After releasing a series of moderately successful mixtapes between 2010 and 2011, Future signed a major label deal with Epic Records and fellow American rapper Rocko's A1 Recordings, which helped launch his own label imprint Freebandz. Future subsequently began working on his debut studio album "Pluto," and in April 2012 released the album to positive reviews. The album spawned five singles, all of which charted on the Billboard Hot 100. The album was later re-released in November, as "Pluto 3D." His second studio album "Honest," was released on April 22, 2014, and is also performing with his group Freeband Gang. He released his highly anticipated third studio album, "DS2," on July 16, 2015. The Atlanta rapper also released several mixtapes during 2015, "Beast Mode" in January, "56 Nights" in March, and "What a Time to Be Alive (with Drake)" in September. Future released "Purple Reign" in January 2016. The 13-track mixtape was executive produced by Metro Boomin and DJ Esco, with additional production from Southside, Zaytoven, and more.
Testify
Future Lyrics
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Either way it go, either way it go
So you wanna fall for the bad guy?
So you wanna fall, get mad high?
Confess your love for me, testify
Anytime I'm with you, gotta testify
Anything we go through is a test of times
We not doing good, you can see the signs
Can you do the crime like it's Bonnie and Clyde?
I'm giving you my testimony line for line
Or given you the best of is wrong or right
Somebody tell the kids they need to calm it down
I wanna hear your heart pump pound for pound
Show me everything I need to see on my blind side
Told me you gon' be there for the love of a real boy
I just wanna be there for my daughters, they need me
I just wanna be there for the game, then leave it
Carmelos, Irwing, gettin' no z, z's
Connoisseurs of purp, gotta give 'em a repeat
Turbo sex in session in a Porsche on a one way
Amigo down in Texas, we gon' get us some Grande
Cherish every minute, every second we vibe, baby
I wanna be covered and when I say you my lady
I wanna be arrogant when I say you my lady
I know I embarrass you, I feel really bad lady
So you wanna fall for the bad guy?
So you wanna fall, get mad high?
Confess your love for me, testify
Anytime I'm with you, gotta testify
Anything we go through is a test of times
Can you be the one who love me all the time?
We not doing good, you can see the signs
Can you do the crime like it's Bonnie and Clyde?
All the turbulence got you mad curious
I could've been broad, I made juug again
Parking lot, dealership, I'm in to win
We can't fake them flaws, we can't do pretend
Can you keep it solid and don't ever bend?
We gon' need colossal, we gon' need colossal
Hold me down, down, down like a real shawty
We conversin' back and forth like we real partners
Spirits knew we burning through the turmoil
I try my best to treasure, give a little more
I know you need my time, girls this wallet comin'
I know you seen the wave comin' then you start runnin'
Don't you be afraid, I'm a guard you with my life
If you listen to these blogs, they gon' tell you you ain't right
Listen to your heart and we gon' ride for life
Shawty on the squad, she gon' ride for life
So you wanna fall for the bad guy?
So you wanna fall, get mad high?
Confess your love for me, testify
Anytime I'm with you, gotta testify
Anything we go through is a test of times
Can you be the one who love me all the time?
We not doing good, you can see the signs
Can you do the crime like it's Bonnie and Clyde?
Confess your love for me, testify
Confess your love for me, testify
The lyrical content of Future's song Testify is a mixture of romantic and self-reflective themes. The first verse addresses the good girl/bad guy dynamic, and the chorus delves into the idea of confessing love and the ups and downs of a relationship. The second verse has a more introspective tone, with Future affirming his loyalty to his children and passions, even as he admits to embarrassing his partner.
The chorus of the song begins with a question, "So you wanna fall for the bad guy?" which implies that the singer is not entirely sure whether his partner truly understands or accepts his flaws. However, he also hints at the notion that she may be drawn to him precisely because of these imperfections, and they have gone through struggles together that have tested their love, using Bonnie and Clyde as a metaphor.
The second verse takes a slightly different turn, as Future speaks about the challenges and turbulence of life, and how important it is to have a partner who is capable of providing support and steadfastness in those times. The final lines of the song affirm that the singer's partner is indeed this type of faithful ally, someone he can rely on to ride with him until the end.
Line by Line Meaning
Told the bad guy he's supposed to get the good girl
He is telling the villain that he is supposed to get the hero's love interest
Either way it go, either way it go
No matter what happens, the situation will be resolved
So you wanna fall for the bad guy?
Are you really interested in being with the villain?
So you wanna fall, get mad high?
Do you want to experience the thrill of being with the villain?
Confess your love for me, testify
Admit your feelings for me and prove them to everyone
Anytime I'm with you, gotta testify
Every time he is with her, he wants to express his feelings
Anything we go through is a test of times
Every situation they face will test their relationship
Can you be the one who love me all the time?
Can she be the one who loves him unconditionally?
We not doing good, you can see the signs
Their relationship is not in a good state and it is visible
Can you do the crime like it's Bonnie and Clyde?
Can she be his partner in crime and stick with him through thick and thin?
I'm giving you my testimony line for line
He is telling her about his feelings in detail
Or given you the best of is wrong or right
He is either giving her the best version of himself or not at all
Somebody tell the kids they need to calm it down
He is asking someone to tell the kids to calm down
I wanna hear your heart pump pound for pound
He wants to feel her heart beating in sync with his
Show me everything I need to see on my blind side
He wants her to show him things he may have been blind to before
Told me you gon' be there for the love of a real boy
She promised to be there for him because he is a genuine person
I just wanna be there for my daughters, they need me
He wants to be there for his daughters because they need him
I just wanna be there for the game, then leave it
He only wants to be a part of the game temporarily
Carmelos, Irwing, gettin' no z, z's
He is not getting any sleep due to playing basketball video games
Connoisseurs of purp, gotta give 'em a repeat
Purple weed enthusiasts always want more
Turbo sex in session in a Porsche on a one way
He is having fast, passionate sex in a Porsche on a one-way road
Amigo down in Texas, we gon' get us some Grande
His friend in Texas is going to help them get some large amount of drugs
Cherish every minute, every second we vibe, baby
He wants to treasure every moment they spend together
I wanna be covered and when I say you my lady
He wants to be protective of her and call her his lady
I wanna be arrogant when I say you my lady
He wants to confidently declare that she is his lady
I know I embarrass you, I feel really bad lady
He apologizes for embarrassing her and feels remorseful
All the turbulence got you mad curious
The difficulties in their relationship have made her curious
I could've been broad, I made juug again
He could have cheated, but he made the right choice
Parking lot, dealership, I'm in to win
He is motivated to win and succeed
We can't fake them flaws, we can't do pretend
They cannot hide or pretend their flaws don't exist
Can you keep it solid and don't ever bend?
Can she be loyal and not give in to temptation?
We gon' need colossal, we gon' need colossal
They will need a massive amount of something, possibly money
Hold me down, down, down like a real shawty
He wants her to support him no matter what, like a true partner
We conversin' back and forth like we real partners
They are having a real conversation like true partners
Spirits knew we burning through the turmoil
Their spirits know that they are going through a difficult time
I try my best to treasure, give a little more
He wants to cherish their relationship and put in effort
I know you need my time, girls this wallet comin'
He understands that she needs his time and will provide for her financially
I know you seen the wave comin' then you start runnin'
He knows she saw the challenges coming and tried to avoid them
Don't you be afraid, I'm a guard you with my life
He will protect her at all costs and she should not be afraid
If you listen to these blogs, they gon' tell you you ain't right
He warns her not to listen to negative opinions from others
Listen to your heart and we gon' ride for life
Trust your heart and they will be together forever
Shawty on the squad, she gon' ride for life
She is dedicated to him and will stick with him for life
Confess your love for me, testify
Admit your feelings for me and prove them to everyone
Confess your love for me, testify
Admit your feelings for me and prove them to everyone
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Joshua Howard Luellen, Nayvadius Wilburn
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Told the bad guy he's supposed to get the good girl
Either way it go, either way it go
[Chorus]
So you wanna fall for the bad guy?
So you wanna fall and get mad high?
Confess your love for me, testify
Anytime I'm with you, gotta testify
Anything we go through is a test of times
Can you be the one who love me all the time?
We not doing good, you can see the signs
Can you do the crime like it's Bonnie and Clyde?
[Verse 1]
I'm giving you my testimony line for line
I'm giving you the best of me, it's wrong or right
Somebody tell the kids they need to calm it down
I wanna hear your heart pump pound for pound
Show me everything I need to see on my blind side
Show me you gon' be there for the love of a real boy
I just wanna be there for my dogs, they need me
I just wanna be there for the game, then leave it
Crumble up some herb, we ain't gettin' no Z-Zs
Connoisseurs of purp, gotta give 'em a repeat
Turbo, 60 seconds in a Porsche on a one way
My amigo down in Texas, we gon' get us some grande
Cherish every minute, every second we ride, baby
I wanna be confident when I say you my lady
I wanna be arrogant when I say you my lady
I know I embarrass you, I simply violate it
[Chorus]
So you wanna fall for the bad guy?
So you wanna fall and get mad high?
Confess your love for me, testify
Anytime I'm with you, gotta testify
Anything we go through is a test of times
Can you be the one who love me all the time?
We not doing good, you can see the signs
Can you do the crime like it's Bonnie and Clyde?
[Verse 2]
A lil' turbulence got you mad curious
I could've been, but I made a jugg again
Parking lot dealership, I'm in to win
We can't fake the flaws, we can't do pretend
Can you keep it solid and don't ever bend?
We gon' need colossal, we gon' need colossal
Hold me down, down, down like a real shotta
We conversin' back and forth like we real partners
Spiritually, we bonded through the turmoil
I try my best to treasure, give a little more
I know you need my time, 'cause there's water comin'
I know you seen the wave comin' and you start runnin'
Don't you be afraid, I'ma guard you with my life
You listen to these blogs, they gon' tell you you ain't right
Listen to your heart and we gon' ride for life
Shawty on the squad, she gon' ride for life
[Chorus]
So you wanna fall for the bad guy?
So you wanna fall and get mad high?
Confess your love for me, testify
Anytime I'm with you, gotta testify
Anything we go through is a test of times
Can you be the one who love me all the time?
We not doing good, you can see the signs
Can you do the crime like it's Bonnie and Clyde?
[Outro]
Confess your love for me, testify
Confess your love for me, testify
@ariannahdurousseau-allende7342
This song is so underrated 🤧✨💔
@gram4002
2017 was one of the greatest years of my life because of this album! Classic shit!! 🔥🙏🏼
@keshiasherrell4683
gotta testify everytime you see me❤
@quazyknowsmagic
COMIN' SO SUPERB, GOTTA GIVE 'EM A REPEAT
@livewutangclan
confess your love for me testify
@ahmednazmy537
Masterpiece
@bethanymatthews394
🔥🔥 still a banger
@edwardb4545
Whos here in 2021 🔥
@XxMCBCxX
Seriously one of future's best projects
@ElChelblanco39
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