Payback
Maeta Lyrics
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Tell me I talk too much when actions show you
Fuck it, tell me I love too much
When I say some, trust It
Babe, don′t think too much, you're my lil one
Fuck it, Imma fuck this up so when you
Call me I come, I run to you
Oh, this shit funny, this shit fun
This shit fun to you
You say it′s all fun and games 'til she get done to you
You paying me back, I guess payback is real (ok)
That's just how you feel (ok)
That′s just how you feel
You paying me back, payback is real
That′s just how you feel (ok)
That's just how you feel
You were my lil, hm, bust it
Slide I call up to fuck it, I need it
Don′t need discussion, I hit you, tell you I love it
Somehow you'd end up with nothing
Every time and I end up in the back of my mind
Like I left something
So when you call me I come, I run to you
I get on my lil marathon and I run to you
Oh this shit funny, this shit fun
This shit fun to you
You say it′s all fun and games 'til she get done to you
You paying me back, I guess payback is real (ok)
That′s just how you feel (ok)
That's just how you feel
You paying me back, payback is real
That's just how you feel (ok)
That′s just how you feel
You paying me back, I guess payback is real (ok)
That′s just how you feel (ok)
That's just how you feel
You paying me back, payback is real
That′s just how you feel (ok)
That's just how you feel
You paying me back
You paying me back
You paying me back
In Maeta's song "Payback," the motif of payback is constantly repeated, serving as emphasis to the message of the song. The lyrics reveal a complicated relationship dynamic between two individuals, where one is feeling hurt and betrayed, while the other one is seeking redemption through actions. The singer, feeling wronged in the relationship, is questioning why their partner is not saying "I love you" back and is telling them that they talk too much instead of showing love through actions. The singer appears to be adding more effort to the relationship than the other partner, which ultimately leads to frustration and confusion on their part. Yet, the singer is willing to forgive and forget their past bitterness and is ready to initiate reconciliation, believing that love and forgiveness can fix everything.
The chorus of the song highlights the theme of payback, and it serves as a message to the other partner that hurt them, referencing the Karmic principle that what goes around comes around. The lyrics showcase the singer's fear and vulnerability that they might have to face the same hurt again, and the payback parallels their previous experience. A seemingly cyclical pattern in the relationship with the likelihood of experiencing the same behaviour seems to follow the singer into the future. Overall, the song portrays a message about the importance of love and forgiveness in difficult relationships and warns individuals about the consequences of not putting in the effort that a partner deserves to ensure a lasting connection.
Line by Line Meaning
No, no, uh, fuck it
I don't care anymore, let's do this
Tell me I talk too much when actions show you
Don't criticize me for talking too much when your actions speak louder than your words
Fuck it, tell me I love too much
When I say some, trust It
Even if you think I love too much, trust what I say
Babe, don′t think too much, you're my lil one
Don't worry too much, you're important to me
Fuck it, Imma fuck this up so when you
Call me I come, I run to you
I get on my lil marathon and I run to you
Even if I mess things up, I'll still be there for you and run to you anytime you call me
Oh, this shit funny, this shit fun
This shit fun to you
You find this situation amusing
You say it′s all fun and games 'til she get done to you
You think this is just a game until the tables are turned and you experience the same thing
You paying me back, I guess payback is real (ok)
That's just how you feel (ok)
That′s just how you feel
You're getting revenge on me, and that's just how you feel
You were my lil, hm, bust it
Slide I call up to fuck it, I need it
Don′t need discussion, I hit you, tell you I love it
Somehow you'd end up with nothing
I used to rely on you for sexual gratification without needing to talk about it, but now it seems like I'm not getting anything from it anymore
Every time and I end up in the back of my mind
Like I left something
It always feels like something is missing from our encounters
You paying me back, I guess payback is real (ok)
That's just how you feel (ok)
That's just how you feel
You're still seeking revenge on me
You paying me back
You are seeking revenge against me
Writer(s): Brittany Hazzard, Shane Lindstrom
Contributed by Samantha P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ItsShaylaBayla
Becoming a new favorite artist ... after I heard Babygirl, I’ve gone back to previous records and added everything to Spotify lol. 💕
@selester18
Same!!! Babygirl is my shit!!!
@soulpick2568
sameeee lol
@gabeman3198
Very much so. She used to be my neighbor in zionsville, Indiana. She actually babysat my younger siblings and she is such a kind soul.
@silviareyes4431
SAMEEEE GIRL, SAMEEE
@cescelyjackson9566
This is the best music I heard in a while 💯💯💯💯🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤
@losangeleslovesyou
She lights up the screen 💛
@ferrepollanini2034
Multicultural and colored video clip with incredible girls. The background sound is a work of art, slowly done. Well done, Great artist!
@amazoniashops
I like this song .. excellent rhythm and sound .. very good lyrics .. is my favorite music style ..
I hope to get the album soon .. waiting .. thank you very much .. good work guys !!!
@anak8003
Wow it's amazing! thanks for sharing with us, i love the beat