Too Good To Be True
Jazz Cartier Lyrics
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Never said whats on your mind
Now the secrets come to light
Thinking how I was so blind
Underestimated worth, and I guess its for the worst
Now you see me out with cover girls and girl I know it hurts
That's how you feel
You go out and drink and hop behind the wheel
All the times you needed saving say my name you know I will
Now look at me, fresh to death and man that's word to Uncle Phil
Once I found out what you lied bout
I went Winehouse and that's real
Said you were flying out to your moms house
You need a timeout, to just chill
Funny how I'm never crossing your mind
Tables have turned now I'm crossing the line
Fall came around you were falling behind
Then you made a web and got caught in your lies, Cuzzi
You just too good to be true
You just too good to be true
Couldn't tell me the truth
You just too good to be true
Now I put the blaming on
I put the blaming on you
You just too good to be true
You just too good to be true
Couldn't tell me the truth
You just too good to be true
Now I put the blaming on
I put the blaming on you
Now my new girl so light skinned
Tried to tell me she don't like women
I'm back stage, I need 9 minutes
I'm a be the man till my time finish
Make up on my white linen
Her insides on my white denim
Poison Ivy with the lights dimming
She sucked me dry like she likes venom
I need a whiskey sour, with the light lemon
Young Kane with these white women
Young Kane when my ice glisten
I'm a jaguar with my night vision
I made you a promise that I'd hold you down
Felt out of touch, you were feeling it too
I told you I love you, you didn't believe me
I act out of pity but you were to good to be
You just too good to be true
You just too good to be true
Couldn't tell me the truth
You just too good to be true
Now I put the blaming on
I put the blaming on you
You just too good to be true
You just too good to be true
Couldn't tell me the truth
You just too good to be true
Now I put the blaming on
I put the blaming on you
You just too good to be true
You just too good to be true
Couldn't tell me the truth
You just too good to be true
Now I put the blaming on
I put the blaming on you
You just too good to be true
You just too good to be true
Couldn't tell me the truth
You just too good to be true
Now I put the blaming on
I put the blaming on you
In "Too Good to Be True," Jazz Cartier talks about a relationship that has ended due to the lack of honesty and transparency. The song starts with the realization that time is running out and that secrets are now coming to light. The singer seems regretful that he underestimated the worth of his partner and now sees that he was blinded to the truth. He notes that he has moved on and is now seen with cover girls, which he acknowledges could hurt his ex-girlfriend. The emotions of betrayal and hurt felt by the singer are conveyed through lines such as "All the times you needed saving say my name you know I will," implying his willingness to help and show love, but that trust has been broken.
The chorus, "You just too good to be true, couldn't tell me the truth," is a repetition of the sentiment that the singer has been deceived and that he never saw the truth. The relationship has now turned toxic and is only bringing pain and blame. The singer questions the motives of his ex-girlfriend and notes that he has moved on and become more successful, as he boasts about his new lifestyle, "Now my new girl so light-skinned/ Tried to tell me she don’t like women." The bridge is a mix of his fantasies ("Poison Ivy with the lights dimming") and reality as he reflects on the promises he made to his ex-partner but felt they were never believed.
Line by Line Meaning
We were running out of time
Our relationship was coming to an end
Never said whats on your mind
You always kept your thoughts to yourself
Now the secrets come to light
The truth has been revealed
Thinking how I was so blind
Realizing that I didn't see what was right in front of me
Underestimated worth, and I guess its for the worst
I undervalued your importance in my life and it has resulted in a negative outcome
Now you see me out with cover girls and girl I know it hurts
You see me with attractive women and it hurts you
That's how you feel
I understand your perspective
You go out and drink and hop behind the wheel
You engage in reckless behavior
How you having business dates and go and stick me with the bill
You use me for financial gain while going on dates with other people
All the times you needed saving say my name you know I will
Whenever you were in trouble, I always came to your aid
Now look at me, fresh to death and man that's word to Uncle Phil
I am now looking and feeling great and giving a shout-out to Uncle Phil (a character from a popular TV show)
Once I found out what you lied bout
Once I discovered what you were lying about
I went Winehouse and that's real
I reacted like Amy Winehouse (a famous singer known for her turbulent personal life)
Said you were flying out to your moms house
You claimed to be going to your mother's house
You need a timeout, to just chill
You needed some time to relax and take a break from everything
Funny how I’m never crossing your mind
It's ironic that you don't think about me anymore
Tables have turned now I’m crossing the line
The roles have reversed and I am now acting inappropriately
Fall came around you were falling behind
As time passed, you started to struggle in our relationship
Then you made a web and got caught in your lies, Cuzzi
You made a complex web of lies and were eventually caught in them, my friend
You just too good to be true
You're too perfect to be real
Couldn’t tell me the truth
You were incapable of being honest with me
Now I put the blaming on
Now I am blaming
I put the blaming on you
I am blaming you for our problems
Now my new girl so light skinned
My new girlfriend has light skin
Tried to tell me she don’t like women
She tried to convince me that she is not attracted to women
I’m back stage, I need 9 minutes
I am backstage and need a few more minutes
I’m a be the man till my time finish
I will continue to be successful until I die
Make up on my white linen
Makeup stains on my white sheets
Her insides on my white denim
Her bodily fluids on my white jeans
Poison Ivy with the lights dimming
Intense sexual activity with low lighting
She sucked me dry like she likes venom
She pleasured me to the point of exhaustion
I need a whiskey sour, with the light lemon
I want a whiskey sour with a twist of lemon
Young Kane with these white women
I am like rapper Young Kane, who is often seen with white women
Young Kane when my ice glisten
I am like Young Kane when my jewelry sparkles
I’m a jaguar with my night vision
I am like a jaguar, able to see in the dark
I made you a promise that I’d hold you down
I promised to always be there for you and support you
Felt out of touch, you were feeling it too
We both felt disconnected from each other
I told you I love you, you didn't believe me
I professed my love for you but you didn't trust me
I act out of pity but you were to good to be
I stay with you out of pity but you're too good for me
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Alex
How can anyone dislike this amazing song 🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
Jacob Hunt
Marauding in Paradise is so underrated man. Some of my most favorite songs of all time is on that tape.
daniel oliveira
Straight 🔥
Malik Ford
Still listening
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