Just a Dream
Nelly feat. Sherine Lyrics

I was thinking bout her, thinkin' bout me (uh, hey)
The singer was reflecting on his past relationship and the decisions he made.

Thinkin' bout us, what we gon' be (us)
He was also considering what the future could have held if they stayed together.

Open my eyes yeah, it was only just a dream (hey)
However, he realizes that the relationship is over and it was only a dream to think otherwise.

So I traveled back, down that road (uh)
Despite knowing the relationship was over, the singer still wonders what could have been.

Will she come back, no one knows (back)
He is uncertain if his former partner will ever come back.

I realize yeah, it was only just a dream
The singer comes to terms with the fact that the relationship is over and it was just a dream to think otherwise.

When I be ridin' man I swear I see her face at every turn
The singer is haunted by memories of his former partner, even when he is out and about.

Tryna get my Usher on but I can't let it burn
He tries distracting himself through music, but nothing can erase the pain of losing her.

And I just hopes she know that she the only one I yearn for
Despite everything, the singer still longs for his former partner and hopes she knows it.

Didn't give her all my love, I guess now I got my payback
The singer realizes that he didn't give his all to the relationship and now he is paying the price.

Now I'm in the club thinking all about my baby
Even when he is out with friends, he can't help but think about his former partner.

Hey, she was so easy to love
The singer acknowledges that his former partner was easy to love and he regrets not showing her the love she deserved.

But wait, I guess that love wasn't enough
Despite their love, the relationship still ended and it wasn't enough to keep them together.

I'm going through it every time that I'm alone
The singer struggles with his emotions and thoughts when he is alone, without any distractions.

And now I'm missing, wishing she'd pick up the phone
The singer wishes he could reach out to his former partner and talk to her about everything.

But she made the decision that she wanted to move on
Despite his wishes, the singer acknowledges that his former partner has moved on with her life.

'Cause I was wrong (uh, uh, uh)
Finally, the singer accepts that the relationship ended because of his own mistakes and shortcomings.

If you ever loved somebody put your hands up
The singer reaches out to the audience, asking if anyone else can relate to his pain.

And now they're gone and you're wishing you could give them everything (everything)
He empathizes with those who have lost someone they loved and wishes he could have given his former partner everything she deserved.