Calm Down
P.I.M.P. & Lil-B Lyrics
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She's telling me to calm down
I don't give a fuck right now
I just wanna turn the lights down
Get a bad vibe every time that you're not around
She's telling me to calm down
I don't give a fuck right now
I just wanna turn the lights down
I just wanna give you all of me
But you know you make it kinda hard to do that
It's 2:30 in the morning and I'm driving through the city
Do you miss me?
I don't know
We can take some time girl spend it slow
Ask you to be mine please don't say no
You said that it's all my fault I know
Falling down to hell don't let me go
I think that I'm on overload
In 3-2-1 my head explode
I really need some self control
I always wanna let her go
But this time I won't let her go
I think it's time to hit the road I really need to
Calm down
I don't give a fuck right now
I just wanna turn the lights down
Get a bad vibe every time that you're not around
She's telling me to calm down
I don't give a fuck right now
I just wanna turn the lights down
Get a bad vibe every time that you're not around
In the song "Calm Down" by P.I.M.P. & Lil-B, the lyrics seem to explore themes of loyalty, authenticity, and phoniness. The song starts with the line "These n****s ain't shit to me, no ma'am," which seems to suggest a disconnect between the singer and those around them. They go on to assert that only their "hittas" (a reference to their close friends or associates) are real to them, and celebrate the idea of "only plottin' on the glow up." The song also touches on the idea of being "stuck in my ways" and the frustration of dealing with phonies, as seen in the line "city full of phonies, plastic to the core, I ain't fuckin' with you no more." The chorus seems to urge those who are causing drama (or "throwin' fits") to calm down and step back.
The second verse seems to build on these ideas, with the line "so what's your motivation? what's your intention?" highlighting the importance of authenticity and intention. The verse also touches on the idea of "fake woke" people and the tension they create, as well as the importance of keeping one's eyes on the prize and avoiding distractions. The chorus is repeated again, emphasizing the idea of karma and the power of cause and effect.
Overall, the lyrics of "Calm Down" seem to be a commentary on the importance of staying true to oneself and surrounding oneself with real friends, while also warning against the negative consequences of drama and phoniness.
Line by Line Meaning
These niggas ain't shit to me, no ma'am
I don't respect these guys at all
They got a lot of nerve thinking that
It's ridiculous that they even consider themselves important
2010 niggas real to me, oh yeah
I only associate with genuine people
'Cause all my hittas stay with the shit
Because my friends always have my back
No cap when we dap, only clink when we link
We're real when we greet each other, and only toast when we have something to celebrate
Celebratin' over hatin' is the motto these days
Our motto is to celebrate good things instead of hate on bad things
Only plottin' on the glow up, all love when we show up
We're only focused on our success and support each other when it matters
Quicksand to the plan, so I'm stuck in my ways
I'm having a hard time achieving my goals, so I'm sticking to what I know
City full of phonies
My city is filled with fake people
Plastic to the core, I ain't fuckin' with you no more
I'm not dealing with you anymore because you're completely fake
Careful who you callin' homie
Be careful who you call a friend
Real ones that I found, I know you'll always be down
The true friends that I have will always have my back
Even when you're lonely
Even when you feel alone, your true friends will be there for you
No sharks in my soup, no groupies in my group
I don't have any opportunists or fake friends trying to use me
Nigga, you don't know me
You don't know who I am or what I'm going through
I don't owe you, you don't own me
I don't owe you anything and you don't have any control over me
You ain't gettin' no love, calm down (calm down)
You're not getting the attention you want, so relax
What goes around comes around ('round, comes 'round)
Karma will come back to you
Twitter fingers ain't it, nigga, go 'head
You're not going to accomplish anything by talking on social media, so go ahead and try if you want
You better tell 'em why you really mad
If you're upset, you better have a good reason
Thirty-somethin' throwin' fits, nigga? No bread?
You're acting childish for someone in their thirties, and you probably don't have any money
Your situation is making me sad
Your problems are affecting me emotionally
Better pause for the cause, jam the brakes for your sake
Stop what you're doing before things get worse for your own good
Ain't nobody givin' medals for the saltiest ho
There's no reward for being the most bitter or resentful person
Just be glad that you show up, Chia Pet better grow up
Be happy that you're even invited, and you need to mature
The Academy Award, better act like you know
You need to act like you're a winner, not a loser
Look, so what's your motivation?
What is driving you to do what you're doing?
What's your intention? 'Cause we keep havin' this conversation
What do you hope to accomplish, because we keep talking about this
Too many times and I've been using too many lines
We've talked about this too much and I've said too much already
Been tryna overlook it, you showin' too many signs
I've been trying to ignore it, but you're making it too obvious
I think with too many minds
I overthink things too much
I'm always overthinking
I'm constantly overanalyzing things
I keep my eyes on the prize
I stay focused on my goals
You always over-blinkin'
You're always blinking too much, like you're lying or trying to hide something
I'm over-linkin'
I'm tired of associating with the wrong people for too long
I'm tired chillin' with fake folks
I'm sick of spending time with people who aren't genuine
That act real but sleep still
People who pretend to be real but still do fake things
They fake woke
They pretend to be woke, but they're really not
If it isn't a fake laugh, a fake joke
Everything they do or say is fake
Break hella tension in the air
They're trying to relieve tension in the room
So I take note (really, I take note)
I'm paying attention and taking note of their actions
Nah, really, I take note
Seriously, I'm taking note of everything they do
Even when I get some money, I'ma fake broke
I'm still going to pretend like I don't have money even when I do
You know the sayin', "Fake it until you make it"
There's a saying that suggests pretending until you succeed
Until you rake it, until they hear the truth and leave you naked
Keep pretending until you make money or until you reveal the truth and have nothing left
And you know I'm prayin', pray and I'll make it
I'm hoping and praying that I'll succeed
I gotta shake it, the feeling that got me feeling so vacant, uh
I have to let go of this feeling of emptiness and move on
'Round, 'round
Things keep happening over and over
Love, calm down
Chill out and relax
You ain't gettin' no love, calm down
You're not going to get the attention or reaction you want, so relax
What goes around comes around ('round, comes 'round)
Be prepared for karma to come back around
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: David Greenstein, Peter Aidan Schill
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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