Lottery
Kali Uchis Lyrics
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You'd probably lable me your boy
Maybe I'm just trying way too hard to keep you
You're an angel and I'm blessed
Oh I am trying to do my best
Want you to know how very nice it was to meet you
So much time I spend to find something
that I could call mine
And I know what's best is tamed
And it's a shame baby ain't me
But I'm willing if you're willing
Only see through
Can you take this chance on me?
You won't regret it, come on and get it
Love is like the lottery
Oh we had issues, can we dismiss those?
Can you take this chance on me?
You won't regret it, come on and get it
You're the only one I say
Yeah we had issues, can we dismiss those?
And to you I am embedded
Don't expect you to forget it
But it's only gonna stop us
If we let it
Yeah it hit me like a gunshot
And from then to my very own blind
I'm a roll this dice until I hit the jackpot
Baby I know I learned my lesson
That was never my profession
I'm just learning as we're growing
and progressing
No I never meant to hurt you
Please myself I didn't virtue
Now my mind is ready to give all our nurture
Can you take this chance on me?
You won't regret it, come on and get it
Love is like the lottery
Oh we had issues, can we dismiss those?
Can you take this chance on me?
You won't regret it, come on and get it
You're the only one I say
Yeah we had issues, can we dismiss those?!
The lyrics to Kali Uchis's song "Lottery" revolve around the idea of taking a chance on love even after a rocky start. The singer of the song is expressing their desire to win back their lover's affection, admitting that they may have made mistakes in the past but are now willing to do whatever it takes to make things right.
The opening lines of the song, "If I told you I was yours, you'd probably label me your boy," suggest that the singer may have acted possessive or needy in the past, causing their partner to pull away. However, they insist that they are not trying to be controlling, but rather are truly invested in the relationship and want to make things work.
Throughout the song, there is a theme of taking risks, both in love and in life. The comparison to a lottery implies that success is not guaranteed, but the potential reward is too great to ignore. The singer urges their partner to take a chance on them, promising that they won't regret it.
Overall, "Lottery" is a song about second chances and the power of love to overcome past mistakes. It emphasizes the importance of being vulnerable and taking risks, even if it means risking rejection or heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
If I told you I was yours
If I told you that I belong to you
You'd probably lable me your boy
You would consider me your possession
Maybe I'm just trying way too hard to keep you
I might be putting too much effort into holding onto you
You're an angel and I'm blessed
You're a wonderful person and I feel lucky to have you
Oh I am trying to do my best
I'm doing my utmost to make this work
Want you to know how very nice it was to meet you
I want you to know that meeting you was a great experience for me
So much time I spend to find something that I could call mine
I've been searching for something that I could call my own for a long time
Something relatively, I love this phony people
Something genuine, I dislike fake people
And I know what's best is tamed
I know that the right thing to do is to be calm and take it slow
And it's a shame baby ain't me
It's a sad thing that you don't choose me
But I'm willing if you're willing
But I'm open to it if you are too
Only see through
I can only see a future with you
Can you take this chance on me?
Are you willing to give us a chance?
You won't regret it, come on and get it
You won't be disappointed, let's do it
Love is like the lottery
Love is a gamble
Oh we had issues, can we dismiss those?
We had problems, can we put them aside?
You're the only one I say
You're the only one I want
And to you I am embedded
I am deeply connected to you
Don't expect you to forget it
I don't expect you to overlook it
But it's only gonna stop us if we let it
But it will only hinder us if we allow it
Yeah it hit me like a gunshot
It hit me hard
And from then to my very own blind
And ever since, I've been focused on this one thing
I'm a roll this dice until I hit the jackpot
I'll keep trying until I succeed
Baby I know I learned my lesson
I know I've made mistakes and I've learned from them
That was never my profession
Hurting you was never what I wanted
I'm just learning as we're growing and progressing
I'm still learning and developing as we move forward
No I never meant to hurt you
I never intended to cause you pain
Please myself I didn't virtue
I didn't do it for my own benefit
Now my mind is ready to give all our nurture
Now I'm ready to fully invest in us
Contributed by Lily A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Marshmallow_1111
If I told you I was yours
You'd probably label me a "bore"
Maybe I'm just trying way too hard to keep you
You're an angel and I'm blessed
So I am trying to do my best
Want you to know how very nice it was to meet you
So much time I spend to find something
That I could call mine
Something real out of all these phony people
And I know our past is tainted
It's a shame, now, baby ain't it
But I'm willing if you're willing
Only see through
[Chorus:]
Can you take this chance on me?
You won't regret it, come on and get it
Love is like the lottery
Oh we had issues, can we dismiss those?
Can you take this chance on me?
You won't regret it, come on and get it
You're the only one I say
Yeah we had issues, can we dismiss those?
If to you I am indebted
Don't expect you to forget it
But it's only gonna stop us
If we let it
Yeah it hit me like a gunshot
And from then to my very own blind
I'm a roll these dice until I hit the jackpot
Baby I know I learned my lesson
That was never my profession
I'm just learning as we're growing
And progressing
No I never meant to hurt you
Please myself I didn't virtue
Now my mind is ready to give all our nurture
[Chorus]
You're the only one I say
Yeah we had issues, can we dismiss those?!
@blandstan
Lyrics:
If I told you I was yours, you'd probably label me a "bore"
Maybe I'm just trying way too hard to keep you
You're an angel and I'm blessed
So I am trying to do my best
Want you to know how very nice it was to meet you
So much time I spend to find something that I could call mine
Something real, out of all these phony people
And I know our past is tainted
It's a shame, now baby, ain't it?
But I'm willing, if you're willing
I'll be see through
[Chorus]
Can you take this chance on me?
(You won't regret it; c'mon and get it)
Love is like the lottery
(Yeah, we had issues; can we dismiss those?)
Can you take this chance on me?
(You won't regret it; c'mon and get it)
[Verse 2]
You're the only one I see
Yeah, we had issues
Can we dismiss those?
If to you I am indebted, don't expect you to forget it
But it's only gonna stop us if we let it
Yeah, it hit me like a gunshot
And from then 'til my burial plot
I'mma roll these dice until I hit the jackpot
Baby, I know I learned my lesson
Love was never my profession
I'm just learning as we're growing and progressing
No, I never meant to hurt you
It's myself, I didn't virtue
Now my mind is ready to give our love nurture
[Chorus]
Can you take this chance on me?
(You won't regret it; c'mon and get it)
Love is like the lottery
(Yeah, we had issues; can we dismiss those?)
Can you take this chance on me?
(You won't regret it; c'mon and get it)
[Outro]
You're the only one I see
Yeah, we had issues
Can we dismiss those?
@bazel1176
Whoever edited this deserves the views.
@masshendrix
thank you. i really appreciate it
@danacain7523
Wow i litterally just found out you chopped up this video. I couldnt even tell. Good job
@Thatgamerkid621
MASSHENDRIX wait you made this video?! So Kali uchis has never made a video to this?! Wow this is amazing💖
@princess_layla_
Im shoookedđ
@LaNenaDTuSuenos
This is an awesome video ❤❤❤
@bg5126
she sings what pretty sounds like
@emilyantimo8077
NOT catfishing agree(:
@PourMeUp16
NOT catfishing fr fr!!!
@ashleycoleman2204
Beautifully said. So true :-)