Not Like You
Kofi Lyrics
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You've been out here telling secrets
You're treating love just like you never need it
And I've been out here working like a dog
I know you better than them all, I need a better reason
Cause you and I ain't telling secrets
But you're treating love just like you never need it
Just understand that if we gon get involved
To fuck with
Someone like you, someone like you
Someone like you, someone like you
Someone like you, someone like you
Someone like you, someone like you
Someone like you, someone like you
Someone like you, someone like you
Someone like, someone like you
Hey, I sort of like you
You've been trippin all f****** week
I've got a, loss of appetite, it's hard to eat
Just understand I'm out here ringing down your phone
I bet you wanna be alone because you're f****** cheating
Revenge is not the word that lingers on my mind
It's more "truth", you know what this about, girl you're fucking evil
I'm on the road in the winter, see the snow
Yeah you left me all alone with my f****** demons
Someone like you, someone like you
Someone like you, someone like you
Someone like you, someone like you
Someone like you, someone like you
Someone like you, someone like you
Someone like you, someone like you
Someone like, someone like you
(I sort of like you)
(I never wanna fall for you)
Someone like you, someone like you
(Why would I wanna fall for you)
Someone like you, someone like you
(I didn't wanna fall for you)
Someone like you, someone like you
(I didn't wanna fall for you)
Someone like you, someone like you
Someone like you, someone like you
Someone like you, someone like you
Someone like, someone like you
I sort of like you
In "Not Like You," Kofi addresses a lover who has been secretive and unfaithful in their relationship. The lyrics suggest that despite this behavior, Kofi still has feelings for this person and is struggling with the decision of whether to continue pursuing the relationship or to walk away. The chorus repeats the refrain "Someone like you" several times, which seems to suggest that Kofi is conflicted because he is drawn to this person despite their flaws.
The verses of the song describe the situation in more detail. Kofi accuses his lover of treating love casually ("You're treating love just like you never need it"), and he also suggests that she has been talking behind his back ("You've been out here telling secrets"). Meanwhile, Kofi has been working hard and trying to build a real connection with this person, but he feels that she has not given him a good enough reason to trust her.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah
An expression of acknowledgement or agreement
You've been out here telling secrets
You have been spreading gossip or sharing private information
You're treating love just like you never need it
You don't seem to value love or relationships the way you should
And I've been out here working like a dog
I have been working really hard and putting in effort
I know you better than them all, I need a better reason
I understand you more than others but I need a stronger justification
Cause you and I ain't telling secrets
We have not shared any personal information
But you're treating love just like you never need it
Despite not talking about private matters, you don't seem to appreciate love
Just understand that if we gon get involved
Realize that if we become romantically involved
If imma let you in my heart I need a better reason
If I'm going to allow you into my heart, I require a stronger motive
To fuck with
To be involved with romantically
Hey, I sort of like you
Casually admitting partial attraction
You've been trippin all f****** week
You've been acting erratic or behaving strangely all week
I've got a, loss of appetite, it's hard to eat
I'm feeling sick and have no appetite due to the situation
Just understand I'm out here ringing down your phone
Recognize that I'm trying to contact you repeatedly
I bet you wanna be alone because you're f****** cheating
I suspect you want to be left alone because you are being unfaithful
Revenge is not the word that lingers on my mind
I'm not focused on getting even with you
It's more "truth", you know what this about, girl you're fucking evil
What I want is the truth, and you know that you're being malicious
I'm on the road in the winter, see the snow
I'm travelling during the cold, snowy season
Yeah you left me all alone with my f****** demons
You abandoned me, leaving me to deal with my internal struggles alone
(I never wanna fall for you)
A statement denying any intent to fall in love
(Why would I wanna fall for you)
A rhetorical question asserting there is no reason to fall in love
(I didn't wanna fall for you)
A declaration of reluctance or regret regarding falling in love
Someone like you, someone like you
Referencing a person with traits similar to the addressee
Someone like, someone like you
Continuation of above referencing
Lyrics © DistroKid, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Daenan Gyimah, Troy Murrell
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