Going Through The Motions
Book of Reflections Lyrics
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Give a girl some credit
I'm gonna keep on loving you
Cause you be the realest, all day and all night
And that's how you stay by my side
I know it, you know it baby It doesn't matter, cause nobody's perfect here, no If you leaving,
I can make you stay
Where you going, where you tryna go? Where you going, where you tryna go? Baby, baby
Sit yourself down, cause you know you're gonna stay
Boy, you better listen to the words I say You ain't going nowhere
You ain't going nowhere
Boy, you better act Like you got some sense
Cause you got a dime
And that's money well spent
You ain't going nowhere
You ain't going nowhere
You do you all day
Then you start pointing fingers my way
I just wished you love me, love me, baby
I can make you happy, do what I say
We can make it work, baby
We'd be crazy if we don't try
And your game is such a big lie
Where you going, where you tryna go? Where you going, where you tryna go? Baby, baby
Where you going, where you tryna go? Where you going, where you tryna go? Baby
Sit yourself down, cause you know you're gonna stay
Boy, you better listen to the words I say You ain't going nowhere
You ain't going nowhere
Boy, you better act like you got some sense
Cause you got a dime
And that's money well spent
You ain't going nowhere
You ain't going nowhere
If you're workin for me
You could be with me right now If you complicate, you will lose
You'll be sorry if you say goodbye
Yeah,
I still want you, but I don't need you
You should be happy I'm still here for you I don't have to be
You must be blind if you can't see
Where you going, where you tryna go? Where you going, where you tryna go? Baby, baby
Where you going, where you tryna go? Where you going, where you tryna go? Baby
Sit yourself down, cause you know you're gonna stay
Boy, you better listen to the words I say You ain't going nowhere
You ain't going nowhere
Boy, you better act Like you got some sense
Cause you got a dime
And that's money well spent You ain't going nowhere You ain't going nowhere
The lyrics of Book of Reflections's song "Going Through The Motions" tell the story of a woman who is trying to convince a man to stay with her. She acknowledges that nobody is perfect and promises to do whatever it takes to make the relationship work, but warns him that if he leaves, she will make him regret it. She emphasizes that he should act like he has some sense and stay with her, because she is a catch and he will not find anyone better.
The song is essentially a plea to a man to stay in a relationship that the woman knows is not perfect, but is worth fighting for. The repetition of the phrase "where you going, where you tryna go?" emphasizes the woman's confusion and desperation, while the repeated line "you ain't going nowhere" suggests that the man is not going to be able to escape her love.
Overall, the lyrics suggest a dysfunctional relationship where the woman is clinging onto a man who may not be worth her time or effort. It is unclear whether the relationship will ultimately work out, but the woman is determined to give it her best shot.
Line by Line Meaning
First love
This is the beginning of the relationship, the first time the singer fell in love.
Give a girl some credit
The singer wants to be recognized for her efforts in the relationship.
I'm gonna keep on loving you
The singer is committed to the relationship and intends to continue loving their partner.
Cause you be the realest, all day and all night
The artist values their partner's authenticity and loyalty.
And that's how you stay by my side
The partner's positive qualities contribute to the success of the relationship.
I know it, you know it baby
Both the singer and partner are aware of the positive qualities in the relationship.
It doesn't matter, cause nobody's perfect here, no
The singer acknowledges that both they and their partner have flaws but recognizes the value in the relationship regardless.
If you leaving, I can make you stay
The artist is willing to put effort into the relationship and try to convince their partner to stay if they decide to leave.
Where you going, where you tryna go? Baby, baby
The artist is questioning their partner's intentions and where they plan to go if they leave.
Sit yourself down, cause you know you're gonna stay
The artist is confident that their partner will ultimately decide to stay in the relationship.
Boy, you better listen to the words I say
The singer is emphasizing the importance of their partner paying attention and understanding their words.
You ain't going nowhere
The artist is insistent that their partner will not leave the relationship.
Boy, you better act like you got some sense
The singer wants their partner to act rationally and make good choices in the relationship.
Cause you got a dime, And that's money well spent
The singer believes that their partner is valuable and worth investing time and effort into the relationship.
You do you all day, Then you start pointing fingers my way
The partner is self-absorbed and often blames the singer for their problems.
I just wished you love me, love me, baby
The artist wants their partner to love and appreciate them more.
I can make you happy, do what I say
The artist has solutions to problems in the relationship and wants their partner to trust and follow their lead.
We can make it work, baby
The singer is still hoping to improve the relationship and make it successful.
We'd be crazy if we don't try
The singer believes that it would be unwise to give up on the relationship without trying to make it work.
And your game is such a big lie
The partner is being dishonest or insincere in some way.
If you're workin for me, You could be with me right now
The artist wants their partner to prioritize the relationship and spend time with them.
If you complicate, you will lose
The artist believes that any attempts to overcomplicate the relationship will ultimately result in failure.
You'll be sorry if you say goodbye
The singer believes that their partner will regret leaving the relationship.
Yeah, I still want you, but I don't need you
The artist desires their partner, but they are not dependent on them for their happiness.
You should be happy I'm still here for you, I don't have to be
The singer is choosing to stay in the relationship and is reminding their partner that they should appreciate this choice.
You must be blind if you can't see
The singer is frustrated that their partner cannot recognize the value in the relationship.
You ain't going nowhere
The singer is confident that their partner will not leave the relationship.
Boy, you better act like you got some sense
The artist wants their partner to act rationally and make good choices in the relationship.
Cause you got a dime, And that's money well spent
The artist believes that their partner is valuable and worth investing time and effort into the relationship.
You ain't going nowhere
The singer is insistent that their partner will not leave the relationship.
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