Red Wine
Swae Lee Lyrics
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I caught you on a wave (yeah)
I'm not tryna follow the blind
And you not tryna be left behind
It takes more than two shots (ooh)
To wipe my memory clean
And I was bustin' in blocks
Just to hear you sing (oh, oh, oh, girl)
Good girl (hey)
I'll see you in the daytime
I'm just too lit for white wine (yeah)
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Good girl (hey)
I'll see you in the daytime
I'm just too lit for red wine (lit)
Yeah, yeah, yeah (uh huh)
You wanted to go down in this place
This good gas has me in a good space
Between the money and the women, I wake up still in a daze
Daze, daze
No roleplay
Can't roleplay
Oh, yeah
Enjoy your trip
Just be you and I'll be all that I can be
This love got you borderline crazy
I crashed on your shore, oh
And now let's move forward
The song "Red Wine" by Swae Lee is a reflection on a romantic relationship and the various highs and lows that come with it. The opening lines of the song, "Don't you run away, I caught you on a wave" suggest that the relationship began on a high note, but there have been some troubles along the way. The singer acknowledges that they are not following blindly, indicating that there is some level of conflict or disagreement between the two.
The central metaphor of the song revolves around red wine and white wine. The singer declares that they are "just too lit for red wine", implying that the relationship has moved beyond a point where things can be simple and easy. The idea of being "lit" suggests that the singer is under the influence of something, and the chaos and confusion that can come with this state is palpable in the lyrics.
Despite the difficulties that are present in the relationship, there is still a sense of hope and possibility as the song ends with the declaration, "And now let's move forward". The singer seems to be acknowledging that the relationship may not be perfect, but there is still something worth pursuing and fighting for.
Overall, "Red Wine" is a song that captures the messy and complicated nature of modern relationships. Through its use of metaphor and imagery, it explores the tensions that arise when two people try to connect and find common ground.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't you run away (hol' up)
Don't leave yet, please hold on for a moment.
I caught you on a wave (yeah)
I can sense that you're in the moment with me, feeling the rush.
I'm not tryna follow the blind
I don't want to follow everyone else and be just like them.
And you not tryna be left behind
You don't want to be left out, you want to be with me in this moment.
It takes more than two shots (ooh)
Drinking is not enough to forget about you.
To wipe my memory clean
Even with alcohol, the memories we have cannot simply be erased or forgotten.
And I was bustin' in blocks
I was doing everything I could just to hear you sing.
Just to hear you sing (oh, oh, oh, girl)
I would go to great lengths just to listen to your beautiful voice.
Good girl (hey)
Hey there, you're a lovely girl.
I'll see you in the daytime
I look forward to spending time with you during the day.
I'm just too lit for white wine (yeah)
I'm feeling too good for something as basic as white wine.
Good girl (hey)
You're still a happy-go-lucky, lovely girl.
I'll see you in the daytime
We'll still hang out during the day.
I'm just too lit for red wine (lit)
I am having so much fun that even red wine won't compare.
You wanted to go down in this place
You wanted to have a good time with me at this venue.
This good gas has me in a good space
I'm feeling great thanks to the quality weed we're smoking.
Between the money and the women, I wake up still in a daze
With all the distractions in my life, I still wake up feeling confused and uncertain.
No roleplay
We're not playing around anymore, this is real life.
Can't roleplay
We can't pretend anymore, we need to be true to ourselves.
Oh, yeah
That's the reality of our situation.
Enjoy your trip
Have a good time on your journey.
Just be you and I'll be all that I can be
You just be yourself and I'll do what I can to support you.
This love got you borderline crazy
Your love for me is driving you a bit mad.
I crashed on your shore, oh
I came to you unexpectedly, but I'm glad I did.
And now let's move forward
Let's start fresh and move forward together.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Khalif Malik Ibin Shaman Brown, Ryan Martinez, Sean Seaton
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