You Loving Me
Erykah Badu Lyrics


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You're loving me
And I'm driving your Benz
You're loving me
And I'm spending your ends

You're loving me
And I'm drinking your gin
You're loving me
And I'm fucking your friends

You're loving me
And I'm driving your Benz
You're loving me
And I'm spending your ends

You're loving me
And I'm drinking your gin
You're loving me
And I'm fucking your friends





That's terrible, isn't it?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Erykah Badu's song "You Loving Me" describe a toxic and unhealthy relationship where the singer is a recipient of extravagance and materialism, but at the cost of their dignity and self-respect. The repetition of the phrase "You're loving me" in each verse serves as a reminder of the power dynamics at play, with the person in control manipulating their partner's affection for their own selfish gain.


The first two lines of the song reveal that the singer is driving their partner's expensive car and spending their money. These actions suggest that the partner's love is purely transactional and the singer is using it to enjoy a luxurious lifestyle to which they may not have had access otherwise. The third and fourth lines then take a sharp turn as they reveal that the singer is taking advantage of the situation by drinking their partner's alcohol and sleeping with their friends. The tone shifts from one of gratitude and enjoyment to one of recklessness and cruelty, highlighting the toxic nature of the relationship.


The final line of the song, "That's terrible, isn't it?" is a rhetorical question that asks the listener to reflect on the behavior described in the song. The line serves as a critique of the singer's actions and the larger societal structures that allow for such unhealthy relationships to exist. As listeners, we are left to question the origins of this dynamic and the consequences that may arise from it.


Line by Line Meaning

You're loving me
You are showing affection towards me


And I'm driving your Benz
As a result, I have access to and am using your luxurious car


You're loving me
Once again, you are showing love towards me


And I'm spending your ends
I am taking advantage of your finances and spending your money


You're loving me
You continue to show affection towards me


And I'm drinking your gin
As a result, I am consuming your alcohol


You're loving me
You are still expressing love towards me


And I'm fucking your friends
I am engaging in sexual activity with your acquaintances and loved ones, which is a betrayal of your trust


You're loving me
Yet again, you are demonstrating affection towards me


And I'm driving your Benz
I still have access to and am using your luxurious car


You're loving me
Once more, you are showing love towards me


And I'm spending your ends
I am continuing to take advantage of your finances and spending your money


You're loving me
You persist in showing affection towards me


And I'm drinking your gin
I am still consuming your alcohol


You're loving me
You continue to express love towards me


And I'm fucking your friends
I am still engaging in sexual activity with your acquaintances and loved ones, which is still a betrayal of your trust


That's terrible, isn't it?
The artist realizes the harmful and immoral actions they have committed and acknowledges the negative impact they have on the person who loves them




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Jahmal D. Cantero, Erica Wright, Edward Williams, R. C. Williams

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