Sweet
I.Y.F.F.E Lyrics


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Hello, hello babe how you doing today?
I mean I been trying to call your phone but you ain’t picking up
Most time you switch it off
What the matter is? C’mon tell me
I’m willing to make it up and make things work
He... hello, hello (sigh)
If there’s one thing I hate to do you know it’s talk about my life
U came and made me feel so safe I talked about my life
U never failed to remind me of how much I was your pride
But now u upped and left, just look at me my life is on the line
This ain’t no paper work but see my life is underlined
More money and no loving, I think I lost my grind
Hold me close don’t let me go
Let’s put us on a pedestal
Life’s like a merry go
But before you leave just let me know
Now she posting pictures of another nigga
It’s crazy cos myself I used to be that other nigga
Now I don’t even know my nigga if I’m still a nigga
Cos all this crying don turned the boy into a woman
You told me when you leaving that we only part to meet
But now u gon for so long and you only hard to reach
If it’s something that I did wrong girl I just hope that you forgive
Mehn If it’s something I did wrong girl I’m just hoping u forgive
Now if I ask you how you love me you just sneezing
I called u did not pick up your phone it seems u busy
Whoever told you that this loving will be easy
But now you broke it down you told me you don’t need me
Every night I stay awake, reminiscing the good times we had
Reminiscing the good times we had, all the fights that we don fought
All the bottles we don popped if really this is love then
I’m thinking we’ve been drugged
You’re so special
Girl you’re special
Please wake me up from this sleep
I really think my dreams are really catching up with me
It really feels my life is slowly dancing out of me
If I still see u again, girl I’ll still give you a kiss
That’s If I don’t leave
I’m sorry for the pains my apologies
I’m hoping that you heal, if pain would make you feel better
I’m hoping that you squeal
But life’s not fair I’m just hoping that it bleach for your sake baby
Remember you told me that we will make babies
You just avoiding me & it only feels like I got scabies
What I’ve been doing? I’ve been hating on myself lately
Out here’s so cold n I’ve been waiting just let me home baby
Cos it ain’t safe baby, my heart just hurts daily
I know you prolly thinking that I’m quite stupid ain’t it
Cos I been calling & been texting for 6 months
But you ain’t reply but I’m still calling baby I know it’s really crazy ain’t it?
But I’m just playing maybe games
I’m tryna be a man so I’ll be taking all the blames
If you still don’t reach out baby I just hope you burn in flames
Never meant that but all I’m seeing babe is burning flames
Those are pictures of you
It hurts but it’s true
I know I’m alive but I seem dead to you
This is driving me crazy just need you to hold on to
Somebody call 911 because I’m highly induced
You only left me confused
When you get back home, I wrote you a note
I’m hoping that you read it and I hope that you know
Whenever you cold you can jump in my coat
We can sail together why not jump in my boat
I’m fly like a bird, got bars like a cage
My life is like a movie on this journey (Johnny) I’m in a cage
You treat me like a rebel, my emotions are in chains




Then I took our story and I told in on stage
Goddammit

Overall Meaning

The song “Sweet” by I.Y.F.F.E involves a young man’s desperate plea to his lover who has left him. He is trying to call her but she is not picking up her phone. The man is confused and pleading for her forgiveness while reminiscing on the good times they had together. He apologizes for any pain he may have caused and hopes for her to be healed. The lyrics tell a story of heartbreak, love, and the desire to make things work despite the challenges.


The song's lyrics reveal the desperation of the singer who is holding on to the memories of his lover. He is pleading for her attention and accusing her of moving on with another man. He is also questioning his own identity and self-worth, wondering if he is still a "n***a" and crying like a woman. The lyrics show the vulnerability and emotional state of the singer as he deals with the aftermath of a broken relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

Hello, hello babe how you doing today?
The singer greets the person and inquires about how they're feeling.


I mean I been trying to call your phone but you ain’t picking up
The singer has been attempting to call the person but they haven't answered any of the calls.


Most time you switch it off
The person frequently turns off their phone or puts it on silent.


What the matter is? C’mon tell me
The artist asks the person what the problem is and requests that they share it with them.


I’m willing to make it up and make things work
The artist is prepared to reconcile with the person and work towards a resolution.


He... hello, hello (sigh)
The singer expresses a sigh of frustration in response to the person not answering their calls.


If there’s one thing I hate to do you know it’s talk about my life
The singer has a tendency to avoid discussing their personal life with others.


U came and made me feel so safe I talked about my life
The person provided the artist with a sense of security, causing them to open up about their personal life.


U never failed to remind me of how much I was your pride
The person always made it clear to the artist that they took pride in their accomplishments.


But now u upped and left, just look at me my life is on the line
The person has left the artist, who now feels as though their life is at stake.


This ain’t no paper work but see my life is underlined
The singer's life is not just written down on paper, but is also a crucial aspect of their existence.


More money and no loving, I think I lost my grind
The artist has gained wealth but has lost the love that was once important to them, making them feel as though they've lost their motivation.


Hold me close don’t let me go
The singer desires physical affection from the person, asking them not to leave their side.


Let’s put us on a pedestal
The singer suggests that they view themselves as worthy of admiration and praise.


Life’s like a merry go
The singer uses a metaphor to compare life to a carousel ride.


But before you leave just let me know
The artist requests that the person inform them before leaving.


Now she posting pictures of another nigga
The person is sharing photos of another man on social media.


It’s crazy cos myself I used to be that other nigga
The singer recognizes that they were once in the same position as the man in the photos.


Now I don’t even know my nigga if I’m still a nigga
The singer is uncertain of their identity in the wake of the person's departure.


Cos all this crying don turned the boy into a woman
The artist has been crying so much that they feel as though they have lost their masculinity and transformed into a woman.


You told me when you leaving that we only part to meet
The person previously stated that they would only be leaving for a short period of time.


But now u gon for so long and you only hard to reach
The person has been gone for a long time and is now difficult to contact.


If it’s something that I did wrong girl I just hope that you forgive
The singer hopes that the person will forgive them if they did something wrong.


Mehn If it’s something I did wrong girl I’m just hoping u forgive
The artist reiterates that they're hoping the person will forgive them if they did something to upset them.


Now if I ask you how you love me you just sneezing
The person is unresponsive when the singer asks them how they feel about them.


I called u did not pick up your phone it seems u busy
The singer attempted to contact the person, but it appears as though they are occupied or unavailable.


Whoever told you that this loving will be easy
The singer asserts that whoever told the person that love would be easy was incorrect.


But now you broke it down you told me you don’t need me
The person has revealed to the artist that they don't need them in their life anymore.


Every night I stay awake, reminiscing the good times we had
The artist spends their evenings reflecting on happy memories they shared with the person.


Reminiscing the good times we had, all the fights that we don fought
The singer remembers not just the good times, but the disagreements they had with the person as well.


All the bottles we don popped if really this is love then
The singer questions whether their definition of love, which includes excessive partying and drinking, is accurate.


I’m thinking we’ve been drugged
The artist believes that their past behaviors in the relationship were influenced by unhealthy habits and substances.


You’re so special
The artist acknowledges that the person is important and unique to them.


Girl you’re special
The artist emphasizes the person's exceptional qualities.


Please wake me up from this sleep
The singer expresses a desire to escape their current emotional state.


I really think my dreams are really catching up with me
The artist believes that their dreams are becoming a reality and affecting their life.


It really feels my life is slowly dancing out of me
The singer senses that their life force is gradually diminishing.


If I still see u again, girl I’ll still give you a kiss
The singer declares that if they're reunited with the person, they will still display affection towards them.


That’s If I don’t leave
The singer is unsure if they will remain in the relationship if they're given the opportunity.


I’m sorry for the pains my apologies
The artist expresses remorse for any pain they may have caused, apologizing for their actions.


I’m hoping that you heal, if pain would make you feel better
The artist wishes for the person to recover from any hurt they've experienced, even if it means inflicting pain upon the artist.


I’m hoping that you squeal
The singer desires for the person to express their emotions freely, even if those emotions are negative.


But life’s not fair I’m just hoping that it bleach for your sake baby
The singer acknowledges that life isn't always just, but wishes for things to improve for the person's benefit.


Remember you told me that we will make babies
The person previously discussed having children with the artist.


You just avoiding me & it only feels like I got scabies
The artist feels as though the person is purposely avoiding them, causing them to feel rejected and unclean.


What I’ve been doing? I’ve been hating on myself lately
The artist has been experiencing self-hatred and low self-esteem as of late.


Out here’s so cold n I’ve been waiting just let me home baby
The singer is feeling emotionally cold and distant, longing for the comfort of home and security.


Cos it ain’t safe baby, my heart just hurts daily
The artist feels unsafe and is experiencing emotional pain on a daily basis.


I know you prolly thinking that I’m quite stupid ain’t it
The singer realizes that the person may view their behavior as foolish.


Cos I been calling & been texting for 6 months
The singer has been trying to communicate with the person for an extended period of time.


But you ain’t reply but I’m still calling baby I know it’s really crazy ain’t it?
The person has not responded to any of the singer's messages, but the singer is still trying to contact them despite recognizing the absurdity of the situation.


But I’m just playing maybe games
The artist acknowledges that their efforts may be futile and that they're possibly playing games with themselves.


I’m tryna be a man so I’ll be taking all the blames
The artist is attempting to take responsibility for their actions and be accountable for their mistakes.


If you still don’t reach out baby I just hope you burn in flames
The singer is feeling resentful towards the person for not responding to their attempts at communication.


Never meant that but all I’m seeing babe is burning flames
The singer recognizes that their anger towards the person isn't justified, but they can't help feeling upset.


Those are pictures of you
The artist is referencing images of the person that they've seen or are viewing.


It hurts but it’s true
The artist is experiencing emotional pain due to the reality of the situation.


I know I’m alive but I seem dead to you
The artist believes that the person doesn't acknowledge their existence or presence.


This is driving me crazy just need you to hold on to
The situation is causing the singer to feel emotionally unstable and they're seeking comfort from the person.


Somebody call 911 because I’m highly induced
The artist feels out of control emotionally and requires assistance.


You only left me confused
The person's departure has caused the singer to feel uncertain and bewildered.


When you get back home, I wrote you a note
The singer has left a message for the person to read when they return home.


I’m hoping that you read it and I hope that you know
The singer desires for the person to read and understand their message.


Whenever you cold you can jump in my coat
The artist offers comfort and shelter to the person if they need it.


We can sail together why not jump in my boat
The artist suggests that they can embark on a journey together and experience life's ups and downs.


I’m fly like a bird, got bars like a cage
The singer feels both free and constrained, similar to how a bird can fly, yet also be confined in a cage.


My life is like a movie on this journey (Johnny) I’m in a cage
The singer feels as though their life is a film and that they're currently trapped in their own circumstances.


You treat me like a rebel, my emotions are in chains
The person has been controlling and oppressive towards the artist, making them feel as though their emotions are restricted.


Then I took our story and I told in on stage
The artist has used their own experiences with the person to create artistic material to share with others.


Goddammit
The artist expresses frustration or disappointment.




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Written by: Justin Chinwuba

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@iiprodigyy7379

I've watched Graser since 2007.
I've watched Monstercat since 2011. (nostalgia)
This song came out on February 11, 2013.
Therefore Graser started using this intro in 2013.
So I basically returned to this video to listen to it after binge-watching Cube SMP Season 2.

There, that enough reason for the people complaining about all the Graser fans? I'm one too but at least I still listen to Monstercat daily. (Not new releases, they come Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays)

So you could actually say I came from both channels.

Okay, I'm done..



All comments from YouTube:

@coriander2760

i will never forget this incredible song. still fresh 9 years later

@tapir943

back then I was one of those fans that was always begging for more "complextro" on the label... then they dropped this and i shut the hell up forever. legendary.

@dizzymoosic

100% agree

@skaxman99

Yes I have it saved on a playlist. Amazing song. Will never forget this one!

@woogie87

It's fantastic

@partyatmidnite5855

I'll never let this one go

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@JeffSlaugh

Who else is listening now and agrees this is still one of the all time best monstercat releases?

@seanguidry3981

Probably not the BEST imo, but it's still an amazing track. :)

@wisemonkey6716

Jeriqo I absolutely agree, i listen to so much electronic music and nothing compares to this anymore, it sucks, but i love coming back to this song. Blows my mind all over again

@yminkai

me

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