Fantasy
Kari Faux Lyrics
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I never planned to be
Didn't come with a set of instructions
So you don't know how to handle me
I'm no man's fantasy
Well, I haven't got the chance to be
It doesn't really matter now
Because I've given up
Come check into my heart
My heartbreak hotel
Cause this is not a home
I'm sure you'll soon be gone
I won't pressure you to stay
Cause my love don't work that way
I'm just living in the moment
And you should probably do the same
I'm no man's fantasy
I never planned to be
Didn't come with a set of instructions
So you don't know how to handle me
I'm no man's fantasy
Well, I haven't got the chance to be
It doesn't really matter now
Because I've given up
Because I've given up
I won't caress your ego
I'll only snuff your pride
I'll probably leave you empty
If our bodies do collide
This love is temporary
It fades away with time
So don't get too caught up
My love can be unkind
I'm no man's fantasy
I never planned to be
Didn't come with a set of instructions
So you don't know how to handle me
I'm no man's fantasy
Well, I haven't got the chance to be
It doesn't really matter now
Because I've given up
Because I've given up
The lyrics to Kari Faux's song "Fantasy" portray a woman who refuses to be an idealized image of someone's desires. The line "I'm no man's fantasy, I never planned to be" establishes her rejection of societal expectations put upon women to fulfill men's desires. Throughout the song, we see her stand her ground and assert her independence by rejecting the notion of molding herself to meet someone else's needs. She acknowledges that she may not be easy to handle, which could be interpreted as her being true to herself and not pretending to fit into someone else's mold.
The refrain, "I'm no man's fantasy, well, I haven't got the chance to be," reveals a sense of resignation about this subject. It seems like she's accepted the fact that she won't be the ideal woman for anyone, but instead of trying to change herself to become that person, she's given up on the idea altogether. The next line, "It doesn't really matter now because I've given up," emphasizes this point. She is content with who she is, even if it doesn't fit into conventional expectations.
Overall, the song acts as an inspiring and empowering message to all women to be true to themselves and not to force themselves to fit into societal standards. It encourages women to not compromise their values, dreams, or passions based on what others expect of them. "Fantasy" is a song of self-love and acceptance, and it's a reminder that one's worth goes beyond fulfilling someone else's fantasy.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm no man's fantasy
I'm not the type of woman that fits into society's idea of an ideal woman or partner
I never planned to be
I didn't aspire to be someone else's fantasy or ideal
Didn't come with a set of instructions
I come as I am, without any predetermined expectations or requirements
So you don't know how to handle me
It's difficult for someone to understand how to interact with or approach me because I'm not a conventional woman
Well, I haven't got the chance to be
I don't have the opportunity to be anyone's fantasy because I don't want to be
It doesn't really matter now
It's not important to me anymore
Because I've given up
I've given up on trying to fit into other people's expectations or ideals of me
Come check into my heart
Come and explore my emotions and feelings
My heartbreak hotel
A place of emotional pain and sadness
Cause this is not a home
This is not a place where I belong
I'm sure you'll soon be gone
I expect that our connection is temporary and that you'll leave soon
I won't pressure you to stay
I won't try to convince or manipulate you to continue our connection
Cause my love don't work that way
I don't express love in a conventional or traditional way
I'm just living in the moment
I'm focused on the present and not concerned with the future
And you should probably do the same
You should also focus on and enjoy the present moment
I won't caress your ego
I won't flatter or praise you for the sake of boosting your self-esteem
I'll only snuff your pride
I may criticize or challenge your beliefs or behavior
I'll probably leave you empty
Our connection may not fulfill or satisfy you emotionally
If our bodies do collide
If we have a physical connection or intimacy
This love is temporary
Our connection or relationship is not permanent or long-lasting
It fades away with time
Our connection or relationship will diminish or dissolve over time
So don't get too caught up
Don't become too emotional or invested in our connection or relationship
My love can be unkind
My expressions of love or connection may not always be gentle or positive
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@ArthurRey
Man this concept takes this song to the next level. I'm here for it.
@JoshuaXRamey
I like how she flows. It's almost like she's just talking.
@andydo4975
It's her style, no joke.
@JoshuaXRamey
Pharos Earth I'm fucking wit it
@gloverdragon6854
this isn;'t even her style...there's a grime mc from london who's been doing this since early 2000's. his name is trim, he was in roll deep
@ibrhoda
Meshell Ndegeocello was doing this in her earlier albums, like Plantation Lullabies & Peace Beyond Passion. Check them out
@micazanele
big up taliban Trim!!
@thebroadenthusiast
This video feels like the old days, music videos used to be wacky and tasteful just like this. Thanks Bino for sending me here!
@TrixTasha
I've never heard anything like this before. I love it
@oforlikelalune1506
I listen to this song like once a day, and I've never seen the music video for it!! It's so captivating, and perfect for the song! I love it sm!