Used to Love You
Kanye West Lyrics

As long as you love me (love me, love me)
The singer values the love of their partner above all else and repeats this sentiment throughout the song.

We're under pressure,
The world is filled with billions of people, and it can be challenging to find one's place and feel accepted.

Seven billion people in the world trying to fit in
The world's population creates a competitive and stressful environment for people who feel they don't fit in.

Keep it together,
Despite the pressure, the artist encourages their partner to stay composed and maintain a positive attitude.

Smile on your face even though your heart is frowning
The artist recognizes that their partner may be struggling to stay happy despite feeling down inside.

But hey now, you know girl,
The singer addresses their partner in a casual and familiar way.

We both know it's a cruel world
The singer acknowledges that the world can be harsh and unforgiving.

But I will take my chances
Despite the challenges, the artist is willing to try their luck and take a risk for their partner.

We could be starving, we could be homeless, we could be broke
The artist emphasizes that material wealth is not as important as their partner's love and presence in their life.

I'll be your platinum, I'll be your silver, I'll be your gold
The artist promises to be valuable and precious to their partner, no matter what happens.

I'll be your soldier, fighting every second of the day for your dreams girl
The singer promises to be supportive and dedicated to helping their partner achieve their dreams.

I'll be your Hova, you can be my Destiny's Child on a scene girl
The artist compares himself to Jay-Z (also known as Hova) and his partner to Beyonce (of the group Destiny's Child), indicating that they make a strong, influential pair.

So don't stress, don't cry, we don't need no wings to fly
The singer advises their partner not to worry or be upset because they can succeed on their own without anyone else's help.

Just take my hand
The singer encourages their partner to trust and rely on them for support.

I don't know if this makes sense, but you're my hallelujah
The singer expresses their intense love and admiration for their partner, citing them as their personal savior and blessing.

Give me a time and place, and I'll rendezvous, and I'll fly you to it,
The artist is willing to go above and beyond to spend time with their partner, even if it requires effort and travel.

I'll beat ya there
The artist will hurry ahead and prepare everything for their partner, so they can arrive and enjoy the experience without any extra stress.

Girl you know I got you
The singer assures their partner that they will always take care of and support them.

Us, trust
The relationship between the singer and their partner is strong because they have faith and confidence in each other.

A couple of things I can't spell without you
The artist implies that their relationship is essential to them and they can't imagine their life without their partner.

Now we are on top of the world, 'cause that's just how we do
The artist and their partner are incredibly happy and feel like they are on top of the world because of their strong connection and relationship.

Used to tell me sky's the limit, now the sky's our point of view
The artist recalls how their partner used to tell them that anything was possible, and now they both share that optimistic perspective together.

Man now we stepping out like whoa (oh God)
The singer and their partner are confidently and boldly taking action in the world.

Camera's point and shoot,
People are noticing and documenting the artist and their partner's actions and behaviors.

Ask me what's my best side, I stand back and point at you, you
The singer believes that their partner is their best quality and is proud and happy to be with them.

You the one that I argue with, I feel like I need a new girl to be bothered,
The singer notes the normal difficulties and disagreements they face in their relationship but admits they wouldn't want to deal with them with anyone else.

But the grass ain't always greener on the other side,
The singer acknowledges that it's easy to be envious of other people's situations or relationships, but often things are not as good as they seem.

It's green where you water it
The artist likens their relationship to a plant, saying that it needs care and attention to grow and flourish.

I know we got issues baby true true true
The artist is aware that their relationship has problems and acknowledges them honestly.

But I'd rather work on this with you
Despite the difficulties, the singer wants to make their relationship work and is committed to their partner.

Than to go ahead and start with someone new
The singer would rather work on their relationship and stay with their partner than break up and try to start a new relationship with someone else.

Please don't go (love me, love me)
The artist pleads with their partner not to leave them and to continue to love and support them.