Farewell
RAPTA Lyrics

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I don't know the next time I'ma see you
I don't know the next time I'ma...

So if we don't talk, huh
Best believe that I still got you
I wanna see your walk
I wanna see you get your doctorate
It's been too long

I've smelled your fragrance, yeah
It's been too long
Since I've seen your face

VVS' in my necklace
Platinum plaque my set list
Put on for the gang directly
Is what I'm manifesting
Indecisive I know, huh
But you got flaws of your own, oh
And I can't take you back home
It's not the right place to go, go, go

'Cause the more that we try it, try it, try it
It get violent, violent, violent
Hard to think
There's a picture of you by the bed
That I lie in 'cause I still got faith, huh (oh)
Fuckin' with the wrong one gon' start a problem
I just want you safe
You gon' run into some options girl
I just hope you keep your faith

I don't know the next time I'ma see you
I don't know the next time I'ma see you

So if we don't talk, huh
Best believe that I still got you
I wanna see your walk
I wanna see you get your doctorate
Baby it's been too long
I've smelled your fragrance, yeah
It's been too long
Since I've seen your face

I'ma be a Batchelor in my thirties
That make my momma sick, huh
She just wanna see me married
To the girl I grew up with, ooh
I can't get too personal now
'Cause that would just make me sick
But somehow it's gon' work itself out
That's always how it is, oh
I know your body keep on stressin'
'Cause your body need attention, you're alone
(Sexual tension) huh
I just wanna slip the message
I just wanna get the text in your 'to go'
(Sexual tension)

The more that we try it, try it, try it
It get violent, violent, violent
Hard to think
There's a picture of you by the bed
That I lie in 'cause I still got faith, huh (oh)
Fuckin' with the wrong one gon' start a problem
I just want you safe
You gon' run into some options girl
I'ma look at your face

I don't know the next time I'ma see you
I don't know the next time...

Overall Meaning

RAPTA's "Farewell" is a song about the uncertainties and complexities of love and relationships. The artist expresses his deep desire to see the person he loves, to witness their achievements and successes, and to be with them. However, he is also aware that life doesn't always work out as planned, and there are obstacles and challenges that may prevent them from being together. He acknowledges that he is not perfect and that they both have flaws, but he still hopes that they will find a way to make it work.

The lyrics also touch on the theme of sexual tension and the challenges that come with it. The artist describes the difficulties of wanting someone physically but also wanting to make sure they are safe and not in danger. He admits that sometimes his desires can start problems, but he just wants the person he loves to be safe and to keep her faith.

Overall, RAPTA's "Farewell" is a poignant and deeply emotional song that captures the struggles and complexities of love and relationships. It represents the universal experience of desiring connection and intimacy with another person while acknowledging the challenges and uncertainties that come with it.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't know the next time I'ma see you
I am uncertain of when I will have the chance to meet you again

So if we don't talk, huh Best believe that I still got you
Even if we don't communicate regularly, I will always have feelings for you

I wanna see your walk I wanna see you get your doctorate It's been too long Since I've smelled your fragrance
I miss you terribly and want to witness your achievements, hear your voice and experience your presence again

VVS' in my necklace Platinum plaque my set list Put on for the gang directly Is what I'm manifesting
I am proud of my accomplishments and strive to continue elevating myself and the people around me

Indecisive I know, huh But you got flaws of your own, oh And I can't take you back home It's not the right place to go, go, go
I am aware of my own indecisiveness, but I recognize that you also have imperfections and I know that my current situation is not conducive to starting a serious relationship with you

'Cause the more that we try it, try it, try it It get violent, violent, violent Hard to think There's a picture of you by the bed That I lie in 'cause I still got faith, huh (oh)
Every time we attempt to pursue our feelings for each other, the situation becomes tumultuous and difficult, yet I still have hope and believe that we have a chance together

Fuckin' with the wrong one gon' start a problem I just want you safe You gon' run into some options girl I just hope you keep your faith
I am aware that getting involved with the wrong person could cause issues, and I just want you to be safe throughout your life decisions, even if you meet other people

I'ma be a Batchelor in my thirties That make my momma sick, huh She just wanna see me married To the girl I grew up with, ooh
I am aware that remaining single well into my thirties is causing stress for my mother, who wants to see me settle down with someone I have grown up with

I can't get too personal now 'Cause that would just make me sick But somehow it's gon' work itself out That's always how it is, oh
I cannot delve too deeply into my personal life and concerns, as it would cause me distress, but I believe that things will eventually work themselves out

I know your body keep on stressin' 'Cause your body need attention, you're alone (Sexual tension) huh I just wanna slip the message I just wanna get the text in your 'to go' (Sexual tension)
I understand that you are feeling lonely and in need of physical intimacy, and I am hesitant to admit my desire for you, but I still want to communicate and potentially engage in sexual activity with you

The more that we try it, try it, try it It get violent, violent, violent Hard to think There's a picture of you by the bed That I lie in 'cause I still got faith, huh (oh)
My attempts to pursue a relationship with you seem to always result in conflict, yet I still hold onto hope and have a picture of you by my bed to remind me of my feelings

Fuckin' with the wrong one gon' start a problem I just want you safe You gon' run into some options girl I'ma look at your face
I am aware that you may encounter other romantic prospects, and I just want you to stay safe, but I will always remember your face and the feelings we shared

I don't know the next time I'ma see you
I am uncertain of when I will have the chance to meet you again

Writer(s): Kim Candilora Ii, Matthew Rapposo, Nicholas Mira

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