Stronger Than Me
Scubba Lyrics
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You've been here seven years longer than me
Don't you know you supposed to be the man?
Not pale in comparison to who you think I am
You always want to talk it through, I don't care
I always have to comfort you when I'm there
But that's what I need you to do, stroke my hair
'Cause I've forgotten all of young love's joy
You should be stronger than me
But instead you're longer than frozen turkey
Why'd you always put me in control
All I need is for my man to live up to his role
You always want to talk it through, I'm okay
I always have to comfort you every day
But that's what I need you to do, are you gay?
'Cause I've forgotten all of young love's joy
Feel like a lady, and you my lady boy
He said ""the respect I made you earn
Thought you had so many lessons to learn""
I said ""You don't know what love is get a grip
Sound as if you're reading from some other tired script""
I'm not gonna meet your mother anytime
I just want to grip your body over mine
Please tell me why you think that's a crime
I've forgotten all of young love's joy
Feel like a lady, and you my lady boy
You should be stronger than me
You should be stronger than me
You should be stronger than me
You should be stronger than me
The lyrics to Scubba's song "Stronger Than Me" explore the dynamics of a relationship where the singer feels like she is the one who has to take charge and be the strong one, despite the expectation that her partner should be the one in that role. The song begins with the line "You should be stronger than me" which sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics.
The singer points out that her partner has been in the relationship for seven years longer than her, implying that he should have more experience and be more capable of being the "man" in the relationship. However, she feels that he often falls short and is pale in comparison to who she thinks he should be. The singer expresses frustration at always having to talk things through and comforting her partner, while also desiring to be comforted herself.
There is also an underlying questioning of her partner's masculinity, with the use of the phrase "are you gay?" suggesting that he doesn't fit the expected gender norms. The singer challenges the idea that her partner should be in control and expresses her desire for him to live up to his role as her man. She resents being put in control and wants her partner to take charge and be stronger.
The song also touches on the concept of love, with the singer mentioning that she has forgotten the joy of young love and feels like a lady while her partner is referred to as a "lady boy." This can be interpreted as a way of saying that her partner is not fulfilling the stereotypical masculine role that she desires.
Overall, the lyrics of "Stronger Than Me" delve into the frustrations and imbalances within a relationship where gender roles and expectations are not being met.
Line by Line Meaning
You should be stronger than me
I expect you to be emotionally stronger and more capable than me
You've been here seven years longer than me
You have more experience in this relationship than I do
Don't you know you supposed to be the man?
Aren't you aware of societal expectations of masculinity?
Not pale in comparison to who you think I am
Don't feel inferior to the image of me you have in your mind
You always want to talk it through, I don't care
You constantly seek communication, but I am indifferent
I always have to comfort you when I'm there
It is always my responsibility to provide emotional support when I'm around
But that's what I need you to do, stroke my hair
However, I require you to comfort me by caressing my hair
'Cause I've forgotten all of young love's joy
I no longer remember the happiness of youthful love
Feel like a lady, and you my lady boy
I feel like a traditional woman, while you seem less masculine
But instead you're longer than frozen turkey
Instead, you are weak and unable to fulfill your expected role
Why'd you always put me in control
Why do you constantly make me responsible for everything?
All I need is for my man to live up to his role
All I desire is for you to fulfill your traditional role as a man
But that's what I need you to do, are you gay?
Nevertheless, I need you to provide me with emotional support, are you unsure of your sexuality?
He said 'the respect I made you earn
He claimed that the respect he demanded from me had to be earned
Thought you had so many lessons to learn'
He believed I had much to learn and improve upon
I said 'You don't know what love is get a grip
I rebutted, saying he lacks understanding of love and should gain control of his emotions
Sound as if you're reading from some other tired script'
It seems like he is following a tired, clichéd pattern of behavior
I'm not gonna meet your mother anytime
I have no intention of meeting his mother in the near future
I just want to grip your body over mine
My desire is purely physical, to hold him close to me
Please tell me why you think that's a crime
Explain to me why you believe this physical desire is wrong or immoral
You should be stronger than me
I reiterate my expectation for him to be emotionally stronger than me
You should be stronger than me
Once again, I emphasize that he should exhibit greater strength
You should be stronger than me
I repeat my belief that he should possess more emotional strength
You should be stronger than me
One final time, I assert that he should be emotionally stronger than me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Amy Winehouse, Salaam Remi
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