Kaytranada has worked with a wide array of artists including Anderson .Paak, Kendrick Lamar, Chance the Rapper, Robert Glasper, Lauren Faith, Mick Jenkins, GoldLink, Snoop Dogg, Freddie Gibbs, and Alicia Keys. His 2016 debut album, 99.9% features guest appearances from Phonte, Craig David, Vic Mensa, Little Dragon, and more. Bubba, his second album, was released the following December with Pharrell, Kali Uchis, and Masego among the contributors—and has won the young producer 2 Grammys at the 2021 Grammy Awards.
DYSFUNCTIONAL
KAYTRANADA Lyrics
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Ready
You got me out here screaming, waiting for you
But I know that you won't hear me call
You got me out here screaming, waiting for you
But I know that you won't hear me call
I'm just tryna stay, yeah, yeah, yeah
Don't say "Hey" in the light, but you'll pull up Wednesday night
It's like this every time
Oh, yeah, get loud when you're inside
Then ya mute 'til round two
Now, get up off this sugar with your salt, babe
If ya stick 'round in the beehive
Yeah, no stings, just be nice
Get up off this sugar with your salt, babe
Dysfunctional
That's what you are
I'm tired of sitting on you, babe
'Til I'm just waiting on you, babe
This shot gon' be mine
Let's try to rewind
If you don't read my signs
I'll make sure you'll see
Got me out here screaming, waiting for you (got me waiting on you)
But I know that you won't hear me call (I'll be waiting for you)
Got me out here screaming, waiting for you (got me waiting on you)
But I know that you won't hear me call
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Ah, ahh, ah, ahh
Yeah, yeah
Ah, ahh, ah, ahh
I hate arguing, uh, oh yeah
No ties left to break, babe (baby)
Things so good in July, then Fall hit, you weren't nice
We fight and don't know why (yeah, yeah)
So I get quiet when it's too much drama
I can't handle you
Now, get up off this sugar with your salt, babe
You could stick 'round in the beehive
If you, you would just be kind
Get up off this sugar with your salt, babe (baby)
Dysfunctional
That's what you are
I'm tired of sitting on you, babe
'Til I'm just waiting on you, babe
This shot gon' be mine
Let's try to rewind
If you don't read my signs
I'll make sure you'll see
Got me out here screaming, waiting for you (got me waiting on you)
But I know that you won't hear me call (I'll be waiting for you)
Got me out here screaming, waiting for you (got me waiting on you)
But I know that you won't hear me call
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
I've been making it clear
It's dysfunctional, yeah
We dysfunctional, yeah
(Yeah, yeah)
I've been making it
It's dysfunctional (yeah)
We dysfunctional, yeah
Ooh (yeah, yeah)
Dysfunctional
that's what you are
I'm tired of sitting on you, babe
This shot gon' be mine
The lyrics to Kaytranada's song "DYSFUNCTIONAL" showcase a tumultuous and dysfunctional relationship between two people. The singer is left screaming and waiting for their lover, who seems to only appear on Wednesday nights and disappears just as quickly. The singer is tired of being in this state and wants to move on from this dysfunctional relationship. However, they also convey their hope that things can be reset, and they are willing to try to move past the issues they have had. The singer seems to want their partner to be kind and not mix up their signals, and they want the energy of the relationship to change. They are willing to take the shot and try to make it work if their partner ends up being willing to read their signals.
The lyrics speak to the difficulties of communication and how it can be the root of misunderstandings that can damage relationships. The song reflects on the issues of a relationship, which has lost its initial spark and how it can create conflict when one person still wishes to make it work. The repetition of "got me screaming and waiting for you" highlights the emotional pain and frustration the singer feels. The song seems to suggest that at some point, you just have to put your foot down and focus on what you need to move on and live a healthy life.
Line by Line Meaning
You got me out here screaming, waiting for you
But I know that you won't hear me call
Despite my efforts to get your attention, I know that you won't notice me.
I don't wanna play, yeah, no games
I'm just tryna stay, yeah, yeah, yeah
Don't say "Hey" in the light, but you'll pull up Wednesday night
It's like this every time
I'm tired of playing games with you and just want to be straightforward. Stop acting like you're not interested but showing up when it's convenient for you.
Oh, yeah, get loud when you're inside
Then ya mute 'til round two
Now, get up off this sugar with your salt, babe
If ya stick 'round in the beehive
Yeah, no stings, just be nice
Get up off this sugar with your salt, babe
You're hot and cold, acting one way when you're with me, then ignoring me later. Stop being so confusing and just be kind to me.
Dysfunctional
That's what you are
I'm tired of sitting on you, babe
'Til I'm just waiting on you, babe
This shot gon' be mine
Let's try to rewind
If you don't read my signs
I'll make sure you'll see
Our relationship is not working because of your inconsistent and insensitive behavior. I'm done waiting for you and will take control of the situation. If you don't understand my signals, I'll make them clearer.
I hate arguing, uh, oh yeah
No ties left to break, babe (baby)
Things so good in July, then Fall hit, you weren't nice
We fight and don't know why (yeah, yeah)
I don't like the conflict in our relationship, but there's nothing holding us together. Our relationship deteriorated without any apparent reason.
So I get quiet when it's too much drama
I can't handle you
Now, get up off this sugar with your salt, babe
You could stick 'round in the beehive
If you, you would just be kind
Get up off this sugar with your salt, babe (baby)
When the situation becomes too intense, I shut down. I can't deal with your behavior anymore, so you need to change. You can still be in my life if you treat me with kindness.
I've been making it clear
It's dysfunctional, yeah
We dysfunctional, yeah
(Yeah, yeah)
I've been making it
It's dysfunctional (yeah)
We dysfunctional, yeah
Ooh (yeah, yeah)
I've been trying to communicate that our relationship is not working, but you're not listening. Our relationship is problematic, and we need to work on it or end it.
Got me out here screaming, waiting for you (got me waiting on you)
But I know that you won't hear me call (I'll be waiting for you)
Got me out here screaming, waiting for you (got me waiting on you)
But I know that you won't hear me call
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
I'm desperate for your attention, but I'm aware that you won't reciprocate. I'll still be waiting for you, though.
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes
Written by: Ivana Nwokike, Jessica Nwokike, Louis Kevin Celestin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@SelectedBase
🔥 absolute vibes 🔥
@Kyzzle112718
Kaytranada and VanJess saved my life many nights during nursing school when I needed to study. This is a gem right here.
@brownskinbeauty6815
Did you graduate?
@matheuscorrea9195
Kaytranada & Goldlink we need this collab again, asap.
@fchsean
There needs to be a Kaytranada x Disclosure collab album featuring various different hip hop, RnB and neo-soul artists.
@siyabongazikalala9239
Please, please I second this idea.
@Zanayashow
oh damnnn exactly eargasm hahaha
@inaciojulio
It would be dope
@inaciojulio
@@glowmachine yup, heard that before... But the original version of January is one of my fav songs, so nothing can top that, even though the Kay remix is amazing
@cdguyful
We actually wouldn’t be able to handle this. We’re not ready