Steady
Bebe Rexha Lyrics

Something 'bout a rapper, something 'bout a singer
There's a certain allure about musicians that draws people in.

Tryna make a feeling last longer than a linger
They're looking for a way to extend the rush of emotions they experience.

They knew exactly what they were getting into
They were aware of the consequences and risks of their relationship.

He was always sipping, she was something different
He relied on alcohol, but she was a unique presence in his life.

Together they were living, never, ever overthinking
They were enjoying life together and not getting caught up in the details.

Falling in madly, running from their issues
They were deeply in love but avoiding dealing with their problems.

And he's not to blame, and she's not to blame
Neither of them is responsible for the flaws in their relationship.

Drinking the love that they pour in the cup 'cause it eases the pain
They're using their love as a coping mechanism to deal with pain and problems.

And he'll never change, she'll never change
They're both unchanging and unlikely to alter their behavior.

Breathing the hope that they find in the smoke 'cause it eases the pain
They're finding hope in temporary escapes from their problems through smoking.

We only love when our eyes get heavy
Love seems to happen when they're in a drowsy state.

We only laugh
They only seem to experience joy when in a specific state of mind.

We only dance when the high gets steady
They only dance when they feel a certain rush of emotions.

Yeah, we only touch when our heads get messy
They're more likely to be intimate when not fully in control of their thoughts.

Only attach when the high gets steady
They're only really connected to each other when the emotions are intense.

Tory, I pulled up on you last night
The singer addresses their partner directly, sharing a recent experience.

I didn't know what to do last night
The singer was unsure of how to handle a situation that arose.

Pulling on you, you put me on my knees, baby
Their partner had a strong effect on them, making them feel weak and submissive.

I was on the D, R, U and Gs, baby
The singer was under the influence of drugs.

Keep it G, baby
The singer wants their partner to be honest and not put on a facade.

We only love when our eyes get heavy
Repeated line, emphasizing the connection between love and drowsiness.

Wish we could love
The singer expresses a desire for a deeper, more meaningful love.

Sober the buzz but I'm just not steady
The singer wants to be sober but isn't emotionally stable enough to handle it.

Hi-high gets steady
Repeated line that emphasizes the connection between intense emotions and a sense of stability.

When the high gets steady
Repeated line that further emphasizes the importance of intense emotional experiences.