Prince
Sample & Hold Lyrics

Over and Over, Over and Over
Repeating the same actions or patterns repeatedly

Yeah
Expressing agreement or affirmation

Said I know it's been a while
Acknowledging that a significant amount of time has passed since the last interaction

Since we had a conversation
Since we last communicated

I've been working often, but you've been on the same shit
I have been busy with work while you have been stuck in the same routine or mindset

Work has been exhausting but I don't do vacations
Although work has been tiring, I don't take breaks or time off

I don't want to fall for you
I don't want to develop romantic feelings for you

Master of persuasion
Skilled at convincing or influencing others

I need to focus on me again
I need to prioritize my own well-being and goals

You've been the source of my ignorance
You have contributed to my lack of awareness or understanding

I need my space for my diligence
I require personal space in order to be diligent or committed to my responsibilities

Oh no
Expressing disappointment or concern

It's all the same
Everything remains unchanged or consistent

It's a game for the favorites
There are certain individuals who receive preferential treatment or advantages

All these women plotting for trials and tribulations
Various women scheming or planning for difficulties or challenges to arise

But I don't budge
I am resolute and unwilling to change my position or stance

I can see manipulation
I can recognize and understand when someone is trying to manipulate or control me

You just want your needs met so fuck your validation
You are solely focused on satisfying your own desires or needs, disregarding any need for validation or approval

I know the worth of my work
I understand the value or significance of my efforts and achievements

I was never perfect but you were insecure
I have never been flawless, but you were filled with self-doubt or insecurity

You gave into jealousy and you were seeing blur
You succumbed to feelings of jealousy, clouding your judgment or perception

You need a double shot of Hennessy to stick around with her
You require alcohol as a means of coping or enduring a difficult situation or person

Over and over, you keep on holding
Repeatedly refusing to let go or release

Pushed you away but somehow we getting closer
Despite attempting to distance myself from you, we still find ourselves growing closer

I can't do this no more
I am no longer able or willing to continue in this manner

Shawty fucked the composure
The situation or person disrupted my calmness or emotional stability

Somehow we just get around
In some way, we manage to navigate and overcome obstacles or challenges

Working nine to five baby
Engaged in a typical work schedule or routine

You still on my mind baby
You are still occupying my thoughts or feelings

The first time that we met we was young and nieve
When we initially met, we were inexperienced or naive