The Worst
Jhenй Aiko Lyrics


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Tell me whatcha say now?
Tell me whatcha say
Come again?

If you cannot stay down
Then you do not have to pretend
Like there is no way out
I shoulda never let you in
'Cause you got me face down

And don't take this personal
But you're the worst
You know what you've done to me
And although it hurts I know
I just can't keep runnin' away

I don't need you, I don't need you, I don't need you, I don't need you
But I want you
I don't mean to, I don't mean to, I don't mean to, I don't mean to
But I love you

Tell me whatcha say now
Tell me whatcha say?
You said that you would come again
You said that we would remain friends but
You know that I do not depend on
Nothing or no one
So why would you show up
So uninvited then
Just change my mind like that
Please don't take this personal
But you ain't shit
And you weren't special
Til I made you so
You better act like you know
That I been through worse than you
I just can't keep runnin' away

I don't need you, I don't need you, I don't need you, I don't need you
But I want you (But I want you)
I don't mean to, I don't mean to, I don't mean to, I don't mean to
But I love you

Everybody's like
He's no item
Please don't like em
He don't wife em
He one nights em
I never listen, no
I shoulda figured tho
All that shit you was spittin'
So unoriginal
But it was you
So I was with it
And tell you the truth
Wish we never did it

'Cause I usually do
Stick to the business
But you came out the blue
And then you just flipped it
God damn baby
My mind's blown
I be forgettin'
You live in a different time zone
I think I know what this is
It's just the time's wrong
Yeah, I know what you did
But baby I'm grown
And my love is patient
And kind, and shit
If this is real we can build
And do different types of shit
If you was really the realest
Wouldn't be fightin' it
I think your pride is just
In the way
Funny how everything changed
Once you got all that you wanted
Nothing was ever the same

I don't need you, I don't need you, I don't need you, I don't need you
I still want you
I don't mean to, I don't mean to, I don't mean to, I don't mean to
But I, but I love you

I don't need you, I don't need you, I don't need you, I don't need you
But I want you




I don't mean to, I don't mean to, I don't mean to, I don't mean to
But I love you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jhené Aiko's "The Worst" showcase the artist's emotional vulnerability and frustration towards a toxic relationship. The song opens with Jhené asking the person what they want to say, implying that they have hurt her, but she wants to hear them out. She then goes on to say that she doesn't need the person in her life, but she still wants them despite knowing that they are not good for her. "You ain't shit, and you weren't special 'til I made you so," she sings, highlighting how the person was only significant to her because she let them be. She ends the song with the same phrase, "I don't need you, but I want you," highlighting the confliction she feels towards the relationship.


Throughout the song, Jhené's lyrics are backed by a simple yet compelling beat, which emphasizes the emotions behind the words. The repetition of the phrase, "Tell me what you say now?" represents Jhené's desire to have the person be truthful with her about their intentions, while the phrase "I don't mean to, I don't mean to, I don't mean to, I don't mean to, but I love you" expresses her conflicted feelings towards the relationship.


Overall, "The Worst" is a powerful song that showcases Jhené Aiko's raw emotions and honesty. It is a relatable track that resonates with anyone who has been in a toxic relationship and finds it challenging to break free.


Line by Line Meaning

Tell me whatcha say now?
What are you trying to communicate to me at this moment?


Tell me whatcha say
Please tell me what you mean.


Come again?
I'm sorry, could you repeat yourself?


If you cannot stay down
If you cannot commit to something and stick with it,


Then you do not have to pretend
It's better you're honest than pretend to be something you're not.


Like there is no way out
Like you're trapped.


I shoulda never let you in
I should have never given you opportunities in my life.


'Cause you got me face down
Because you've put me in a position of submission and defeat.


And don't take this personal
Please do not take this too personally.


But you're the worst
But you're the lowest of the low.


You know what you've done to me
You are fully aware of the pain and hurt you have caused me.


And although it hurts I know
Even though it causes me pain, I am aware that it is true.


I just can't keep runnin' away
I can no longer keep avoiding the situation at hand.


I don't need you, I don't need you, I don't need you, I don't need you
I can confidently say that I do not need you in my life,


But I want you
But confusingly, I still want you.


I don't mean to, I don't mean to, I don't mean to, I don't mean to
I do not intend to feel this way,


But I love you
Yet I am in love with you despite all of this.


Everybody's like
Everyone seems to believe that


He's no item
You're not a desirable catch.


Please don't like em
Please do not become fond of them.


He don't wife em
He does not commit to them.


He one nights em
He does not engage with them beyond a one-night stand.


I never listen, no
I never paid attention,


I shoulda figured tho
I should have seen it coming,


All that shit you was spittin'
All the things you were saying were empty and meaningless to me.


So unoriginal
Your actions were unoriginal and typical.


But it was you
But because it was you,


So I was with it
I was willing to give you a chance.


And tell you the truth
To be completely honest,


Wish we never did it
I regret ever getting involved with you.


'Cause I usually do
Because normally,


Stick to the business
I focus on being practical and grounded.


But you came out the blue
But you caught me off guard.


And then you just flipped it
But then you changed everything.


God damn baby
Gosh, baby,


My mind's blown
My mind is blown away.


I be forgettin'
I keep forgetting,


You live in a different time zone
You live in a different part of the world with a different way of life.


I think I know what this is
I believe I know what this situation truly is.


It's just the time's wrong
It just seems like the timing is not right for us.


Yeah, I know what you did
Yes, I am aware of what you've done.


But baby I'm grown
But I am an adult now.


And my love is patient
I am willing to wait for the right moment,


And kind, and shit
And to be kind and understanding in this situation.


If this is real we can build
If this situation is authentic, we can make something out of it.


And do different types of shit
And experience new things together.


If you was really the realest
If you were truly genuine,


Wouldn't be fightin' it
You wouldn't be so resistant to the idea.


I think your pride is just
I believe it's just a matter of your pride,


In the way
That's causing a barrier.


Funny how everything changed
It's funny how things have taken a complete turn,


Once you got all that you wanted
Once you achieved everything you desired.


Nothing was ever the same
Things were never like they used to be.


I don't need you, I don't need you, I don't need you, I don't need you
I can confidently say that I do not need you in my life,


I still want you
Yet, confusingly, I still want you despite everything.


I don't mean to, I don't mean to, I don't mean to, I don't mean to
I do not intend to feel this way,


But I, but I love you
But despite everything, I am still deeply in love with you.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRIAN WARFIELD, MAC ROBINSON, CHAD HUGO, PHARRELL WILLIAMS, JHENE AIKO CHILOMBO, SHAWN CARTER

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@brereggie7646

Tell me whatcha say now?
Tell me whatcha say
Come again?
If you cannot stay down
Then you do not have to pretend
Like there is no way out
I shoulda never let you in
'Cause you got me face down
And don't take this personal
But you're the worst
You know what you've done to me
And although it hurts I know
I just can't keep runnin' away
I don't need you, I don't need you
I don't need you, I don't need you
But I want you
I don't mean to, I don't mean to
I don't mean to, I don't mean to
But I love you
Tell me whatcha say now
Tell me whatcha say?
You said that you would come again
You said that we would remain friends but
You know that I do not depend on
Nothing or no one
So why would you show up
So uninvited then
Just change my mind like that
Please don't take this personal
But you ain't shit
And you weren't special
'Til I made you so
You better act like you know
That I been through worse than you
I just can't keep runnin' away
But I don't need you
I don't need you, I don't need you
I don't need you, I don't need you
But I want you (but I want you)
I don't mean to, I don't mean to
I don't mean to, I don't mean to
But I love you (ayy, ayy)
Everybody's like
"He's no item"
"Please don't like 'em"
"He don't wife 'em"
"He one nights 'em"
I never listen, no
I shoulda figured though
All that shit you was spittin'
So unoriginal
But it was you
So I was with it
And tell you the truth
Wish we never did it
'Cause I usually do
Stick to the business
But you came out the blue
And then you just flipped it
Goddamn baby
My mind's blown
Be forgettin'
You live in a different time zone
Think I know what this is
It's just the time's wrong
Yeah, I know what you did
But, baby, I'm grown
And my love is patient
And kind, and shit
This is real we can build
Through different types of shit
If you was really the realest
Wouldn't be fightin' it
I think your pride is just
In the way
Funny how everything changed
Once you got all that you wanted
Nothing was ever the same
And though I don't need you, I don't need you
I don't need you, I don't need you
I still want you (oh)
I don't mean to, I don't mean to
I don't mean to, I don't mean to
But I, but I love you
I don't need you, I don't need you
I don't need you, I don't need you
But I want you
I don't mean to, I don't mean to
I don't mean to, I don't mean to
But I love you



All comments from YouTube:

@Lilmisspx

“Please don't take this personal
But you ain't shit
And you weren't special
Til I made you so”

@215flyguy7

"You better act like you know..." 😉🔥🔥🔥

@alexishill799

215 Flyguy and I've been through worse than you

@missypina6924

Lol

@jslimjsavage3319

@@missypina6924 i just can't keep running away

@thegame-ks

Moving

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@alexisbrianna7100

I don't care if I'm in the happiest relationship I ever had, If this song comes on Ima be singing it like I'm HURT HURT😂

@kaymariwilson7171

right crying and all with a whole bf and kids ion care " dont take this personal "

@lxniyxhh

FACTSSSS

@calmaudio5116

I'm dying after reading thiiiiiiiiiis hahahahaha

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