Paddy Lay Back
Evans and Doherty Lyrics


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Breezy I can't pick Tony's trust no more (no more)
That's when he lost was messin' up my flow (my flow)
Steady hand cuffin', frontin and stuntin'
Was talkin' love but he wasn't sayin' nun-in
Cause we together (yes), homie whateva' (yeah)
Too young to be locked down now
Taka' loss cut 'em off when I found that out
I couldn't have that, (oh no wasn't for me)
Just wanna lay back (so I can shook it you see)

Um lookin' for someone who don't bring no stress to me
I'd love to have some fun that is all that I need
Click, click, click, click, if you really wanna turn me on
Click, click, click, click lay back chill and be free

[Chorus]
Okay if you really wanna get with me
Baby this is how we gotta be (lay back lay back chill and be free)
If you really wanna get with me
Baby this is how we gotta be (lay back lay back chill and be free)

One day I caught the feva' (uh huh) no drama yeah me neitha' (uh huh)
And when we touch felt a crush let's me know I needja
I've got somebody think the way I does (I does)
Yeah the reasons I got so caught uh oh up (oh oh ow)
That's even betta' (Oh) so glad I meetcha (Oh)
So much in common prefect timin' and now he's (Ow, ow ow) all mine an.
Ain't nothin' serious see we just kick it both of us
Have fun and we just live it up until we get enough and then we lay-back

Um lookin' for someone who don't bring no stress to me
I'd love to have some fun that is all that I need
Click, click, click, click, if you really wanna turn me on
Click, click, click, click lay back chill and be free

[Chorus]

Baby I'll be your baby we'll have some fun conversation
All day love occupation we'll be last boy tried to get with me
Kept actin all crazy wasn't what I need he called me asked where I'm at
I said no ain't havin' that so I dumped him no hesitation
That's when I met you, you keep me safe bay
I can see us together ya eva'
Like with you and me but for right now keep it laid back and chill yeah

Um lookin' for someone who don't bring no stress to me
I'd love to have some fun that is all that I need
Click, click, click, click, if you really wanna turn me on
Click, click, click, click lay back chill and be free





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Paddy Lay Back by Evans and Doherty are about the desire for a stress-free relationship. In the first verse, the singer talks about ending a relationship with someone named Tony because he was too controlling and causing issues with her life. She wants to "lay back" and enjoy life without any drama or issues. The chorus repeats the idea that if someone wants to be with her, they need to be able to lay back and be free.


The second verse introduces a new relationship with someone whom she has much in common with, and they can have fun and live life without stress or drama. She mentions that she wants to have fun and enjoy conversations without any pressure or stress. The song ends with the singer saying that she can see herself with this person in the future but, for now, wants to take things slowly and enjoy life without stress.


The song's message is clear: the singer wants a stress-free relationship and to "lay back" and have fun without pressure. The chorus repeats the idea that anyone who wants to be with her needs to be able to do the same. The song's upbeat and catchy tune compliments its message well.


Line by Line Meaning

Breezy I can't pick Tony's trust no more (no more)
I cannot trust Tony anymore


That's when he lost was messin' up my flow (my flow)
Tony was messing up my rhythm when he lost my trust


Steady hand cuffin', frontin and stuntin'
Tony was trying to control and show off all the time


Was talkin' love but he wasn't sayin' nun-in
Tony said he loved me but his actions showed otherwise


Cause we together (yes), homie whateva' (yeah)
Even though we were together, I didn't care about Tony's fake love


Too young to be locked down now
I am too young to be tied down to someone like Tony


Taka' loss cut 'em off when I found that out
I ended things with Tony when I found out he couldn't be trusted


I couldn't have that, (oh no wasn't for me)
I couldn't tolerate that behavior from Tony anymore


Just wanna lay back (so I can shook it you see)
I just want to relax and have fun, so I can forget about Tony


Um lookin' for someone who don't bring no stress to me
I am looking for someone who won't bring any stress into my life


I'd love to have some fun that is all that I need
All I want is to have some fun


Click, click, click, click, if you really wanna turn me on
If you want to impress me


Click, click, click, click lay back chill and be free
Just relax and be yourself


[Chorus]
Refrain


Okay if you really wanna get with me
If you really want to be with me


Baby this is how we gotta be (lay back lay back chill and be free)
We just have to be relaxed and free


One day I caught the feva' (uh huh) no drama yeah me neitha' (uh huh)
One day, I found someone who makes me happy without any drama


And when we touch felt a crush let's me know I needja
I felt a strong attraction to him when we first touched


I've got somebody think the way I does (I does)
I found someone who thinks like I do


Yeah the reasons I got so caught uh oh up (oh oh ow)
I got so caught up with him for all the right reasons


That's even betta' (Oh) so glad I meetcha (Oh)
Meeting him was even better than I thought


So much in common prefect timin' and now he's (Ow, ow ow) all mine an.
We have a lot in common, and now he's all mine


Ain't nothin' serious see we just kick it both of us
We're not too serious, we just hang out and have fun


Have fun and we just live it up until we get enough and then we lay-back
We just keep having fun and relax until we want to rest


Baby I'll be your baby we'll have some fun conversation
I'll be your girlfriend, and we'll have great conversations and fun


All day love occupation we'll be last boy tried to get with me
We'll spend all day loving each other, and he will be the last boy who tried to get with me


Kept actin all crazy wasn't what I need he called me asked where I'm at
The previous guy I dated was acting crazy and not what I need, he called me to ask where I am


I said no ain't havin' that so I dumped him no hesitation
I said no, I don't want that, and I dumped him without hesitation


That's when I met you, you keep me safe bay
I met you after that, and I feel safe with you


I can see us together ya eva'
I can see us being together forever


Like with you and me but for right now keep it laid back and chill yeah
For now, let's just keep it relaxed and chill




Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: THOM BELL, DENIECE WILLIAMS, JASPER TREMAINE CAMERON, COREY LATIF WILLIAMS, CHAUNCEY ALEXANDER HOLLIS, JESSE IV WOODARD, CANDICE NELSON, EZEKIEL LEWIS

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