Cherry
Kalisway Lyrics

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You ain't gotta drive, bae
You ain't gotta spend (right)
Walk-in, I go, dip (drive)
Driving, in my, car (right)

Driving in the back of my guitar
Driving in the back of my guitar
Telling you the right don't make it wrong

Driving in the back of my guitar

I don't wanna be with you baby
But I know that this ain't good
So, please don't bitter my cherry
Oh, oh

(Driving in the back of my garage)
Driving in the back of my garage
Driving in the back of my hotel
Driving in the back of my hotel

I don't wanna be with you baby
But I know that this ain't good
So, please don't bitter my cherry
Oh, oh, oh baby

Baby, go with me
I want you
Go with me
And I know this isn't my fault
But I know that this ain't good
So, please don't bitter my cherry, oh

Driving in the back of my guitar
Driving in the back of my guitar
Driving in the back of my garage
Driving in the back of my garage

I don't wanna be with you baby
But I know that this ain't good
So, please don't bitter my cherry, oh, oh, oh

Uh, driving in the back of my guitar
Driving in the back of my garage
Driving in the back of my hotel
Driving in the back of my hotel

I don't wanna be with you baby

But I know that this ain't good
So, please don't bitter my cherry

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kalisway's song Cherry seem to be about a complicated relationship. The singer is acknowledging that they do not want to be with their partner anymore but they still find themselves driving and hanging out with them, even though they know it isn't right. The line "Driving in the back of my guitar" is an interesting one as it depicts a car as a musical instrument, maybe symbolizing the way the car creates a specific mood and tone for the situation. The metaphorical statement "Telling you the right don't make it wrong" is another interesting line that suggests that even if they know what is the right choice, it does not guarantee that it feels right.

The repetition of the line "Please don't bitter my cherry" is also notable. It may signify a plea for the other person to not ruin the good feelings and memories that they have had together. The line "Baby, go with me" suggests that even though the singer doesn't want to be in a relationship with the other person, they want them to still be in their life. Overall, the lyrics are intricate and emotive, painting a vivid picture of an unhealthy relationship that is hard to let go of.

Line by Line Meaning

You ain't gotta drive, bae
I don't mind coming to you

You ain't gotta spend (right)
I don't need you to spend money on me

Walk-in, I go, dip (drive)
I like to take walks and drives without a particular destination in mind

Driving, in my, car (right)
Driving around in my car is something I enjoy doing

Driving in the back of my guitar
Spending time playing music is a great way for me to relax and unwind

Telling you the right don't make it wrong
It's important to stand up for what I believe in, even if it's not the popular opinion

I don't wanna be with you baby
I care about you, but I don't think being in a relationship is the right thing for me

But I know that this ain't good
I know that our situation isn't ideal or healthy

So, please don't bitter my cherry
Please don't make things more difficult or painful for me than they already are

Driving in the back of my garage
Sometimes I need some alone time to think and reflect

Driving in the back of my hotel
When I need a break from the world, I like to get away to a hotel