Emerald / Burgundy
Chris Brown Lyrics


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This one diamond in a rough
Big plans, I can't fuck it up
Mind track, rip and run it up (yeah)
Past, ain't no runnin' from (too)
I'm too proud to admit it right now (yeah)
Just hope when I see (shit)
Money and trees, that's a whole lot of green, no (woo)
I know that I spend so much time
All on these drugs and chicks
Tryna make 'em my wife (ooh)
Gonna put my birthstone on your ring finger tonight
No matter who I'm with when it's you on my mind (ooh)

(I been) I been green
I been (I been) green
Was he lovin' you, touchin' you
Treatin' you right, the way I should? (Ooh)
(I been) the way I should (I been)
I been (I been) green
(I been, I been, oh)
Green (I been, I been)

Right (right, oh)
Although I tried, I just can't put it aside (no way, no way, for real)
How many times can I say, apologize? (Oh)
Then I'm ridiculed and ignored (mmh, huh)
But no more, no more (no more)
Whoa

I know that I spend so much time (yeah, yeah, yeah)
All on these drugs and chicks
Tryna make 'em my wife (yeah, yeah, yeah, woo)
Gonna put my birthstone on your ring finger tonight (yeah)
No matter who I'm with when it's you on my mind (yeah, ooh)

(I been) I been green
I been (I been) green
Was he lovin' you, touchin' you
Treatin' you right, the way I should? (The way I should)
I been (I been) green
(I been, I been, oh)
Green (I been, I been)

I just wanna realign your chakras (chakras)
Baby, I'ma make you feel it in your body (body)
You know I'ma mess around and fuck your walk up (walk up)
Shit, you gon' fuck around and need a doctor (doctor)
Don't tell nobody what we up to (oh)
Keep this between you and me
I just wanna realign your chakras (oh, we all green)

(I been) I been green
I been (I been) green (ooh, we all green)
Was he lovin' you, touchin' you
Treatin' you right, the way I should? (Ooh)
(I been) The way I should (I been)
I been (I been) green
(I been, I been, I been oh) green
I been yeah, green

About to throw these last few hunnids (throw it)
This your last chance (chance)
You lookin' like a laptop, I need a lap dance (dance)
That ass would make a cab drop and leave the cab stand (stand)
Shit, I'm about to whip it on you like the dash dance (dance)
I'm lookin' at that pussy print, I call it cat scan (scan)
These other bitches lookin' garbage like the trash can (can)
Wildin' for it, I fuck up a hundred thousand for it
I throw some money in the air, then hit the dollar mode
Bottles on the table, you could drink a fountain (drink a fountain)
You a smoker, not a drinker, let's blow up a pound then (blow a pound)
Got some out of town friends, bring them bitches down then
Say you was gon' tear it down for me, tear it down then (tear it down)
I been stackin' all my money, shit look like a mountain (ay)
If you standin' in my circle, you ain't get surrounded
I don't fuck with stupid hoes, I let 'em do they clown dance (bitch)
If you make it clap for me, bitch, I'm pullin' out bands (Shut the fuck up)

Fuckin' to some Chris Brown, king of R&B (B)
She want me to climb up in it like a tree (tree)
Is that ass real or fake? I'ma find out (out)
She say she like it rough, I'ma pull her tracks out (yank it)
I might blow it all, baby, tell me what's the total? (I got you)
Ain't nothin' out my range, I get brain in the Rover (gangsta)
You knew she was a diamond, shoulda kept her in the vault
Uncut, no soda, she want me to hit it raw
Got the Bentley dealership, if she want it, she can have it
Gon' drive it, baby, #RichNiggaChallenge (challenge)
Bust it wide open, baby, gon' bend it over (over)
Fuck me like you hate me, girl, that pussy bipolar

Rock the boat, rock the boat
Rock the boat, rock-rock the boat
Rock the boat, the boat, the boat, the boat

(I been) I been green
I been (I been) green
Was he lovin' you, touchin' you
Treatin' you right, the way I should? (ooh, ooh)
(I been) The way I should (I been)
I been (I been) green
(I been, I been)
Oh, green (I been) I been

Oh (huh, oh), running to me, babe
Why you playin' games now? Ohh (huh, games)
Give me that feelin', cruisin' in your lane now, ohh (skrrt)
All this rain drippin' down (down)
And don't you forget it
And don't you forget it now, ohh (ooh)
Give me that feelin', cruisin' in your lane now, ohh (yeah)

You be the one I take my time on (time)
Ooh, might be the one I buy a diamond (diamond)
Ooh, I'm in the stu', just booked your travel
Ooh, now you know what them bitches mad for (bitch)
Ooh, I took a chance, took a chance on you
Girl, I got plans, I got plans for you
That pussy numb me, girl, you know me so well (well)
It's gon' be more than a preview, ohh (oh no)
I still hear what you said in my head
four days later (yeah, ooh)
Don't you give me any less (less), ooh, whoa

Oh (huh, oh), running to me, babe
Why you playin' games now? Ohh (huh, games)
Give me that feelin', cruisin' in your lane now, ohh (skrrt)
All this rain drippin' down (down)
And don't you forget it




And don't you forget it now, ohh (ooh)
Give me that feelin', cruisin' in your lane now, ohh (yeah)

Overall Meaning

The song "Emerald/Burgundy" by Chris Brown, Juvenile, and Juicy J is definitely an ode to past loves and regret. The first verse suggests that the artist is reflecting on his past mistakes, recognizing that his focus on drugs and women kept him from his dreams. However, he remains hopeful for the future and that he'll make better choices. He also recognizes that he is too proud to admit his past mistakes, indicating that he might still struggle with his vices.


The chorus of the song talks about being "green," which can refer to jealousy or envy. The artist questions whether their former partner's new lover is treating them as well or better than they did. They acknowledge that they haven't been their best selves in relationships, but they still feel possessive of their former partner. They even suggest using their birthstone as a way of proposing to them, indicating that they might still desire a future together.


The third verse is a collaboration between Juicy J and Juvenile, two rappers known for their explicit lyrics. This verse is not as introspective as the first two and is more focused on sex, cars, and money. The artists are bragging about their wealth and skills in the bedroom. The chorus repeats again to bring the focus back to the theme of jealousy and envy.


Line by Line Meaning

This one diamond in a rough
I am unique and valuable


Big plans, I can't fuck it up
I have important goals to achieve


Mind track, rip and run it up (yeah)
I am focused and driven to succeed


Past, ain't no runnin' from (too)
I cannot escape my past mistakes


I'm too proud to admit it right now (yeah)
I struggle with vulnerability and admitting fault


Just hope when I see (shit)
I hope to overcome my challenges


Money and trees, that's a whole lot of green, no (woo)
I have a lot of wealth and success


I know that I spend so much time All on these drugs and chicks Tryna make 'em my wife (ooh)
I have a tendency to prioritize temporary pleasure over lasting relationships


Gonna put my birthstone on your ring finger tonight
I am committed to building a lasting relationship


No matter who I'm with when it's you on my mind (ooh)
I cannot stop thinking about my partner


(I been) I been green I been (I been) green
I have been envious and jealous


Was he lovin' you, touchin' you Treatin' you right, the way I should? (Ooh) (I been) the way I should (I been) (I been, I been, oh) Green (I been, I been) Right (right, oh)
I feel inadequate and insecure in my relationship


Although I tried, I just can't put it aside (no way, no way, for real) How many times can I say, apologize? (Oh) Then I'm ridiculed and ignored (mmh, huh) But no more, no more (no more) Whoa
I have made mistakes and apologized but am tired of being ignored or ridiculed for them


I just wanna realign your chakras (chakras) Baby, I'ma make you feel it in your body (body) You know I'ma mess around and fuck your walk up (walk up) Shit, you gon' fuck around and need a doctor (doctor)
I want to please my partner and give them physical pleasure


Don't tell nobody what we up to (oh) Keep this between you and me I just wanna realign your chakras (oh, we all green) I been (I been) green (ooh, we all green)
Our sexual encounter is private and I am still feeling envious


About to throw these last few hunnids (throw it) This your last chance (chance) You lookin' like a laptop, I need a lap dance (dance)
I am about to spend my remaining money and expect a lap dance from my partner


That ass would make a cab drop and leave the cab stand (stand) Shit, I'm about to whip it on you like the dash dance (dance) I'm lookin' at that pussy print, I call it cat scan (scan) These other bitches lookin' garbage like the trash can (can)
I am admiring my partner's body and find other women unattractive


Wildin' for it, I fuck up a hundred thousand for it I throw some money in the air, then hit the dollar mode Bottles on the table, you could drink a fountain (drink a fountain) You a smoker, not a drinker, let's blow up a pound then (blow a pound)
I spend a lot of money and enjoy partying with my partner


Got some out of town friends, bring them bitches down then Say you was gon' tear it down for me, tear it down then (tear it down) I been stackin' all my money, shit look like a mountain (ay) If you standin' in my circle, you ain't get surrounded
I am wealthy and have a large social circle


I don't fuck with stupid hoes, I let 'em do they clown dance (bitch) If you make it clap for me, bitch, I'm pullin' out bands (Shut the fuck up) Fuckin' to some Chris Brown, king of R&B (B) She want me to climb up in it like a tree (tree) Is that ass real or fake? I'ma find out (out) She say she like it rough, I'ma pull her tracks out (yank it) I might blow it all, baby, tell me what's the total? (I got you) Ain't nothin' out my range, I get brain in the Rover (gangsta)
I enjoy sexual encounters and spending money on women


You knew she was a diamond, shoulda kept her in the vault Uncut, no soda, she want me to hit it raw Got the Bentley dealership, if she want it, she can have it Gon' drive it, baby, #RichNiggaChallenge (challenge)
I have material wealth and use it to impress my partner


Bust it wide open, baby, gon' bend it over (over) Fuck me like you hate me, girl, that pussy bipolar Rock the boat, rock the boat Rock the boat, rock-rock the boat Rock the boat, the boat, the boat, the boat
I want intense physical pleasure and my partner's emotions are intense


Treatin' you right, the way I should? (ooh, ooh) (I been, I been) Oh, green (I been) I been Oh (huh, oh), running to me, babe Why you playin' games now? Ohh (huh, games) Give me that feelin', cruisin' in your lane now, ohh (skrrt) All this rain drippin' down (down) And don't you forget it And don't you forget it now, ohh (ooh) Give me that feelin', cruisin' in your lane now, ohh (yeah)
I question if I am treating my partner well and want reassurance of their love


You be the one I take my time on (time) Ooh, might be the one I buy a diamond (diamond) Ooh, I'm in the stu', just booked your travel Ooh, now you know what them bitches mad for (bitch) Ooh, I took a chance, took a chance on you Girl, I got plans, I got plans for you That pussy numb me, girl, you know me so well (well) It's gon' be more than a preview, ohh (oh no) I still hear what you said in my head four days later (yeah, ooh) Don't you give me any less (less), ooh, whoa
I am interested in a serious relationship with my partner and have plans for our future together




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, CTM Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Christian Ward, Christopher Chrishan Dotson, Christopher Maurice Brown, Eric A. Bellinger, Felicia Ferraro, Jordan Houston, Joshua Isaih Parker, Kenneth Charles Coby, Khristopher Van Riddick Tynes, Nija Aisha Alayja Charles, Omololu Omari Akinlolu, Orvill

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