OLLA
Jhené Aiko Lyrics


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Fireballs falling out, out of the sky, sky
Ricocheting off the brain into the eye, eye
It's the fate we created in our mind, mind
If we stay, we'll be hated
Looks like we're the only lovers left alive

We're the only lovers left alive, left alive
Lately we've been running all our lights to survive
We're the only lovers left alive, look alive
We're the only lovers left
We're the only lovers left alive

'Cause they don't believe us, they'll keep us from freedom
And being beings of light, beacons of light
'Cause they don't believe us, they'll keep us from freedom
And being beings of light, beacons of light

Fireballs falling out, out of the sky, sky
Ricocheting off the brain into the eye, eye
It's the fate we created in our mind, mind
If we stay, we'll be hated

Tell me how you love me again
Tell me how you feel often, often, often
Tell me how you love me again
Tell me how you feel often, often, often
Tell me how you feel, tell me how you feel
Tell me how you feel, tell me how you feel
Tell me how you feel, tell me how you feel
Tell me how you feel, tell me how you feel
We're the only lovers left alive

We're the only lovers left alive, left alive
Lately we've been running all our lights to survive
We're the only lovers left alive, look alive
We're the only lovers left
We're the only lovers left alive

'Cause they don't believe us, they'll keep us from freedom
And being beings of light, beacons of light
'Cause they don't believe us, they'll keep us from freedom
And being beings of light, beacons of light

Yeah, so sweet
I guess we the roses that grew from concrete
I can't even picture you without me
That's too sad to see like a pic of Mobb Deep
You never lied, never game me bad vibes
And we in over our head like we getting baptized
And that's a feeling money can't buy
Baby girl, you matter to me like black lives
I've been daydreaming these nightmares
Of me waking up and you not there
So crazy, my lady, I look at you, I wanna have a hundred babies
Raising hell 'til we see Heaven gates
We gon turn 100 when it's 2088
And I'ma look at you and say, "Ay"

We're the only lovers left alive
Under the sun
I'm drunk, baby, I'm drunk
I'm drunk, baby, I'm drunk
We're the only lovers left alive

Ooh, yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
Time for backwards skate
Couples only, couples only
If you don't got a lil' bae to play, get off the floor
Couples skate backwards, lovers only
It's the end of the world, y'all, it's the end
This is for lovers only
Come on, one, one-two, one, one-two, one
Back, yeah, slow, uh, slow, back

We're the only lovers left alive
We're the only lovers left alive, left alive
Lately we've been running out of light to survive
We're the only lovers left alive, look alive
We're the only lovers left
We're the only lovers left alive
We're the only lovers left alive, left alive
Lately we've been running all our lights to survive
We're the only lovers left alive, look alive
We're the only lovers left
We're the only lovers left alive

Tell me how you love me again
Tell me how you feel often, often, often
Tell me how you love me again
Tell me how you feel often, often, often
Tell me how you feel, tell me how you feel
Tell me how you feel, tell me how you feel
Tell me how you feel, tell me how you feel
Tell me how you feel, tell me how you feel
We're the only lovers left alive

We're the only lovers left alive, left alive
Lately we've been running all our lights to survive
We're the only lovers left alive, look alive




We're the only lovers left
We're the only lovers left alive

Overall Meaning

In "OLLA" by Jhené Aiko and Big Sean as Twenty88, the chorus repeats the phrase "we're the only lovers left alive." There is a sense of apocalypse or catastrophe, with fireballs falling from the sky and ricocheting off the brain into the eye. The lyrics suggest an end-of-the-world scenario where the couple is the only one left alive. They view themselves as "beacons of light," but others do not believe in them and try to keep them from freedom. The love between the couple is clearly very important and strong, as the one running theme throughout the song is about being together and staying alive.


However, the lyrics also hint at a struggle to survive. They are running out of light and need to run all their lights to continue surviving. The couple is stuck in a situation where they are marginalized and persecuted. Despite the challenges, they hold onto each other and their love. Big Sean describes the couple as the roses that grew from concrete, stating that he cannot even imagine life without his lover.


Overall, the song is a love story set in an apocalyptic world. The couple is surrounded by pain and fear, but they hold onto each other as the only source of light in a world plunged into darkness.


Line by Line Meaning

Fireballs falling out, out of the sky, sky
Unpredictable challenges that come our way


Ricocheting off the brain into the eye, eye
Stimuli affecting our thoughts and perception


It's the fate we created in our mind, mind
Our mentality determines our destiny


If we stay, we'll be hated
Society's disapproval of our unconventional love


Looks like we're the only lovers left alive
Our love stands out in a world where relationships often fail


We're the only lovers left alive, left alive
Emphasizing that we are the only ones who are truly committed to each other


Lately we've been running all our lights to survive
Struggling to keep the flame of our love burning despite the hardships


It's the fate we created in our mind, mind
Our conviction that our love should survive against all odds


'Cause they don't believe us, they'll keep us from freedom
Society's restrictive attitudes and expectations


And being beings of light, beacons of light
Our love radiates positivity and hope in a world of darkness


Tell me how you love me again
Asking for reassurance and affirmation of our love


Tell me how you feel often, often, often
The need for constant communication and emotional connection in our relationship


We're the only lovers left alive
Reiterating how unique and special our love is


Yeah, so sweet
Expressing the sweetness of our love and the joy it brings


I guess we the roses that grew from concrete
Our love is a beautiful thing that blossomed despite the unlikely circumstances


I can't even picture you without me
Our love is so intertwined that it's hard to imagine life without each other


That's too sad to see like a pic of Mobb Deep
The idea of us not being together is as depressing as seeing a picture of a deceased rapper, Mobb Deep


You never lied, never game me bad vibes
Our love is built on trust and positivity, never causing negative emotions in each other


And we in over our head like we getting baptized
We're in a deep, immersive love experience that feels spiritual


And that's a feeling money can't buy
Our love is priceless and not tied to material wealth


Baby girl, you matter to me like black lives
The importance of our love and each other is as crucial as the value of black lives in a society that often marginalizes them


I've been daydreaming these nightmares
The fear of losing each other haunts me, even in my dreams


Of me waking up and you not there
The thought of losing you brings me immense sadness


So crazy, my lady, I look at you, I wanna have a hundred babies
Our love is so strong and passionate that it makes me want to build a family with you


Raising hell 'til we see Heaven gates
Our love will remain intense and vibrant until the end


We gon turn 100 when it's 2088
Our love will last a lifetime and beyond, even when we're old


And I'ma look at you and say, 'Ay'
I will always cherish and appreciate you, even in old age


Under the sun
In this world


I'm drunk, baby, I'm drunk
Lost in the euphoria of our love


Couples only, couples only
Our love is exclusive and meant only for each other


If you don't got a lil' bae to play, get off the floor
This is not for anyone who doesn't have a significant other


Couples skate backwards, lovers only
Our love is ready to endure any challenge, even skating backwards


It's the end of the world, y'all, it's the end
The world may be ending, but our love remains steadfast


This is for lovers only
Our love is meant to be celebrated and enjoyed


We're the only lovers left alive
Once again emphasizing that our love is unique and special


Come on, one, one-two, one, one-two, one
The rhythm of our love and life dancing together


We're the only lovers left alive, left alive
Our love stands out because it's truly committed and loyal


Lately we've been running all our lights to survive
Despite the challenges, we're doing our best to keep our love strong and alive


We're the only lovers left alive, look alive
Our love is still here and thriving, despite the trials and tribulations


We're the only lovers left
Reiterating the exclusive nature of our love


Tell me how you love me again
Reassurance and reaffirmation of our love is important to sustain it


Tell me how you feel often, often, often
Regular communication and emotional connection are vital in keeping our love alive and thriving


We're the only lovers left alive
One final reminder that our love is unique and special, and we'll continue to cherish it.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Amaire Johnson, Jhene Aiko Chilombo, Sean Anderson

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@user-vm4nn1gg4w

Fireballs falling out, out of the sky, sky
Ricocheting off the brain into the eye, eye
It's the fate we created in our mind, mind
If we stay, we'll be hated
Looks like we're the only lovers left alive
We're the only lovers left alive, left alive
Lately we've been running all our lights to survive
We're the only lovers left alive, look alive
We're the only lovers left
We're the only lovers left alive
'Cause they don't believe us, they'll keep us from freedom
And being beings of light, beacons of light
'Cause they don't believe us, they'll keep us from freedom
And being beings of light, beacons of light
Fireballs falling out, out of the sky, sky
Ricocheting off the brain into the eye, eye
It's the fate we created in our mind, mind
If we stay, we'll be hated
Tell me how you love me again
Tell me how you feel often, often, often
Tell me how you love me again
Tell me how you feel often, often, often
Tell me how you feel, tell me how you feel
Tell me how you feel, tell me how you feel
Tell me how you feel, tell me how you feel
Tell me how you feel, tell me how you feel
We're the only lovers left alive
We're the only lovers left alive, left alive
Lately we've been running all our lights to survive
We're the only lovers left alive, look alive
We're the only lovers left
We're the only lovers left alive
'Cause they don't believe us, they'll keep us from freedom
And being beings of light, beacons of light
'Cause they don't believe us, they'll keep us from freedom
And being beings of light, beacons of light
Yeah, so sweet
I guess we the roses that grew from concrete
I can't even picture you without me
That's too sad to see like a pic of Mobb Deep
You never lied, never game me bad vibes
And we in over our head like we getting baptized
And that's a feeling money can't buy
Baby girl, you matter to me like black lives
I've been daydreaming these nightmares
Of me waking up and you not there
So crazy, my lady, I look at you, I wanna have a hundred babies
Raising hell 'til we see Heaven gates
We gon turn 100 when it's 2088
And I'ma look at you and say, "Ay"
We're the only lovers left alive
Under the sun
I'm drunk, baby, I'm drunk
I'm drunk, baby, I'm drunk
We're the only lovers left alive
Ooh, yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
Time for backwards skate
Couples only, couples only
If you don't got a lil' bae to play, get off the floor
Couples skate backwards, lovers only
It's the end of the world, y'all, it's the end
This is for lovers only
Come on, one, one-two, one, one-two, one
Back, yeah, slow, uh, slow, back
We're the only lovers left alive
We're the only lovers left alive, left alive
Lately we've been running out of light to survive
We're the only lovers left alive, look alive
We're the only lovers left
We're the only lovers left alive
We're the only lovers left alive, left alive
Lately we've been running all our lights to survive
We're the only lovers left alive, look alive
We're the only lovers left
We're the only lovers left alive
Tell me how you love me again
Tell me how you feel often, often, often
Tell me how you love me again
Tell me how you feel often, often, often
Tell me how you feel, tell me how you feel
Tell me how you feel, tell me how you feel
Tell me how you feel, tell me how you feel
Tell me how you feel, tell me how you feel
We're the only lovers left alive
We're the only lovers left alive, left alive
Lately we've been running all our lights to survive
We're the only lovers left alive, look alive
We're the only lovers left
We're the only lovers left alive



@dalyajyed

Lyrics

Fireballs falling out, out of the sky, sky
Ricocheting off the brain into the eye, eye
It's the fate we created in our mind, mind
If we stay, we'll be hated
Looks like we're the only lovers left alive

We're the only lovers left alive, left alive
Lately we've been running out of light to survive
We're the only lovers left alive, look alive
We're the only lovers left
We're the only lovers left alive

'Cause they don't believe us, they'll keep us from freedom
And being beings of light, beacons of light
'Cause they don't believe us, they'll keep us from freedom
And being beings of light, beacons of light

Fireballs falling out, out of the sky, sky
Ricocheting off the brain into the eye, eye
It's the fate we created in our mind, mind
If we stay, we'll be hated

Tell me how you love me again
Tell me how you fell often, often, often
Tell me how you love me again
Tell me how you fell often, often, often
Tell me how you fell, tell me how you feel
Tell me how you fell, tell me how you feel
Tell me how you fell, tell me how you feel
Tell me how you fell, tell me how you feel
We're the only lovers left alive

We're the only lovers left alive, left alive (left alive)
Lately we've been running out of light to survive (oh oh)
We're the only lovers left alive, look alive
We're the only lovers left
We're the only lovers left alive

'Cause they don't believe us, they'll keep us from freedom
And being beings of light, beacons of light
'Cause they don't believe us, they'll keep us from freedom
And being beings of light, beacons of light

Yeah, so sweet
I guess we the roses that grew from concrete
I can't even picture you without me
That's too sad to see like a pic of Mobb Deep
You never lied, never game me bad vibes
And we in over our head like we getting baptized
And that's a feeling money can't buy
Baby girl, you matter to me like black lives
I've been daydreaming these nightmares
Of me waking up and you not there
So crazy, my lady, I look at you, I wanna have a hundred babies
Raising hell 'til we see heaven gates
We gon turn 100 when it's 2088
And I'ma look at you and say: Ay

We're the only lovers left alive
Under the sun, left alive, under the sun
I'm drunk, baby, I'm drunk
I'm drunk, baby, I'm drunk
We're the only lovers left alive

Ooh, yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
Time for backwards skate
Couples only, couples only
If you don't got a lil pray to make, get off the floor
Couples skate backwards, lovers only
It's the end of the world, y'all, it's the end
This is for lovers only
Come on, one, one two, one, one two, one
Back, yeah, slow, uh

We're the only lovers left alive (slow, back)
We're the only lovers left alive, left alive
Lately we've been running out of light to survive
We're the only lovers left alive, look alive
We're the only lovers left
We're the only lovers left alive
We're the only lovers left alive, left alive
Lately we've been running out of light to survive
We're the only lovers left alive, look alive
We're the only lovers left
We're the only lovers left alive

Tell me how you love me again, tell me, tell me
Tell me how you fell often, often, often
Tell me how you love me again, tell me, tell me
Tell me how you fell often, often, often
Tell me how you fell, tell me how you feel
Tell me how you fell, tell me how you feel
Tell me how you fell, tell me how you feel
Tell me how you fell, tell me how you feel
We're the only lovers left alive

We're the only lovers left alive, left alive
Lately we've been running out of light to survive
We're the only lovers left alive, look alive
We're the only lovers left
We're the only lovers left alive



@bublynnbeach3332

I just wonder why
Why do I cry every night
Can't I just subside
in my zone and feel alright
I just pumbet I
I can't see I can't survive
I need to feel you by my side
If you're not there I'm out to find

Why
All alone I sigh
I
Ball and show the light
Why
Can't I leave your side
I
Can't be weak I'm dy'n
I'm
Codepend Im of problematic essence
I'm
Slow correctin ' Whys relentless in my messy
mind



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@bgodine

You know a song is everything when its over 5 minutes long and still too short. Repeat!!!!! Just so freakin chill. Def on my "flight" playlist

@baronbolanos6678

Definitely on repeat

@user-vm4nn1gg4w

Fireballs falling out, out of the sky, sky
Ricocheting off the brain into the eye, eye
It's the fate we created in our mind, mind
If we stay, we'll be hated
Looks like we're the only lovers left alive
We're the only lovers left alive, left alive
Lately we've been running all our lights to survive
We're the only lovers left alive, look alive
We're the only lovers left
We're the only lovers left alive
'Cause they don't believe us, they'll keep us from freedom
And being beings of light, beacons of light
'Cause they don't believe us, they'll keep us from freedom
And being beings of light, beacons of light
Fireballs falling out, out of the sky, sky
Ricocheting off the brain into the eye, eye
It's the fate we created in our mind, mind
If we stay, we'll be hated
Tell me how you love me again
Tell me how you feel often, often, often
Tell me how you love me again
Tell me how you feel often, often, often
Tell me how you feel, tell me how you feel
Tell me how you feel, tell me how you feel
Tell me how you feel, tell me how you feel
Tell me how you feel, tell me how you feel
We're the only lovers left alive
We're the only lovers left alive, left alive
Lately we've been running all our lights to survive
We're the only lovers left alive, look alive
We're the only lovers left
We're the only lovers left alive
'Cause they don't believe us, they'll keep us from freedom
And being beings of light, beacons of light
'Cause they don't believe us, they'll keep us from freedom
And being beings of light, beacons of light
Yeah, so sweet
I guess we the roses that grew from concrete
I can't even picture you without me
That's too sad to see like a pic of Mobb Deep
You never lied, never game me bad vibes
And we in over our head like we getting baptized
And that's a feeling money can't buy
Baby girl, you matter to me like black lives
I've been daydreaming these nightmares
Of me waking up and you not there
So crazy, my lady, I look at you, I wanna have a hundred babies
Raising hell 'til we see Heaven gates
We gon turn 100 when it's 2088
And I'ma look at you and say, "Ay"
We're the only lovers left alive
Under the sun
I'm drunk, baby, I'm drunk
I'm drunk, baby, I'm drunk
We're the only lovers left alive
Ooh, yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
Time for backwards skate
Couples only, couples only
If you don't got a lil' bae to play, get off the floor
Couples skate backwards, lovers only
It's the end of the world, y'all, it's the end
This is for lovers only
Come on, one, one-two, one, one-two, one
Back, yeah, slow, uh, slow, back
We're the only lovers left alive
We're the only lovers left alive, left alive
Lately we've been running out of light to survive
We're the only lovers left alive, look alive
We're the only lovers left
We're the only lovers left alive
We're the only lovers left alive, left alive
Lately we've been running all our lights to survive
We're the only lovers left alive, look alive
We're the only lovers left
We're the only lovers left alive
Tell me how you love me again
Tell me how you feel often, often, often
Tell me how you love me again
Tell me how you feel often, often, often
Tell me how you feel, tell me how you feel
Tell me how you feel, tell me how you feel
Tell me how you feel, tell me how you feel
Tell me how you feel, tell me how you feel
We're the only lovers left alive
We're the only lovers left alive, left alive
Lately we've been running all our lights to survive
We're the only lovers left alive, look alive
We're the only lovers left
We're the only lovers left alive

@ninetozero920

Thank you, shoutout karaoke girlies

@edelina1185

it’s 1am. just danced my ass off to this song in my room. definitely feel alive! love you jhene ❤️ this song so slept on till this day!

@sioflexin5034

I love this album, I always get high to it , will never get tired of it !💞

@takomasmith8246

Mood of 2k19

@tinflacko3109

On god

@cstr8518

Jammin to this.. 😍 this whole album has a new meaning to me this year. And it's wayyyy better than I ever knew! 😇 Jhene

@Poisedvampire

I remember loving this song, I forgot about it for a while now and it’s bringing back nostalgic memories of when I was 17.

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