Waves
Normani & 6LACK Lyrics


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Thank God for the weekend
I'ma go out with my friends, I'd rather let the liquor sink in
Than the thoughts of you that I should not be thinking
When I'm with someone else, it's feeling like I'm cheating
I just might go off the deep end
When I've had too much, can't shut me up, now when you start to creep in
Know that everyone is sick of all my reasons, I
I let you come and go like seasons

First I blame you, then I want you
Fucking hate you, then I love you
I can't help myself, no
When I have you, wanna leave you
If you go, that's when I need you
I can't help myself, no

You come in waves, waves, waves
Every hour, every day, day, day
You come in waves, yeah

I keep on going through the motions
But we ended long ago, I should be numb to these emotions
But you flood my memory just like an ocean, and
And I was drowning in devotion

First I blame you, then I want you
Fucking hate you, then I love you
I can't help myself, no
When I have you, wanna leave you
If you go, that's when I need you
I can't help myself, no

You come in waves, waves, waves
Every hour every day, day, day
You come in waves, yeah

I come with ups and downs, yeah, I know
If you tryna ride, ride slow
Deep breath for the tide
Hold tight for the stride, I can see it in your eyes
I come with monsoons
Made love on the full moon, yeah
Wave like water, not a trend
If we start it up (start it up) then this'll be the end
First I love you, then I hate you
I won't dare try to replace you
I ain't crazy, no (I ain't crazy, no)
I'm ecstatic, then I'm sad
On a high then I crashed
'Cause you made me so (damn)

You come in waves, waves, waves (yeah, oh, yeah)
Every hour, every day, day, day
Oh, it's so bad that you come in
Waves, waves, waves
You come in waves, you come in waves
Every hour, every day, day, day

You do, you do, you come in waves




You come in waves, yeah, yeah, oh
You do, you do, you come in waves

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Normani & 6LACK’s Waves describe a person struggling with their feelings for their past lover. Despite being with someone new, thoughts of their ex continue to consume their mind, causing them to feel guilty and as if they’re cheating. The chorus emphasizes the cyclical nature of these emotions, with the ex-lover coming in waves, overwhelming the singer. The verses also touch on the singer’s conflicting feelings towards their ex, ranging from hatred to love, and seemingly changing at a moment’s notice. The bridge adds a layer of nostalgia, longing, and regret, with the singer recognizing that their relationship with their ex has ended, but they still feel a deep attachment to them.


The song’s emotional lyrics are paired with a smooth R&B beat that adds to the melancholic and nostalgic atmosphere. Normani’s vocal range and control shine throughout the song, matching the static and unpredictable nature of the singer’s emotional state. Additionally, 6LACK’s verse adds another layer of depth with his smooth delivery, describing himself as someone who comes with “ups and downs” and “monsoons.” Overall, Waves delivers an emotional and relatable message about the complexities of relationships and human emotions.


Line by Line Meaning

Thank God for the weekend
I am grateful for the weekend as it provides me with an opportunity to spend time with my friends and unwind.


I'ma go out with my friends, I'd rather let the liquor sink in
I will be spending time with my friends, and instead of thinking about you, I'll let myself relax and enjoy the drinks.


Than the thoughts of you that I should not be thinking
Instead of thinking about you, who I should not be thinking of, I will let myself relax and have fun with my friends.


When I'm with someone else, it's feeling like I'm cheating
Being with someone else when you are always on my mind feels as if I'm being unfaithful.


I just might go off the deep end
I may get overwhelmed and act impulsively, causing harm to myself or others.


When I've had too much, can't shut me up, now when you start to creep in
When I drink excessively, I become noisy and unable to control myself, and when I start thinking about you, I become uncontrollable.


Know that everyone is sick of all my reasons, I
I am aware that everyone is tired of listening to me trying to explain why I am still thinking and feeling this way about you.


I let you come and go like seasons
I allow you to come and leave my life like the change of seasons, and I cannot control my attachment to you.


First I blame you, then I want you
Initially, I blame you for making me feel this way, but then I want you back in my life.


Fucking hate you, then I love you
I go back and forth between hating and loving you, and my emotions are often intense and overwhelming.


I can't help myself, no
Regardless of how I try to control my feelings and emotions, I cannot do so.


When I have you, wanna leave you
When I am with you, I have conflicting feelings of wanting to stay with you and leave you at the same time.


If you go, that's when I need you
The moment you leave, I feel like I need you more than ever, and my emotions become overwhelming.


You come in waves, waves, waves
You come into my life and emotions in waves that are intense and overwhelming.


Every hour, every day, day, day
You are constantly present in my life, and I cannot escape the waves of emotions that you bring.


I keep on going through the motions
I continue with my daily routines as though nothing has changed, but I am still struggling with unresolved emotions regarding you.


But we ended long ago, I should be numb to these emotions
Our relationship ended a long time ago, and I should not be feeling or thinking about you anymore.


But you flood my memory just like an ocean, and
Your memories and thoughts still flood my mind and emotions just like an ocean that never stops.


And I was drowning in devotion
My love and devotion for you are causing me to feel overwhelmed and almost like I am drowning in them.


I come with ups and downs, yeah, I know
I have a lot of ups and downs in my life, and I am aware of this fact.


If you tryna ride, ride slow
If you want to be a part of my life and try to handle my unpredictable emotions, proceed with caution and care.


Deep breath for the tide
Take a deep breath and be prepared for the changes in moods and emotions that I bring into your life.


Hold tight for the stride, I can see it in your eyes
Prepare yourself for this journey that I take you on, I can see the fear and concern in your eyes.


I come with monsoons
My emotions are like sudden and heavy downpours of emotions that are hard to handle.


Made love on the full moon, yeah
We had romantic moments in the past, when we were both in sync with our emotions (full moon).


Wave like water, not a trend
My emotions and feelings run deep like the waves of the ocean and cannot be seen as just a temporary phase or trend.


If we start it up (start it up) then this'll be the end
If we start a relationship again, it will likely end badly and be the definitive end for us.


First I love you, then I hate you
I have extreme emotions of love and hate towards you that are constantly changing.


I won't dare try to replace you
I cannot think of replacing you or finding someone who can fill the void that you left in my life.


I ain't crazy, no (I ain't crazy, no)
I am not insane or irrational for feeling and expressing my emotions the way that I do.


I'm ecstatic, then I'm sad
I have moments of intense happiness followed by moments of deep sadness and despair.


'Cause you made me so (damn)
It is because of you and the impact you had on my life that I am feeling these extreme emotions.


You come in waves, waves, waves (yeah, oh, yeah)
Your presence in my life constantly causes intense and overwhelming waves of emotions.


Every hour, every day, day, day
Your impact on my life is present every hour of every day, and I cannot escape it.


Oh, it's so bad that you come in
The intensity and impact of your presence in my life is so strong that it is causing me harm and affecting my day to day life.


Waves, waves, waves
The waves of emotions that you bring into my life are constant, and I cannot escape them.


You come in waves, you come in waves
The impact that you have on my life and emotions constantly causes intense waves of feelings and emotions.


You do, you do, you come in waves
You come into my life in waves, causing me to feel intense and overwhelming emotions.


You come in waves, yeah, yeah, oh
The waves of emotions that you bring into my life are intense and almost unbearable, but I cannot escape them.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Feli Farraro, Jonah Christian, Mary Weitz, Normani Kordei Hamilton, Ricardo Valdez Valentine

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Gkayéion

Things that need to be Confessed

The soft makeup is TOP TIER 🤤
The Vocals is pure soft aggressive ☺️
The concept/ Choreography IS BOMB 🥳
6lack & Normani as a couple would dominate
6lack & Normani sounds so great together
This song Deserve best video award
Best new Artist award .

Normani isss & WILL BE THE NEXT BIG THING ✍🏽.



All comments from YouTube:

Naptural85

Wow Wow Wow Wow!!! I was glued to the screen the entire time! What STUNNING visuals to go along with an equally beautiful song! You did that Normani!!

Stacey-Ann Gordon

Naptural85 WHIT-NEY! 🖖🏾😋

intune lioness

I remember u when u first started doing hair videos yrs ago .. It was when your daughter was a baby . I think her name is Olivia ? Just saying hi i just happen to be reading the comment section and saw your comment .. Awesome happy videos . Keep it up 😁😀😁😀 congrats on the newest edition to you alls family

Lordpraisethe

Hiiiiiiiii

Elichia Moore

Naptural85 Lol ok

tanini_locd

💕💕💕

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Sarah McCrimmon

I can't wait for Normani to be the next big thing. She's gonna take the world over and I can't wait.

Glen Brown

Yeah I agree you do,but as well if its rushed and the songs you putting out ain't gaining attention then your just throwing out bunch of dead songs. And eventually people give up on you to. So it's a 50/50 chance and not a promising career.

Sarah McCrimmon

@Glen Brown ??? Her music does get attention.

Nicole

@Glen Brown she hasn’t put a song out since August 2019 lol Normani hasn’t rushed anything.

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