Borrowed Love
Metro Boomin Lyrics
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After laughter comes tears
It's just hope, you gon' end up feelin' sorrow
Melatonin, baby, take it this time
We don't wanna end up hurtin' tomorrow
Long term or temporary, I can't decide
How much of my love can you borrow?
Tried my best to build you up from the bottom
She wetter than a river
Body say so much, she got me off the bottle
I'm finally freed up
She freaky as fuck, I leave, she gon' follow
She gave me a sign
My fingers on her panty line
Rollin' up a dandelion
Took a sec just to catch the vibe
Second guessin', that's something I never wanna do
Crack under pressure, that's something I'm never gonna do
Melatonin, baby, take it this time
We don't wanna end up hurtin' tomorrow
Long term or temporary, I can't decide
How much of my love can you borrow?
Tighten up, baby, yes I fell for you almost
Tried my best to build you up from the bottom
Baby girl, just turn off the light, turn off the light
Baby, show me love, baby, turn off the light
Baby, ease my stress, baby, turn off the light
Baby, back it up, don't turn up the fight
Turn off the light, my girl, say you're fine
I need that energy, I need that energy tonight
Gyal, keep it cold and bun up the vibe
Say, me no gon' live tonight, girl turn up the vibe
Say, me no gwaan fight every day
Love it when we play, love it when we, yeah, yeah
Say, me wan' vibe on replay
Leave me dumb crazy, love me, baby, yeah, yeah
Melatonin, baby, take it this time
We don't wanna end up hurtin' tomorrow
Long term or temporary, I can't decide
How much of my love can you borrow?
Tighten up, baby, yes, I fell for you almost
Tried my best to build you up from the bottom
I'm callin' it quits
Leave that for my ex
We flipped the whole script
I couldn't even risk it
I don't give hints
Goodbye, she was gone by six
I couldn't read lips
It's hard when I'm twisted
The lyrics of Metro Boomin's song, "Borrowed Love," present a melancholic and reflective tone. The repetition of the phrase, "After laughter comes tears," conveys the idea that the happiness and contentment one experiences in a relationship is fragile and can quickly turn to sadness. The simile, "She wetter than a river," portrays the physical attraction between the two individuals involved in the relationship. The singer acknowledges that he fell for the woman, and he tried his best to build her up from the bottom. Still, he is uncertain about the nature of their relationship, whether it is long-term or temporary, and how much love he can borrow.
The singer then asks the woman to take melatonin, affirming that he does not want to end up hurting tomorrow. He acknowledges that he is "twisted," and the woman's body speaks to him so much that he got off the bottle. He also admits that she is freaky, and if he leaves, she will follow him. The phrase, "Took a sec just to catch the vibe," and "Second guessin', that's something I never wanna do," indicates that the singer wants a stress-free and blissful relationship. In the end, the singer calls it quits and suggests that he can't risk it anymore.
Furthermore, the chorus repeats the phrase, "Melatonin, baby, take it this time," emphasizing that the singer does not want the woman to hurt or stress him out. He tried his best to build her up from the bottom, but he is unsure how much love he can borrow. The woman then turns off the light, and the singer wants her to show him love, ease his stress, and not turn up the fight. The phrase, "Gyal, keep it cold and bun up the vibe," suggests that the singer wants to erase any negative energy in their relationship and only focus on positive energy.
Line by Line Meaning
After laughter comes tears
Behind every happy moment lies the possibility of sadness
It's just hope, you gon' end up feelin' sorrow
Hope can sometimes lead to disappointment
Melatonin, baby, take it this time
Let's take something to help us relax and sleep tonight
We don't wanna end up hurtin' tomorrow
We don't want to face negative consequences in the future because of our actions tonight
Long term or temporary, I can't decide
I'm not sure if what we have is long-lasting or short-term
How much of my love can you borrow?
I'm wondering if you're taking advantage of my love for you
Tighten up, baby, yes, I fell for you almost
I want you to treat me better because I've invested so much in this relationship
Tried my best to build you up from the bottom
I have done everything to support you and help you achieve success
She wetter than a river
She's very aroused right now
Body say so much, she got me off the bottle
Her body language is telling me everything I need to know; I don't need to drink anymore to loosen up
I'm finally freed up
I feel liberated and unburdened
She freaky as fuck, I leave, she gon' follow
She's very sexually adventurous and will do anything I want
She gave me a sign
She's flirting with me and indicating that she wants to have sex
My fingers on her panty line
I'm touching the elastic of her underwear
Rollin' up a dandelion
I'm trying to roll a joint
Took a sec just to catch the vibe
It took me a moment to understand the mood or atmosphere in the room
Second guessin', that's something I never wanna do
I don't want to doubt my decisions or actions
Crack under pressure, that's something I'm never gonna do
I won't give in to stress or difficulty
Baby girl, just turn off the light, turn off the light
Let's turn off the lights and be intimate
Baby, show me love, baby, turn off the light
Let's express our love for each other without any distractions
Baby, ease my stress, baby, turn off the light
Let's create a relaxing atmosphere and forget about our worries
Baby, back it up, don't turn up the fight
Let's avoid conflict and focus on being physically intimate
Turn off the light, my girl, say you're fine
If you turn off the lights and say you're okay, I'll know you're ready
I need that energy, I need that energy tonight
I want us to have a passionate and energetic encounter
Gyal, keep it cold and bun up the vibe
Let's stay calm and create a relaxed environment
Say, me no gon' live tonight, girl turn up the vibe
I'm going to seize the moment and have fun tonight
Say, me no gwaan fight every day
I don't want to engage in arguments or conflicts all the time
Love it when we play, love it when we, yeah, yeah
I enjoy our playful and intimate moments together
Say, me wan' vibe on replay
I want us to have this same energy and passion every time we're together
Leave me dumb crazy, love me, baby, yeah, yeah
Let's have an intense and satisfying physical encounter
I'm callin' it quits
I'm ending this relationship
Leave that for my ex
Don't make me regret leaving you like my ex did
We flipped the whole script
We changed the course of our relationship
I couldn't even risk it
I didn't want to take any chances
I don't give hints
I don't try to imply things; I'm very direct and clear
Goodbye, she was gone by six
I said goodbye to her and she left around 6 PM
I couldn't read lips
I couldn't understand what she was saying
It's hard when I'm twisted
It's difficult to focus or make good decisions when I'm drunk or high
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ayodeji Balogun, Joseph W. Frierson, Khalif Malik Ibn Shaman Brown, Leland Tyler Wayne, Mary Lou Frierson, Mike McTaggart
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@HimanshuSharma-op9ie
[Intro: Swae Lee]
After laughter comes tears
After laughter comes tears
It's just hope, you gon' end up feelin' sorrow
[Chorus: Swae Lee]
Melatonin, baby, take it this time
We don't wanna end up hurtin' tomorrow
Long term or temporary, I can't decide
How much of my love can you borrow?
Tighten up, baby, yes I fell for you almost
Tried my best to build you up from the bottom
[Verse 1: Swae Lee]
She wetter than a river
Body say so much, she got me off the bottle
I'm finally freed up
She freaky as fuck, I leave, she gon' follow
She gave me a sign
My fingers on her panty line
Rollin' up a dandelion
Took a sec' just to catch the vibe
Second guessin', that's something I never wanna do
Crack under pressure, that's something I'm never gonna do
[Chorus: Swae Lee]
Melatonin, baby, take it this time
We don't wanna end up hurtin' tomorrow
Long term or temporary, I can't decide
How much of my love can you borrow?
Tighten up, baby, yes I fell for you almost
Tried my best to build you up from the bottom
[Verse 2: Wizkid]
Baby girl, just turn off the light, turn off the light
Baby, show me love, baby, turn off the light
Baby, ease my stress, baby, turn off the light
Baby, back it up, don't turn up the fight
Turn off the light, my girl, say you're fine
I need that energy, I need that energy tonight
Gyal, keep it cold and bun up the vibe
Say, me no gon' live tonight, girl turn up the vibe
Say, me no gwaan fight every day
Love it when we play, love it when we, yeah, yeah
Say, me wan' vibe on replay
Leave me dumb crazy, love me, baby, yeah, yeah
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[Chorus: Swae Lee]
Melatonin, baby, take it this time
We don't wanna end up hurtin' tomorrow
Long term or temporary, I can't decide
How much of my love can you borrow?
Tighten up, baby, yes I fell for you almost
Tried my best to build you up from the bottom
[Outro: Swae Lee]
I'm callin' it quits
Leave that for my ex
We flipped the whole script
I couldn't even risk it
I don't give hints
Goodbye, she was gone by six
I couldn't read lips
It's hard when I'm twisted
@spen8259
Swae Lee absolutely murdered this
@xPlayno
Spen like the profile pic 👀
@12thwotw49
Odee
@l.f5633
Playno IT’S LIT
@milfshake6969
whys he talking about melatonin tho
@danamaz7741
milfshake6969 ikr?
@ahmeedmarz6982
MetroBoomin is a genius for putting Swae Lee & Wizkid vocals on the same song.
@armandorodriguez3003
YELLOW BEAT Nah imagine if The Weeknd hopped on this track instead of wizkid . No hate towards but shit would be hella fire
@yenice3652
@@armandorodriguez3003 this also has that reggae type beat that's perfect for Wiz.
I'd say it could go either way tbh lol
@rendrayoungace1699
bryson tiller