Prelude
M.I Abaga Lyrics

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Can I be vulnerable real quick
I find I'm always drawn to pain in hopes I'll find love
Sometimes, I feel like I'm chained to hopeless destiny
Like I've been cursed from the stars above
Long ago, I was approached by the phantom
And dove into what would become my darkest hour
Now, I have chosen a path intended to free me from the darkest of crevices
And propel me to the brightest of stars; the saga begins

When will I forget about you and your lies
As I replay those nights
Slowly losing my mind
I just wonder sometimes
Why do I think about you, girl
Why do I feel so empty inside
My mind repressed those nights
Haunted by all your words
You loved me out of spite
You never loved me, girl
Back in and out my life
When you and him wasn't right, damn
Tell me why, oh why would I still try
In the dimness of the night
I'd slip away to the moonlit beaches
And as I gazed upon the starry night
I'd be searching for you
I'd be searching for you
Why did I try to hold onto your lies
All those days and those nights
When I dried off my eyes
I would wonder sometimes
Why would I think about you, girl
Why would I feel so empty inside
Why, oh why do I think 'bout you
Why, oh why can't I
Why do I form toxic 'tachments
Wishing they'd turn right
One day, I'll let go your memories and your lies
All your curses, your guise
When you cursed me those nights
I would wonder sometimes
Why would I think about you, girl
Why would I still try to be your world
Do you remember those times
Do you remember those nights; 'cause I do
Do you remember that time
Do you remember why you would fail to move on
Do you remember those times
Do you remember those nights; yes, I do
Yes, I remember those times
But I don't remember why

Why did I end up like this
Why do I endure suffering to find love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Prelude by M.I Abaga are essentially about a lover trying to hold on to a relationship that is slowly drifting apart. The singer senses that their partner is pulling away, despite their efforts to keep the love alive. They describe seeing, feeling, and tasting that love in various physical ways, but it seems that their lover is losing interest. The refrain "And baby more I love you" is bittersweet, as it reveals that the singer's love is growing stronger even as the relationship falls apart.

The singer's frustration and confusion are evident in lines like "Can't you see my darling / That the harder I try / The more we grow apart / Please believe me." They are doing everything in their power to save the relationship but cannot seem to connect with their partner. This is underscored by the juxtaposition of "the sweeter the kiss" with "the colder your arms / The colder grows your heart." The more intimacy they offer, the more distant their partner becomes.

In the final verse, the singer seems resigned to the fact that their partner no longer loves them. However, they cannot help but be drawn to the physical sensations of the relationship. They find themselves turned on by the "colder" touch of their partner and their heart beats faster in response. The repetition of "And baby more I love you" becomes almost desperate, as if the singer is trying to convince themselves that their love can conquer all.

Overall, Prelude by M.I Abaga is a poignant portrayal of a relationship falling apart despite one partner's best efforts to hold on. It is a reminder that love cannot always conquer all, and that sometimes we must learn to let go.

Line by Line Meaning

I see it in your eyes
I can discern from the look in your eyes

I feel it in your touch
I sense it in the way you touch

I taste it from your lips
I perceive it in the way you kiss

And baby more I love you
And it increases my love for you

Can't you see my darling
Don't you recognize my dear

That the harder I try
The more effort I put in

The more we grow apart
The further we become from each other

Please believe me
Trust me, I'm telling the truth

The sweeter the kiss
The more delightful the kiss is

The colder turn your arms
The more distant you become

The colder grows your heart
The less affectionate you are