Holding You Down
Jazmine Sullivan Lyrics

Why can't I find somebody else
Jazmine is wondering why she can't find another person to love

When I know
She is aware of her partner's infidelity

Know that you're doing wrong
She knows that her partner is cheating on her

Its so hard
It's difficult for Jazmine to let go of her partner

I done went through just about two bags of tissues baby
Jazmine has been crying a lot because of her partner

And you're looking at me like you ain't the issue baby
Her partner is acting like he is not the problem in their relationship

And though I tried to leave
Despite her attempts to break up with him

I cant stop missing you baby
Jazmine still misses her partner

And I keep coming
She keeps going back to her partner

I keep coming back
Jazmine can't seem to stay away from her partner

Why I'm so confused for you
Jazmine is unsure why she feels so conflicted about her partner

I have no answer boy
She doesn't have a clear explanation for her feelings

When I feel so used by you just like a toy
Jazmine feels like her partner is only using her for his own pleasure

Its a shame that you don't care enough
Her partner doesn't seem to care about Jazmine's feelings

To even give me half the love I give to you
Her partner doesn't reciprocate the same amount of love that Jazmine gives him

I live for you baby
Jazmine's world revolves around her partner

I'm ashamed to say that I'm to blame for how you act
Jazmine is blaming herself for her partner's behavior

Cause I keep coming
Jazmine keeps going back to her partner

I cant stop, I cant stop, missing you baby
Jazmine can't help but miss her partner

I stay cause I love you
Jazmine stays with her partner because she loves him

But I hate that I stay
She is aware that staying with her partner is not good for her

You know I won't go
Her partner is aware that Jazmine won't leave him

That's why you treat me this way
Her partner is mistreating her because he knows she won't leave

I want to be happy
Jazmine wants to be happy in her relationship

Though it hurts me so bad
Staying with her partner is causing Jazmine a lot of pain

Don't know what it is that keeps me coming back
Jazmine is unsure why she can't stay away from her partner

Going in circles, circles
Jazmine feels like she is going in circles in her relationship

Round and round
She feels stuck in a never-ending cycle with her partner

And while you're doing me so wrong
Her partner is continuously mistreating her

I just keep holding you down
Jazmine is still holding onto her partner despite the mistreatment

I feel so stupid, foolish
Jazmine feels embarrassed for staying with her partner despite his mistreatment

Loving you this way
Jazmine loves her partner despite his infidelity and mistreatment

But what I can I say
Jazmine knows her situation is not ideal but she can't help how she feels

But I wanna go
She wants to leave the relationship

I wanna go
Jazmine really wants to leave the relationship

But I keep coming back
Despite her desires to leave, Jazmine keeps going back to her partner

I feel so stupid, so foolish
Jazmine is embarrassed and ashamed of her situation

Loving you all this way
Despite everything, Jazmine still loves her partner deeply