Don't Go
Jr. Kelly Lyrics

Tell me your location I can come and give your knife back
The singer wants to make amends and return a weapon to their former lover, who they may have hurt in the past.

Back when we were lovers never showed all of the facts and
The singer suggests that their relationship was built on hidden truths and half-truths, implying that both parties were not completely transparent with each other.

Said that I was making up for all the things that you were lackin
The singer acknowledges that they tried to compensate for their partner's perceived inadequacies rather than accepting and loving them as they were.

You didn’t love me for all of me but
The artist believes that their former partner only loved certain aspects of them and not their entire being, leading to a sense of inadequacy and lack of fulfillment in the relationship.

Everywhere you go you will see your own projection
The artist implies that their ex-partner's perception of reality is distorted by their own subjective biases and beliefs, leading to misunderstandings and conflicts in the relationship.

Say that I am vain while you look at your reflection
The singer highlights the hypocritical nature of their ex-partner's criticism by pointing out that they are equally fixated on their own image and self-perception.

Reflections and projections are deficient of affection
The singer suggests that neither self-reflection nor projection onto others are sufficient substitutes for genuine affection and empathy, which are necessary for a healthy relationship.

You were just jealous of all of me
The artist believes that their ex-partner was resentful of their achievements, qualities, or aspects of their personality, leading to jealousy and insecurity.

Try and try to change me so move on and just replace me
The artist resents their ex-partner's attempts to change them and suggests that they should seek someone who meets their expectations instead of seeking to mold them according to their wishes.

You just want body a cuz you know you can’t erase how
The artist believes that their ex-partner is only interested in physical intimacy and is unable to forget about their past together.

I might be conceited but I treated you like royalty
The singer admits to having an inflated sense of self but believes that they treated their ex-partner with respect, admiration, and loyalty.

You didn’t earn it you’ll never deserve it
The artist implies that their ex-partner did not appreciate or deserve their love and effort, leading to a sense of bitterness and anger.

Gotta pull the trigger on these words I’m a love slut
The singer confesses to being obsessed with love and relationships, unable to resist the temptation of passionate feelings and romantic encounters.

Tell me that I move to fast I’ll tell you I don’t give a fuck
The singer defends their impulsive and reckless behavior in love, refusing to conform to social norms and expectations, regardless of the consequences.

Give a fuck about you cuz you know I only want your love
The singer admits that their interest in their ex-partner was purely driven by their desire for love and emotional connection, rather than any other motives.

You’ll never save me so love me or hate me but
The artist acknowledges that they are responsible for their own happiness and salvation and that their ex-partner's love or hate cannot change that fact.

Don’t go wasting my love don’t go wasting it now
The artist asks their ex-partner not to squander the love and affection they shared together, even though they are no longer together.

Looking at myself I can see the flaws in action
The singer is introspective and self-critical, recognizing their own flaws and imperfections that may have contributed to the downfall of their relationship.

Loving on a life just for loving the attraction
The singer admits that they may have fallen in love with the idea of being in love or the physical attraction between themselves and their ex-partner, rather than a deeper emotional bond.

Attraction to the thought of you and not the interaction
The artist suggests that their attraction to their ex-partner was limited to their thoughts and fantasies in their mind, rather than their actual interactions and experiences together.

I didn’t love you for all of you but
The artist acknowledges that they may not have loved their ex-partner for all of their qualities or characteristics, leading to a sense of inauthenticity and superficiality in the relationship.

Not to say you’re right, but I know you weren’t wrong here
The artist implies that they do not necessarily agree with their ex-partner's perspective on their past relationship, but they recognize that they were not entirely blameless or innocent either.

Not to say I need you, but I think that you belong here
The singer suggests that they do not necessarily want to reconcile with their ex-partner or depend on them, but they feel that they have a sense of belonging and familiarity with them.

You should stay the night, but you’re not wanted for long here
The artist implies that they may desire physical intimacy with their ex-partner but do not want to commit to a long-term relationship with them.

Can I just need you to love me
The singer reveals their deep need for love and validation, hoping that their ex-partner can provide them with that kind of emotional support and security.

I don’t fear rejection I just want to be forgiven
The singer implies that they are not afraid of rejection from their ex-partner, but they crave their forgiveness and reconciliation.

Now that you accept me I’ll reset and start my living
The singer suggests that if their ex-partner forgives them and accepts them as they are, they will be able to start a new chapter in their life and improve themselves.

Living life for you and us while i myself am hidden
The artist reveals their willingness to sacrifice their own needs and personality for the sake of their ex-partner and their relationship, possibly leading to a sense of codependency and lost identity.

I hate myself so I need you to fix me
The artist admits to struggling with self-hate and negative self-talk, hoping that their ex-partner can help them overcome those issues and heal their emotional wounds.

(Blue hearted lover)
The singer addresses their ex-partner as someone who may be sad or depressed, possibly reflecting on their shared emotional pain and vulnerability.

(Lost soul under cover)
The singer further emphasizes their ex-partner's sense of disorientation and self-doubt, hoping to establish a deeper connection and understanding between them.