Insecure
Jazmine Sullivan Lyrics

Got a lot on my mind
The singer has many thoughts they need to sort through

I'm thinking I'm needing a break to clear up the clutter, damn man
The singer feels overwhelmed and wants some time to clear their head

Can I get a minute get some space, man
The singer asks for some physical distance to process their thoughts

You been through my head, playing games man
The artist accuses someone of manipulating them

You be way too controlling
The artist feels that someone is trying to exert too much power over them

Got me feeling like I can't breathe, I can't even hang with a homie
The singer feels suffocated and unable to spend time with friends

Ain't no reason not to trust me, I'm your lady, not a slave
The singer reminds someone of their commitment and equality in the relationship

You my nigga, not my master, I'll escape thinking, "Who can I run to?"
The artist asserts their independence and right to leave if necessary

Got me looking for a new dude
The artist is considering ending the current relationship

With a chill vibe, who a nice time, who can lay back, who don't pick fights, who ain't insecure
The artist lists the traits they desire in a potential new partner

Yeah, why you gotta be so insecure?
The singer questions the other person's insecurity

When I did all I could do, but you be wanting more
The artist feels they have done all they can to prove their love but the other person demands even more

And why you can't get up off my back?
The singer asks the other person to stop being so critical and controlling

And I can take a lot of shit, but I won't take that
The singer tolerates a lot, but has reached the limit of what they will accept

Been a long time, ain't been home, I been away
The singer has been away for a significant amount of time

Work got me in and out of state
The artist's work requires them to travel frequently

Don't know what you're doing, wonder what you're doing
The artist is unaware of the other person's activities and is curious

You got niggas in your face, I'll never let you go to waste
The singer is jealous and protective of the other person

You're my treasure, baby, not my trash
The singer values the other person highly

Thirsty 'bout to make a nigga spaz
The artist is frustrated and close to losing control

Why I treat you like a trophy, control freak
The artist acknowledges their own controlling behavior

I tell you that's better than no freak
The artist considers their controlling behavior preferable to being uninvolved

Find someone better, you can go free
The singer suggests that the other person would be better off without them

Stop trippin' girl you know me, I'm your homie
The artist reassures the other person of their friendship

Don't cut it off, we done said it all and we done it all
The singer asks the other person to continue the relationship despite their issues

I want it all, for myself, sorry if I'm coming off insecure
The singer admits to being needy and insecure

Why you gotta' be so insecure?
The singer repeats their earlier question about the other person's insecurity

When I did all I could do, but you be wanting more
The artist repeats their feeling of having done enough but still being demanded of

And why you can't get up off my back?
The artist repeats their desire for the other person to stop being controlling

And I can take a lot of shit, but I won't take that
The singer repeats their limit of what they will tolerate

Don't you never trust, it's important
The singer emphasizes the importance of trust in the relationship

Ever heard of that, is it foreign to you?
The artist questions the other person's understanding of trust

Is a good time really boring to you?
The artist questions the other person's lack of interest in having fun

You be on your Suge Knight, I was tryna find
The artist compares the other person's behavior to the notoriously controlling Suge Knight

You a bully or a lover?
The singer questions the other person's motivation in the relationship

Are you my man or my big brother?
The artist questions the other person's role in their life

Baby something's wrong with this picture
The singer recognizes that something is not right in the relationship

You make it hard to wanna stay with ya
The singer admits to struggling with whether or not to continue the relationship

I'm your lady, not a slave
The singer reminds the other person of their equality in the relationship

You my nigga, not my master, I'll escape
The artist reinforces their independence and willingness to leave the relationship

Thinking, "Who can I run to?"
The artist considers their options for finding support

Got me looking for a new dude
The singer repeats their consideration of ending the current relationship

I'm a good girl but you reach in
The singer feels that the other person is overstepping their boundaries

'Bout to make me give you reason to be insecure
The artist warns that they may retaliate and cause the other person to feel insecure

No, I won't take that no more
The artist reaffirms their limit of what they will tolerate