Decisions
Rotimi Lyrics
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Ooh, nah
Ooh, yeah
Yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah
H-Money
I don't know, I don't know how to do this (do this)
But I know I gotta push through it (through it)
But you're still on my mind (oh nah nah)
Check the phone, back in love with some new shit (new shit)
And everything about it feels stupid (stupid)
Get another check off my to-do-list
To occupy my mind
Can't get away from us
Can't get away from love
It's just the way it was
If you down, I'm down to do it again, we can try
One more day, one more night
One more day, one more night
One more chance to decide
One more day, one more night (we can try)
One more day, one more night
One more day, one more night
One more chance to decide
One more day, one more night (we can try)
Running back to what I used to know (ooh)
Running back 'cause I can't let you go
If we do, if we do, if we do this (do this)
Then we finally know what the truth is (truth is)
Either way it's gonna be a movie (movie)
Or be the last time (oh yeah)
If we do, if we do, if we do this (yeah)
Let's do it like we something to prove, yeah (prove, yeah)
I'ma kiss like I know I'm 'bout to lose it (lose it)
All because I–
Can't get away from us
Can't get away from love
It's just the way it was
If you down, I'm down to do it again, we can try
One more day, one more night (night)
One more day, one more night (night)
One more chance to decide (decide)
One more day, one more night (one more day)
One more day, one more night (one more day, babe)
One more day, one more night (one more night, baby)
One more chance to decide (one more chance, babe)
One more day, one more night
Running back to what I used to know (ooh)
Running back 'cause I can't let you go
I, I (I, I, I)
Gotta get you home tonight (tonight)
I, I (I, I, I)
Gotta get you home tonight (tonight)
I, I (I, I, I)
Gotta get you home tonight (tonight)
I, I (I, I, I)
Gotta get you home tonight (tonight)
Oh yeah, yeah, yeah
One more day, one more night (all I need, babe)
One more day, one more night
One more chance to decide (one more)
One more day, one more night (oh oh)
One more day, one more night (all I need)
One more day, one more night (one more day)
One more chance to decide (one more chance)
One more day, one more night
Ooh, yeah
Ooh, nah
Ooh, yeah
Yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah
Ooh, yeah
Ooh, nah
Ooh, yeah
Yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah
In Rotimi's song "Decisions," the artist discusses the difficulty of moving on from a past love while also recognizing the potential for a future with that person. He's conflicted and struggling with indecision, unsure of how to proceed. On one hand, he's doing everything in his power not to think about his ex-lover, checking his phone and filling his schedule to distract himself. Yet, despite these efforts, he still thinks about them often. On the other hand, Rotimi acknowledges that if they were to try again, it would be a risky move that may result in heartbreak. Despite the potential consequences, Rotimi is willing to give it another shot because he can't get away from the love he feels for this person.
The chorus of the song amplifies Rotimi's inner conflict. He's aware of the consequences of trying again with his ex-lover, but he's also aware that he can't avoid the love he feels for them. It's a toxic cycle of questioning and second-guessing, but he's more than willing to take that risk.
Overall, "Decisions" is a heartfelt song that speaks to the struggles of trying to move on from a past love while also recognizing the potential for a future with that person.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know, I don't know how to do this (do this)
The singer doesn't know how to deal with the situation at hand
But I know I gotta push through it (through it)
The singer is determined to keep trying in spite of the difficulties
Doin' everything I can not to lose it (lose it)
The singer is trying to control their emotions to avoid a meltdown
But you're still on my mind (oh nah nah)
The person the artist is thinking about is still constantly on their mind
Check the phone, back in love with some new shit (new shit)
The artist is trying to move on with someone new, but it's not really working out
And everything about it feels stupid (stupid)
The singer acknowledges that this new relationship feels pointless
Get another check off my to-do-list
The singer is trying to keep busy to distract from their troubles
To occupy my mind
The artist is looking for a way to stop thinking about the past
One more day, one more night
The artist is stuck in a cycle of trying and failing
One more chance to decide
The artist is faced with a difficult choice
Running back to what I used to know (ooh)
The singer is giving up on trying to move on and is returning to what's familiar
Running back 'cause I can't let you go
The artist is unable to let go of the person from their past
If we do, if we do, if we do this (do this)
The singer is considering taking a chance and trying again with this person
Then we finally know what the truth is (truth is)
The singer hopes that by giving it another shot, they'll find out if the relationship really can work
Either way it's gonna be a movie (movie)
The singer anticipates lots of drama and ups and downs if the relationship continues
Or be the last time (oh yeah)
If the relationship doesn't work out, it may be the end for good
Let's do it like we something to prove, yeah (prove, yeah)
The artist is approaching this opportunity to try again with a heightened sense of motivation and determination
I'ma kiss like I know I'm 'bout to lose it (lose it)
The singer is going all in and expressing their emotions passionately in case it's their last chance
All because I–
The singer is doing this because they feel strongly for the person in question
Can't get away from us
The relationship between the artist and the other person is intense and all-consuming
Can't get away from love
Love between the two people is too strong to ignore or escape
If you down, I'm down to do it again, we can try
The artist is willing to try their hand at love again if the other person is
I, I (I, I, I)
The singer is determined to make things work
Gotta get you home tonight (tonight)
The artist wants to be with the other person tonight
Oh yeah, yeah, yeah
The singer is feeling positive about this opportunity to be with the other person
One more day, one more night (all I need, babe)
The singer is asking for one more chance to try and make things work with the other person
One more chance to decide (one more chance)
This is the last chance the singer is asking for to try and make things work with the other person
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Olurotimi Akinosho
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Victor Okeh
Rotimi is bridging R'n;B with Afrobeat. He is an elevation of Nigerian Music.
Judith Muhangueno
Best comment 👌
Adia Yarn Arts
Victor Okeh or an elevation of RnB.
Chris Oghenetega Maloney
mellisa bryan the other way round
As SAA
Lauren Clark exactly that’s why it’s called Afro Beats. Afro beats is from Blacks around the world.
ICE
Most afrobeats comes from basement music
Colette Reed
Music so smooth to sway your hips to with that special person. Beautiful music Rotimi.... Another hit made.
Alex Bennett
Amen to that I felt the same great island vibe with old school R&B feel.
Natasha Laureano
Colette Reed don’t forget want more
Shi Love
My exact thoughts.