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Musiq Lyrics


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See I got a weakness for you and my soul
I’ve got you in my matrix got me out of control
There must be a recall prepared for my heart
Cause I’ve had these same issues right from the start
And I’ve tried
Believe me I’ve tried to get over it
But nothing’s fair in love and war
And for this break there’s just no fix

Baby it’s just not fair that every time
You’re close I’m running somewhere
Cause I can’t function nowhere
Back to where
I'm back back to where
I’m back to where I was in love with you
There’s nothing I can do

It’s no fair I can’t go back to where I was with you
With you with you

There must be a conflict with me in your mind
Cause everything I say just makes you cry
It must be an error when we go together
Cause everything’s always wrong
And I’ve asked
Believe me I’ve asked everyone I know for help

But it don’t work cause I can’t help myself

Baby it’s just not fair that every time
You’re close I’m running somewhere
Cause I can’t function nowhere
Back to where
I’m back back to where
I’m back to where I was in love with you
There’s nothing I can do

It’s no fair I can’t go back to where I was with you
With you

You and the sky must be talking
Cause every time you’re near me, girl it rains
And oh it’s not fair that I’m your superman and kryptonite in one
Baby it’s just not fair that every time
You’re close I’m running somewhere

Cause I can’t function nowhere
Back to where
I’m back back to where
I’m back to where I was in love with you




There’s nothing I can do
It’s no fair I can’t go back to where I was with you

Overall Meaning

In this song, Musiq expresses his struggle with moving on from a past relationship. He admits to having a weakness for his ex-lover and feeling out of control because of the hold she has over him. He even goes as far as to mention that his heart may need a recall because he's been struggling with the same issues from the beginning. He has tried to move on but to no avail because, as he puts it, "nothing's fair in love and war." Musiq uses clever imagery to describe his inability to function properly when his ex-lover is around. He feels like he's running somewhere and can't seem to find his footing. Musiq acknowledges that he can't go back to the way things were with his ex and even asks for help, but he can't seem to shake his feelings.


Musiq mentions that there's a conflict between him and his ex and that everything he says seems to upset her. He feels like there's an error when they're together because it always goes wrong, which makes him doubt their compatibility. He mentions asking those around him for help, but nothing seems to work because he's unable to help himself. He continues to describe the power that his ex holds over him, which is emphasized with the line "You and the sky must be talking, 'cause every time you're near me, girl, it rains." Musiq is essentially saying that his emotions are in turmoil when he's around his ex, and it's not fair that he feels that way.


Line by Line Meaning

See I got a weakness for you and my soul
I am deeply attracted to you and you have a strong hold on my emotions.


I’ve got you in my matrix got me out of control
You have the power to control my actions and make me feel like I'm losing myself.


There must be a recall prepared for my heart
My heart is stuck on you and I can't seem to move on.


Cause I’ve had these same issues right from the start
My feelings for you have been hard to manage since the beginning and haven't changed.


And I’ve tried
I have attempted to let go of my feelings for you.


Believe me I’ve tried to get over it
I have made multiple efforts to move on from you.


But nothing’s fair in love and war
Love is unpredictable and doesn't always go as planned.


And for this break there’s just no fix
Our break up is irreversible and final.


Baby it’s just not fair that every time
It is frustrating that each time you're near, something goes wrong.


You’re close I’m running somewhere
I feel like I need to escape when you're near because of the strong emotions you evoke in me.


Cause I can’t function nowhere
I struggle to function properly when you're around because my emotions get in the way.


Back to where
Returning to a previous state of mind or relationship.


I'm back back to where
I have returned to the same state of mind.


I’m back to where I was in love with you
My love for you is still strong and I can't help it.


There’s nothing I can do
I am helpless in my feelings for you.


There must be a conflict with me in your mind
You may have internal struggles regarding your feelings for me.


Cause everything I say just makes you cry
My words may have a strong impact on your emotions and make you upset.


It must be an error when we go together
Our relationship may not be meant to be and have faults.


Cause everything’s always wrong
Things always seem to go wrong between us.


And I’ve asked
I have asked for advice and help from others.


Believe me I’ve asked everyone I know for help
I have reached out to multiple people for assistance.


But it don’t work cause I can’t help myself
Despite advice, I am unable to control my emotions and actions regarding you.


You and the sky must be talking
You and the universe seem to communicate or align in some way.


Cause every time you’re near me, girl it rains
It seems to rain each time we are together or near each other.


And oh it’s not fair that I’m your superman and kryptonite in one
I am both your protector and your weakness which is not fair to either of us.


I’m back to where I was in love with you
My love for you still remains the same.


It’s no fair I can’t go back to where I was with you
It is unfair that I cannot return to the happy state I was in when I was with you.


With you with you
With you, the person I am deeply in love with.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ARDEN ALTINO, JERRY DUPLESSIS, RONNIE JACKSON, TAALIB JOHNSON, AUGUST RIGO

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Comments from YouTube:

Lynn Stewart-Calhoun

Musiq is the true soulchild.  I can listen to him from now until forever!

ShaiTheBasedGoddess

I love this song

Charline Marie

i feel like the only one who likes this song from all my friends lol

Test Account

If you like this song, then you REALLY understand good music and great vocals and harmony!   ;-)

Reggie Hood

agree

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