Put Me Thru
Anderson.Paak Lyrics
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Both my hands are tied
Afraid of thinking I dug my own grave
Fuck around with this
Strange and elusive, too afraid to lose it
I don't mind this pain
Most niggas want you for your candy
They'll never know just how long it takes
And put it all on the line
There I go, volunteering punishment
Self-inflicted pain, sickness, overused
Way overused
Here I stand (hey) time and time
It must be what you put me through, ha
It must be what you put me through
A little while longer
A bit more time
Why would you run these thoughts across my mind?
Please, believe me
As cool as I remain
There's a point in which I'll lose my self-restraint
Say, love, most nigga's would've left you lonely
I fancy throwing it all away
I see it to my own demise
How much longer will I let it ride?
There I go, volunteering punishment
Self-inflicted pain, sickness (ha), overused
Here I stand (here I stand) time and time
It must be what you put me through (uh)
(Said, yeah, huh, time and time)
It must be what (pain) you put me through
(Volunteering punishment)
Hey, it must be
Here I stand (yeah)
Time and time (hey)
It must be what you put me through, ha
It must be what you put me through
The lyrics to Anderson .Paak's song "Put Me Thru" touch on the idea of being trapped in a relationship and willingly suffering through the pain that comes with it. Anderson sings about feeling powerless in a relationship where his hands are tied, yet he can't seem to let go. The lyrics suggest that he may have made some bad choices somewhere down the line that have led him to this point, and now he's punishing himself by staying in a toxic relationship.
The line "Most niggas want you for your candy, they'll never know just how long it takes" suggests that Anderson's partner might be sought after for superficial reasons, and that most people don't understand the struggle that comes with maintaining a real relationship. Anderson is willing to suffer through the pain of his current situation, even though it's causing him to lose his self-restraint.
The chorus "There I go, volunteering, punish me. Self-inflicted pain, over you" suggests that Anderson is well aware that he's punishing himself, and that he's the one who's responsible for putting himself through this pain. It's a strong statement of self-awareness, as Anderson acknowledges that he could walk away, but still chooses to stay.
Overall, "Put Me Thru" is a song about the dark side of love and relationships, and the ways in which we can find ourselves trapped in situations that we know aren't healthy for us. The powerful lyrics, combined with Anderson's soulful delivery, make for a truly compelling track that will resonate with anyone who's ever been through a difficult love affair.
Line by Line Meaning
Why the hell would you run this game?
I don't understand why you would play with my emotions like this
Both my hands are tied
I'm powerless to change the situation
Afraid of thinking I dug my own grave
I'm terrified that I made this situation worse on my own
Fuck around with this
Messing with this situation is not a good idea
Strange and elusive, too afraid to lose it
This situation is unpredictable and I can't afford to mess it up
I don't mind this pain
I'm willing to endure the pain if it means I can be with you
Most niggas want you for your candy
Most guys only want you for superficial reasons
They'll never know just how long it takes
They don't understand the effort it takes to be with you
I wave my own pride
I'm willing to let go of my ego for you
And put it all on the line
I'm risking everything for a chance with you
There I go, volunteering, punish me
I'm offering myself up for possible heartbreak
Self inflicted pain, over you
I'm causing my own emotional pain for the sake of being with you
Way over you
This feeling is stronger than just a simple attraction
Here I stay, time to time
I keep coming back to you, despite knowing the potential hurt
It must be what you put me through
This constant emotional struggle is a result of my feelings for you
A little while longer
I'm holding out hope for just a bit more time with you
A bit more time
I'm not ready to let go of this just yet
Why would you run these thoughts accross my mind?
I can't stop thinking about you and it's driving me crazy
Please, relieve me
I need a way out of this emotional turmoil
As cool as I remain
I'm trying my best not to let my emotions get the best of me
There's a point in which I'll lose my self restrain
I know I can only hold on for so long before I break down
Say, love, most nigga's would've left you lonely
Other guys wouldn't have stayed through all of the ups and downs, but I'm different
I fancy throwing it all away
I'm willing to give up everything for a chance at happiness with you
I see it to my own demise
I know this situation could end badly for me, but I'm still willing to take the risk
How much longer will I let it ride?
I'm questioning how much longer I can handle the emotional stress of this situation
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brandon Paak Anderson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@FlyingTurtle1202
Why the hell would you run this game?
Both my hands are tied
Afraid of thinking I dug my own grave
Fuck around with this
Strange and elusive, too afraid to lose it
I don't mind this pain
Most niggas want you for your candy
They'll never know just how long it takes
I wave my own pride
And put it all on the line
There I go, volunteering, punish me
Self inflicted pain, sickness over used
Way over used
Here I stay, hey, time to time
It must be what you put me through
It must be what you put me through
A little while longer
A bit more time
Why would you run these thoughts across my mind?
Please, relieve me
As cool as I remain
There's a point in which I'll lose my self restraint
Say, love, most niggas would've left you lonely
I fancy throwing it all away
I see it to my own demise
How much longer will I let it ride?
There I go, volunteering, punish me
Self inflicted pain, sickness over used
Will I let it ride? (Here I stay)
Here I stay, time to time
It must be what you put me through (yeah, time to time)
It must be what you put me through
Hey it must be (here I stay time to time)
It must be what you put me through
It must be what you put me through
@veerani
[Verse 1: Anderson .Paak]
Why the hell would you run this game?
Both my hands are tied
Afraid of thinking I dug my own grave
Fuck around with this
Strange and elusive, too afraid to lose it
I don't mind this pain
Most niggas want you for your candy
They'll never know just how long it takes
I wave my own pride
And put it all on the line
[Chorus: Anderson .Paak]
There I go, volunteering, punish me
Self inflicted pain, sickness over used
Way over used
Here I stay, hey, time to time
It must be what you put me through
It must be what you put me through
[Verse 2: Anderson .Paak]
A little while longer
A bit more time
Why would you run these thoughts across my mind?
Please, relieve me
As cool as I remain
There's a point in which I'll lose my self restraint
Say, love, most niggas would've left you lonely
I fancy throwing it all away
I see it to my own demise
How much longer will I let it ride?
@murraygrier1781
I'm 61 years old and Anderson is the first new artist 's music I've fell in love with since Antony Hamilton.
@deborahadams113
Murray Grier yep , I’m 55 and recently discovered Paak & wow his work is fabulous x
@deborahadams113
P,s love Antony Hamilton too :)
@WashPaw2
I agree with you I love his music too. I am 59.
@deborahadams113
Yodi Vaden ah all those years of music yeah , we connoisseurs by now :)
@baolan1
Hol' up, old farts! 58 here & going to his concert in Detroit in June. Nice to stay a bit young, no?
@johnprofit7434
WHY the hell would you run this game ?
That line alone was sharp as fuck.
@jaidsalgado
Both my hands are tieeeeeeed
@souloshinobi7307
^THAT PART
@TheVillageIdiot927
Tha Profit organization