Coming Down
Dreamville Ari Lennox Lyrics
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I believe you were made for me
But them Perkys and Xans made you a different man
Every single time you couldn't have 'em, crazy (yeah)
Call me out my name when love is in your veins
You're gon' make me punch you dead in your face, baby
When you're comin' down
Don't wanna be around, baby
My whole world's upside down
Them drugs got a hold of you (ooh)
Doin' shit that'll get you fucked up
If my brothers knew (ooh, ooh, ooh)
Oh, you must think I'm your savior
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
But I'm dealin' with my shit, too (ahh)
I don't even recognize you (ahh)
Feels like you're a fuckin' stranger, ooh baby
When you're comin' down
(Comin' down and 'round and 'round)
You're comin' down (ooh)
Don't wanna be around, baby
(Comin' down and down and down and down)
My whole world's upside down
It's been my dream ever since high school
You havin' me, me havin' you
But we ain't sixteen and this ain't high school
Me lovin' me (fire)
You're comin' down
(Comin' down and 'round and 'round)
You're comin' down
Don't wanna be around, baby
(Comin' down and down and down and down)
My whole world's upside down
I mean, she said what she said
(Gangsta)
The lyrics to Dreamville Ari Lennox's song "Coming Down" tell the story of a woman who is struggling to deal with her significant other's drug addiction. She muses that he was made for her, comparing his sweetness to a broom that sweeps everything in its path. However, she notes that his addiction to drugs, specifically Perkys and Xans, has transformed him into a different, crazier person. When he can't get his hands on these substances, he becomes irritable and even verbally abusive, calling her names. This behavior angers the woman, and she warns that she might resort to violence if he continues with his behavior.
The chorus of the song focuses on the woman's feelings of being overwhelmed with the situation. She can't deal with the man's addiction and how it affects him and their relationship. She wishes he would come down from his high and get sober so that they can be together again. She feels like her world is turned upside down by his addiction and the changes it has brought about in their relationship. Despite her emotional turmoil, she acknowledges that she loves the man and wants to be with him. However, she recognizes that she can't save him and that he needs to help himself.
Line by Line Meaning
Like the sweetest of brooms, you swept me
Initially, you won me over in the nicest way possible
I believe you were made for me
It felt as though we were meant to be together
But them Perkys and Xans made you a different man
However, the use of drugs distorted your personality and behavior
Every single time you couldn't have 'em, crazy (yeah)
Whenever you were unable to procure the drugs, you would behave erratically
Call me out my name when love is in your veins
Your love for drugs is so intense that it causes you to disrespect me
You're gon' make me punch you dead in your face, baby
I'm becoming increasingly frustrated with your actions and might resort to violence
When you're comin' down
When the effects of the drugs wear off
You're comin' down
You are no longer under the influence of the drugs
Don't wanna be around, baby
I don't want to be near you
My whole world's upside down
Your drug use has caused chaos and destruction in my life
Them drugs got a hold of you (ooh)
Your addiction to drugs has taken control of you
Doin' shit that'll get you fucked up
You are engaging in reckless and harmful behavior while under the influence of the drugs
If my brothers knew (ooh, ooh, ooh)
If my family was aware of your drug use
Oh, you must think I'm your savior
You expect me to save you from your drug addiction
But I'm dealin' with my shit, too (ahh)
However, I am also dealing with personal struggles
I don't even recognize you (ahh)
Your drug use has caused you to change so much that I barely know you
Feels like you're a fuckin' stranger, ooh baby
You seem like a completely different person than the one I fell in love with
It's been my dream ever since high school
I have wanted to be with you since we were teenagers
You havin' me, me havin' you
We had a reciprocal love for each other
But we ain't sixteen and this ain't high school
However, now we are adults and must face the reality of the situation
Me lovin' me (fire)
I am focusing on self-love and improvement
I mean, she said what she said
The artist has spoken her truth and stands by her words
Lyrics Β© Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Courtney Salter, Jermaine Cole, Kelvin Wooten, Michael Holmes
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mael Schwab
Like the sweetest of brooms, you swept me
I believe you were made for me
But them Perkys and Xans made you a different man
Every single time you couldn't have βem, crazy
Call me out my name when love is in your veins
You're gon' make me punch you dead in your face, baby
[Chorus: Ari Lennox]
When youβre comin' down
You're comin' down
Don't wanna be around, baby
My whole world's upside down
[Verse 2: Ari Lennox]
Them drugs got a hold of you
Doin' shit that'll get you fucked up, if my brothers knΠ΅w
Oh, you must think Iβm your savior
But Iβm dealin' with my shit, too
I donβt even rΠ΅cognize you
Feels like you're a fuckin' stranger
Ooh, baby
Mont The Beat Maker
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Facts. Gucci too.
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jak daniels
Ari with the soulful "I'm going down" flow. Peace to that sista!
Meechy
Ari never disappoints ever!!! Best R&B artist of today are her and Mereba!!! 2 total Queens!!! Love the whole vibe to this!! Such harmonizing production!!π₯π₯π₯π₯π₯π₯ππππππππππ
Uncle Tim
Wow! She killed it as always
queen V
Yessssss