Shallow
Andy Mineo feat. Swoope Lyrics

There are so many things that I don't understand
There are many things in life that are not clear to me

Like why am I so lost if I have a captain.
Although I have faith in God, I sometimes feel lost

I'm tossed back and forth by deceitful winds
I am easily swayed by others and their opinions

And if it all falls, look within.
When things go wrong, I should examine myself and take responsibility

I've been breaking hearts way too long
I have hurt people emotionally for a long time

I did this from the start, now I'm all alone.
My actions have resulted in me being alone now

So focus on the heart if you want a home
To have a fulfilling life, it is important to focus on loving others and building strong relationships

I can't settle for that cardboard box no more.
I cannot continue to compromise on what I truly desire or deserve

Early Christmas morning at the table with my momma
A fond memory of spending time with family during the holidays

Steams coming off the coffee, we talking about the father
Having deep conversations about spirituality with loved ones

She asked me 'is there a girl in your life that you're fond of?'
My mother inquired about my love life

Well, not yet, feels like I'm looking for the Lochness.
I have not found the right person yet and it feels like searching for a mythical creature

I ain't even really got a prospect
I am single and not currently seeing anyone

I don't think I found what I want yet.
I have not found someone who meets my expectations and desires

But let me be blunt, no pothead,
I am not someone who smokes marijuana

I'm going through a process to stop seeing women as objects
I am working on changing my perspective to view women as whole human beings, rather than just physical objects

Cause the meaning of marriage is not sex.
Marriage is about more than just physical intimacy

It's so much more, this ain't no beauty contest
Marriage is deeper and more meaningful than just superficial physical traits

When you play that game then somebody's always got next.
When you treat love like a competition, there will always be someone else waiting in line

If charm is deceiving and beauty's vain, then I bet
If attractiveness is not a reliable indicator of true character, then

The standards that we judge most people with are nonsense.
The typical standards of beauty and attraction are flawed and arbitrary

I put too much emphasis on my preferences,
I have placed too much importance on physical attraction and personal preferences

Dag, I'm feeling shallow just addressing this
I recognize that my former mindset was shallow and superficial

Cause God loves me despite of how much a mess I'm is
God loves me despite my imperfections and mistakes

And I'm writing off shorties whose bodies is less impressive like, dang
I used to dismiss women who didn't meet my physical standards and now realize how wrong that was

Going back in o one, highschool mack was so fun,
Reflecting on past experiences of casually dating in high school

Making chicks my baby, then on to the next one, Jay-Z.
Treating women as disposable assets to be enjoyed and then replaced

'01 turned to '04, late night games at your dorm,
Recalling a specific time period in the past when he was playing games and flirting with women

Let's take a walk, your girl's hating,
Engaging in flirtatious behavior with someone who is already in a relationship

We just flirting, we ain't dating.
Clarifying that the interactions were casual and not serious

'04 turned to '06, and you're so sick,
Referencing a specific person who was in his life during that time period

Asking me 'is that your chick?'
Inquiring about his relationship status with that specific person

And I'm like 'yes, finna put her in a white dress'.
He spoke about wanting to marry this person

And you cry, I loved you, I ain't mean it, but I said it,
Regret and remorse over having hurt others in the past

Now I'm married with a trail of broken hearts and I regret it, dag.
Feeling remorseful for the pain he caused others before he got married

Should a treated you like you was God's daughter,
He acknowledges that he should have treated women with more respect and dignity, as he would want someone to treat his own daughters

Cause you was, but I got caught up, now I got Karma.
He recognizes that his past actions have consequences and acknowledges the negative effects they have had on his life

Comma, 2012 and now I got daughters,
He now has daughters and is more aware of the negative impact of his past actions towards women

And I'd kill the dude that ever do them like I did you.
He feels protective of his daughters and would be angry if someone treated them the way he treated women in the past

Laundry list of names that's too long to mention,
He has hurt many women in the past and cannot name them all

But I'm the one need cleansin', I did my dirt and then some
He recognizes that he needs to be forgiven and that he has made many mistakes in the past

Pain was never intention,
He did not mean to hurt anyone, but acknowledges that the impact of his actions has caused pain

I pray for your forgiveness,
He is seeking forgiveness and remorseful for his past actions

Thank God He saved me from my sins, but not the consequences, dang.
He is grateful for God's forgiveness, but still feels the negative consequences of his past actions

She's asking if we more than friends
A romantic interest is expressing interest in a deeper relationship

Why is this happening?
He questions why he is encountering this situation now

I don't know if she the one,
He is unsure if this person is the right one for him

But I don't wanna lose her love.
He values her affection and does not want to hurt her

I'm caught up in this game again,
He feels like he is getting sucked into a complicated dating situation

So many things that I don't understand
Reflecting on how confusing and complicated relationships can be