what it is
Mr. Ill feat. Stacy Hogg Lyrics


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Cause you've been waiting for me
And I've been waiting for you
And I've been feeling like I'm
Lost this time
And you've been holding on me
And I've been holding on you
But what is it for
What is it for
Cause I be on my own these days
And all you do is hope and pray
But we just need to wait sometimes
I be feeling all this weight sometimes
Let me just
Take a second I'll be fine
Cause you and I been trying, you've been crying all the time
Probably understand if I confided in you, fine
You're a wake up to me lying and you're tired of all the lies
Can we just
Stay up, lay up, yeah
And deal with all the hate stuff later
You wanna hold me down, feeling held back
You tell me that you love me and I felt that
Cause you've been waiting for me
And I've been waiting for you
And I've been feeling like I'm
Lost this time
And you've been holding on me
And I've been holding on you
But what is it for
What is it for
You and I
Fighting this war
Tryna find peace out here
Do or die
Fighting this war
But what is it for
You ask a lot of me, I shouldn't have to question it
I guess I felt the pressure, I be heading home - let me think
Indecisive and now I got you waiting on me
Need to heal, but got you being patient on me
You're an angel that I love with everything I have
Feeling like we're draining one another, never giving back
Thinking - what is it for, if it's that
But this flame wouldn't burn so bright if we didn't match
Cause you've been waiting for me
And I've been waiting for you
And I've been feeling like I'm
Lost this time
And you've been holding on me
And I've been holding on you
But what is it for
What is it for
You and I
Fighting this war
Tryna find peace out here
Do or die




Fighting this war
But what is it for

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "What It Is" by Mr. Ill feat. Stacy Hogg express the confusion and doubts of a person who is in a relationship and is going through a rough patch. The singer acknowledges that they have been waiting for each other, but at the same time, they both feel lost and weighed down with the pressure of the relationship. They question the importance of holding onto each other and ask, "What is it for?" The singer goes on to admit that they have been on their own lately, while their partner has been hoping and praying for things to get better. Nonetheless, the singer asks for time to process things, take a second, and find a way to cope with the weight they are feeling.


In the second verse, the singer refers to the constant fighting between the two of them, trying to find peace, and ultimately, what is all this for? The singer feels the pressure of their partner's expectations and admits to feeling indecisive. They know that their partner is being patient with them, but the singer also recognizes that they have been draining each other, and they need to think about what the relationship means to them. However, despite everything, the singer feels a deep love for their partner and acknowledges that the flame between them wouldn't burn so bright if they weren't meant to be.


Overall, the lyrics of "What It Is" are about the struggles faced by couples in a relationship. The song touches on themes of confusion, doubts, pressure, and love. The singer recognizes the importance of taking time out sometimes to understand oneself better and make well-informed decisions.


Line by Line Meaning

Cause you've been waiting for me
You have been eagerly waiting for me to make a move


And I've been waiting for you
And I have been waiting for you to make a move


And I've been feeling like I'm Lost this time
I have been feeling lost and uncertain


And you've been holding on me
You have been depending on me for support


And I've been holding on you
And I have been depending on you for support


But what is it for
But what is the reason or purpose behind this dependency


Cause I be on my own these days
I have been spending more time alone these days


And all you do is hope and pray
And all you can do is offer hope and prayers


But we just need to wait sometimes
But sometimes we just need to be patient


I be feeling all this weight sometimes
I sometimes feel overwhelmed and burdened


Let me just Take a second I'll be fine
Let me take a moment to collect myself and I will be fine


Cause you and I been trying, you've been crying all the time
We have both been making an effort, but you have been crying frequently


Probably understand if I confided in you, fine
You would likely comprehend if I shared my thoughts and feelings with you


You're a wake up to me lying and you're tired of all the lies
You bring to my attention when I am being dishonest and you are tired of the deceit


Can we just Stay up, lay up, yeah
Can we just spend time together without any specific agenda


And deal with all the hate stuff later
And address any negative aspects in our relationship at a later time


You wanna hold me down, feeling held back
You want to keep me close, but I feel restricted


You tell me that you love me and I felt that
You express your love for me and I genuinely feel it


You and I Fighting this war
You and I are struggling and fighting to overcome obstacles


Tryna find peace out here
Seeking to find serenity and calmness despite difficulties


Do or die Fighting this war
We either succeed or fail while fighting these challenging battles


You ask a lot of me, I shouldn't have to question it
You have high expectations of me, and I should not have doubts about meeting them


I guess I felt the pressure, I be heading home - let me think
I feel stressed, and I need some time to think and reflect


Indecisive and now I got you waiting on me
I am hesitant to make a decision, and now you are waiting for me to act


Need to heal, but got you being patient on me
I need to recover and improve, and I am grateful for your patience and understanding


You're an angel that I love with everything I have
You are a cherished and adored person whom I hold dear to my heart


Feeling like we're draining one another, never giving back
It seems as though we are taking a lot from each other and not reciprocating enough


Thinking - what is it for, if it's that
Wondering what the point of our relationship is if it is not fulfilling or nourishing


But this flame wouldn't burn so bright if we didn't match
But our passion and attraction would not be so strong if we were not compatible




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Written by: Samuel Gray

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