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.
Catch Up
Chloe x Halle Lyrics
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Whoa
Whoa
I'm already, don't know
I said I've already talked to myself
Maybe it's true what they say 'bout you
You're in the loop if you knew what I knew
You've been used at the hotel room (hey)
I smell the booze, not your cheap perfume
I'm quick to move on, don't get it confused
I have a future with shit to lose (go)
Whoa, you better turn up (oh)
Oh, now you better catch up (oh)
Front to back, girl, jigga chimmy cha-cha, mmm
Front to back, girl, let me see you cha-cha, mmm
You wanna talk 'bout me, what about you?
You like to party and hang with your groupies now
And I was up at midnight pacing 'round the room thinkin' 'bout you
You turn your phone off, guess I will too
I know you were at a hotel room (hey)
You've got her lipstick on your shirt, I'm no fool
I'm quick to move on, don't get it confused
I have a future with shit to lose
You're gonna lose me, so now I
Whoa, you better turn up (oh)
Oh, now you better catch up (oh)
Front to back, girl, jigga chimmy cha-cha, mmm
Front to back, girl, let me see you cha-cha, mmm
Oh, you angry, I'm just tryna party
Why you trippin' when I give you what you give to me?
You run a big game, well, baby, I can play
You gon' be trippin' when I give you what you give to me
Whoa, you better turn up (oh)
Oh, now you better catch up (oh)
Front to back, girl, jigga chimmy cha-cha, mmm
Front to back, girl, let me see you cha-cha mmm
Mmm
Mmm
The song "Catch Up" by Chloe x Halle is a catchy, upbeat track that explores the complexity of a toxic relationship. The song describes a situation where both partners have been unfaithful or at least interested in others outside of the relationship. The lyrics suggest that the singer has already confronted their partner, but there is still a sense of frustration and anger present. The chorus encourages the partner to 'catch up', implying they need to make a change and put more effort into the relationship. However, the song also hints at the likelihood that the singer might end the relationship if things don't improve.
The opening lines of the song reveal that the singer has already talked to themselves about the situation, indicating that they have been aware of the problems in their relationship for some time. The next lines are directed at their partner, suggesting that they have been caught out being unfaithful in a hotel room, and the singer can smell the alcohol on their breath. Despite this, the singer is clear that they have a future to protect and that they are not willing to put up with infidelity. The chorus is an exhortation for their partner to 'turn up' and make an effort to save the relationship or 'catch up' to their commitment. The song continues to describe the situation from the singer's point of view, highlighting both their partner's and their flaws.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm already, don't know
I'm ahead of you in this game, and you don't even realize it yet
I said I've already talked to myself
I've been reflecting on our relationship and my own feelings
Maybe it's true what they say 'bout you
The rumors about your infidelity might actually be accurate
You're in the loop if you knew what I knew
If you had the same information that I do, you'd be as upset as I am
You've been used at the hotel room (hey)
I'm aware that you cheated on me at a hotel room
I smell the booze, not your cheap perfume
Your dishonesty and infidelity is more apparent than any cheap perfume you might wear
I'm quick to move on, don't get it confused
I'm not going to dwell on this relationship and will move on quickly
I have a future with shit to lose (go)
I have bigger plans for myself and won't let this relationship hold me back
Whoa, you better turn up (oh)
You need to step up your game and try to keep up with me
Oh, now you better catch up (oh)
You're behind and need to work harder to catch up to where I already am
Front to back, girl, jigga chimmy cha-cha, mmm
I want to see you work hard to impress me, from front to back
You wanna talk 'bout me, what about you?
You're quick to criticize me, but what about your own flaws?
You like to party and hang with your groupies now
You're more interested in partying with others than making our relationship work
And I was up at midnight pacing 'round the room thinkin' 'bout you
I care about you enough to lose sleep over our relationship issues
You turn your phone off, guess I will too
If you're going to ignore me by turning off your phone, then I'll do the same
You've got her lipstick on your shirt, I'm no fool
I know you're cheating on me with another woman
You're gonna lose me, so now I
I've decided that I won't stick around for your infidelity and dishonesty
Oh, you angry, I'm just tryna party
You're mad at me for trying to live my life and have fun
Why you trippin' when I give you what you give to me?
You're upset with me for treating you the same way you treat me
You run a big game, well, baby, I can play
You act like you're a big player, but I can be just as confident and in control
Mmm
Lyrics © DistroKid, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Adam Gann Waldman, Asheton Terrence O Niel Hogan, Chloe Elizabeth Bailey, Halle Lynn Bailey, Khalif Malik Ibin Shaman Brown, Michael Len Williams
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@zg9740
I heard a lot of people say this is a song they skip when they listen to the album but tbh... I actually like this song
@loonazone8177
Exactly, im bopping SO HARD💅🏽
@eliasmoran-linares1403
This song is in my top 5 favourites of the album
@marewaltwms1
me too I like the whole album
@danielazozo3579
I love this song
@jricartgonzalez
sameee
@aj_11311
HALLE DIDNT HAVE TO HIT US WITH THE RANGE AND VOCALS🥵🥵
@DesmondAlphonsoLiterature
Her falsetto is the best of this generation. Unmatched.
@kayhunte
Magnificent!!!
@ebonyqueen_riri3510
Riiiiight I was like ooooooh dang