Why R U
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Only my my mine (Alright)
Baby you are so damn fine
But you will never admit
When the creeps cat call
I'm in check, if you made me rate I'd say you're my 10
But don't ask me again...
Cause baby I know that you're only my my mine
I love it when we dance, drink with me me me
Hope we don't fuck this up, oh yea yea yea
Cause baby I know that you're only my my mine
If I was a fucking simp I'd die die die
I love it when we dance, drink with me me me
Hope we don't fuck this up, oh yea yea yea
Baby don't be paranoid, you can hang around with me
(As far as I can see, we could be)
Everything, give those bitches jealousy
Our energy hits with high velocity
Out of all of these girls, yea, you are mine
I find it kinda cute that you are shy
For a second random guy tries to talk, yea
You ignore him then he dies inside, oh yea
Do I get wasted? No! cause I'm spending time with you
I am satisfied, and so are you
Fuck, Oh God, random girl calls me
I guess I should ignore
Cause baby I know that you're only my my mine
If I was a fucking simp I'd die die die
I love it when we dance, drink with me me me
Hope we don't fuck this up, oh yea yea yea
Cause baby I know that you're only my my mine
If I was a fucking simp I'd die die die
I love it when we dance, drink with me me me
Hope we don't fuck this up, oh yea yea yea
The lyrics to Amerie's song Why R U is about the singer's relationship with a man who she knows is only hers. The song starts with the repetition of the line "Baby I know that you're only my my mine" to emphasize how possessive the singer is over her man. She acknowledges his fine looks but notes that he will never confess to it. The singer also mentions how she is quick to shut down any unwanted attention towards her man and even rates him a perfect 10 for herself. However, she also admits that if she were a simp (someone who is overly subservient and eager to please) she'd die for him.
The chorus repeats the same lines where the singer hopes they don't mess up their relationship and emphasizes that the man belongs only to her. In the second verse, the singer tells her man not to be paranoid and generally enjoys his company. She mentions how their bond makes other women jealous but is happy about it. The energy they have together is intense, and the singer finds it cute how shy he is. She appreciates how he ignores other women's advances and notes that the singer and her man both enjoy each other's company so much that they don't even want to drink excessively. The final lines of the chorus repeat the same lines and the singer mentions how she should ignore other men who approach her because she knows that her man is only hers.
Overall, the song is about the singer's possessive nature and love for her man who she knows is only hers. She values their relationship and the connection they have, and the lyrics imply an expectation for loyalty from each other.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby I know that you're only my my mine (Yea)
I am aware that you belong only to me
Only my my mine (Alright)
No one else can claim you
Baby you are so damn fine
You are extremely attractive
But you will never admit
You are too modest to acknowledge your own beauty
When the creeps cat call
Other guys hit on you
I'm in check, if you made me rate I'd say you're my 10
I am in control of my emotions and if I had to rate you, you would be my perfect score
But don't ask me again...
I don't want to be forced to repeatedly state my feelings
If I was a fucking simp I'd die die die
If I was hopelessly infatuated with you, it would consume me
I love it when we dance, drink with me me me
I enjoy spending time with you, especially when we're dancing and drinking together
Hope we don't fuck this up, oh yea yea yea
I hope we don't ruin what we have going on
Baby don't be paranoid, you can hang around with me
You don't need to worry about other people when you're with me
(As far as I can see, we could be)
From what I can tell, we could have a great relationship
Everything, give those bitches jealousy
We have everything we need to make others envious of what we have
Our energy hits with high velocity
Our connection is powerful and intense
Out of all of these girls, yea, you are mine
Despite all the other women around, you are the one I choose
I find it kinda cute that you are shy
I appreciate your shyness, it's endearing
For a second random guy tries to talk, yea
Sometimes other guys try to approach you
You ignore him then he dies inside, oh yea
You reject other guys who try to hit on you, which makes them feel bad
Do I get wasted? No! cause I'm spending time with you
I don't need to get drunk to have fun when I'm with you
I am satisfied, and so are you
We are both happy with our relationship
Fuck, Oh God, random girl calls me
Sometimes other girls try to contact me
I guess I should ignore
I shouldn't give these other girls any attention
Cause baby I know that you're only my my mine
I am secure in the knowledge that you belong to me alone
Hope we don't fuck this up, oh yea yea yea
I really hope we don't ruin what we have together
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Christopher Baer
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
sandnsea212
Amerie is definitely one of the most UNDER-rated R&B singers out there. She has it all: beauty, voice, dance. She just needs the right support.
The Hope Andro Show **Hope The Entertainer**
We love you Amerieeeee! You still relevant af. Nobody can take your place!
ang holloway
Agreed
Life with EvaneyB
Absolutely
Lorraine (Nepenthe) Sterling
💯 I love Amerie I wish she would make a comeback 😢
doointhedoo
I will never understand why she fell off. This woman was inundated with Talent
Tan Math
This song still hits!!! Her fashion is always always on point in her videos!
Nia Neek
🔥🔥🔥 her songs are timeless! Classic Vocal over a classic hip hop track. This is top tier… her first album still in heavy rotation. She don’t have to come out with another song. Amerie did enough for the people who know what top vocal and production will produce. ❤️
Tru Queen
Amerie's music is timeless, her voice is amazing, I still play all her albums like they were released yesterday. This album, Love & War was so underrated & overlooked‼️🎯💯 Amerie was a trendsetter whom many copied, but fell short. She's the true definition of an RnB Rockstar‼️🎯🕊🥳
KodyhMusic
She is really a very amazing singer ✨✨