Like That
Saba Joon Lyrics
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Be honest, I know that you want this
til' mornin'
we're kissing and loving
the way that you hold me you're just like a homie
your're calling me up just to tell me you love me
all of those trips we be planning on taking
but you be pretending we friends on vacation
I'm just saying, just saying
The way you be acting
got my mind all fucked up
im paying and paying
but okay,
now everydays a new game
im just trying to have a good thing
and im wanting you all day
cus im fuckingg with you
but you aint fucking with me like that
why you scared why you holding back
theres nothing to loose
can we be on the same track
promise you bthat ill have your back
im nothing like your ex thing
there is no comparison
so just let it go in your head
now just get on my bed
Now you got me friendzoning when you hit you fall in love with me
see it in your eyes there is no fooling me
gasping for air rolling in the sheets
dripping more than sweat when your
in th sheets
The lyrics of Saba Joon's song "Like That" speak about the confusion and frustration that arises when one person in a dynamic desires a romantic relationship while the other wants to maintain a friendship. The song speaks of the artist's longing for the other person to reciprocate their feelings, whilst acknowledging the fear and hesitation that might be preventing them from doing so.
The first verse of the song begins with the artist addressing the other person, acknowledging that they know there is a mutual attraction and that they want to take things further. They speak of the moments they've shared together, staying up all night, kissing, and loving. However, despite this, the other person is still holding back, treating the artist as just a friend. The chorus highlights the sense of confusion and frustration the artist experiences because they feel like they're putting in all the effort, but the other person isn't reciprocating their feelings.
The second verse builds on this, with the artist talking about how they're willing to invest in the relationship but acknowledging that every day is a new game. They just want to have a good thing going and want to be all in with the other person. However, the other person is still holding back, unwilling to take the relationship further. The final lines of the song are potent; the artist speaks of being friend-zoned by the other person and seeing the longing in the other person's eyes, acknowledging that they desire the relationship too.
Line by Line Meaning
Be honest, I know that you want this
I'm aware that you want to be with me, so please be honest about your feelings.
til' mornin'
Let's spend the night together until morning.
we're kissing and loving
We're enjoying each other's company and being intimate.
the way that you hold me you're just like a homie
The way you hold me feels like we're just friends, not like a romantic partner.
your're calling me up just to tell me you love me
You're frequently expressing your love for me through phone calls.
all of those trips we be planning on taking
We've discussed going on trips together.
but you be pretending we friends on vacation
But when we're on vacation, you act like we're just friends and not in a romantic relationship.
Are you playing, playing
Are you just playing games with me?
I'm just saying, just saying
I'm only stating the obvious.
The way you be acting
Your behavior towards me is confusing.
got my mind all fucked up
Your mixed signals are causing me to be mentally distressed.
im paying and paying
I'm investing a lot of time and effort into this relationship.
but okay,
Despite the confusion, I'm willing to continue trying.
now everyday's a new game
Every day, it feels like a new challenge to understand where we stand.
im just trying to have a good thing
I just want a healthy and happy relationship.
and im wanting you all day
I think about you throughout the day and want to be with you.
cus im fucking with you
Because I'm emotionally invested in you.
but you aint fucking with me like that
But you're not as invested in me as I am in you.
why you scared why you holding back
Why are you afraid and not fully expressing your feelings?
theres nothing to loose
There's nothing to lose by being honest about your feelings.
can we be on the same track
Can we have the same level of emotional investment in our relationship?
promise you bthat ill have your back
I promise to always support you.
im nothing like your ex thing
I'm not like your past romantic partner.
there is no comparison
There's no need to compare me to your ex.
so just let it go in your head
Just let go of any past negative experiences with ex-partners.
now just get on my bed
Now let's be intimate and enjoy each other's company.
Now you got me friendzoning when you hit you fall in love with me
Now you're putting me in the friendzone, but when we're intimate, you act like you're in love with me.
see it in your eyes there is no fooling me
I can clearly see in your eyes that you have feelings for me.
gasping for air rolling in the sheets
We're physically intimate and enjoying each other's company.
dripping more than sweat when your in the sheets
We're getting very physically intimate and passionate with each other.
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