Contradiction
Mali Music feat. Jhené Aiko Lyrics
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(Contradiction)
We meet again good friend
You see the stars come down to meet you
You look like the last time
Let a new day come and greet you
Stuck in your ways, stuck in your mind, stuck all the time
I swear I was confused, used to be blind
That was a moment in time when I thought of you
Now I'm on mine
So say hey to everybody
Yo, tell 'em I love 'em, it's good this side of the globe
Is everything like it should? Man I don't know
But for everyone that think they should go
If you say that it's over
(Oh Lord, oh Lord)
If you say that it's over, I won't die
If you say that it's over, I won't die
I'll just come back for more
We'll meet again for sure
If you say that it's over, I won't die
We meet again, old friend
Look how they got you where they want you
No need to play pretend
You try so hard but it still haunts you
All in your face, all of the time
Running from everything
Run out of faith, now you are blind
It's such a shame it's a
Terrible waste, beautiful mind
That was a moment in time when I thought of you, now I am fine
No matter what you say
If you say that it's over, I won't die
(I won't die, I won't die, no, no)
If you say that it's over, I won't die
(I won't die, I won't die)
I'll just come back for more (Aw yeah)
We'll meet again for sure
If you say that it's over, I won't die
(I won't die)
You don't have to say it's over
You don't have to say it's through
You don't have to say it's time
Just goes back to you, yeah, just goes back to you
You don't have to say you lost
You should tell the truth
Everything you do in time
Just goes back to you, yeah, just goes back to you
If you say that it's over, I won't die
If you say that it's over, I won't die
I'll just come back for more
We'll meet again for sure
If you say that it's over, I won't die
The song Contradiction by Mali Music is a powerful message about perseverance and resilience in the face of hardship. The lyrics are written in a conversational tone, as if Mali is speaking directly to a friend who is struggling. The first verse sets the stage by acknowledging the friend's stuck-in-a-rut mentality, while also asserting Mali's own independence in moving on. He sends well-wishes to everyone before addressing the friend directly and reminding them that they don't have to accept defeat - they can choose to fight another day. The chorus repeats the phrase "If you say that it's over, I won't die" as a mantra to inspire hope and strength.
In the second verse, Mali takes a more empathetic approach, calling the friend "old friend" and acknowledging that they are trying their best. He recognizes the friend's struggle to escape the past and move forward. However, he reminds them that giving up is a "terrible waste" and encourages them to keep going. The bridge puts the focus back on personal responsibility, emphasizing that our actions have consequences and ultimately come back to us.
Overall, the song is an uplifting and empowering message to anyone going through a tough time. It acknowledges that life can be difficult and painful, but encourages us to keep pushing forward and never give up hope.
Line by Line Meaning
What's good, boy
Hello, it's good to see you again
We meet again good friend
Hello again, it's good to see you
You see the stars come down to meet you
You are important and valued
You look like the last time
You haven't changed much since we last met
Let a new day come and greet you
May you have a fresh start and a good day
Stuck in your ways, stuck in your mind, stuck all the time
You are resistant to change and struggle with flexibility
When their out of the room, especially mine, used to be fine
In the past, you were content when alone or without others
I swear I was confused, used to be blind
I didn't understand the situation before, but I do now
That was a moment in time when I thought of you
I used to think of you in a certain way, but now things have changed
Now I'm on mine
Now I'm focused on myself and my own path
So say hey to everybody
Please give everyone my regards
Yo, tell 'em I love 'em, it's good this side of the globe
Let them know I care and that things are good where I am
Is everything like it should? Man I don't know
I'm not sure if things are going as they should
But for everyone that think they should go
For those who feel they need to move on
If you say that it's over
If you decide to end things
(Oh Lord, oh Lord)
Expression of concern or surprise
If you say that it's over, I won't die
If you decide to end things, I will persevere
We meet again, old friend
Hello again, my dear friend
Look how they got you where they want you
You are being manipulated and taken advantage of
No need to play pretend
There's no reason to be fake
You try so hard but it still haunts you
You are struggling despite your efforts
All in your face, all of the time
It's constantly present and affecting you
Running from everything
Avoiding all your problems
Run out of faith, now you are blind
You have lost hope and can't see a way forward
It's such a shame it's a
It's unfortunate and sad that it's
Terrible waste, beautiful mind
You have great potential but it's going to waste
That was a moment in time when I thought of you, now I am fine
I used to worry about you, but now I've let go
No matter what you say
Regardless of your decision
(I won't die, I won't die, no, no)
I will persevere and continue on
You don't have to say it's over
You don't have to end things
You don't have to say it's through
You don't have to imply that it's finished
You don't have to say it's time
You don't have to declare that it's time to move on
Just goes back to you, yeah, just goes back to you
Ultimately, the decision falls on you
You don't have to say you lost
You don't have to admit defeat
You should tell the truth
You should be honest about your feelings
Everything you do in time
The consequences of your actions will come back to you eventually
If you say that it's over, I won't die
If you choose to end things, it won't break me
I'll just come back for more
I will rebound and continue on
We'll meet again for sure
We will see each other again in the future
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JHENE CHILOMBO, HANNI IBRAHIM, KORTNEY POLLARD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@annastasia248
Gives me a feeling of Nostalgia. Listening in 2024❤
@nomeldaeh
Totally agree
@Trappfoodie
"If you say that it's over, I won't die, I'll just come back for more"
My soul is crying all over again. Man I love this type of music💓
@DueceDinero
Can you recommend some that are like this?
@courteneyclips5843
Forbidden love
@angiemartinez4663
It’s 2022 and this song still feels brand new ❤
@youngbluntandmizguided
2023 and it still ain’t get old yet 😵💫
@noisepollution6761
13 076 £
@JamesBond-ro6by
2024 Still....❤!!
@AprilMic
Anyone here in 2020? This. Song! 😍
Edit: 2023! We in this thang!!