No Scratches
Lupe Fiasco Lyrics

It's for the love
This song is made with love for the listener.

Cause we love you so much
The creators of this song have a strong love and appreciation for the listener.

Keep it real
Be authentic and true to yourself.

I don't feel, feel love
The artist currently does not feel the emotion of love.

You don't feel what I feel so
The listener cannot experience exactly what the artist is going through.

It all started out
This song is recounting a specific situation or relationship that began in the past.

See first they had patience
In the beginning, there was patience in the relationship.

And the nigga had energy
The person in the relationship was full of energy and drive.

But not weak, he finna leave
Despite the energy, the person was not weak, but contemplating leaving the relationship.

Petal to the metal, you finna speed
The person was trying to take action and move quickly in the relationship.

You remind me of my jeep
The person was like an old jeep - dependable and reliable, but outdated.

But off in the future, and what it's finna be
The relationship has a future, but it is uncertain.

All your memories can become enemies
Past memories can sometimes cause problems in relationships.

So let's intercede I know you in the seat
The artist wants to intervene before any problems occur.

But then that patience turned to waiting
Over time, patience turned into waiting in the relationship.

And then that waitin' turned to wasting my time, my time, my time
The waiting turned into a waste of time for the artist.

And then that wasting turned to hating
The waste of time eventually turned into resentment and hate.

And then that hating got to racing
The resentment turned into a rush of emotions in the artist's mind.

All around my mind, my mind, my mind
The thoughts and emotions became overwhelming for the artist.

But niggas start gettin' sick, niggas start gettin' ill
Within the relationship, people begin to get sick or tired of the situation.

Niggas got cold feet, niggas start gettin' chills
People started to feel unsure and uneasy about the relationship.

Niggas start stayin' home cause niggas start gettin' bills
People started to prioritize their finances over the relationship.

Buildin' up an immunity
People started to build a defense to protect themselves from potential pain or heartbreak.

Niggas stopped getting' hurt
As a result of the immunity, people stopped getting hurt as easily.

Niggas relied on faith
They started to place their trust in something greater than the relationship itself.

Hopin' niggas get healed is hopeless nigga, get real
It's not realistic to expect things to get better on their own. People must take action to improve the relationship.

But even winners can (?) patience
Patience is a crucial aspect of any successful relationship.

Mini-Bar raided, in the indy car faded
The artist and their partner were living life to the fullest, but perhaps being reckless.

500 miles, it's pretty far ain't it?
They are taking a long and potentially dangerous journey in the relationship.

But it's a pretty car, ain't it?
Despite the risks, there were positive aspects to the relationship.

Pretty hard painted
The relationship was vibrant and eye-catching on the surface.

But pretty darn dangerous
The relationship had its share of hazards.

But we ain't get the memo, hangin' out the window
The artist and their partner were reckless and did not heed warning signs.

They don't care no more
Others have stopped trying to warn them about the relationship.

Tryna take his mini to a limo
The person in the relationship is trying to upgrade or change the relationship without thinking it through.

Without a helmet then you can Thelma-it
The relationship is dangerous and reckless like the characters in the film Thelma and Louise.

Louis, Louise but we on the same thing
The artist and their partner are united in their dangerous behavior.

So I be James Dean
The artist sees themselves as a modern-day James Dean, living fast and dangerously.

So your wreck and my wreck look like the same scene
The artist and their partner's inevitable downfall in the relationship will be just as catastrophic for both of them.

So before we hit a wall, heartbreak and it crashes
The artist wants to take action and prevent the relationship from ending badly.

Just walk away no scratches
The best course of action to avoid pain and hurt is to end the relationship without any damage.

So before we hit a wall, heartbreak and it crashes
The artist repeats this line to emphasize the importance of ending the relationship before it gets worse.

Just walk away no scratches
Repeating this line helps solidify the message of walking away cleanly from the relationship without any harm.