Ya Man Ain't Me
Chris Brown Lyrics

Hey, girl, what's up?
Chris Brown begins by addressing the girl, asking how she's doing.

I hear you been goin' through it, huh?
He acknowledges that she's facing some difficulties.

And I know your man ain't been treatin' you right
Chris Brown expresses his awareness of the fact that the girl's man is treating her poorly.

But your man ain't me, listen
He attempts to draw a distinction between himself and her man, indicating that he could treat her better.

Girl, I bet that he be actin' all cocky like
Chris Brown characterizes her man as boastful and arrogant.

Like he deserves you and you so lucky to be with him
He suggests that the man takes her for granted, and that she is fortunate to be with him.

Bet he be treatin' you rude, always got a attitude
Chris Brown notes that her man is frequently rude to her and often has a negative disposition.

Like he's the only dude made for you, whoa
He emphasizes the man's possessive nature, as though he believes he is the only one who deserves to be with her.

But I bet he didn't count on
Chris Brown suggests that her man wasn't expecting another guy to show up and treat her better.

Little nigga like me comin' 'round
He casually describes himself as a 'little nigga' who's come into the picture.

Givin' you things to think about
Chris Brown suggests that he's giving her reasons to reconsider her current relationship.

'Cause I know what's up
He indicates that he's aware of the issues she's facing and has a solution.

Since he ain't tryna step it up
Chris Brown points out that her man isn't doing his part in the relationship.

Don't you think you should give him up?
He urges her to consider ending the relationship with her current man.

'Cause he ain't worth your love
Chris Brown suggests that her current man isn't good enough to receive her love.

Stop trippin'
He urges her to stop worrying and stressing about her current man.

I know you got a man but, girl, he's slippin'
Chris Brown is aware that she is currently in a relationship, but he believes that her man isn't handling it well.

I can see myself gettin' in where I fit in
He expresses his desire to be with the girl, suggesting that he's willing to 'fit in' with her life.

I want you to see, just how much your man ain't me 'cause
Chris Brown contrasts himself with her current man, suggesting that he can offer her more.

He ain't fly, he don't even drive
He points out that her current man lacks style, and doesn't even own a car.

'Cause when you wanna sneak out in the middle of the night, baby, I'm your guy
He suggests that when she needs to sneak out, she should come to him for help.

I might be since he ain't bein' all that he can be
Chris Brown notes that he is a better alternative for her because her man isn't living up to his potential.

Baby, please, your man, your man ain't me
He reiterates that her current man doesn't compare to him.

Girl, I know that you be wishin' he was nothin' like
Chris Brown suggests that the girl would prefer a different type of man, one who treats her better.

Like that playa type and you so lucky to be with him
He characterizes her current man as a 'playa' and again suggests that she is lucky to be with him at all.

Wish that he treated you cool and didn't cheat on you
He reiterates that the girl deserves to be treated better than she currently is.

Like you're just another girl in his crew
Chris Brown suggests that her current man sees her as just one of many women he has in his life.

Can't you see
He once again tries to persuade her to see the problems with her current relationship.

You and him ain't meant to be together
Chris Brown suggests that they are not a good match for each other.

Life with me will be better
He suggests that a life with him would be more fulfilling and happier for her.

Yeah, just let him leave
He urges her to let go of her current man and move on.

You'd be doin' yourself a favor
Chris Brown suggests that she would benefit from ending the current relationship.

Girl, I'm just tryna save you
He indicates that he genuinely cares about her and is trying to help her out of a bad situation.

Oh, no, your man ain't me, no, baby
Chris Brown concludes by reiterating that her current man doesn't compare to him.