Cry Me A River
Skooly Lyrics
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Better nuff you found me now you trying to drown me baby.
Don't cry me a river because baby I can't swim don't you cry.
Dont cry me a river.
So I'm begging you please I'm begging you please.
Yes I'm begging you please cuz I can't swim can't swim that deep no no no.
I can't swim that deep No no no no.
Lights camera action show me what you got.
Time to show me what you got.
So to my satisfaction.
Babygirl you kinda hot.
So tonight its one direction.
Headed To Your Spot.
Cause Girl You Got That Act Straight, fat cake, turnover and back break.
I Dont Ever wanna see your back straight (Neva).
Thats a arch back.
Let Me See You Arch That.
You Say Imma Dog baby, lets see if you bark back.
See I May Pull Around 4.
Prolly outta park.
But I think your man had caught on to my car!
Where The fuck am i gone park tonight?
Please Dont cry me a river cause baby i cant swim.
Better nuff you found me now you tryna drown me baby.
Got me like my, my, my, my, my, my dont cry cry cry.
Im begging you please, cause i cant swim that deep no no no.
I Cant swim that deep no no no oooo
The lyrics of Skooly's song Cry Me a River are about a man who is warning his lover not to emotionally overwhelm him, like a river that he cannot swim in or handle. He feels like his lover is trying to drag him down and drown him. He pleads with her not to cry him a river because he cannot handle the emotional depth she is trying to take him to. He begs her not to make him swim in deep emotional waters that he cannot handle. He is also boasting about his sexual prowess and wants to take their relationship to the next level. He is interested in her body and wants her to show him what she's got. He tells her that he's a dog and she needs to be careful, but at the same time, he wants her to respond to him and bark back. He ends the song confused about where he can park tonight, which could be a symbolic representation of his uncertainty about his future with her.
The song is an interesting mix of warning, boasting, and vulnerability. Skooly is trying to balance his feelings for his lover while trying to maintain his reputation as a masculine and sexually dominant man. The lyrics display a sense of confusion and complexity that's characteristic of human relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Please don't cry me a river cause baby I cant swim.
I don't want you to cause me any emotional distress because I am not equipped to handle it.
Better nuff you found me now you trying to drown me baby.
You are suffocating me now that you have me.
Don't cry me a river because baby I can't swim don't you cry.
I can't handle your tears, so please don't cry.
Dont cry me a river.
Stop crying and causing me more emotional distress.
So I'm begging you please I'm begging you please.
I am desperately asking you to stop causing me emotional pain.
Yes I'm begging you please cuz I can't swim can't swim that deep no no no.
I am begging you to stop because I am not emotionally equipped to handle this level of pain.
I can't swim that deep No no no no.
I cannot handle this level of emotional pain.
Lights camera action show me what you got.
Let's do this, show me what you're made of.
Tonight Is about that action.
Tonight is the night to take action.
Time to show me what you got.
It's time to prove yourself.
So to my satisfaction.
I am expecting to be satisfied with what you have to offer.
Babygirl you kinda hot.
I am attracted to you.
So tonight its one direction.
Tonight, we are on the same page going in the same direction.
Headed To Your Spot.
I am coming over to your place.
Cause Girl You Got That Act Straight, fat cake, turnover and back break.
You have all the qualities I desire in a partner.
I Dont Ever wanna see your back straight (Neva).
I want to see you always in a provocative position.
Thats a arch back.
A curvy spine is what I desire in you.
Let Me See You Arch That.
Show me your arch back.
You Say Imma Dog baby, lets see if you bark back.
You claim that I am a player, let's see if you are able to handle me.
See I May Pull Around 4.
I might come around in the early hours of the morning.
Prolly outta park.
I might park my car far away from your place.
But I think your man had caught on to my car!
I suspect your partner is aware of my presence.
Where The fuck am i gone park tonight?
Where can I park my car tonight?
Got me like my, my, my, my, my, my dont cry cry cry.
Your emotional outburst is overwhelming me and I cannot handle it.
Im begging you please, cause i cant swim that deep no no no.
I am pleading with you to stop causing me emotional pain because I cannot handle it.
I Cant swim that deep no no no oooo
I am not capable of handling this level of emotional distress.
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