Poparatzi
Musiq & Musiq Soulchild Lyrics
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We shouldn't end it like this
Can we just chill for awhile
Put your bags down, just try to hear me out
I know that recently we've been fussing and fighting
And I know that you're tired of me
But if you leave this is how I'll be
Picture me
[Chorus]
Picture me
Down and out, lost without you
Picture me
Broken hearted
And so lost and lonely
You don't want to go
As much as I want you stay
Cause I built my whole life around you
And I'm not just about to let it all slip away
And what about the tears that we've shared
And all the things that we said
We're they all just in vain
Girl if you bounce on me
What I used to be is just a memory
This is how I'll be
[Chorus]
I know that I fucked up alright
And I'm sorry, I'm really sorry
I mean but I got issues
You got issues, every body got issues
We're human ya mean
So what you want me to do about that
I mean cause
I can tell a bunch of lies
And make like everything is alright
But I know deep down inside that I'll be
Deceiving you and misleading you
And I don't want to so can we just try
Try this one last time
Let's give it one more chance
Before you say good-bye
Can you picture me girl
Not wanting to eat no more
Not wanting to sleep no more
Only want to be with you
Cause I need ya
I got to have you
The lyrics to Musiq & Musiq Soulchild's song Poparatzi tell a story of a man trying to convince his partner to stay with him. He pleads with her to stay for just a moment longer and try to talk things out before ending their relationship. He acknowledges that they have been fighting lately, and he understands that she may be tired of him, but he asks her to try to hear him out. He goes on to express that he can't imagine life without her and how broken-hearted and lost he would be if she left. He talks about the memories they have shared, the tears they have shed, and the life he has built around her.
Furthermore, the man admits that he messed up and apologizes for his mistakes. He acknowledges that they both have their personal issues but wants to work on them together. He tells her that he could lie and pretend everything is fine, but he would rather be honest and give their relationship one last chance. The chorus repeats the phrase "picture me," asking his partner to imagine him without her, broken and lost.
This song is a plea for understanding and forgiveness from a partner who means everything to the singer. It emphasizes the importance of communication and honesty in a relationship and the need for both parties to work through challenges if they want to stay together.
Line by Line Meaning
Before you go can we just talk a moment
I want to have a conversation with you before you leave.
We shouldn't end it like this
We should not end our relationship like this.
Can we just chill for awhile
Can we just relax and talk for some time?
Put your bags down, just try to hear me out
Please keep your bags down and listen to me.
I know that recently we've been fussing and fighting
I understand that we have been arguing lately.
And I know that you're tired of me
I realize that you are done with me.
But if you leave this is how I'll be
This is how I will feel if you go away.
Picture me
Imagine my situation.
Picture me
Down and out, lost without you
Picture me
Broken hearted
And so lost and lonely
Imagine me being distraught and alone without you.
You don't want to go
As much as I want you stay
I believe you don't want to leave as much as I want you to stay.
Cause I built my whole life around you
And I'm not just about to let it all slip away
My life revolves around you and I can't let it go easily.
And what about the tears that we've shared
And all the things that we said
We're they all just in vain
The emotions we shared and the promises we made, were they meaningless?
Girl if you bounce on me
What I used to be is just a memory
This is how I'll be
If you leave me, I won't be the same anymore.
I know that I fucked up alright
And I'm sorry, I'm really sorry
I admit that I made a mistake and I am apologizing for it.
I mean but I got issues
You got issues, every body got issues
We're human ya mean
So what you want me to do about that
I mean cause
We all have problems, and I am just a human. What do you suggest I do?
I can tell a bunch of lies
And make like everything is alright
But I know deep down inside that I'll be
Deceiving you and misleading you
And I don't want to so can we just try
I can pretend everything is well, but in reality, I will be lying and hurting you. I don't want to do that, so can we give it another try?
Try this one last time
Let's give it one more chance
Before you say good-bye
Before you leave, we should try one more time to make this work.
Can you picture me girl
Not wanting to eat no more
Not wanting to sleep no more
Only want to be with you
Cause I need ya
I got to have you
If you leave, I won't be able to eat, sleep or do anything else but think of you. I need you in my life.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: IVAN BARIAS, CARVIN HAGGINS, TAALIB JOHNSON, YUSUF N RAHMAN, CHARLES WRIGHT
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