Greater
Dreamville Ari Lennox Lyrics

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Hey, hey, hey
Ooh (ooh)
Ooh (ooh)
Ooh-ooh

Ooh, is your love greater?
Ooh, is your love real?
Ooh-ooh, is your love greater? (Yeah, yeah)

Ooh, is your love real?

What I'ma do? What I'ma say?
Only watchin' you, only ex fillin' your space
Hope you know I'm not lyin', never felt this way
Love the way you dance for me up on that stage

Said, baby, ooh, is your love greater? (Yeah, yeah)
Ooh, is your love real?
Ooh-ooh, is your love greater? (Yeah)
Ooh, is your love real? (Real)

Gotta keep focus, I gotta keep focus, I gotta keep focus
Said, bae
(Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh)
(Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh)

Ooh, is your love greater? Yeah
Ooh, ooh, ooh (ooh, ooh, ooh)
Oh, oh, oh (oh, oh, oh), yeah, yeah
Got me open, baby, open, so open
You got me open, baby, open, baby, so open
Open, so open, chosen
Goodbye

Goodbye, goodbye
Baby, ooh-ooh-ooh, woo
Ooh, baby

Ooh, is your love greater? Yeah
Ooh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Greater" by Dreamville Ari Lennox revolve around the theme of love and the uncertainty that comes with it. In the first verse, the singer questions the authenticity of the love being given to her. She asks if the love is greater and real, suggesting that she may have doubts or insecurities about the depth of the connection.

The singer then contemplates her own actions and what she should do or say in response to the situation. She acknowledges that she has been watching the person she loves, while their ex still occupies a space in their life. Despite this, she affirms that she is not lying and admits that she has never felt this way before. The mention of watching the person dance for her on stage suggests that there is a public display of affection or attraction involved.

The chorus repeats the questions about the greatness and authenticity of love, emphasizing the singer's desire to know the truth and have reassurance from her partner. This repetition serves to highlight the importance of genuine love in the relationship.

In the bridge, the singer emphasizes the need to stay focused in the midst of this emotional turmoil. She repeats the phrase "gotta keep focus," suggesting that she needs to maintain her composure and clarity. The use of the term "bae" implies that she is addressing her partner directly, seeking their understanding and support.

The final lines of the song express a sense of vulnerability and longing. The repetition of "open" and "chosen" implies that the singer has opened herself up to love and is willingly putting herself in a vulnerable position. However, the word "goodbye" suggests that despite her feelings, there may be a sense of resignation or acceptance of an impending end to the relationship.

Overall, the lyrics convey a complex mix of emotions and uncertainties in a romantic relationship, with the singer seeking reassurance, questioning the genuineness of love, and acknowledging her own vulnerability.

Line by Line Meaning

Hey, hey, hey
Greetings or acknowledgment

Ooh (ooh)
Expressing excitement or pleasure

Ooh-ooh
Expressing excitement or pleasure

Ooh, is your love greater?
Are your feelings of love stronger or more significant?

Ooh, is your love real?
Are your feelings of love genuine or sincere?

Ooh-ooh, is your love greater? (Yeah, yeah)
Are your feelings of love stronger or more significant? (Confirmation or agreement)

Ooh, is your love real?
Are your feelings of love genuine or sincere?

What I'ma do? What I'ma say?
What actions or words should I choose?

Only watchin' you, only ex fillin' your space
Observing only you while your past partner still occupies your mind or life

Hope you know I'm not lyin', never felt this way
I hope you believe me, as I have never felt this particular type of emotion before

Love the way you dance for me up on that stage
Admire the way you perform or move for me on that platform

Said, baby, ooh, is your love greater? (Yeah, yeah)
Stated, darling, are your feelings of love stronger or more significant? (Confirmation or agreement)

Ooh, is your love real?
Are your feelings of love genuine or sincere?

Ooh-ooh, is your love greater? (Yeah)
Are your feelings of love stronger or more significant? (Confirmation)

Ooh, is your love real? (Real)
Are your feelings of love genuine or sincere? (Emphasizing truthfulness)

Gotta keep focus, I gotta keep focus, I gotta keep focus
I must maintain concentration or direct my attention properly

Said, bae
Addressing or referring to a significant other or partner

(Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh)
Expressing excitement or pleasure

Ooh, is your love greater? Yeah
Are your feelings of love stronger or more significant? Yes

Ooh, ooh, ooh (ooh, ooh, ooh)
Expressing excitement or pleasure

Oh, oh, oh (oh, oh, oh), yeah, yeah
Exclamation of surprise, joy, or agreement

Got me open, baby, open, so open
You have made me vulnerable or emotionally available

You got me open, baby, open, baby, so open
You have caused me to become exposed or emotionally accessible

Open, so open, chosen
Transparent, extremely open, and selected

Goodbye
Farewell or parting

Goodbye, goodbye
Farewell or parting, repeated for emphasis

Baby, ooh-ooh-ooh, woo
Darling, expressing excitement or pleasure

Ooh, baby
Expressing excitement or pleasure, endearing term

Ooh, is your love greater? Yeah
Are your feelings of love stronger or more significant? Yes

Ooh
Expressing excitement or pleasure

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Courtney Shanade Salter, Anthony Parrino, Kelvin Wooten

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