Been A Minute
Chow Mane feat. Sawhee Lyrics

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I'm sippin' holy water from a plastic pitcher
I miss that feeling that I had when I was with ya
We used to smoke, we used to drink
We used to kick it
What happened baby?
It's been a
It's been a minute, aye
It's been a

It's been a minute, yeah
It's been a
It's been a minute, yeah
It's been a
It's been a
What happened baby?
It's been a minute

We was
Rollin' joints like ankles
Flyin' like the Blue Angels
After school in the parking lot
I swear I could see your lil' halo
Used to think you was heaven-sent
Kept it G like a treble clef
When I closed my eyes, you were my sedative
How you turned out so devilish?
Babygirl (Yah, yah)
You a duck (Yah, yah)
Talkin' to me like "Yeah, yeah, yeah"
Head's rollin', my leg's broken
My lungs black, and my neck frozen
My eyes closed, but my bed's open
In the sheet like Clay Davis
Netflix and Playstation
On the pillows, we could Furi Kuri
One big room, Gucci, Gucci
Louis, Louis, Fendi, Fendi
Prada
What you want

Only gotta say so

Girl, you know that I'm down for life like I'm Fabo

I'm sippin' holy water from a plastic pitcher
I miss that feeling that I had when I was with ya
We used to smoke, we used to drink
We used to kick it
What happened baby?
It's been a
It's been a minute, aye
It's been a
It's been a minute, yeah
It's been a
It's been a minute, yeah

It's been a
It's been a

What happened baby?
It's been a minute

Never had nun' like you
Got my eyes stuck like glue
Never had nun' like you
Swear I let you slide right through
Never had nun' like you
Big facts, everything true
Never had nun' like you
Got me lovesick like flu
Ride in a coupe (Ooh)
Babygirl drivin' a coupe (Uh)
Babygirl do what it do (Ooh)
Matter fact, fuck them dudes
Matter fact, fuck them bitches too
Way too hot, and you cool off that
Dunce cap, for hatin' ass bitches with no contact
Bitch you can cap all that
Said you was stressed, so I rap that (Aye)
Like the way I spit, so I rap that (Aye)

She got that boom, so I bap that (Aye, mm)
Yeah, I might hashtag
Pound relationship goals

Found a place I call home
You locked into my phone
Phone, phone

I'm sippin' holy water from a plastic pitcher
I miss that feeling that I had when I was with ya
We used to smoke, we used to drink
We used to kick it
What happened baby?
It's been a
It's been a minute, aye
It's been a
It's been a minute, yeah
It's been a
It's been a minute, yeah
It's been a
It's been a

What happened baby?
It's been a minute

Overall Meaning

The song "Been a Minute" by Chow Mane featuring Sawhee is about missing someone who was once an important part of the singer's life. The lyrics describe the memories of smoking, drinking, and hanging out with this person, with whom the singer used to feel an intense connection. However, it has been a long time since they have been together, and the singer wonders what happened to them. The lyrics express the longing to experience those same feelings and connection once again.

Throughout the song, the lyrics paint vivid images of the moments spent with the person, such as rolling joints, watching Netflix and Playstation, and driving around in a Coupe. The singer doesn't shy away from expressing his frustration with the situation, mentioning that he feels lovesick and his lungs and neck are affected, possibly from missing the person. However, despite all of this, the singer still wants to reconnect with the person and hopes to feel that same spark again.

Overall, "Been a Minute" is a relatable song about nostalgia and longing for a past connection, with a catchy beat and straightforward lyrics that many listeners will appreciate and relate to.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm sippin' holy water from a plastic pitcher
I'm trying to cleanse myself with something symbolic, but not as effective as the real thing.

I miss that feeling that I had when I was with ya
I'm feeling nostalgic about the past and the good times we had together.

We used to smoke, we used to drink
We used to engage in reckless behavior together.

We used to kick it
We used to hang out and have a good time together.

What happened baby?
I'm wondering why our relationship fell apart.

It's been a
It's been a long time since we last spoke or saw each other.

It's been a minute, aye
It's been a while since we last spoke or saw each other.

We was
We used to be.

Rollin' joints like ankles
We were very skilled at rolling joints, even as easily as moving our ankles.

Flyin' like the Blue Angels
We felt invincible and free-spirited, like the Blue Angels aerial acrobatic team.

After school in the parking lot
We would spend time together even after school hours.

I swear I could see your lil' halo
You always had a positive aura around you, like a halo.

Used to think you was heaven-sent
I believed you were a blessing in my life.

Kept it G like a treble clef
We always kept it real and honest with each other.

When I closed my eyes, you were my sedative
Thinking about you used to calm me down and give me peace of mind.

How you turned out so devilish?
I'm surprised and disappointed by how much you've changed for the worse.

Babygirl (Yah, yah)
Affectionate term of endearment for a girl.

You a duck (Yah, yah)
You don't want any trouble or to get involved in anything negative.

Talkin' to me like "Yeah, yeah, yeah"
You're not really listening to me and just giving generic responses.

Head's rollin', my leg's broken
I'm feeling extremely intoxicated or high, to the point of being immobile.

My lungs black, and my neck frozen
I've been smoking and drinking so much that I'm experiencing negative physical symptoms.

My eyes closed, but my bed's open
I'm feeling tired and ready for sleep, but I'm also open to any possibility or opportunity.

In the sheet like Clay Davis
We're lying in bed together, with the sheets covering our bodies, like a scene from The Wire where Clay Davis lies in bed.

Netflix and Playstation
We're watching something on Netflix and playing video games on PlayStation together.

On the pillows, we could Furi Kuri
We could cuddle and be intimate, like the couple in the anime FLCL.

One big room, Gucci, Gucci
We're in a large room or suite, filled with expensive designer items.

Louis, Louis, Fendi, Fendi
We've got luxury fashion items from brands like Louis Vuitton and Fendi.

Prada
We have Prada brand items as well.

What you want
What do you need or desire?

Only gotta say so
Just tell me what you want or need, and I'll make it happen.

Girl, you know that I'm down for life like I'm Fabo
You can count on me to always be there for you, like how Fabo from the group D4L raps about loyalty.

Never had nun' like you
I've never met anyone quite like you before.

Got my eyes stuck like glue
I can't stop thinking about you and your beauty.

Swear I let you slide right through
I let our relationship slip away without realizing it or doing enough to keep it going.

Big facts, everything true
Everything I'm saying is the truth and based on real experiences with you.

Got me lovesick like flu
I'm feeling lovesick and lovesick often feels like physical symptoms of the flu.

Ride in a coupe (Ooh)
We're driving in a sports car together.

Babygirl drivin' a coupe (Uh)
You're the one driving the sports car.

Babygirl do what it do (Ooh)
You're doing great and being yourself, doing whatever you feel like doing.

Matter fact, fuck them dudes
Forget about those other guys, they don't matter at all.

Matter fact, fuck them bitches too
Forget about those other girls, they don't matter at all.

Way too hot, and you cool off that
You're so attractive and seductive, and you can make things cooling and calming.

Dunce cap, for hatin' ass bitches with no contact
I'm judging the other girls who try to get in our way or cause problems for us, but I'm also feeling foolish for doing so.

Bitch you can cap all that
You can lie and pretend all you want, but I know the truth.

Said you was stressed, so I rap that (Aye)
You told me you were stressed out, so I made this song to help you relax and feel better.

Like the way I spit, so I rap that (Aye)
You enjoy my rapping style, so I'm doing it again for you.

She got that boom, so I bap that (Aye, mm)
Your attractiveness and energy excite me, so I'm making music to express my feelings.

Yeah, I might hashtag
I might use social media to promote this song and our relationship.

Pound relationship goals
We're the ideal couple that everyone aspires to be like.

Found a place I call home
Being with you feels like being at home, comfortable and safe.

You locked into my phone
You and our relationship are constantly on my mind and I can't stop thinking about you.

Phone, phone
Repeat of the previous line, emphasizing how much you're on my mind.

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