BROKEN GIRLS
Saba Lyrics

I'm in love with broken girls, girls, girls, hey girl, girl, girl, girl
The singer is interested in women who have experienced difficulties in their lives.

Really I'm broke myself, and I think she might help
The singer is struggling financially and believes that being with a broken girl might help him feel better.

Really I love a story, and I think she might tell
The singer is drawn to women with emotional baggage because he enjoys hearing their stories.

Really I'm not your crutch, really you not my girl
The artist believes that he and the broken girl are not in a committed relationship, and he is not her emotional support system.

Really she usin' me, but it's cool, we use each other
The artist recognizes that the broken girl is also using him, but he is okay with this arrangement as they are using each other for their own benefit.

I'm in love with contemplatin' about the pressure
The singer enjoys reflecting on the pressures that both he and the broken girl face in their lives.

Conversations about depression
The singer and the broken girl often have conversations about depression and mental health.

Confrontation 'cause we care too much about each other
The two can sometimes argue because they care deeply for one another but they do not want to see one another make mistakes.

We know it ain't permanent, but temporary
The artist and the broken girl are aware that their relationship is not meant to last forever, but only for a short time.

Releasin' your Issa Rae, insecure
The artist and the broken girl can release their struggles with insecurity by sharing how they relate to particular characters on the TV show 'Insecure.'

Collect them like Pikachu, Venusaur
The singer enjoys pursuing relationships with broken girls, in the same way that a person might collect Pokemon characters.

We go 'til you done or my penis sore
The physical aspect of the relationship will continue until one person reaches satisfaction or the artist can no longer continue.

Sleepin' with the TV on, then we don't speak no more
After spending the night together, they often ignore each other and do not interact further.

And I know when I'm with you, or maybe when you're with me
Being together brings a sense of completion for both the singer and the broken girl.

Even if I don't feel a thing, for a second I feel complete
The singer might not feel anything for the broken girl, but being with her provides him with a sense of wholeness.

I still will keep ya in my back pocket
Despite knowing that their relationship is meant to be temporary, the artist will still keep the broken girl in mind for future endeavors.

I know that I'm not shit, I know that it's toxic
The artist is aware that their relationship and behavior is not healthy for either of them.

I know that a part lives, that is where your heart is
Despite being broken, the broken girl still has a part of her that loves and cares for others deeply.

Tread light like broken glass
The singer needs to be careful when interacting with the broken girl, like one would when walking on broken glass.

Really I'm not my past
The artist is not defined by their past experiences or mistakes.

Really I snatched your soul
The artist has had a profound impact on the broken girl and has stolen a piece of her soul in a metaphorical sense.

Really that's not to brag
While the artist is proud to have impacted the broken girl, they do not want to come off as arrogant or condescending about it.

Really when I'm alone
The singer feels lonely without the broken girl.

Really I'm not to have
The artist is not someone that the broken girl should be relying on for emotional support or care.

Really I know you're empty
The singer understands that the broken girl is feeling hollow and needs someone to fill the gap in her life.

But I think I can fill your glass
The singer believes that he can fill the emotional void in the broken girl's life and make her feel whole again.

Fantasizing all your problems
The singer finds themselves daydreaming about the broken girl's issues and how he can help solve them.

I wanted you more, since I found out you heartless
The artist was even more interested in the broken girl once they learned about her lack of compassion to others.

Harbourin' feelings for niggas who hurt you
The artist is aware that the broken girl has had pain inflicted on her by men in the past, and he wants to help her heal from these experiences.

Know you on the surface, but not on a personal level
The singer knows the broken girl in a superficial sense, but doesn't have a deep understanding of who she is as a person.

I play the game of hearts, missin' piece, we ain't apart
The singer is familiar with emotionally manipulating others and understands that the broken girl's issues can fill a void in the game of hearts, bringing them closer together.

Depend on me until I'm bored
The broken girl relies on the artist for emotional support until he can no longer provide it to her.

I return your heart as quick I return your call
The artist is quick to end their emotional relationship with the broken girl as soon as it has run its course.

Tables turn quicker, 'cause after a weekend I miss ya
The artist and the broken girl's relationship can be characterized by emotional ups and downs, as their feelings for one another constantly switch back and forth.

I don't want you, but I'm conflicted
The singer is not sure if he wants to continue his relationship with the broken girl, but still feels torn due to his emotional investment in her.

I know that back and forth yo-yo shit over with
The artist is aware that their tumultuous emotional relationship with the broken girl needs to come to an end.

But you gon' take me back, I'm gon' convince ya
Despite wanting to end things, the singer knows that the broken girl will take him back, and he will work to convince her to do so.

Pain ain't never looked so temptin'
The singer is drawn to the broken girl's pain, seeing it as a challenge to help her heal and make her feel whole again.

Lonely never looked so distant
The singer is no longer attracted to feeling lonely, as the broken girl has filled that void in his life.

We just gon' ignore the tension
Both the artist and the broken girl will ignore the underlying tension in their relationship in order to continue fulfilling their needs from one another.

You know we both not shit
Both the artist and the broken girl recognize that their actions and relationship are not mature or healthy.

I know that shit toxic
The singer realizes that their relationship is not good for either of them and recognizes that it is toxic.

This whole time been obsessed, bein' sad
The singer has been preoccupied with sadness and obsessing over the broken girl during their entire relationship.

She was my quick escape, made me forget
The broken girl served as a way for the artist to escape his own problems and get lost in her own issues.

Hear her speak, see her weak, made me feel big
Witnessing the broken girl being vulnerable made the artist feel powerful and better about himself.

Crowned me (crown(, she downed me, treat me like shit
Despite the artist becoming more confident about himself due to the broken girl's vulnerability, she still treats him poorly and brings him down.

Second time, round two, what I learn?
The singer is wondering what he can learn from their second attempt at a relationship.

She wasn't mine, that wasn't love (love), I wasn't hers
The artist realizes that their relationship was not based on love or commitment, and both individuals were not fully invested in one another.

I'm not hurt anymore, took some time
The singer no longer feels hurt over the end of his relationship with the broken girl, and has taken some time to heal.

Found a girl, now I'm hers and she mine
The singer has moved on from his relationship with the broken girl and is now in a new, committed relationship.

And she made me feel whole, heal me
The new girl in the singer's life has made him feel complete and helped him heal from his past relationships.

And it's mutual
The new relationship is based on mutual love and respect for one another.

Can't you care for me?
The artist is hoping that the broken girl will show him emotional care and support.

Can't you care? Can't you care?
The singer is hoping that the broken girl will care for him on a deep level.

Can't you care? Can't you care?
The singer is reiterating his desire for the broken girl to show him care and affection.

Can't you care for me?
The artist is hoping that the broken girl will show him the same level of care and affection that he has shown her throughout their relationship.

Can't you care? Can't you care?
The artist is hopeful that the broken girl will come to care for him emotionally and show him the affection he desires.

Can't you care? Can't you care?
The artist is repeating his request for the broken girl to care for him in the same way that he cares for her.

Can't you care? Can't you care?
The singer is continuously pleading for emotional care and affection from the broken girl.