The duo gained further prominence after releasing their debut album "The Kids Are Alright" (2018), for which they earned two Grammy Award nominations including 'Best New Artist' and 'Best Urban Contemporary Album'. In 2020, they released their second studio album "Ungodly Hour" to critical acclaim, earning them another three Grammy Award nominations including 'Best Progressive R&B Album', 'Best R&B Song' for "Do It" and 'Best Traditional R&B Performance' for "Wonder What She Thinks of Me". The album's lead single "Do It" became the duo's first song to chart on the Billboard Hot 100 peaking at number 63.
80/20
Chloe x Halle Lyrics
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Lookin', lookin' like a snack, look at that
And you, you stare me down love my fat wicked ass
And you, tell me what do when I can't keep my eyes off you
He's conventional, you're mystical
I'm criminal, but it's spiritual
I cannot fight off a burnin' desire
The fire
I got that eighty-twenty
Know I got that eighty-twenty
I get that eighty from my baby and it's good for me
But I want that twenty-twenty
Thinkin' 'bout that twenty-twenty
I get that eighty from my baby, do it, do it for me (oh)
When you fight, it all that temptation
'Cause I'm so excited
But so indecisive now
Want to dive in with no hesitation
I got limitations
Wish I could taste it now
He's conventional, you're mystical
I'm criminal, but it's spiritual
I cannot fight off a burnin' desire
That's what I get in for playin' with fire
With fire
I got that eighty-twenty
Know I got that eighty-twenty
I get that eighty from my baby and it's good for me
But I want that twenty-twenty
Thinkin' 'bout that twenty-twenty
I get that eighty from my baby, do it, do it for me (oh)
I'm a good girl but you make me bad
Got a real one, but I do him bad
I'm good girl but you make me bad
Got a real one, but I do him bad
I got that eighty-twenty
Know I got that eighty-twenty
I get that eighty from my baby and it's good for me ('cause it's good for me)
But I want that twenty-twenty
Thinkin' 'bout that twenty-twenty (boy, twenty-twenty, baby)
I get that eighty from my baby, do it, do it for me (oh)
I'm a good girl but you make me bad
Got a real one, but I do him bad
I'm good girl but you make me bad (good girl but you make me bad)
Got a real one, but I do him bad
The song "80/20" by Chloe x Halle is a sultry and introspective exploration of temptation and desire. The song opens with the singer admiring their love interest, who looks like "a snack" and stares at their "fat wicked ass" with intensity. The singer is pulled by a "burning desire" that they cannot ignore, despite their reservations and limitations. The chorus reveals that the singer has a solid relationship with their partner, but they still crave that "twenty-twenty" - the chemical rush of new love or exciting sexual tension. The song uses the metaphor of "80/20" to describe the singer's dilemma - they have a stable and satisfying love (the 80), but they still crave the edge of danger or unpredictability (the 20).
The second verse of the song deepens this metaphor, as the singer describes the push and pull of their attraction. They want to dive in with no hesitation, but they also feel indecisive and overwhelmed by their desire. The bridge of the song repeats the chorus's themes, as the singer admits to being a "good girl" who is swayed by their love interest's danger, despite having a "real one" waiting for them at home. The song ends on a tantalizing note, as the singer repeats the chorus's refrain and begs their love interest to "do it for me."
Overall, "80/20" is a provocative and honest exploration of the conflicts and complexities of desire. The song recognizes the allure of temptation while also acknowledging its potential to damage relationships and create chaos. With its clever lyrics and seductive melodies, "80/20" is a standout track in Chloe x Halle's discography.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm goin' crazy when I see you walkin' past, look at that
I become overwhelmed when you walk by me.
Lookin', lookin' like a snack, look at that
You look amazing and I can't resist you.
And you, you stare me down love my fat wicked ass
You look at me with intense desire and appreciation.
And you, tell me what do when I can't keep my eyes off you
I can't help but constantly gaze at you and I need guidance on what to do.
He's conventional, you're mystical
He's ordinary, while you possess an air of mystery and intrigue.
I'm criminal, but it's spiritual
I may be doing something wrong, but it feels right on a deeper, spiritual level.
I cannot fight off a burnin' desire
I can't resist my intense attraction to you.
That's what I get in for playin' with fire
I am aware of the risks involved, but I still proceed with my desire for you.
I got that eighty-twenty
I have a relationship where I receive 80% of what I need or want.
Know I got that eighty-twenty
I am aware of the fact that I receive more than I give.
I get that eighty from my baby and it's good for me
I receive the majority of what I need from my partner.
But I want that twenty-twenty
But I still desire to receive the remaining 20%.
Thinkin' 'bout that twenty-twenty
I am constantly thinking about receiving that extra 20%.
I get that eighty from my baby, do it, do it for me (oh)
I am aware of the fact that I receive more from my partner and I want them to do more for me.
When you fight, it all that temptation
I struggle with temptation when we argue or disagree.
'Cause I'm so excited
Because I am so drawn to you and excited by you.
But so indecisive now
But I am unsure about how to proceed and what choices to make.
Want to dive in with no hesitation
I desire to fully commit to you with no hesitation.
I got limitations
But I have certain limitations and boundaries that prevent me from doing so.
Wish I could taste it now
I want to experience more of what I desire right now.
I'm a good girl but you make me bad
I am typically a good person, but you bring out a more mischievous side of me.
Got a real one, but I do him bad
I have a good partner, but I still act poorly towards him because of my attraction to you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Chelsea Lena Silon, Chloe Elizabeth Bailey, Dillan Beau Bailard, Donnell Paul III Stephens, Halle Lynn Bailey, Jeremy Alexander Uribe, Romika Shaneal Faniel
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I'm going crazy when I see you walking past look at that
Lookin lookin like a snack look at that and you
You stare me down love my fair wicked eyes and you
Tell me what do when I can't keep my eyes off you
He's conventional your mystical I'm criminal but it's spiritual
I cannot fight off a burning desire
That's what I get for playing with fire
The Fire
I got that 80 20
No I got that 80 20
I get that 80 from my baby and it's good for me
But I want that 20 20
Thinking about that 20 20
I get that 80 from my baby do he do it for me
When you fight it all that temptation
Cause I'm so excited
But so indecisive now
Want to dive in with no hesitation
I got limitations
Wish I could taste it now
He's conventional your mystical I'm criminal but its spiritual
I cannot fight off a burning desire
That's what I get for playing with fire
With fire
I got that 80 20
No I got that 80 20
I get that 80 from my baby and it's good for me
But I want that 20 20
Thinking about that 20 20
I get that 80 from my baby do he do it for me
I'm a good girl but you make me bad
Got a real one but I do him bad
I'm good girl but you make me bad
Got a real one but I do him bad
I got that 80 20
No I got that 80 20
I get that 80 from my baby and it's good for me
But I want that 20 20
Thinking about that 20 20
I get that 80 from my baby do he do it for me
I'm a good girl but you make me bad
Got a real one but I do him bad
I'm good girl but you make me bad
Got a real one but I do him bad
@Brittany0613
The fact this song wasn’t supposed to see the light of day 😂😂 iykyk
@itz.noviiii
Right🤣
@scorpio2607
THIS IS ONE OF THEIR BEST SONGS IDC
@Natezinho
We really pressed them for it LMAO
@ABCDERICM
LOL
@Cagie-fw3xm
Chloe probably uploaded without halle knowing 😂😂😂 now that she far from chloe
@KK-rq1qm
Halle’s in London crying right now 😂
@KelseysWrld
Yessss
@yunggprince._
LMAOOOO
@BriannaTasiya
😂😂