Intro
Maceo Lyrics
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Tell me what I need
Not I want to
And yes girl I want
But I don't need you
Selfish I can be
I know, how reckless I can be
I don't need it right now
Like you need it right now
She asks what's all this for
I said, "Well I'm insecure"
Yea fuck it I'll admit it!
Ain't been to church in minutes
And the girl I really want don't really see me
So I give you my attention
But it's in less percentage
Brand new socks from my brethren
Brand new Golf on the threads
Brand new broad, she from Texas
But I wanted you then
Brand new blade, I been cut throat
I cut off all of my bitches
...
I cut up all of my bitches
Love a drug and that's to kill
That's that OD
I been cold G
She meet the old me
The new me said he on his way but he ain't left the crib
And he feeling kinda weak so he'll probably sit this one out
Love a drug and that's to kill
Love a drug and that's to
Love a drug and that's to kill
I'm insecure
Girl I wanted you then
Girl I wanted you then
Girl I wanted you
Girl I wanted you then
I don't need it right now
But I want it right now
Like you need it right now
Like you need it right now
I don't need it right now
But I want it right now
Like I need it right now
The lyrics to Maceo's song "Intro" seem to be an introspective reflection on the singer's flaws, insecurities, and desires. At first, the singer acknowledges that he can be selfish and reckless in his pursuit of what he wants, even if it's not necessarily what he needs. He admits that he's been neglecting his spirituality and that the girl he really wants doesn't reciprocate his feelings. Despite this, he still gives attention and affection to someone else, albeit in a "less percentage" as he puts it.
Later in the song, the singer reveals that he's cut off all of his former romantic interests and is seeking a new love interest. He describes love as a "drug" that can be both powerful and dangerous, even deadly. He admits that he's insecure and that this might be causing him to act in a way that's not entirely honest or healthy. The chorus repeats the idea that he doesn't need what he wants at the moment, but still desires it anyways.
Overall, the song seems to convey a sense of internal struggle and conflict, where the singer knows what he should do to be a better person, but his desires and insecurities are getting in the way. The repetition of certain lines and phrases also emphasizes this sense of fixation and obsession.
Line by Line Meaning
Speak to me
Please communicate with me.
Tell me what I need
Inform me of what is necessary for me.
Not I want to
Not what I desire.
And yes girl I want
But I do have a desire for you.
But I don't need you
However, I do not require you.
Selfish I can be
I have the ability to be self-centered.
I know, how reckless I can be
I am aware of my tendencies to act impulsively without considering consequences.
I don't need it right now
At this moment, it is not imperative.
But I want it right now
However, I do have a desire for it in the present moment.
Like you need it right now
Similar to how you require it in the current moment.
She asks what's all this for
She questions the purpose behind these actions/words.
I said, "Well I'm insecure"
I replied, expressing my lack of confidence in myself.
Yea fuck it I'll admit it!
Yes, I will openly confess it!
Ain't been to church in minutes
It has been a while since I attended church.
And the girl I really want don't really see me
The girl I am genuinely interested in does not acknowledge my existence much.
So I give you my attention
Thus, I shift my focus towards you.
But it's in less percentage
However, it is not my primary concern.
Brand new socks from my brethren
My friend gifted me new socks.
Brand new Golf on the threads
I have a new Golf shirt.
Brand new broad, she from Texas
I have a new girlfriend from Texas.
But I wanted you then
But during that time, I desired you instead.
Brand new blade, I been cut throat
I obtained a new knife, and I am unafraid to be ruthless.
I cut off all of my bitches
I ended all of my past relationships.
Love a drug and that's to kill
Love can be addicting and potentially destructive.
That's that OD
That is the overdoing/overdose of love.
I been cold G
I have been emotionally distant, tough, or harsh.
She meet the old me
She met my previous self.
The new me said he on his way but he ain't left the crib
My current self claims to be on a journey but has not taken any steps to begin it.
And he feeling kinda weak so he'll probably sit this one out
Furthermore, he is feeling vulnerable and may not participate in this endeavor.
Love a drug and that's to kill
Love can be addicting and potentially destructive.
Love a drug and that's to
Love can be addicting and can lead to excessive, dangerous behavior.
Love a drug and that's to kill
Love can be addicting and potentially destructive.
I'm insecure
I lack confidence in myself.
Girl I wanted you then
I desired you in the past.
Girl I wanted you then
I desired you in the past.
Girl I wanted you
I desired you.
Girl I wanted you then
I desired you in the past.
I don't need it right now
At this moment, it is not imperative.
But I want it right now
However, I do have a desire for it in the present moment.
Like you need it right now
Similar to how you require it in the current moment.
Like you need it right now
Similar to how you require it in the current moment.
I don't need it right now
At this moment, it is not imperative.
But I want it right now
However, I do have a desire for it in the present moment.
Like I need it right now
Similarly to how I require it in the current moment.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Maceo Boone
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