Tell Me Why
J-Love Lyrics
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Gone
Did it with me and my dawgs
We had to bust down that wall
Now we need Christian Dior
Demons I'm shaking em off
In my bag I ain't playing at all
They saying we making a scene
Had to get it on my own
Hol'on had to get it with my bros
Blessings knocking on my door
Yes I'm ready for some more
Feel like I'm back in my ways
No days off how I play
I pull up with the squad
That's gang gang gang gang
You want to check up on me girl just tell me why
Don't check up on me cuz I'm doing fine
You want to check up on me girl just tell me why
Don't check up on me cuz I'm doing fine
I'm doing fine
Don't waste your time
Just tell me why
Girl free your mind
I'm doing fine
Don't waste my time
Just tell me why
Girl free your mind
You miss those nights
I made you smile
It was cool back then
But then is not now
You miss those nights
I made you smile
It was cool back then
What a wow
What a wow
Break it down
Yea break it down
Said What a wow
What a wow
Oh you like me now
Said you like me now
Yea I hear you
You want to check up on me girl just tell me why
Don't check up on me cuz I'm doing fine
You want to check up on me girl just tell me why
Don't check up on me cuz I'm doing fine
You want to check up on me girl just tell me why
Don't check up on me cuz I'm doing fine
You want to check up on me girl just tell me why
Don't check up on me cuz I'm doing fine
The first verse of J-Love's "Tell Me Why" describes the rapper's newfound success and the work it took to achieve it. J-Love describes leaving behind a difficult situation by saying he's "Outta there and gone" and that he "had to bust down that wall." Having overcome his challenges, he's focused on moving forward and enjoying the success he's earned. He sings, "Now we need Christian Dior," suggesting he's now living the high life he always dreamed of. However, he acknowledges the demons that attempted to hold him back, saying, "Demons I'm shaking em off."
In the chorus, J-Love seems to be speaking directly to an ex-girlfriend who wants to check up on him. She's likely surprised by his newfound success and may regret breaking up with him. He tells her not to bother, as he's "doing fine." Although she may miss the nights he made her smile, J-Love seems to have moved on completely, suggesting that his past relationship belongs only in the past.
Overall, "Tell Me Why" represents a popular theme in hip-hop: overcoming obstacles and achieving success despite the odds. J-Love acknowledges the struggles he faced but ultimately remains positive, encouraging his listeners to focus on moving forward and letting go of the past.
Line by Line Meaning
Outta there
I left that behind
Gone
It's in the past now
Did it with me and my dawgs
We did it together, with my closest friends
We had to bust down that wall
There were obstacles in our way, but we overcame them
Now we need Christian Dior
We're successful now and want to show it
Demons I'm shaking em off
I'm leaving my problems behind
In my bag I ain't playing at all
I'm focused on my goals and won't let anything distract me
They saying we making a scene
People are talking about us and our success
But y'all ain't seen nothing at all
They haven't seen the full extent of our potential yet
Had to get it on my own
I had to work hard to achieve my success
Hol'on had to get it with my bros
But I also had a support system of close friends
Blessings knocking on my door
My hard work is paying off with good opportunities
Yes I'm ready for some more
I'm hungry for more success
Feel like I'm back in my ways
I'm back to my old self, in a good way
No days off how I play
I'm always working towards my goals
I pull up with the squad
I'm still loyal to my friends and we're still achieving together
That's gang gang gang gang
We're a tight knit group
You want to check up on me girl just tell me why
If you have to check up on me, explain the reason why
Don't check up on me cuz I'm doing fine
I don't need a check up, I'm doing well on my own
Girl free your mind
Don't worry about me, just focus on yourself
Don't waste your time
You have better things to do than check up on me
I'm doing fine
I'm successful and happy
Don't waste my time
I don't have time for pointless conversations
You miss those nights
You're reminiscing about good times in the past
It was cool back then
But things have changed since then
What a wow
It's surprising how things have turned out
Said What a wow
Reiterating the surprise of the situation
Oh you like me now
You're showing interest in me now that I'm successful
Said you like me now
Reiterating the interest shown
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Samuel Okafor
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