The music video was released and received primarily limited airplay on BET.
Cheatin' on Me
Kandi Lyrics
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When I got home last night
Somethin' didn't seem right
I think I know what's goin' on
There's been another ho in my home
Cigarettes in the trash
Two glasses in the sink
The Dom is still cold
Trojans come in three
But one is gone
Hell no
Said I know what's goin' on
My man's been cheatin' on me
(My mama told me there'll be days like this)
My man's been cheatin' on me
(Oh oh, yeah)
My man's been cheatin' on me
(My mama told me there'll be days like this)
My man's been cheatin' on me
(Yeah yeah yeah yeah)
How could he do this to me?
Turn around and smile in my face
But he was out with somebody else
Doin' her at my place
Cigarettes in the trash
He doesn't even smoke
Two glasses in the sink
The Dom is still cold
Trojans come in three
But one is gone
Hell no
I said this brotha's got to go, yeah
So what am I supposed to do?
When I put my trust in you
And what am I supposed to say?
When you gave my love away
I gave you all my love
Repaid me with your lies
Not checkin' for your games
Don't want to hear your alibis
And now I'm out the door
'Cause I just can't take it no more
Cheatin' on, cheatin' on
Cheatin' on, cheatin' on me
Creepin' on, creepin' on
Creepin' on, creepin' on me
Cheatin' on, cheatin' on
Cheatin' on, cheatin' on me
Creepin' on, creepin' on
Cheatin' on, cheatin' on me
My man's been cheatin' on me
(My mama told me there'll be days like this)
My man's been cheatin' on me
(Oh ooh, oh ooh)
My man's been cheatin' on me
(My mama told me there'll be days like this)
My man's been cheatin' on me
(Cheatin' on me, cheatin' on me, yeah)
My man's been cheatin' on me
(Boy, I gave you everything)
(But I guess that wasn't enough)
My man's been cheatin' on me
(Cuz you were givin' away)
(All of my lovin', oh)
My man's been cheatin' on me
(How could you do it?)
(How could you do it?)
My man's been cheatin' on me
(Cheatin' on me, babe)
The song "Cheatin' on Me" by Kandi is a heart-wrenching ballad about a woman who comes home one night to find evidence that her man has been cheating on her. She details the clues, such as cigarettes in the trash and two glasses in the sink, that suggest her man has been entertaining another woman at her house while she was out. Kandi portrays the betrayal and hurt the woman feels when she realizes her trust and love were unworthy of her man's loyalty. The woman wonders what she is supposed to do when someone she trusted so completely has betrayed her.
Kandi's use of powerful imagery is striking in this song. The lyrics paint a picture of a woman who has been wronged, and the emotions she is going through are palpable. The use of the phrase "Cheatin' on me" and "Creepin' on me" suggests that the betrayal was ongoing, and the song implies that this was not the first time that her man had cheated on her. The woman feels angry, hurt, and humiliated, and she communicates these emotions with powerful lines that resonate with anyone who has ever experienced betrayal from a loved one.
In conclusion, Kandi's "Cheatin' on Me" is a powerful song that explores the feelings of a woman who has been hurt by a partner's infidelity. The song is a testament to Kandi's songwriting skills, as she portrays the woman's emotions with striking imagery and powerful language.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh oh, I can't believe it
I am surprised by what I have seen.
When I got home last night
I returned to my home yesterday night.
Somethin' didn't seem right
Something felt unusual or wrong.
I think I know what's goin' on
I believe I understand the situation.
There's been another ho in my home
Someone else has been in my house.
Cigarettes in the trash
There are discarded cigarettes in the garbage.
He doesn't even smoke
My partner does not typically smoke.
Two glasses in the sink
Two cups are in the sink.
The Dom is still cold
The Dom Perignon is still chilled.
Trojans come in three
Condoms typically come in packs of three.
But one is gone
One of the three condoms is missing.
Hell no
Absolutely not.
Said I know what's goin' on
I assert that I know what is happening.
My man's been cheatin' on me
My partner has been unfaithful to me.
(My mama told me there'll be days like this)
(My mother warned me that days like this would come.)
(Oh oh, yeah)
(Oh oh, yeah)
How could he do this to me?
I am wondering how my partner could have done this to me.
Turn around and smile in my face
Pretend like nothing is wrong and smile at me.
But he was out with somebody else
However, they were somewhere else with someone else.
Doin' her at my place
Being intimate with someone at my residence.
So what am I supposed to do?
I am uncertain about how to proceed.
When I put my trust in you
I trusted you.
And what am I supposed to say?
I do not know what to say.
When you gave my love away
You were disloyal and unfaithful
I gave you all my love
I gave you my complete love.
Repaid me with your lies
You responded with falsehoods.
Not checkin' for your games
I do not fall for your tricks anymore.
Don't want to hear your alibis
I do not wish to hear your excuses.
And now I'm out the door
I have left the room.
'Cause I just can't take it no more
Because I cannot endure this any longer.
Cheatin' on, cheatin' on
Being unfaithful.
Creepin' on, creepin' on
Sneaking around.
Cheatin' on, cheatin' on
Infidelity.
Creepin' on, creepin' on
Moving quietly to avoid being seen.
My man's been cheatin' on me
My partner has not been loyal to me.
(Oh ooh, oh ooh)
(Oh ooh, oh ooh)
(Boy, I gave you everything)
(I gave you everything, my partner.)
(But I guess that wasn't enough)
(But that did not satisfy you.)
(Cuz you were givin' away)
(Because you were sharing my love.)
(All of my lovin', oh)
(All of my love.)
(How could you do it?)
(How could you do this?)
(How could you do it?)
(How could you do this?)
(Cheatin' on me, babe)
(Being unfaithful to me, baby)
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: KEVIN BRIGGS, SAMUEL SALTER
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