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Maroon 5 & Wiz Khalifa Lyrics


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I'm at the payphone trying to call home
All of my change I spent on you
Where have the times gone
Baby it's all wrong, where are the plans we made for two?

Yeah, I, I know it's hard to remember
The people we used to be
It's even harder to picture
That you're not here next to me
You say it's too late to make it
But is it too late to try?
And in our time that you wasted
All of our bridges burned down

I've wasted my nights
You turned out the lights
Now I'm paralyzed
Still stuck in that time when we called it love
But even the sun sets in paradise

I'm at a payphone trying to call home
All of my change I spent on you
Where have the times gone
Baby it's all wrong, where are the plans we made for two?

If happy ever after did exist
I would still be holding you like this
All those fairytales are full of sh*t
One more stupid love song I'll be sick

You turned your back on tomorrow
Cause you forgot yesterday
I gave you my love to borrow
But just gave it away
You can't expect me to be fine
I don't expect you to care
I know I've said it before
But all of our bridges burned down

I've wasted my nights
You turned out the lights
Now I'm paralyzed
Still stuck in that time when we called it love
But even the sun sets in paradise

I'm at a payphone trying to call home
All of my change I spent on you
Where have the times gone
Baby it's all wrong, where are the plans we made for two?

If happy ever after did exist
I would still be holding you like this
All those fairytales are full of sh*t
One more stupid love song I'll be sick

Now I'm at a payphone

Man work that shit
I'll be out spending all this money while you sitting round
Wondering why it wasn't you who came up from nothing
Made it from the bottom
Now when you see me I'm stunning
And all of my cars start with the push up a button
Telling me the chances I blew up or whatever you call it
Switched the number to my phone
So you never could call it
Don't need my name on my show
You can tell it I'm ballin'
Swish, what a shame could have got picked
Had a really good game but you missed your last shot
So you talk about who you see at the top
Or what you could've saw
But sad to say it's over for
Phantom pulled up valet open doors
Wiz like go away, got what you was looking for
Now ask me who they want
So you can go and take that little piece of sh*t with you

I'm at a payphone trying to call home
All of my change I spent on you
Where have the times gone
Baby it's all wrong, where are the plans we made for two?

If happy ever after did exist
I would still be holding you like this
All those fairytales are full of sh*t
One more stupid love song I'll be sick





Now I'm at a payphone

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Maroon 5 and Wiz Khalifa's song "Payphone" tell the story of a man who is at a payphone trying to call his partner. He has spent all of his change on calling them and is reminiscing about the plans they had made for their future. The lyrics express his frustration and sadness that the relationship has ended, and he is struggling to move on. He acknowledges that it's hard to remember the people they used to be, and it's even harder to picture being without one another. The song contains a sense of longing and heartbreak as he reflects on the happy times they had together and how far they have strayed from that.


Towards the end of the song, Wiz Khalifa's rap verse provides a different perspective. He talks about how he has moved on and is now successful after coming up from nothing. He implies that the woman in the relationship missed her chance at being with him because she didn't believe in him. He also asserts his dominance by saying he doesn't need his name on his show, and people know he's "ballin'." However, he ultimately tells the man to take his problems and "little piece of sh*t" with him, indicating that he doesn't want anything to do with the past relationship.


Overall, "Payphone" captures the raw emotions of heartbreak and the struggle to move on. It highlights the pain of losing someone you once loved and how it can feel like all of your plans and changes were wasted.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm at the payphone trying to call home
The singer is stuck at a payphone trying to contact their significant other.


All of my change I spent on you
The singer has used up all their money trying to reach their significant other.


Where have the times gone
The singer is reflecting on the past and how things have changed.


Baby it's all wrong, where are the plans we made for two?
The artist is expressing disappointment that their plans for the future as a couple haven't come to fruition.


Yeah, I, I know it's hard to remember
The artist acknowledges that it's difficult to recall memories of the past.


The people we used to be
The singer is referring to how he and his significant other have changed and are no longer the same people they once were.


It's even harder to picture
It's challenging for the singer to imagine a future without their significant other.


That you're not here next to me
The artist is upset that their partner is not physically present with them.


You say it's too late to make it
The artist's partner believes that it's too late to repair their relationship.


But is it too late to try?
The artist questions whether or not it's worth making an effort to save their relationship.


And in our time that you wasted
The singer is referring to the time they spent together as a couple which the partner appears to have wasted.


All of our bridges burned down
The artist's relationship with their partner is irreparably damaged.


I've wasted my nights
The singer has spent their evenings thinking about their relationship and what went wrong.


You turned out the lights
The singer's partner has ended their relationship, leaving them feeling alone.


Now I'm paralyzed
The singer feels stuck, unable to move on from their previous relationship.


Still stuck in that time when we called it love
The artist is still holding onto the memories of their past relationship when they believed they were in love.


But even the sun sets in paradise
The artist acknowledges that everything must come to an end, even things that may seem perfect.


If happy ever after did exist
The singer is dreaming about an ideal future with their partner where they both live happily ever after.


I would still be holding you like this
If they were still together, the singer would still hold their partner in the same way they did in the past.


All those fairytales are full of sh*t
The artist has become disillusioned with the idea of a perfect fairytale ending.


One more stupid love song I'll be sick
The artist is tired of hearing sappy love songs that romanticize relationships.


You turned your back on tomorrow
The artist's partner has given up their future together by ending their relationship.


Cause you forgot yesterday
The singer's partner has chosen to hold onto past arguments and negative feelings rather than working towards a future together.


I gave you my love to borrow
The artist gave their partner their heart, trusting that they would take care of it.


But you just gave it away
The singer's partner did not care for their heart and wasted the love that was given to them.


You can't expect me to be fine
The singer's partner cannot expect them to move on from the relationship easily.


I don't expect you to care
The singer understands that their partner may not care about their feelings anymore.


I know I've said it before
The artist acknowledges that they've expressed these feelings before to their partner.


But all of our bridges burned down
The artist's partner is not worth the effort to rebuild their relationship and make amends.


Man, work that sh*t
Wiz Khalifa is encouraging the singer to work hard despite their relationship problems.


I'll be out spending all this money while you're sitting round
Wiz Khalifa is saying that he's going to work hard and make money while others don't put in the effort.


Wondering why it wasn't you who came up from nothing
Wiz Khalifa is suggesting that some people may wonder why they weren't as successful as he was despite similar circumstances.


Made it from the bottom now when you see me I'm stunning
Wiz Khalifa is proud of his journey from poverty to success and confident in his own appearance.


All of my cars start with the push up a button
Wiz Khalifa is bragging about his wealth and possessions.


Telling me the chances I blew up or whatever you call it
Wiz Khalifa's success is attributed to his own hard work and drive to succeed.


Switched the number to my phone so you never could call it
Wiz Khalifa has cut off contact with someone from his past, similar to the artist's situation.


Don't need my name on my show
Wiz Khalifa doesn't need to rely on his own name for success because his work speaks for itself.


You can tell it I'm ballin'
Wiz Khalifa is aware of his success and doesn't need others to acknowledge it for him.


Swish, what a shame could have got picked
Wiz Khalifa is expressing confidence in his abilities even when others may have doubted him.


Had a really good game but you missed your last shot
Wiz Khalifa is referring to others who may have missed opportunities when they were presented to them.


So you talk about who you see at the top
Wiz Khalifa is aware of those who talk about successful people but don't put in the work to get there themselves.


Or what you could've saw
Wiz Khalifa is saying that someone may only see what they missed out on instead of focusing on the present.


But sad to say it's over for
Wiz Khalifa is acknowledging that not every opportunity will be available forever.


Phantom pulled up valet open doors
Wiz Khalifa is referencing his wealth and success by talking about his luxurious car and using valet parking.


Wiz like go away, got what you was looking for
Wiz Khalifa is telling someone to leave him alone because they may only be seeking his success.


Now ask me who they want
Wiz Khalifa is confident in his own success and popularity.


So you can go and take that little piece of sh*t with you
Wiz Khalifa is dismissing those who may only be interested in his success or fame and doesn't want them around.


Now I'm at a payphone
The artist is still at the payphone trying to reach their significant other.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group, UNIVERSAL MUSIC PUB GROUP, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, WARNER CHAPPELL MUSIC INC
Written by: Malik, Ammar / Schuster, Johan Karl / Levin, Benjamin / Levine, Adam Noah / Thomaz, Cameron Jibril / Omelio, Daniel

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YM Reckless

All of our bridges burned down


I've wasted my nights


You turned out the lights


Now I'm paralyzed


Still stuck in that time, when we called it love


But even the sun sets in paradise


I'm at a payphone, trying to call home


All of my change I spent on you


Where have the times gone?


Baby, it's all wrong


Where are the plans we made for two?


If "Happy Ever After" did exist


I would still be holding you like this


All those fairy tales are full of shit


One more fucking love song, I'll be sick


Oh, you turned your back on tomorrow~



Hi Im Russell

I'm at a payphone trying to call home
All of my change I spent on you
Where have the times gone? Baby, it's all wrong
Where are the plans we made for two?

Yeah, I, I know it's hard to remember
The people we used to be...
It's even harder to picture,
That you're not here next to me.

You say it's too late to make it,
But is it too late to try?
And in our time that you wasted
All of our bridges burned down

I've wasted my nights,
You turned out the lights
Now I'm paralyzed.
Still stuck in that time
When we called it love
But even the sun sets in paradise

I'm at a payphone trying to call home
All of my change I spent on you
Where have the times gone? Baby, it's all wrong
Where are the plans we made for two?

If "Happy Ever After" did exist,
I would still be holding you like this
 All those fairy tales are full of shit
 All those fairy tales are full of it.
 One more fucking love song, I'll be sick.
 One more stupid love song, I'll be sick

Oh, you turned your back on tomorrow
'Cause you forgot yesterday.
I gave you my love to borrow,
But you just gave it away.

You can't expect me to be fine,
I don't expect you to care
I know I've said it before
But all of our bridges burned down.

I've wasted my nights,
You turned out the lights
Now I'm paralyzed.
Still stuck in that time
When we called it love
But even the sun sets in paradise.

I'm at a payphone trying to call home
All of my change I spent on you
Where have the times gone? Baby, it's all wrong
Where are the plans we made for two?

If "Happy Ever After" did exist,
I would still be holding you like this
 All those fairy tales are full of shit
 All those fairy tales are full of it.
 One more fucking love song, I'll be sick.
 One more stupid love song, I'll be sick
Now I'm at a payphone


Yeah, yeah, now baby don't hang up,
So I can tell you what you need to know,
Baby I'm begging you just please don't go,
So I can tell you what you need to know


Man, fuck that shit
I'll be out spending all this money
While you're sitting round wondering
Why it wasn't you who came up from nothing,
Made it from the bottom
Now when you see me I'm stunning,
And all of my cars start with a push of a button
Telling me the chances I blew up
Or whatever you call it,
Switch the number to my phone
So you never could call it,
Don't need my name on my shirt,
You can tell it I'm ballin.
Swish, what a shame could have got picked
Had a really good game but you missed your last shot
So you talk about who you see at the top
Or what you could have saw but sad to say it's over for.
Phantom pulled up valet open doors
Wiz like go away, got what you was looking for
Now it's me who they want, so you can go and take
That little piece of shit with you.

I'm at a payphone trying to call home
All of my change I spent on you
Where have the times gone? Baby, it's all wrong
Where are the plans we made for two?

If "Happy Ever After" did exist,
I would still be holding you like this
 All those fairy tales are full of shit
 All those fairy tales are full of it.
 One more fucking love song, I'll be sick.
 One more stupid love song, I'll be sick
Now I'm at a payphone



syra.

And in our time you wasted
All of our bridges burned down 🌉
I've wasted my nights, 👻
Now I'm paralyzed. 😖
Still stuck in that time 🌹
When we called it love 💗

But even the sun sets in paradise 🌇

I'm at a payphone trying 🎶
To call home ☎🏠
All of my change I spent on you 😕
Where have times gone? ⏰
Baby, it's all wrong ❌
Where are the plans we made
For two? 👫💔

( bye what I use too many emojis 😭)



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pacified codm

This song brings goosebumps everytime i hear it, maybe cuz I’m connected to it 🥲

Cryonity

Its true everytime i sing it i had chicken skin lol

Uchiha-Naruto

Mee too

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samee 😭-

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This song makes me feel some weird emotions-

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