This Could Be Us
Rae Sremmurd Lyrics
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Tears splashin' the floor when I open the door for her
She actin' like a whore and I'ma let her
Learned from Project Pat, pimpin', got a masters
Girl improvise, look me in my eyes and lie to me
Lie to me, act like I'll believe anything
Sex on the beach and in the backseat
This could be us
So back to what I was saying (money make the world go 'round)
This could be us but you're playing (money make the girl go down)
This could be us but you're playing (money make the world go 'round)
I'm high, I hope I don't sound crazy (money make the girl go down)
Fuck what them niggas was saying (money make the world go 'round)
This could be us but you're playing (money make the girl go down)
This could be us but you're playing (money make the world go 'round)
But shit, that's all I was saying (money make the girl go down)
No keys to crank this Mercedes
I ball like Tracy McGrady
Before that girl says anything
She gotta say please (say please)
And I know they really wish we would ball 'til we fall
I'm the big bad wolf, it's a full moon, y'all
Toss the money in the air, girl
Watch how your dreams hit the floor
Wait 'til I get the buzz off this drug
Damn girl, you way too fine for a local club
Killin' someone's vibe should be a fuckin' crime
Wasted so much time, should be a fuckin' crime
So back to what I was saying (money make the world go 'round)
This could be us but you're playing (money make the girl go down)
This could be us but you're playing (money make the world go 'round)
I'm high, I hope I don't sound crazy (money make the girl go down)
Fuck what them niggas was saying (money make the world go 'round)
This could be us but you're playing (money make the girl go down)
This could be us but you're playing (money make the world go 'round)
But shit, that's all I was saying (money make the girl go down)
Spin the bottle, spin the fuckin' bottle
If you the reason why it's empty, baby
Spin the bottle
Truth or dare, nah you don't want no problem
Spin the bottle, spin the fuckin' bottle
If you the reason why it's empty, spin the fuckin' bottle
Truth or dare, no, no, you don't want no problem
You don't want no problem, bitch you must want problems
So back to what I was saying (money make the world go 'round)
This could be us but you're playing (money make the girl go down)
This could be us but you're playing (money make the world go 'round)
I'm high, I hope I don't sound crazy (money make the girl go down)
Fuck what them niggas was saying (money make the world go 'round)
This could be us but you're playing (money make the girl go down)
This could be us but you're playing (money make the world go 'round)
But shit, that's all I was saying (money make the girl go down)
The song This Could Be Us by Rae Sremmurd talks about a couple's relationship and the issues they face. The opening lines describe a scene where the singer has seen a woman cry when he opens the door for her, indicating that they have been through hard times together. However, despite the love he has for her, he knows she is not faithful to him and is comparing her to a whore. He has learned from Project Pat's "pimpin'" and has become the master of it. He wants her to lie to him and tells her he will believe anything she says, implying that he doesn't trust her but is still with her. They have had sex in different places, including the beach and backseat, but despite all the love and time they have invested in their relationship, there are still underlying issues.
He loves her and suggests that they could be together and have a happy future, but he accuses her of playing games with him. The phrase "money make the world go 'round" is repeated several times, suggesting that money is a significant issue in their relationship. He seems high and worried about whether he sounds crazy, and he doesn't care what people think of them. He talks about a Mercedes that he can't start and his admiration for Tracy McGrady. The interlude talks about the consequences of wasting time, implying that they have been together for a while, yet their relationship is still not stable. The bridge talks about playing spin the bottle and doing truth or dare, suggesting that they are still trying to spice up their relationship with childish games.
One interesting fact about the song is that it was inspired by a popular internet meme that used the phrase "This could be us but you're playing." Another fact is that it was co-written and produced by DJ Mustard, who has produced songs for several big names in the music industry. The song's music video features several celebrity cameos, including Mike Will Made It, Rae Sremmurd's producer. The song was released as the third single from their debut album "SremmLife" in 2015 and reached number 49 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song has been certified platinum in the US, selling over one million copies. The song has been remixed by several artists, including Nicki Minaj and Trey Songz.
Chords:
The chord progression for the song is Am, F, C, G. The song has a slow rhythm with a smooth melody. The chords are played on the guitar, and the song's tempo is around 70bpm.
Line by Line Meaning
I've done it before, I've seen it before
I have experienced similar situations in the past.
Tears splashin' the floor when I open the door for her
She is crying and I am the reason behind her tears.
She actin' like a whore and I'ma let her
She is behaving in a promiscuous manner and I am choosing to look the other way.
Learned from Project Pat, pimpin', got a masters
I have learned from a successful pimp and have mastered the art of pimping.
Girl improvise, look me in my eyes and lie to me
The girl should come up with a convincing lie and look me in the eyes to deceive me.
Lie to me, act like I'll believe anything
I want her to make up a lie that is so good, I will believe anything she says.
Sex on the beach and in the backseat
We have engaged in sexual activities on the beach and in the car.
This could be us
We could have a good relationship together.
So back to what I was saying (money make the world go 'round)
Referring back to my previous statement about how money rules the world.
This could be us but you're playing (money make the girl go down)
We could have a good relationship, but you are too focused on money and material things.
I'm high, I hope I don't sound crazy (money make the girl go down)
I may sound crazy due to being under the influence of drugs, which are also associated with sex.
Fuck what them niggas was saying (money make the world go 'round)
I do not care about what other people are saying, as long as I have money.
No keys to crank this Mercedes
I do not need a key to start this luxury car.
I ball like Tracy McGrady
I am very successful and rich, like the NBA player Tracy McGrady.
Before that girl says anything
The girl must show me some respect before she speaks.
She gotta say please (Say please)
She needs to ask nicely in order to get what she wants from me.
And I know they really wish we would ball 'til we fall
People are envious of our success and want us to continue to live extravagantly until we lose everything.
I'm the big bad wolf, it's a full moon, y'all
I am powerful like the big bad wolf that comes out during a full moon.
Toss the money in the air, girl
Throwing money in the air is a sign of wealth and I want to impress her with my riches.
Watch how your dreams hit the floor
She will be amazed at the amount of money I am throwing and will feel like her dreams have come true.
Wait 'til I get the buzz off this drug
I am waiting until I am under the full effect of the drug before making any major decisions or actions.
Damn girl, you way too fine for a local club
She is too beautiful to be seen at a regular, local club.
Killin' someone's vibe should be a fuckin' crime
Ruining someone's mood or energy is a terrible thing to do.
Wasted so much time, should be a fuckin' crime
I have spent too much time on foolish things and it has been a waste.
Spin the bottle, spin the fuckin' bottle
Playing a game of spin the bottle to decide who does what sexually.
If you the reason why it's empty, baby
If the alcohol bottle is empty, it is because she has been drinking it.
Truth or dare, nah you don't want no problem
Playing a game of truth or dare may cause issues or conflicts.
You don't want no problem, bitch you must want problems
If she insists on playing truth or dare or any other game, she may want to start trouble.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Marquel Middlebrooks, Aaquil Iben Shamon Brown, Khalif Malik Ibin Shaman Brown, Michael Len II Williams, Stephen Robert Hybicki
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Lyrics
I've done it before, I've seen it before
Tears splashin' the floor when I open the door for her
She actin' like a whore and I'ma let her
Learned from Project Pat, pimpin', got a masters
Girl improvise, look me in my eyes and lie to me
Lie to me, act like I'll believe anything
Sex on the beach and in the backseat
This could be us
So back to what I was saying (money make the world go 'round)
This could be us but you're playing (money make the girl go down)
This could be us but you're playing (money make the world go 'round)
I'm high, I hope I don't sound crazy (money make the girl go down)
Fuck what them niggas was saying (money make the world go 'round)
This could be us but you're playing (money make the girl go down)
This could be us but you're playing (money make the world go 'round)
But shit, that's all I was saying (money make the girl go down)
No keys to crank this Mercedes
I ball like Tracy McGrady
Before that girl says anything
She gotta say please (Say please)
And I know they really wish we would ball 'til we fall
I'm the big bad wolf, it's a full moon, y'all
Toss the money in the air, girl
Watch how your dreams hit the floor
Wait 'til I get the buzz off this drug
Damn girl, you way too fine for a local club
Killin' someone's vibe should be a fuckin' crime
Wasted so much time, should be a fuckin' crime
So back to what I was saying (money make the world go 'round)
This could be us but you're playing (money make the girl go down)
This could be us but you're playing (money make the world go 'round)
I'm high, I hope I don't sound crazy (money make the girl go down)
Fuck what them niggas was saying (money make the world go 'round)
This could be us but you're playing (money make the girl go down)
This could be us but you're playing (money make the world go 'round)
But shit, that's all I was saying (money make the girl go down)
Spin the bottle, spin the fuckin' bottle
If you the reason why it's empty, baby
Spin the bottle
Truth or dare, nah you don't want no problem
Spin the bottle, spin the fuckin' bottle
If you the reason why it's empty, spin the fuckin' bottle
Truth or dare, no, no, you don't want no problem
You don't want no problem, bitch you must want problems
So back to what I was saying (money make the world go 'round)
This could be us but you're playing (money make the girl go down)
This could be us but you're playing (money make the world go 'round)
I'm high, I hope I don't sound crazy (money make the girl go down)
Fuck what them niggas was saying (money make the world go 'round)
This could be us but you're playing (money make the girl go down)
This could be us but you're playing (money make the world go 'round)
But shit, that's all I was sa
@EjRidenhour
This is a real throwback when everybody was young didn’t think this would be a memory
@aye-vj2jm
Facts
@JuanLopez42626
ONGG
@ericshoman5612
So much can change in just a few years, never forget the good times
@alexamahone8992
thinking of some past crush everytime i hear this.
@nickcouvillon51
@Imani Warreni on
@yovis300
A message to the future generations.
Don't let this song die
@qt_wolflion_xx873
Or else
@edrusselltio-ong4894
Yes like itachi
@necmiozdogan540
Got it bro