running when I'm snapping pics
Are you comfortable with public displays of affection or do you shy away from them?

While we kiss on a late night baby
Even in private, are you truly interested in having this intimate moment with me?

'Cause I love too hard
I have a tendency towards vulnerability and emotional intensity

And I fall even harder
I have been deeply hurt before, and am afraid of that happening again

Trust too much
I am inclined to trust others, even if it may not be completely deserved

So I push even farther
When my trust is broken, I tend to withdraw more completely

Give my all is that something that you can Do? Do? Do?
Can you handle the intensity of my emotions, even when they are overwhelming?

I don't wanna play no games boy
I do not want any superficial, shallow relationships

I don't wanna be your gameboy
I'm not interested in being a casual or temporary fling

Or a temporary love toy
I need a stable, committed partner who is willing to invest in our relationship over time

All they ever wanna do is hit this
Many people are only interested in a sexual relationship with me

That's the kind of dudes I got to dismiss
I'm looking for a deeper, more meaningful connection

Ones who love you when it's convenient
I'm searching for someone who loves me even when it's not simple or easy

Need someone who's gonna believe in it
I want a partner who is committed to our relationship and our future together

'Fore we start it up, 'fore we start it up
It's critical to lay out these expectations before we start any romantic involvement

Yeah, yeah
Confirmation of the artist's determined and introspective stance towards love and relationships