Paint
Anderson .Paak Lyrics


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Ugh, that what you need? (ugh say)
Ugh, you need
Say, is that what you need?
Ugh, you need

All I see is angels, demons
Soft lights a bitch sounds
From your first dream that be a sinner

Running like your running for the gold one (gold one)
Back and forth of course it's never no one
They just want to frame you in the same shit (same shit)
Never been afraid to let it go (let it go)

I just want to run it on the canvas
Brushes stroke is stroking but she go nuts
Speak of me as something you can ride on
Guess how many pages put you open up the gate and get it

All day, no breaks
All day, no breaks
Mix it, clip it, switch it then
Change it, no breaks
All day, no breaks

Paint, paint, paint
Change it
Paint, paint
Ch' Change it

All I see is angels, demons
Soft lights a bitch sounds
From your first dream that be a sinner
Excuse for me not to to keep you creaming
Creaming, creaming, creaming, creaming

Different, different colors that your changing (paint, paint)
A million ways a minute till it blows up (change it)
Fighting on your face, just face it (face it)
Take it till you say it
I am going to open up your place and paint it

All day, no breaks
All day, no breaks
Mix it, clip it, switch it then
Change it, no breaks
All day, no breaks

Ugh, that what you need (ugh say)
Ugh, you need
Say, is that what you need?
Ugh, you need

All I see is angels, demons
Soft lights a bitch sounds
From your first your first dream be a sinner

Looking like you woke up got a dreaming
Fishing where you living but there's no luck
Who can paint the picture like dale
Mixing different colors what I can do

I just want to run it on your canvas
Stroking but she pushes stroking but she go nuts
Speak of me on something you can ride on
Guess how many stages put you open up the gates and get it

All day, no breaks
All day, no breaks
Mix it, clip it, switch it then
Change it, no breaks
All day, no breaks

Paint, paint
Change it




Paint, paint
Change it

Overall Meaning

The song "Paint" by Anderson .Paak is a track from his 2016 album "Malibu." The lyrics express themes of creativity, self-expression, and individuality. The chorus of the song encourages the listener to continuously create and change their art, without being afraid to take risks and try new things. The opening lines of the song ask what the listener needs, with the repeated "Ugh, you need" emphasizing the urgency and importance of their desires.


Throughout the song, Anderson .Paak describes painting as a metaphor for life, with brushes representing the strokes taken by an artist and "different, different colors that your changing" symbolizing the variety and constantly evolving nature of human experiences. The lyrics also reference the dichotomy between angels and demons, and the idea that even negative experiences can be transformed into something beautiful through the power of art. The line "From your first dream that be a sinner" implies that even though we may make mistakes and take wrong turns in life, we can always start anew and transform ourselves.


"Paint" is a song that encourages creativity and self-expression, emphasizing the importance of continually experimenting and changing in order to grow and evolve as an artist and individual.


Line by Line Meaning

Ugh, that what you need? (ugh say)
Are you really sure about that?


All I see is angels, demons
I see the good and the bad in everything


Soft lights a bitch sounds
Things may seem nice but can also be deceitful and harsh


From your first dream that be a sinner
Even your earliest desires can have flaws


Running like your running for the gold one (gold one)
You're always pushing to be the best


Back and forth of course it's never no one
You're constantly in motion and can never stay in one place


They just want to frame you in the same shit (same shit)
Others try to force you into a mold


Never been afraid to let it go (let it go)
You're not afraid of change


I just want to run it on the canvas
I want to express myself through art


Brushes stroke is stroking but she go nuts
Trying new techniques and ideas can lead to unexpected results


Speak of me as something you can ride on
I want to inspire and guide you


Guess how many pages put you open up the gate and get it
Imagine how much more you can achieve if you just take the first step


All day, no breaks
I'm constantly working


Mix it, clip it, switch it then
I experiment with different styles and elements


Change it, no breaks
I embrace change and don't let it slow me down


Paint, paint, paint
Keep creating


Ch' Change it
Always be open to change


Excuse for me not to keep you creaming
I have no excuse for not inspiring you


Different, different colors that your changing (paint, paint)
You're constantly evolving and trying new things


A million ways a minute till it blows up (change it)
You're full of creativity and potential


Fighting on your face, just face it (face it)
Don't try to hide or deny what's in front of you


Take it till you say it
Keep pushing until you achieve your goals


Looking like you woke up got a dreaming
You seem lost or confused


Fishing where you living but there's no luck
You're searching for something but haven't found it yet


Who can paint the picture like dale
I am a skilled artist and can create beautiful things


Mixing different colors what I can do
I have the ability to blend different elements and create something unique


Stroking but she pushes stroking but she go nuts
Trying new things can be difficult but also rewarding


All day, no breaks
I'm dedicated and hardworking


Paint, paint
Keep creating


Change it
Embrace change




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRANDON PAAK ANDERSON, MATTHEW LOUIS MERISOLA

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