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Drake;Shawn Lawrence;TRAE THA TRUTH Lyrics

There's three balls and a strike
The singer is using a baseball metaphor to describe the current state of the relationship with their love interest, where they are at a pivotal moment.

Here's the pitch
The singer is indicating that this moment is crucial and will determine the direction of the relationship.

It's belted deep to center, Revere goes back
The singer describes a home run hit deep into center field, suggesting that the relationship has the potential to succeed and be great.

Jumps at the wall, and it's gone
The artist describes the ball sailing over the wall, indicating a sense of loss and disappointment or missed opportunity in the relationship.

Yeah, isn't it amazin' how you talk all this shit and we still lack communication?
The artist recognizes that despite the conversations and attempts to connect with their love interest, communication is still lacking and unproductive.

How beautiful our kids would be, girl, I don't need convincin'
The singer expresses their desire for a future with their love interest by imagining the potential beauty of their future children and indicating their commitment to the relationship.

How every conversation starts with, "This time will be different"
The singer recognizes the pattern of repeating the same mistakes in the relationship, as they start conversations by promising change and improvement.

Oh, oh, the idea is fun
The artist finds the idea of the relationship exciting and enjoyable, even if the reality is not always ideal.

Oh, the idea is fun
Repeating the previous line to emphasize the point.

Oh, the idea is so fun every time
The artist stresses the attraction to the idea of the relationship, despite the hardships and difficulties faced.

At least we try for home run every time
The singer suggests that they are still motivated and optimistic about the relationship, as they aim for a successful outcome despite past failures.

Swangin', eyes closed just swangin'
The artist describes a visualization of swaying rhythmically with their eyes closed, giving a sense of comfort and relaxation.

Same city, same friends if you're lookin' for me
The singer indicates their stability and consistency in terms of location and friendships.

I'll be here just swangin'
The singer emphasizes their carefree lifestyle and willingness to remain relaxed and content in the present moment.

Don't talk to me like I'm famous
The singer wants to be treated as a regular person, not just because of their fame or success.

And don't assume 'cause I don't respect assumptions, bae
The artist values honesty and directness over assumptions and expectations, indicating a need for clear communication in the relationship.

I'm just tryna connect with somethin', bae
The artist expresses their desire for a deeper connection, not just on a surface level, with their love interest.

She just wanna run around the city and make memories
The singer describes their love interest's desires for fun and memorable experiences in the city.

That she can barely remember
The singer suggests that their love interest's lifestyle may involve partying, drinking, or drug use that may affect their ability to recall their experiences.

And I'd allow her, talk about pussy power, yeah
The artist implies that they would allow and even encourage their love interest's behavior, trying to empower their partner in their independence and freedom.

She just wanna run over my feelings
The artist expresses their vulnerability to their love interest's actions, feeling as if their feelings are disregarded or taken for granted.

Like she drinkin' and drivin' in an 18-wheeler
The artist uses another metaphor of reckless driving to describe their love interest's behavior, potentially dangerous and harmful to their relationship or themselves.

And I'd allow her, talk about pussy power
The singer repeats the previous line to emphasize their acceptance and encouragement of their love interest's behavior, trying to shift the power dynamic of the relationship to their love interest.

She used to say, "You can be whoever you want, even yourself"
The artist recalls their love interest's words of acceptance and encouragement, allowing them to be their true selves and make their own decisions.

Yeah, I show up knowin' exactly who I was and never leave as myself
The singer establishes their own sense of identity and self-knowledge, resisting any pressure to change who they are for someone else.

But when it falls apart, I'm always still down
The singer acknowledges the likelihood of failure and disappointment in relationships, but remains willing to try and continue connecting with others.

To pick a million tiny little pieces off the ground
The singer uses a metaphor for the process of healing and moving on after a relationship falls apart, as it involves picking up and putting back together the shattered pieces of one's heart.

Wish you would learn to love people and use things
The artist offers a piece of advice to their love interest, emphasizing the importance of valuing and caring for people, as opposed to just using them for personal gain.

And not the other way around
The artist emphasizes the point by reversing the order of the words from the previous line, creating a sense of balance and symmetry in the advice given.

I remember when my schedule was as flexible as she is
The singer remembers a time when they had a lot of free time and flexibility in their schedule, possibly before their current success or fame.

She call and tell me be here 'fore the sun up
The singer describes their love interest's spontaneity and desire for early morning meetings or dates.

I be dressed before we hung up
The artist emphasizes their eagerness and readiness to meet their love interest, as they are already dressed before finishing the phone call.

I take Eglinton to 401 East
The artist describes their route to their love interest's location, using specific street names and directions to create a sense of familiarity and detail.

And exit at Markham Road in the east end
The artist indicates the specific location of their love interest, building a sense of context and geography for the listener.

Where all the pretty girls are sleepin'
The singer paints a picture of the tranquil and peaceful neighborhood where their love interest lives, full of beauty and innocence.

My license been expired, I renew it after the weekend
The artist reveals an aspect of their personal life or responsibilities, acknowledging their procrastination and promising to renew their license soon.

Fuck, I know I said that shit the last seven weekends
The singer uses self-deprecating humor and sarcasm to acknowledge their recurring flaw of procrastination and lack of follow-through.

Girl, I guess procrastination is my weakness
The singer admits their weakness and imperfection to their love interest, possibly as a way to bond with her or connect with her own vulnerabilities.

I hate stoppin' for gas this late
The singer expresses their dislike for the inconvenience and hassle of stopping for gas at night, creating a sense of urgency and danger.

'Cause there's niggas creepin and not like how we're creepin'
The artist implies the possibility of danger or trouble from other people in the late hours, possibly in contrast to their own harmless and innocent intentions.

Summer is comin' know you could feel it
The artist describes the upcoming season and its associated feelings and sensations, creating a sense of excitement and anticipation.

Twenty on pump whatever, I ain't got enough to fill it
The singer implies their limited financial resources, as they are only able to put $20 of gas into their car instead of filling up the tank.

Won't knock on your door
The singer implies that they do not want to disturb their love interest or create a scene by knocking on her door at night.

My uncle say, "You drive my whip like it's yours"
The artist tells a story about their uncle's generosity and trust in them, as they are allowed to borrow and drive their uncle's car as if it were their own.

I got the pedal to the floor
The artist describes their driving style or excitement, as they have their foot on the accelerator and are driving fast or aggressively.

I'm on my motherfuckin' way swangin'
The artist expresses their determination and drive, possibly on their way to meet their love interest or pursue their dreams.

Don't fall asleep on me, hang in there
The singer gives a warning or plea to their love interest to stay awake and alert, possibly during a phone conversation or in person.

I'll be there just swangin'
The artist repeats their carefree lifestyle and willingness to remain relaxed and content in the present moment, possibly reassuring their love interest of their loyalty and devotion.

I treat you good, girl, like you're famous
The singer implies that they treat their love interest with care and respect, as if they were a famous or important person.

I know I'm late it's always the same shit
The singer acknowledges their tardiness and lack of punctuality, recognizing a pattern or habit of being late in their commitments and appointments.

But don't fall asleep on me, hang in there, yeah, yeah
The singer repeats the previous line to emphasize their plea and warning, possibly trying to sound lighthearted or humorous about the situation.

I'm on the road right now swangin', girl, yeah
The artist tells their love interest that they are currently driving and swaying to the music, creating a sense of energy and excitement in the conversation.

Oh, oh
The artist repeats the sound of the previous line to create a sense of rhythm and continuity in the song.

Oh, oh
Repeating the previous line to emphasize the point.