Bubby's Cream
Kojaque Lyrics
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And I was in for the pound
We split a fifth of that Henny
I'm talking sober shit now
But then this isn't confession
Am I acting the child?
I'm saying prayers and hanging outcha
We haven't talked in a while
You just didn't reply
You're just not that into it
But that won't satisfy
I've got to pick apart the fifty different ways that you hate me
All 'cause I got left on the shelf
But me and you were never more than a daydream
Maybe I just hate myself
Nah fuck that
'Cause all the signs were present
And all the looks checked out
And we'd been smitten since seven
I had the numbers to dial
Even acted the gentlemen
Kiss goodbye and a smile
Told me that you hadn't been in love in a while
So where did I mess up?
Did I come on too strong?
Was that an x too many?
Did we make love too long?
Did I write your name too many times
Throughout these songs?
I feel l'm fallin' at fault for these failures
I liked it better when we were strangers
You're not about to grip the bat until I make it to majors
There's no room at your inn
So for now can we fuck in the manger?
So for now can we fuck in the manger?
So for now let's fuck in the manger
I'm less of a wise man
More of a prodigal son
Follow anything that glitters
Spent my gold on a gun
Hold up the Grammys for gramophones
Hope mam don't come
To see her son on the stage
I'm laying waste to the funds
That's been invested in me since
I smashed the skin of them drums
Or begged for MPCs
To beat my eardrums numb
Request those burnt CDs
Or cash to skin them blunts
And lie like late night walks were used to clear these lungs
Hacktoo
But if I made it on the tele would we work out?
And if I gave up the deli and start to work out
If I finally start this essay and up the word count
Graduate with honours would you still think I'm a burn out?
If I made it on the tele would we work out?
And if I gave up the deli and start to work out
If I finally start this essay and up the word count
Graduate with honours would you still think I'm a burn out?
Who knows?
That's how it goes, right?
Who knows, is how it goes right
Who knows how this shit goes, right?
Who knows?
That's how it goes, right?
Who knows, is how it goes right
Who knows how this shit goes, right?
Who knows?
That's how it goes, right?
Who knows, is how it goes right
Who knows how this shit goes right?
'Kevin, are you decent?'
'Yeah'
'Do you have a hairbrush?'
'Nah'
'Say yes, please'
'I don't have one'
Fuck… I thought you were going to a party, boy?
'I am'
'You're so bold. What time does this party start at?'
'Leaving in like fifteen minutes, starts at ten'
'Oh, good job'
'Thanks bud'
'Lemme know if you see a hairbrush'
'Yeah'
The song Bubby's Cream by Kojaque is a reflection on a past relationship that didn't work out. The opening line "Cus you were in for the penny and I was in for the pound" refers to the fact that one person was more invested in the relationship than the other. They shared a splitting a fifth of Hennessey, a reference to a shared experience, but now the singer is reflecting on whether or not they were acting like a child. They express their conviction that the other person is not interested in reconciliation and that they need to obsess over the 50 different ways that person hates them. However, they end up realizing that perhaps they are the ones to blame for the failure of the relationship, as they contemplate their own insecurities and suggest that maybe they just hate themselves.
The second verse of the song starts with the singer defending their actions and trying to understand where they went wrong. They reflect on their past interactions, including acting like a gentleman and sharing kisses, and try to figure out how they messed up. They question whether they were too forceful, wrote too many songs about the other person, or made love for too long. They also recognize that they pine for a time when they were strangers and expresses their regret that things couldn't work out.
Overall, Bubby's Cream by Kojaque is a poignant reflection on the pain and regret associated with a past failed relationship. The lyrics reveal the singer's insecurities, their desperation to be loved, and their retrospective examination of their own shortcomings.
Line by Line Meaning
Cus you were in for the penny
You were somewhat interested and invested in us
And I was in for the pound
I was completely invested in us
We split a fifth of that henny
We shared a bottle of Hennessy
I'm talking sober shit now
I'm discussing something serious now
But then this isn't confession
However, this is not a confession
Am I acting the child?
Am I acting immature?
I'm saying prayers and hanging outcha
I'm missing you and hoping to see you again
We havn't talked in a while
We haven't communicated in a long time
Well that's a lie i've been talking
Actually, I have been trying to communicate with you
You just didn't reply
However, you have not responded to me
You're just not that into it
You're just not that interested in me
But that won't satisfy
But that doesn't give me closure
I've got to pick apart the 50 different ways that you hate me
I am trying to understand the reasons for your lack of interest and find any possible sign of hatred
All cus I got left on the shelf
Because you did not choose to pursue a relationship with me
But me and you were never more than a daydream...
But the idea of us together was just a fantasy
Maybe I just hate myself
Perhaps, I am projecting my insecurities on the situation
Nah fuck that
No, I don't believe that
Cus all the signs were present
Because all the signals were there
And all the looks checked out
And our chemistry was palpable
And we'd been smitten since seven
We have been interested in each other since childhood
I had the numbers to dial
I had your phone number
Even acted the gentlemen
I was a good, respectful partner
Kiss goodbye and a smile
We parted on good terms with a sweet goodbye
Told me that you hadn't been in love in a while
You mentioned that you had not been in love for some time
So where did i mess up?
So, where did I make a mistake?
Did I come on too strong?
Did I pursue you too aggressively?
Was that an x too many?
Did I behave inappropriately?
Did we make love too long?
Did we have sex for too long?
Did I write your name too many times
Did I obsess over you too much?
Through out these songs?
In my music?
I feel l'm fallin at fault for these failures
I feel responsible for the failure of our relationship
I liked it better when we were strangers
I preferred our relationship when it was purely platonic
You're not about to grip the bat until i make it to majors
You're not supportive of me until I make it big
There's no room at your inn
You're not open to the idea of having a relationship with me
So for now can we fuck in the manger?
So, can we have sex in secret for now?
I'm less of a wise man
I am not as intelligent as I seem
More of a prodigal son
I am more of a reckless wanderer
Follow anything that glitters
I am attracted to anything that appears to be promising
Spent my gold on a gun
I wasted my resources on something unproductive
Hold up the Grammys for gramophones
An ironic statement about the music industry consuming and commercializing authentic artistry
Hope mam don't come
I hope my mother doesn't witness my downfall
To watch her son on the stage
To see me having success in the music industry
I'm laying waste to the funds
I am recklessly spending my money
That's been invested in me since
The money that has been invested in my music career since
I smashed the skin of them drums
The time when I started playing drums
Or begged for MCPs
Or when I used to ask for music CDs
To beat my eardrums numb
To listen to loud music until my ears were numb
Request those burnt cds
Asking for burned CD copies of music
Or cash to skin them blunts
Or exchanging money to obtain marijuana to smoke
And lie that late night walks are used to clear these lungs
And pretending that walking at night was therapeutic for me, but really it was just an excuse to smoke marijuana
So if i made it on the tele would we work out
If I become famous, would we have a successful relationship?
And if I give up the deli and start to work out
If I abandon my day job at the deli and focus on my music career, would things change?
If i finally start this essay and up the word count
If I become more productive and successful in general, would you see me differently?
Graduate with honours would you still think i'm a burn out?
Even if I achieve academic success, would you still see me as a failure?
Who knows?
Who knows what the future holds?
That's how it goes right?
That's the way things typically unfold, isn't it?
Who knows, is how it goes right
Nobody really knows, that's the way things go, right?
Who knows how this shit goes right?
Nobody really knows how things are going to turn out.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Kojaque & J a R J a R J R
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Sosig
Comment will probably get lost somewhere here but i used to listen to this when i was in my student flat back in the day, would always have it on in my earphones while walking round doing the washing and what not, every time i hear the beat to this tune it always gives me overwhelming nostalgia, a sort of sadness that i wont ever live with my flat mates ever again or have them mad nights messing about playing cards together, good time man.
KOJAQUE
Thanks for the comments guys, I hit a snag last minute with streaming websites so it'll be a couple days before this is available on Spotify etc!
KOJAQUE
you can buy it at softboyrecords.com in the meantime! Love to all my Soft Boys <3
Viv B
Love from Bombay mate, i'mma pray you make it big someday, you are profound and a ray of light in an industry where intelligence is hardly found. Been listening since midnight flower.
Achilles's Other Heel
Dude your music is rejuvenating as fuck, I hope you end up reaching more ppl out here in the US and beyond, this is real and talented
Nathan
Here from fantano, really dig how smooth this is. Love it.
Minasa
will never get sick of this song
CH 2016
This song means a lot to me man. Big song. Hope you have all the success you want brother.
TheAppleJohns
Listen to this album on spotify all the time, and geeked out seeing you on The Needle Drop. Boy is making waves
OnYourComputer
been a fan for a few years love ur stuff dude very excited every time i see somethin new from you. u always have sick vids and this one is no exception great stuff