"I don’t believe in relationships. It’s kinda stupid for me to say because I’ve only been in one, and it was a long distance relationship. … I’ve never met her until now. But that relationship only lasted for two months. … Me and this girl, we were online dating for a bit. She lives in Maryland. … Basically, two months into the relationship, she broke up with me. … I felt so empty. I just had days where I would want to throw up from just being so sad. I wouldn’t be able to eat. … I even wrote a song from it, and I think it’s still my most lyrical [and] my most poetic song—it’s beautiful. It’s unreleased."
The single was released along with a music video that Brian co-directed alongside James Defina, which was posted on the 88rising channel.
Glow Like Dat
Rich Brian Lyrics
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Thinkin' 'bout the times when you would go into my house
Had to let you go like that I'd say it fucked me up
You live in my head without a doubt
Always anxious, got your picture on my necklace
Say I'm smart but never seen a day of campus
Gave me nani don't be sorry we just reckless
Think about you every time I see your drawers
I be on my Mac Demarco shit, break my heart then smoke a cig, even put some cloves in it
Don't test me because my skin ain't thick, hit your walls I need my fix, pull up on you I need
Way more witchu had too much of these hoes
Never told you bout the summer that I spent with my bros
Doin' things like your legs just gon' stay open now they closed
Thought I'd fix the road but now you out here flying on your own, nah
I was just thinkin' 'bout you and it made me think of colors of the space
70 miles up in my coupe and not a thought 'bout stepping on my brakes
I done seen you glow like that I must say that I'm proud
Thinkin' 'bout the times when you would go into my house
Had to let you go like that I'd say it fucked me up
You live in my head without a doubt
Always anxious, got your picture on my necklace
Say I'm smart but never seen a day of campus
Gave me nani don't be sorry we just reckless
Think about you every time I see your drawers
All these parties I attend but never know the celebration
I'll let you do what you want no need for explanation
You go through my mind all day all night it feels like immigration
One of these days I'll fuck around and book a flight up to Manhattan
Don't wanna see you go but I'd do the same as you
Don't see why you would go back to seeing me when you
Didn't wanna hurt my feelings but I couldn't get a clue
Didn't wanna seem perceiving bout the things that you pursue
I was just thinkin' 'bout you and it made me think of colors of the space
70 miles up in my coupe and not a thought 'bout stepping on my brakes
I done seen you glow like that I must say that I'm proud
Thinkin bout the times when you would go into my house
Had to let you go like that I'd say it fucked me up
You live in my head without a doubt
Always anxious, got your picture on my necklace
Say I'm smart but never seen a day of campus
Gave me nani don't be sorry we just reckless
Think about you every time I see your drawers
I be on my Mac Demarco shit, break my heart then smoke a cig, even put some cloves in it
Don't test me because my skin ain't thick, hit your walls I need my fix, pull up on you I need
In Rich Brian's song Glow Like Dat, he reflects on a past relationship that had a significant impact on his life. The opening lines speak to the admiration he had for his former partner, saying that he has seen her "glow" and feels proud of her accomplishments. However, as the lyrics progress, he reveals that he had to let her go, and it messed him up. Although she's no longer in his life, she remains in his thoughts, and he even wears a picture of her on a necklace. He reminisces about their time together, including the reckless things they did and the memories they shared.
As the song progresses, Rich Brian speaks about the impact this relationship has had on his life, admitting that he thinks about her often and compares himself to her in certain ways. He also talks about attending parties but never feeling like he's truly celebrating, as though something is always missing. The song ends with a sense of acceptance and closure, as Brian acknowledges that he would do the same as his former partner if given the chance.
The lyrics of Glow Like Dat eloquently convey the feelings that often arise after a significant relationship ends. It's about the memories that linger and the lingering sense of loss and longing.
Line by Line Meaning
I done seen you glow like that I must say that I'm proud
I have seen you at your best and I am glad to have been part of your journey
Thinkin' 'bout the times when you would go into my house
Reflecting on the memories of you visiting my home
Had to let you go like that I'd say it fucked me up
Having to end our relationship abruptly caused me pain
You live in my head without a doubt
You constantly occupy my thoughts and memories
Always anxious, got your picture on my necklace
Feeling anxious without you but finding comfort in keeping your picture close
Say I'm smart but never seen a day of campus
Acknowledging intelligence but not needing education to showcase it
Gave me nani don't be sorry we just reckless
You gave me pleasure and we both knew the consequences
Think about you every time I see your drawers
Your presence still lingers through things you left behind
I be on my Mac Demarco shit, break my heart then smoke a cig, even put some cloves in it
Listening to Mac Demarco and using cigarettes to cope with heartbreak
Don't test me because my skin ain't thick, hit your walls I need my fix, pull up on you I need
Being vulnerable and needing emotional intimacy to feel fulfilled
Way more witchu had too much of these hoes
Being tired of casual relationships and wanting something more meaningful
Never told you bout the summer that I spent with my bros
Keeping secrets from you and not being fully honest
Doin' things like your legs just gon' stay open now they closed
Assuming someone will always be available for physical intimacy even after a breakup
Thought I'd fix the road but now you out here flying on your own, nah
Believing that you could fix the relationship, but realizing that the other person has moved on
All these parties I attend but never know the celebration
Feeling disconnected and not truly enjoying social gatherings
I'll let you do what you want no need for explanation
Giving someone freedom to make their own choices without questioning or judgment
You go through my mind all day all night it feels like immigration
Thinking of someone constantly and feeling like it's a permanent part of who you are
One of these days I'll fuck around and book a flight up to Manhattan
Considering taking drastic action to pursue someone across the country
Don't wanna see you go but I'd do the same as you
Not wanting to lose someone but understanding the reasons for them leaving
Didn't wanna hurt my feelings but I couldn't get a clue
Someone trying not to be hurtful but being unclear in their intentions
Didn't wanna seem perceiving bout the things that you pursue
Not wanting to appear judgmental about the other person's choices in life
70 miles up in my coupe and not a thought 'bout stepping on my brakes
Driving fast without thinking about the consequences, similar to not thinking about ending a relationship
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Brian Soewarno
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kuroshika9660
LYRICS
I done seen you glow like that I must say that I'm proud
Thinkin' 'bout the times when you would go into my house
Had to let you go like that I'd say it fucked me up
You live in my head without a doubt
Always anxious, got your picture on my necklace
Say I'm smart but never seen a day of campus
Gave me nani don't be sorry we just reckless
Think about you every time I see your drawers
I be on my Mac Demarco shit, break my heart then smoke a cig, even put some cloves in it
Don't test me because my skin ain't thick, hit your walls I need my fix, pull up on you I need
Way more witchu had too much of these hoes
Never told you bout the summer that I spent with my bros
Doin' things like your legs just gon' stay open now they closed
Thought I'd fix the road but now you out here flying on your own, nah
I was just thinkin' 'bout you and it made me think of colors of the space
70 miles up in my coupe and not a thought 'bout stepping on my brakes
I done seen you glow like that I must say that I'm proud
Thinkin' 'bout the times when you would go into my house
Had to let you go like that I'd say it fucked me up
You live in my head without a doubt
Always anxious, got your picture on my necklace
Say I'm smart but never seen a day of campus
Gave me nani don't be sorry we just reckless
Think about you every time I see your drawers
All these parties I attend but never know the celebration
I'll let you do what you want no need for explanation
You go through my mind all day all night it feels like immigration
One of these days I'll fuck around and book a flight up to Manhattan
Don't wanna see you go but I'd do the same as you
Don't see why you would go back to seeing me when you
Didn't wanna hurt my feelings but I couldn't get a clue
Didn't wanna seem perceiving bout the things that you pursue
I was just thinkin' 'bout you and it made me think of colors of the space
70 miles up in my coupe and not a thought 'bout stepping on my brakes
I done seen you glow like that I must say that I'm proud
Thinkin bout the times when you would go into my house
Had to let you go like that I'd say it fucked me up
You live in my head without a doubt
Always anxious, got your picture on my necklace
Say I'm smart but never seen a day of campus
Gave me nani don't be sorry we just reckless
Think about you every time I see your drawers
I be on my Mac Demarco shit, break my heart then smoke a cig, even put some cloves in it
Don't test me because my skin ain't thick, hit your walls I need my fix, pull up on you I need
@vyz7454
The fact that this song is Self Produced by Brian is insane to me. This shows how much talent he has.
@Envious122
Totes agree. And, the level of his English...I just think he's borderline genius.
@AeroDepartment
Also self produced the computer and the software to produce this music. Let’s not forget the mic & speakers too. He also created the circuit boards in his equipments as well as the camera system from scratch.
@Luke44668
It’s because he is asian
@3kaj624
schnozer spotted xqcM
@chufengxilin9869
@AeroDepartment that's too much
@brendanryan5536
So many good memories listening to this song, crazy that its nearly been four years since it came out...
@dhrdhx
Ikr!!
@dylanaraujo478
Litteraly fax bro this song and dat stick give me so much nostalgia from being a little kid
@Tooamazin
@Dylan Araujo I mean, it's only 4 years ago. You still a little kid then, maybe a slightly bigger kid lol.