OK
Kabia Lyrics

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Round and around we go
Backstepping toe to toe, oh
You standing on my flow now (Flow now)
Do even know you like to push and pull
Empty when we should be full oh (Nah nah)
Thinking you're invincible
(Nah nah nah)
Really you so gullible mama I've been telling you

You turn me around just like a rodeo, yeah

Mama every day you stail
You tryna make me fail
Dammit I've been feeling tied, even 'tho this love is died oh
Now I'm tryna break away away, I don't want to feel this way
hoping that you'll be oh 'kay oh 'kay oh' kay oh 'kay, ah

'Kay oh 'kay O-K
Hoping that you'll be O-K, O-K
'Kay oh 'kay O-K
'Kay oh 'kay oh 'kay oh 'kay O-K
'Kay oh 'kay O-K
'Kay oh 'kay oh 'kay oh 'kay O-K
'Kay oh 'kay oh 'kay
'Kay oh 'kay oh 'kay O-K

Back and forth again
You like to play pretend
Acting like there's other men
Girl, you don't need to condescend
You criticizing all my friends
Never notice when I'm feeling tens, ah
Never think of using common sense
I don't want to say it but it is the end
You don't want to say it but it is the end
Ah, mama telling you you turn me like a rodeo
Told you mama never bog me no
Killing me mama take it slowly no
Everything you do is pushing me away

Mama every day you stail
You tryna make me fail
Dammit I've been feeling tied, even 'tho this love is died oh
Now I'm tryna break away away
I don't want to feel this way, hoping that you'll be oh 'kay oh 'kay oh 'kay oh 'kay, ah

'Kay oh 'kay O-K
Hoping that you'll be O-K, O-K
'Kay oh 'kay O-K
'Kay oh 'kay oh 'kay oh 'kay O-K
'Kay oh 'kay O-K
'Kay oh 'kay oh 'kay oh 'kay O-K
'Kay oh 'kay oh 'kay
'Kay oh 'kay oh 'kay O-K

Mama every day you stail
You tryna make me fail
Dammit I've been feeling tied, even tho this love is died oh

Now I'm tryna break away away, I don't want to feel this way
hoping that you'll be oh 'kay oh 'kay oh'kay oh 'kay, ah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Kabia's song "OK" depict a turbulent and challenging relationship. The phrase "round and around we go" signifies the repetitive and cyclical nature of their conflicts. The line "backstepping toe to toe" suggests they are constantly engaging in arguments and confrontations. The phrase "You standing on my flow now" implies that the other person is hindering Kabia's progress or creativity.

The lyrics also suggest a power dynamic in the relationship, with Kabia describing the other person as someone who likes to push and pull and make Kabia feel empty when they should be fulfilled. The line "thinking you're invincible, really you so gullible" indicates that Kabia believes the other person is overconfident and easily manipulated. The mention of the rodeo symbolizes the chaotic and unpredictable nature of the relationship.

Kabia expresses frustration and a desire for change in the lines "Mama every day you stail, you tryna make me fail." This may imply that Kabia feels suffocated and prevented from reaching their potential. The line "even 'tho this love is died" suggests that the love between them has deteriorated or lost its spark. Kabia emphasizes the need to break free from the negative emotions and wants the other person to be okay, hoping for a resolution or improvement in the relationship.

The repeated refrain of "Kay oh 'kay O-K" reinforces the desire for everything to be okay. It serves as a plea for the other person to find peace, understand the situation, and work towards resolving the conflicts. The repetition also intensifies the emotional plea and highlights the importance of reaching a state of peace and understanding.

In the final section of the lyrics, Kabia expresses frustration at the other person's behavior, criticizes their lack of empathy or understanding, and conveys the sense that the relationship has reached its endpoint. However, Kabia still holds on to the hope that things can change, hence the repetition of the desire for the other person to be "oh 'kay." The repeated plea for okayness reflects Kabia's deep longing for the relationship to find a positive resolution and for both parties to find happiness.

Line by Line Meaning

Round and around we go
We keep going in circles without making any progress or resolving our issues

Backstepping toe to toe, oh
Engaging in confrontations and arguments, but never moving forward

You standing on my flow now (Flow now)
You are obstructing my creative expression and freedom

Do even know you like to push and pull
Are you aware of how you constantly create tension and conflict in our relationship?

Empty when we should be full oh (Nah nah)
Instead of experiencing fulfillment and happiness, we feel empty and unsatisfied

Thinking you're invincible
Believing that you are untouchable and can do no wrong

Really you so gullible mama I've been telling you
You are easily deceived, and I have been trying to make you understand

You turn me around just like a rodeo, yeah
You constantly spin me around in circles, just like a wild rodeo ride

Mama every day you stail
Mom, you persistently delay or prevent any positive changes

You tryna make me fail
You are intentionally trying to make me unsuccessful or unhappy

Dammit I've been feeling tied, even 'tho this love is died oh
I feel restricted and trapped in this relationship, even though our love has faded away

Now I'm tryna break away away, I don't want to feel this way
I am now trying to free myself from these negative emotions, I no longer want to feel this way

Hoping that you'll be oh 'kay oh 'kay oh' kay oh 'kay, ah
I am hoping that you will be okay and everything will be alright

'Kay oh 'kay O-K
Okay, everything will be fine

Back and forth again
Going back and forth in our interactions

You like to play pretend
You enjoy pretending or acting like everything is fine

Acting like there's other men
Behaving as if there are other romantic interests in your life

Girl, you don't need to condescend
There is no need for you to patronize or look down on others

You criticizing all my friends
You constantly finding faults or disapproving of my friends

Never notice when I'm feeling tens, ah
You never seem to notice or care when I am feeling tense or stressed

Never think of using common sense
You never consider using logic or reason in your actions or decisions

I don't want to say it but it is the end
I don't want to admit it, but our relationship has come to an end

You don't want to say it but it is the end
You also refuse to acknowledge that our relationship is over

Ah, mama telling you you turn me like a rodeo
I'm telling you, mom, that you constantly make me feel dizzy and confused, just like a rodeo ride