Born in Staten Island, NY, and quickly moving to Pittsburgh, PA where she was raised, Brittney developed an admiration for several styles of music. Some of her foundational artists were Michael Jackson, Nas, Amy Winehouse, Bob Marley and Destiny’s Child to name a few.
Brittney says her current inspiration comes from artists such as Nahko and Medicine for the People, Rising Appalachia, Dead Prez, Kendrick Lamar, Mick Jenkins, & Luka Lesson.
Gaslighting
Brittney Chantele Lyrics
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“You’ll give me all that I want”
I was just seeking an apology
You turned this back
Flipped this shit right onto me
Saying I made the mistake
Gaslighting
Thankfully I can see
A false front
Burnt several bridges
You burned em all at once
You burned em all at once
You burned em all at once yeah
And you’ll never try to build them up again
No you’ll never try to build them up again
You can’t even see
You’re the only one left
And you’re holding the gas
No you’ll never try to build them up again
No you’ll never try to build them up again
You can’t even see
You’re the only one left
And you’re lighting the match
Write these words in aggressive font
“LOL you’re fucking nutz!”
I was just seeking an apology
You turned this back
Flipped this shit right onto me
Saying I made the mistake
Gaslighting
Thankfully I can see
You were false
A false front
Burnt several bridges
You burned em all at once
You burned em all at once
You burned em all at once yeah
And you’ll never try to build them up again
No you’ll never try to build them up again
You can’t even see
You’re the only one left
And you’re holding the gas
No you’ll never try to build them up again
No you’ll never try to build them up again
You can’t even see
You’re the only one left
And you’re lighting the match
And you’ll never try to build them up again
No you’ll never try to build them up again
You can’t even see
You’re the only one left
And you’re holding the gas
No you’ll never try to build them up again
No you’ll never try to build them up again
You can’t even see
You’re the only one left
And you’re lighting the match
The lyrics in Brittney Chantele's song Gaslighting depict a situation where the singer is seeking an apology from someone who has hurt them, but instead of receiving remorse, the other person flips the narrative and blames the singer for the wrongdoing, thus gaslighting them. The aggressive font of the words "You'll give me all that I want" and "LOL you're fucking nutz!" convey the manipulative and toxic behavior of the other person, who is more interested in maintaining control and power over the singer than in repairing the damage they caused. The use of the word "false" in describing the other person suggests that they are not being genuine or authentic, and that their actions have consequences that extend beyond just the hurt caused to the singer. The repetition of the phrase "You burned em all at once" emphasizes the finality and irreparability of the situation, and the realization that the other person has no intention of rebuilding the bridges they destroyed.
Despite the negative and confrontational tone of the lyrics, the use of the word "thankfully" suggests that the singer has come to a place of acceptance and understanding about the situation. They can now see that the other person's behavior was not only hurtful, but also a reflection of their own insecurities and weaknesses. By calling out the gaslighting behavior, the singer is able to reclaim their power and assert their own truth, even in the face of manipulation and deceit.
Line by Line Meaning
You’ll give me all that I want
The other person in the relationship promised to give the singer everything they want.
I was just seeking an apology
The singer was only asking for an apology from the other person.
You turned this back
The other person refused to apologize and turned their back on the singer.
Flipped this shit right onto me
The other person blamed the singer for the problem instead of taking responsibility themselves.
Saying I made the mistake
The other person falsely accused the singer of making a mistake.
Gaslighting
The other person was using manipulative tactics to make the singer doubt their own thoughts and feelings.
Thankfully I can see
The singer is grateful that they can see through the other person's manipulations.
You were false
The other person was not genuine or honest in their actions and words.
A false front
The other person presented a fake persona instead of their true self.
Burnt several bridges
The other person damaged relationships with several people.
You burned em all at once
The other person destroyed all the relationships at once.
And you’ll never try to build them up again
The other person has no intention of repairing the damaged relationships.
You can’t even see
The other person is unaware and blind to the damage they have caused.
You’re the only one left
Everyone else has left or been pushed away by the other person's actions.
And you’re holding the gas
The other person is in control and manipulating the situation.
No you’ll never try to build them up again
The other person is repeating that they won't try to repair the damaged relationships.
And you’re lighting the match
The other person is intentionally causing destruction and damage.
LOL you’re fucking nutz!
The other person made a dismissive and insulting comment about the singer's request for an apology.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Brittney Aston
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