Reciprocate
Summer Walker & SZA Lyrics
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Yeah, yeah, yeah
Oh, now (oh)
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Oh, now
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Oh, now
Yeah, yeah, yeah
First of all get these bitches
I ain't even care 'bout your riches
You know I'm a different girl
Kinda come from a different world
It ain't even worth us splittin' but
If you knew what I was hittin' on
You never would've came at me like that
Never would've tried to play me like that
Like you don't have to spend no time
Like you don't have to give your all
Like you don't have to do it right
Like you don't have to, oh, oh, whoa
Like you don't have to talk to me (don't have to talk to me)
Like you don't have to try to teach me
Like you ain't have to learn me, earn me
All I wanted was for you to stay
It's the bare minimum for me
I don't wanna throw it all away
It's a good thing, it's a good thing
All I wanted was for you to stay
It's the bare minimum for me
I don't wanna throw it all away
But you gon' have to reciprocate (have to reciprocate)
You can take that bag back
I've had enough of all that
You tryna cover up what you lack, that's just whack
Give up your faรงade, I can see you (I can see you)
If you let your guard down, I won't tell no one
You just be yourself but I'ma teach you
That love is built, it can't be bought
I know that you just used to these bitches (you used to)
They ain't 'bout shit (bullshit)
They just with it (they waitin')
I know you met me in a club but I'm different (I'm different)
I'm really fuckin' with your heart, am I trippin'? (Oh, whoa, oh)
All I wanted was for you to stay
It's the bare minimum for me
I don't wanna throw it all away
It's a good thing, it's a good thing
All I wanted was for you to stay
It's the bare minimum for me
I don't wanna throw it all away
But you gon' have to reciprocate (have to reciprocate)
Summer Walkerโs song โReciprocateโ is about being in a relationship where the singer feels like her partner is not giving enough emotionally, and she is tired of being taken for granted. The song starts with her asserting her dominance and stating her worth, as she says that getting money is not the most important thing to her, and she comes from a different world. She questions why her partner is not putting in as much effort as she is, and asks for the bare minimum - for him to stay and reciprocate the love she is giving him. She calls out his lack of effort and superficiality, and implores him to be himself and open up to her so they can build a true emotional connection.
The song is a warning to the partner that the relationship will not last unless he starts putting in the effort she deserves. It is a clear message to all partners to understand the importance of reciprocity in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
First of all get these bitches
Let's start by getting rid of the other women in your life
I ain't even care 'bout your riches
Money doesn't impress me, I'm not after your wealth
You know I'm a different girl
I'm not like those other girls you've been with
Kinda come from a different world
I have different experiences and perspectives than you
It ain't even worth us splittin' but
Quitting is not necessary, let's work this out
If you knew what I was hittin' on
If you understood what I want from you
You never would've came at me like that
You wouldn't have treated me the way you did
Never would've tried to play me like that
You wouldn't have attempted to deceive me
Like you don't have to spend no time
It's as if you don't need to devote effort or attention
Like you don't have to give your all
It seems like you're not putting in your full effort
Like you don't have to do it right
It seems like you're not doing things correctly or effectively
Like you don't have to, oh, oh, woah
You act like there are no expectations for you
All I wanted was for you to stay
I just wanted you to stick around
It's the bare minimum for me
It's the least that I require
I don't wanna throw it all away
I don't want to lose what we have
It's a good thing, it's a good thing
Our relationship is a positive thing and worth preserving
But you gon' have to reciprocate (have to reciprocate)
But you need to give back and show that you care about me too
You can take that bag back
I don't need your material possessions
I've had enough of all that
I'm tired of the superficial things you offer me
You tryna cover up what you lack, that's just whack
You're trying to hide your shortcomings, and that's unimpressive
Give up your faรงade, I can see you (I can see you)
Stop trying to pretend and be your authentic self around me
If you let your guard down, I won't tell no one
If you open up to me, I won't reveal your secrets
You just be yourself but I'ma teach you
Be true to yourself, but I'll help you grow
That love is built, it can't be bought
Real love is built through shared experiences, it's not something that can be purchased
I know that you just used to these bitches (you used to)
I understand that you've been with a lot of women like this before
They ain't 'bout shit (bullshit)
They don't care about anything substantial
They just with it (they waitin')
They're just going along with whatever happens
I know you met me in a club but I'm different (I'm different)
Although we met in a club, I am not like the other women you've met there
I'm really fuckin' with your heart, am I trippin'? (Oh, woah, oh)
I'm genuinely invested in you, is that crazy?
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Arsenio Umberto Archer, Aubrey Robinson, London Tyler Holmes, Summer Marjani Walker
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
yourgirlfriendwannabeme
Summer always coming through with these dreamy beats, hits different with headphones and in the car speaker ๐
Amara Ayozie
Honestly
codey
Literally bro
LiiightSaber_11
Fashoooooo ๐ฉ๐ฅ
JayNelli Original
Ong
DDomino Geronimo
Sis Iโm really over here shaking listening.
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i donโt think summer realises how many people sheโs healing rn ๐ฉ
L. Didintle Madumo
While also healing herself๐ญ
MikeDAMadness !
THAAA PARTTT ๐
samantha ๐
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