Love Yourself
Khamari Lyrics
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And all the clubs you get in using my name
You think you broke my heart, oh girl for goodness sake
You think I'm crying on my own, well I ain't
And I didn't wanna write a song
Cause I didn't want anyone thinking I still care
I don't but, you still hit my phone up
And baby I be movin' on
I don't wanna hold back, maybe you should know that
My mama don't like you and she likes everyone
And I never like to admit that I was wrong
And I've been so caught up in my job, didn't see what's going on
But now I know, I'm better sleeping on my own
Cause if you like the way you look that much
Oh, baby, you should go and love yourself
And if you think that I'm still holdin' on to somethin'
You should go and love yourself
And when you told me that you hated my friends
The only problem was with you and not them
And every time you told me my opinion was wrong
And tried to make me forget where I came from
And I didn't wanna write a song
Cause I didn't want anyone thinking I still care
I don't but, you still hit my phone up
And baby I be movin' on
And I think you should be somethin'
I don't wanna hold back, maybe you should know that
My mama don't like you and she likes everyone
And I never like to admit that I was wrong
And I've been so caught up in my job, didn't see what's going on
But now I know, I'm better sleeping on my own
Cause if you like the way you look that much
Oh, baby, you should go and love yourself
And if you think that I'm still holdin' on to somethin'
You should go and love yourself
Cause if you like the way you look that much
Oh, baby, you should go and love yourself
And if you think that I'm still holdin' on to somethin'
You should go and love yourself
Khamari’s “Love Yourself” is a song about moving on from past relationships and standing up for oneself. The lyrics describe an ex-partner who tried to control and manipulate the singer, but the singer has realized their worth and decided to move forward without them. The chorus sends a message of self-love, stating that if the ex-partner thinks so highly of themselves, they should focus on loving themselves instead of trying to hold onto something that is no longer there.
The first verse addresses the ex-partner directly, mentioning how they have caused the singer pain and how they’ve tried to use the singer’s name for their own benefit. The second verse goes into more detail about the ways in which the ex-partner manipulated and controlled the singer, including their dislike of the singer’s friends and opinions. The chorus repeats twice throughout the song, emphasizing the importance of self-love and self-respect.
Overall, the song is a powerful message of moving on from toxic relationships and valuing oneself. It encourages listeners to prioritize their own well-being and happiness, rather than seeking validation from those who have hurt them in the past.
Line by Line Meaning
For all the times that you rain on my parade
I'm tired of you ruining my good moments
And all the clubs you get in using my name
I'm sick of you using me for your own gain
You think you broke my heart, oh girl for goodness sake
I'm not as weak as you think I am and you didn't really hurt me
You think I'm crying on my own, well I ain't
I'm not going to let you see me upset or defeated
And I didn't wanna write a song
I didn't want to give you the satisfaction of knowing you still affect me
Cause I didn't want anyone thinking I still care
I don't want people to think that you still have power over my emotions
I don't but, you still hit my phone up
I've moved on, but you still try to contact me
And baby I be movin' on
I'm focused on moving forward and leaving you behind
And I think you should be somethin'
I believe you have potential to be better than you currently are
I don't wanna hold back, maybe you should know that
I want to be honest with you and not sugarcoat things
My mama don't like you and she likes everyone
Even my generally accepting mother doesn't think highly of you
And I never like to admit that I was wrong
I struggle with admitting fault or mistakes
And I've been so caught up in my job, didn't see what's going on
I was too focused on work and didn't notice the toxic elements of our relationship
But now I know, I'm better sleeping on my own
I've realized that I'm better off single and not with you
Cause if you like the way you look that much
You're too focused on your own appearance and ego
Oh, baby, you should go and love yourself
You need to learn to love and value yourself
And if you think that I'm still holdin' on to somethin'
You're wrong to assume that I still have feelings for you
You should go and love yourself
You need to focus on self-improvement instead of blaming others for your problems
And when you told me that you hated my friends
Your dislike of my friends was a reflection of your own insecurities and negative behavior
The only problem was with you and not them
Your issues with my friends were not their fault, but yours alone
And every time you told me my opinion was wrong
You dismissed my thoughts and feelings as being invalid or incorrect
And tried to make me forget where I came from
You wanted me to change or hide important parts of my identity to fit your preferences
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