What About Us?
Brandy/Cutfather Lyrics
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Yeah, darkchild
B, Rock let's go
Why don't you return my calls
Why you trip 'bout where I be
You don't ever come to see me
You say that you´re too busy
What the hell, I don't have time
Why you messing with my mind
I can find another guy
Someone who will treat me right
I don't need this bull
I won't put up with it, any longer
You can, go if you want
I don't need you pity
I will be just fine
If you decide that you want to leave
Close the door behind you
I just want to know what
[Chorus]
What about all of the
Things that you say
What about all of the
Promises that you made
What about all of the
Eyes that you gave
What about all of the
Things you told me
What about all of the
Things that you say
What about all of the
Promises that you made
What about all of the
Eyes that you gave
What about, what about
What about us, what about us
What about us, what about us
Thought you said you were different
Was that what I heard you say
Said that you loved only me
Thought that you´d be all I need
What happened to promises
Said that you were a better man
Your words have no weight with me
Cause you're counterfeit I see
I don't need this bull
I won't put up with it, any longer
You can, go if you want
I don't need you pity
I will be just fine
If you decide that you want to leave
Close the door behind you
I just want to know what
[Chorus]
Baby check it out hear this
Now what if I said that you
Wasn't fit to be with
Now what if I told you the game
We played, I picked it
Now what if I said I wasn't true
So do you
You and I know without me
There's no you
Now what about the bills that were past due
Paid for you, and all you said to me is Baby I owe you
Forget about the brand new life
That I gave you
Don't what about us to me
Cause we are through
[Chorus: x2]
In the Brandy/Cutfather song What About Us?, the singer is confronting their significant other about their lack of attention and commitment in the relationship. The singer questions why their partner doesn't return their calls or come to visit, and accuses them of messing with their mind. The singer expresses a desire to move on to someone who will treat them better and calls out their partner's broken promises. The chorus repeats the phrase "What about us?" as a way to emphasize the importance of their relationship and highlight the partner's neglect.
Line by Line Meaning
Why don't you return my calls
I'm trying to get in touch with you, but you're not responding
Why you trip 'bout where I be
Why do you care about my whereabouts?
You don't ever come to see me
You never make an effort to spend time with me
You say that you´re too busy
You always have an excuse for why you can't be with me
What the hell, I don't have time
I'm frustrated with your excuses and lack of effort
Why you messing with my mind
You're confusing me and not being clear about your intentions
I can find another guy
I'm not so attached to you that I can't move on
Someone who will treat me right
I deserve to be treated with respect and care
I don't need this bull
I don't need your negativity and games
I won't put up with it, any longer
I've had enough of your behavior
You can, go if you want
You're free to leave if you choose to
I don't need you pity
Don't feel sorry for me
I will be just fine
I'm confident in my ability to handle myself
If you decide that you want to leave
If you choose to walk away from this relationship
Close the door behind you
Don't let the door hit you on the way out
I just want to know what
I want answers from you
What about all of the Things that you say
What happened to all the things you promised me?
What about all of the Promises that you made
You said you'd do all these things for me, but you haven't
What about all of the Eyes that you gave
All the times you told me that you loved me
What about all of the Things you told me
All the things you said to me that have turned out to be false
Thought you said you were different
You led me to believe that you were a better person
Was that what I heard you say
Did you really mean what you said, or were you lying?
Said that you loved only me
You claimed that I was the only one you cared about
Thought that you´d be all I need
I thought you were the one for me
What happened to promises
You made so many promises, but what have you actually done?
Said that you were a better man
You claimed to be a good person, but your actions say otherwise
Your words have no weight with me
I don't believe anything you say anymore
Cause you're counterfeit I see
You're fake, and I can see right through you
Baby check it out hear this
Listen to me for a moment
Now what if I said that you
What if I told you that you're not good enough for me?
Wasn't fit to be with
You don't meet my standards for a partner
Now what if I told you the game
What if I admitted that I was the one playing games?
We played, I picked it
I started this relationship, and I'm ending it
Now what if I said I wasn't true
What if I confessed to being unfaithful?
So do you
So what are you going to do about it?
You and I know without me
Without me, you would have nothing
There's no you
You need me more than I need you
Now what about the bills that were past due
What about the financial support I provided for you?
Paid for you, and all you said to me is Baby I owe you
I paid your bills, and all you can say is that you owe me?
Forget about the brand new life
I gave you a fresh start, but you didn't appreciate it
That I gave you
I did a lot for you, but you didn't reciprocate
Cause we are through
Our relationship is over
What about us, what about us
What about the promises and love we had?
Chorus: x2
Repeat the chorus twice
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: NORA SHENA PAYNE, RODNEY JERKINS, KENISHA PRATT, FRED JERKINS, LASHAWN AMEEN DANIELS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Budi Rachman
[Verse 1]
Boy, I saw you soon as you came bouncin' through the door
You and your mans and them just took over the floor
Started doing your thang
And it made me notice you even more
The way you turned around and looked at me seemed as though
You must've somehow felt me staring on the low
Something tells me you're the kind of guy I'd like to get to know
[Chorus]
I ain't even gonna front
I ain't even gonna lie
Since you walked up in the club
I've been giving you the eye
We can dance if you want
Get it crackin' if you like
Must be a full moon
Feel like one of those nights
[Verse 2]
Why is this the first time that I'm seeing you around
Could you be visiting or are you new in town
Yeah, whatever the case
I'm feeling you right here and right now
Your smile and all the love you showing lets me know that you
Like what you see and wanna get to know me too
This could very well be the start of something special
Happy that I met you
[Chorus (two times)]
[Bridge]
I didn't think that I'd come here tonight, meet someone like you
Start feeling the way I do
Seems like we've known each other most of our lives
After one conversation, this might be right
[Chorus out]
ESSJ333
This version was always better than the original im still listening in 2023
Karolka Ii
Same 🎶
L. Solís
Damn right!!! :D
Midtoker Marius
I feel they both have their strengths but yeah I was leaning towards the remix at the time
K Anchor
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Ed Pitts
This remix is PERFECT. Takes the best bits and elevates!
rock lee
This song is just pure goodness regardless. It makes u feel like you are in a trance
Ed Pitts
@rock lee agree! Easy to remix when you start with perfection!
Smart.Robot
@Ed Pitts No, that also has to do with who does the remix...Cutfather & Joe, Ben Liebrand, Moto & Blanco and a few others are just example of people that see remixing not strictly as a process of producing an alternative version of an original song but mostly as a way to enhance it...
Mark Masters
Yes