Like That
J-swae Lyrics

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I might be better on my own
I hate you blowing up my phone
I wish I never met yo' ass
Sometimes it be like that
But I'm not myself the nights you're gone
There ain't no way I'm moving on
I'm not afraid to need you bad
Sometimes it be like that

We both wanna love
We both wanna slide
We both wanna argue until we're both right
And you want a hug
I kiss you goodnight
Maybe we're both just out of our mind

You throw tantrums while I'm twisting up
No medicine is fixing us
Can't tell you why but tell you what
You got me thinking

I might be better on my own
I hate you blowing up my phone
I wish I never met yo' ass
Sometimes it be like that
But I'm not myself the nights you're gone
There ain't no way I'm moving on
I'm not afraid to need you bad (bad)
Sometimes it be like that

I cross the seas with you (ayy)
Wasn't even supposed to be with you (yeah)
Yeah, and it gets crazy in the night
I cannot sleep with you
And I could keep you nice and warm
Won't do no thinking, I'm in love
If I was to give you the world (yeah)
That's anything that you can think of (yeah)

Got too much going to be upset
I swear I'd rather be your friend
I said I'm gonna be right back
It hurts sometimes it be like that

I might be better on my own
I hate you blowing up my phone
I wish I never met yo' ass
Sometimes it be like that
But I'm not myself the nights you're gone
There ain't no way I'm moving on
I'm not afraid to need you bad (bad)
Sometimes it be like that

Sometimes when you thought you found the love of your life
Now you're thinking I'm just one of those guys leading on
I can't help when you read it wrong

Don't know why I trip on us
You put me down, I pick you up
Can't tell you why, but tell you what
You got me thinking

I might be better on my own
I hate you blowing up my phone
I wish I never met yo' ass
Sometimes it be like that
But I'm not myself the nights you're gone
There ain't no way I'm moving on
I'm not afraid to need you bad
Sometimes it be like that

Sometimes when you're falling off track
Baby, don't you leave me like that

Don't cry
'Cause we're both just out of our mind, yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of J-swae's song "Like that" depict the complex and often tumultuous nature of a romantic relationship. The singer expresses conflicting emotions towards their partner, stating that while they might be better off alone and sometimes regretting meeting them, they also cannot truly move on when their partner is not around. The lyrics capture the push and pull dynamics of love, where both individuals in the relationship desire love and connection but also engage in arguments and disagreements. The singer acknowledges the challenges they face in the relationship, with tantrums and unresolved issues, but still finds it difficult to let go.

The chorus emphasizes the rollercoaster nature of the relationship. The singer admits that they both want love and harmony, while also acknowledging the need for individual space and arguments to validate their perspectives. They express the desire for physical affection and longing for intimacy, but also confess that they might be "out of their mind" or irrational in their behavior.

Throughout the song, there is an ambivalence towards the relationship. The singer acknowledges the difficulties and insecurities, but also the love they feel for their partner. They highlight the addictive nature of the relationship, comparing it to being unable to sleep without their partner and willing to give them the world. Despite the ups and downs, the singer refuses to give up on the relationship and declares their willingness to be there for their partner, even as a friend.

Line by Line Meaning

I might be better on my own
I feel that I might be happier and more fulfilled without you

I hate you blowing up my phone
I dislike the constant messages and calls from you

I wish I never met yo' ass
I regret meeting and getting involved with you

Sometimes it be like that
At times, situations turn out this way

But I'm not myself the nights you're gone
I don't feel like myself when you're not around

There ain't no way I'm moving on
I can't imagine moving on from our relationship

I'm not afraid to need you bad
I'm not scared to admit that I strongly desire and depend on you

Sometimes it be like that
Occasionally, things happen in this way

We both wanna love
Both of us desire to experience love

We both wanna slide
Both of us want a smooth and effortless relationship

We both wanna argue until we're both right
We both want to engage in conflicts until we both feel justified

And you want a hug
You desire emotional warmth and affection

I kiss you goodnight
I express my love by giving you a goodnight kiss

Maybe we're both just out of our mind
Perhaps we're both acting irrationally

You throw tantrums while I'm twisting up
You have outbursts of anger while I'm rolling up a joint

No medicine is fixing us
No solution or remedy is resolving our issues

Can't tell you why but tell you what
I can't explain the reason but I can tell you this

You got me thinking
You have caused me to contemplate deeply

I cross the seas with you
I'm willing to go through great distances and hardships for you

Wasn't even supposed to be with you
It wasn't initially intended for us to be together

Yeah, and it gets crazy in the night
Yeah, and things become chaotic during the night

I cannot sleep with you
I find it difficult to sleep when you're with me

And I could keep you nice and warm
And I could provide you with comfort and warmth

Won't do no thinking, I'm in love
I won't overanalyze, because I'm deeply in love

If I was to give you the world
If I had the ability to give you everything

That's anything that you can think of
That includes anything you can imagine

Got too much going to be upset
I have too many things happening in my life to be bothered

I swear I'd rather be your friend
I honestly would prefer to maintain a friendship with you

I said I'm gonna be right back
I mentioned that I'll return shortly

It hurts sometimes it be like that
It can be painful when things happen this way

Sometimes when you thought you found the love of your life
At times when you believed you discovered your soulmate

Now you're thinking I'm just one of those guys leading on
Now you suspect that I'm merely a guy who is stringing you along

I can't help when you read it wrong
I can't control how you interpret the situation

Don't know why I trip on us
I don't understand why I get so worried about our relationship

You put me down, I pick you up
You criticize me, but I support and uplift you

Can't tell you why, but tell you what
I can't explain why, but let me tell you this

You got me thinking
You have caused me to reflect deeply

Sometimes when you're falling off track
Occasionally, when you are losing your way

Baby, don't you leave me like that
Darling, please don't abandon me in that manner

Don't cry
Don't shed tears

'Cause we're both just out of our mind, yeah
Because both of us are acting irrationally

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alexander Izquierdo, Kane Brown, Khalid Robinson, Khalif Malik Ibn Shaman Brown, Michael Len Williams III, Ryan Vojtesak

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