Losing
H.E.R. Lyrics
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My aggression isn't passive
I promise with you the butterflies in my stomach are active
They're dancin', I'm feelin' static
Wanna get closer like magnets
Your company, I've been feinin'
I think I've turned to an addict, I don't get high
But lookin' in your eyes, I'm lifted
Your kisses make all my doubts go away (go away)
Go away, yeah
You only show me love when it comes to the music
It's like when I feel lonely that's when you start actin' choosey
I don't wanna keep playin' them games
'Cause I feel like I'm losin'
I don't wanna keep playin' them games
'Cause I feel like I'm losin'
What we doin'?
What we doin'?
What we doin'?
What we doin'?
Let me know
Let me know
What we doin'?
Been on my grind I know that my schedule is busy
But I always make sure I call you
When I touch down in your city
I'll make time because you're worth it
Fall back when you don't deserve it
And I'll start losin' patience when my effort's bein' wasted
I've been tryna ride, can't you see I'm on your side?
But it's killin' me tryna make sure that both of us survive
And love, I haven't got enough practice
All the ones before you were just a mistake or just a distraction
So tell me what's happenin'
You only show me love when it comes to the music
It's like when I feel lonely that's when you start actin' choosey
I don't wanna keep playin' them games
'Cause I feel like I'm losin'
I don't wanna keep playin' them games
'Cause I feel like I'm losin'
What we doin'?
What we doin'?
What we doin'?
What we doin'?
Let me know
Let me know
What we doin'?
What we doin'?
What we doin'? Yeah
Doin'
What we doin'? Yeah
Now I'll leave it up to you
Do what you gotta do
Like the watch I just got for you
I'll give you some time
I ain't gonna wait
I ain't gonna wait
For you, for you, for you
For you, for you, for you
What are we doin'? What are we doin'?
What are we doin'? What are we doin'?
What are we doin'? What are we doin'?
(Tell me, what are we doin'?)
In the song "Losing" by H.E.R., the singer talks about the confusion and frustration in her romantic relationship. She starts by expressing her attraction and addiction to her partner. She states that her ambition is attractive, and she is not passive in her aggression. She feels the butterflies in her stomach when she is near her partner and wants to get closer like magnets. However, she is also feeling lost and confused in her relationship as she is unsure of her partner's commitment. She feels that her partner is only committed to the music they create together and acts choosy when she is feeling lonely. The singer is tired of playing games and feels like she is losing in their relationship.
The singer's busy schedule makes it hard to keep the relationship a priority, but she always makes sure to call her partner when she is in town. She starts to lose patience when her effort seems to be wasted in the relationship. The singer has not had enough experience in love, and her previous relationships were just a mistake or a distraction. She asks her partner what's happening in their relationship and what they are going to do about it.
The chorus repeats the phrase, "What we doin'?" to show the singer's confusion and frustration in the relationship. She wants her partner to be clear about their intentions and commitment. The final lines of the song show the singer willing to give her partner some time but is not willing to wait around forever.
Line by Line Meaning
My ambition is attractive
My drive and determination are appealing
My aggression isn't passive
I am not one to sit back and let things happen, I go after what I want
I promise with you the butterflies in my stomach are active
Being around you still gives me that nervous, excited feeling
They're dancin', I'm feelin' static
The butterflies are so intense, it's like they're dancing around in my stomach and I am completely still with anticipation
Wanna get closer like magnets
I want to be closer to you, pulled in by an irresistible force
Your company, I've been feinin'
I crave your presence and company
I think I've turned to an addict I don't get high
I feel addicted to your presence, even though I'm not under the influence of any substances
But lookin' in your eyes, I'm lifted
Just looking into your eyes is enough to bring me to a higher place
Can we make this tradition?
Can we make being together a regular occurrence, something we always do?
Your kisses make all my doubts go away
When we kiss, all my worries and doubts fade away, just like that
You only show me love when it comes to the music
I feel like you only really care about me when it comes to music, our shared passion
It's like when I feel lonely that's when you start actin' choosey
When I'm feeling vulnerable and alone, you start to kind of distance yourself from me, become more selective with your affection
I don't wanna keep playin' them games
I'm tired of all the back-and-forth, the uncertainty and instability in our relationship
'Cause I feel like I'm losin'
Because I feel like I am losing you and this relationship
Been on my grind I know that my schedule is busy
I have been working hard and have a full schedule
But I always make sure I call you when I touch down in your city
Even with a busy schedule, I make an effort to reach out and connect with you when I am in your city
I'll make time because you're worth it
I will always prioritize you and make time for you because you are important to me
Fall back when you don't deserve it
If I feel like you are not putting in the same effort as me or are not treating me well, I will distance myself
And I'll start losin' patience when my effort's bein' wasted
If I feel like my effort is not being appreciated or reciprocated, I will start to become less patient and more frustrated
I've been tryna ride can't you see I'm on your side?
I have been trying to be supportive and ride for you, can't you see that I am on your team?
But it's killin' me tryna make sure that both of us survive
Trying to keep this relationship alive and thriving is taking its toll on me emotionally
All the ones before you were just a mistake or just a distraction
All my past relationships were either a mistake or just something to pass the time, but you are different
Now I'll leave it up to you
I am giving you the decision-making power
Do what you gotta do
Do what you feel you need to do
Like the watch I just got for you
I got you a watch as a gift
I'll give you some time
I will give you the time and space you need to figure things out
I ain't gonna wait
I am not going to endlessly wait around for a decision or for things to change
For you, for you, for you
I'm not just waiting for anyone, but for you specifically
Tell me, what are we doin'?
Can you please give me an answer about the direction of our relationship?
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Darhyl Camper, Gabriella Wilson, Hue Wayne Strother
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Dj Miss Kroft
[Verse 1]
Your ambition is attractive
My aggression isn't passive
I promise with you
The butterflies in my stomach are active
They're dancin', I'm feelin' static
Wanna get closer like magnets
Your company, I've been feinin'
I think I've turned to an addict
I don't get high
But lookin' in your eyes, I'm lifted
Can we make this tradition?
Your kisses make all my doubts go away
Go away, yeah[Chorus]
You only show me love
When it comes to the music
It's like when I feel lonely
That's when you start actin' choosey
I don't wanna keep playin' them games
'Cause I feel like I'm losin'
I don't wanna keep playin' them games
'Cause I feel like I'm losin'
What we doin'?
What we doin'?
What we doin'?
What we doin'?
Let me know
Let me know
What we doin'?
[Verse 2]
Been on my grind
I know that my schedule is busy
But I always make sure I call you
When I touch down in your city
I'll make time because you're worth it
Fall back when you don't deserve it
And I'll start losin' patience
When my effort's bein' wasted
I've been tryna ride
Can't you see I'm on your side?
But it's killin' me
Tryna make sure that both of us survive
And love, I haven't got enough practice
All the ones before you were just a mistake
Or just a distraction
So tell me what's happenin'[Chorus]
You only show me love
When it comes to the music
It's like when I feel lonely
That's when you start actin' choosey
I don't wanna keep playin' them games
'Cause I feel like I'm losin'
I don't wanna keep playin' them games
'Cause I feel like I'm losin'
What we doin'?
What we doin'?
What we doin'?
What we doin'?
Let me know
Let me know
What we doin'?[Interlude]
What we doin'?
What we doin'?
What we doin'?
What we doin'?[Outro]
Now I'll leave it up to you
Do what you gotta do
Like the watch I just got for you
I'll give you some time
I ain't gonna wait
I ain't gonna wait
For you, for you, for you
For you, for you, for you
What are we doin'? What are we doin'?
What are we doin'? What are we doin'?
What are we doin'? What are we doin'?
Tell me, what are we doin'?
x
Mi ambiciรณn es atractiva
Mi agresiรณn no es pasiva
Te prometo
Que las mariposas dentro de mi ya vuelan
Y bailando, me pongo estรกtic
ยฟpegate como imanes?
Tu compaรฑรญa, he estado sintiendo
que ya soy un adict.
Pero miro tus ojos, me estoy elevando
ยฟPodemos hacer esto?
Tus besos hacen que todo se valla si
Vete, si
Solo muestras amor
Cuando se trata de la mรบsic
Es como cuando pongo easy
Y ahora te pones selective
No quiero caer en tu juego
Porque siento que yo voy perdiendo
No voy a caer no
No no no no no no no
ยฟno caerรฉ?
ยฟno caerรฉ?
ยฟno caerรฉ?
ยฟno caerรฉ?
Dรญmelo
Dรญmelo
Dรญmelo
ยฟno caerรฉ?
Estado en mi rutina
Lo sรฉโฆ
Y creo que voy perdiendo
Mi pasiรณn y todo lo que tengo se va
Ven y dรฉjame saber si..
Esto puede ser una distracciรณn
Perder el tiempo
Y no ser nada
Pero todo lo que quiero siempre duele
No quiero reir ya mas
Basta de malos ratos
Llorar por algo que no vale la pena
Por no dejar el recuerdo allรก
La practica no hace al master
Ven y dรฉjame y luego vete
Mariam Adam-Noor
My ambition is attractive
My aggression isn't passive
I promise with you the butterflies in my stomach are active
They're dancin', I'm feelin' static
Wanna get closer like magnets
Your company, I've been feinin'
I think I've turned to an addict I don't get high
But lookin' in your eyes, I'm lifted
Can we make this tradition?
Your kisses make all my doubts go away
Go away, yeah
You only show me love when it comes to the music
It's like when I feel lonely that's when you start actin' choosey
I don't wanna keep playin' them games
'Cause I feel like I'm losin'
I don't wanna keep playin' them games
'Cause I feel like I'm losin'
What we doin'?
What we doin'?
What we doin'?
What we doin'?
Let me know
Let me know
What we doin'?
Been on my grind I know that my schedule is busy
But I always make sure I call you
When I touch down in your city
I'll make time because you're worth it
Fall back when you don't deserve it
And I'll start losin' patience when my effort's bein' wasted
I've been tryna ride can't you see I'm on your side?
But it's killin' me tryna make sure that both of us survive
And love, I haven't got enough practice
All the ones before you were just a mistake or just a distraction
So tell me what's happenin'
You only show me love when it comes to the music
It's like when I feel lonely that's when you start actin' choosey
I don't wanna keep playin' them games 'cause I feel like I'm losin'
I don't wanna keep playin' them games 'cause I feel like I'm losin'
What we doin'?
What we doin'?
What we doin'?
What we doin'?
Let me know
Let me know
What we doin'?
What we doin'?
Now I'll leave it up to you
Do what you gotta do
Like the watch I just got for you
I'll give you some time
I ain't gonna wait
I ain't gonna wait
tamara lee
To everyone who is reading this: you have a good taste in music :)
N DS
tamara lee u 2!
Gustavo Sifuentes
Someone put me on
Vyonne
tamara lee Tenku mamas, so do you ๐ค
Ifrah Jama
Thanks as do you :) fam
SNOOpi DoOPs!
She has a song for every mood of a relationship
nesha50421
SNOOpi DoOPs! exactly!!!!!!!! You peeped that
Gnima Sane
shes a female version of Bryson tiller
sounique2003
Ok!!!! Exactly how I'm feeling right now. Lol.
Natasha
Facts!!