Won't Be Late
Swae Lee Lyrics


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Tell 'em again, tell 'em off (tell 'em off)
It just dawned on me (on me), what's right, feels wrong
No, no wingman, that's only my A-game
At this game, two can play

Kill your vibe, they don't have the right
Baby don't fight it, you're giving me life
Take your time, set the mood right
Settle down, was skeptical at first but now I'm not

Won't be late, won't delay (hey)
Won't be late, won't delay (yeah)

Yeah, yeah, saving my time for you
Suddenly, I freed up (free)
Freezing my times with you
When I'm lonely, I can bring them up
Closed off my line for you (closing down my line)
I'm better when I'm just on my own, girl
Standing in line for you (standing in line for you)
Standing here for I don't know how long, girl
Things I wrote (ay), lengths I go
Lets you know that I want you
Words we spoke, things you wrote
Let me know that you want me too (yeah)
Ikebe, pressing on me heavy
Pressing up against me real close
Bakassi, moving on me wassy
Time is moving real slow

Won't be late, won't delay (hey)
Won't be late, won't delay (yeah)




Won't be late, won't delay (hey)
Won't be late, won't delay (won't delay) (yeah)

Overall Meaning

In the chorus of Swae Lee's "Won't Be Late," he proclaims that he won't be tardy or procrastinate when it comes to the woman he wants. He's not playing any games in his pursuit, as he has no wingman, and it's clear what he wants. His attraction to this woman is so strong that she's giving him life, and he's willing to make room in his schedule to spend time with her.


In the lyrics leading up to the chorus, Swae Lee describes how he's closed off his line and is standing in line for her. He describes the things he wrote and lengths he's gone to communicate his feelings to her, and he knows that she wants him too. The song is about a mutual attraction that's moving slowly, but they're both invested, and time is on their side. The song speaks to the feeling of falling for someone and being willing to put in the effort to make a connection that feels real.


Overall, "Won't Be Late" is a song about being clear and upfront about your feelings, and not wasting time when it comes to something you truly desire. It's a celebration of mutual attraction and a willingness to make time for something special.


Line by Line Meaning

Tell 'em again, tell 'em off (tell 'em off)
Remind them and dismiss them at the same time.


It just dawned on me (on me), what's right, feels wrong
Realized that what feels good may not be right.


No, no wingman, that's only my A-game
I'm so good, I don't need any help.


At this game, two can play
You're not the only one who can play this game.


Kill your vibe, they don't have the right
Don't let others bring you down.


Baby don't fight it, you're giving me life
You make my life better by just being in it.


Take your time, set the mood right
Don't rush, let the moment build.


Settle down, was skeptical at first but now I'm not
Was unsure at first about committing, but now I want to.


Won't be late, won't delay (hey)
I won't keep you waiting.


Yeah, yeah, saving my time for you
I'm choosing to spend my time on you.


Suddenly, I freed up (free)
My schedule miraculously cleared up.


Freezing my times with you
I want you to be my only focus.


When I'm lonely, I can bring them up
You're the one I think about when I'm by myself.


Closed off my line for you (closing down my line)
I'm not interested in anyone else.


I'm better when I'm just on my own, girl
I don't need anyone else, but I want you.


Standing in line for you (standing in line for you)
I'm waiting patiently for you.


Things I wrote (ay), lengths I go
I've gone to great lengths to express my feelings to you.


Lets you know that I want you
I'm making it clear that I'm interested in you.


Words we spoke, things you wrote
We've communicated our feelings to each other.


Let me know that you want me too (yeah)
I want to know that you feel the same way about me.


Ikebe, pressing on me heavy
Your curves are irresistible to me.


Pressing up against me real close
You're physically close to me and it feels good.


Bakassi, moving on me wassy
You're getting me excited and turned on.


Time is moving real slow
The moment with you feels like it's lasting forever in a good way.


Won't be late, won't delay (won't delay) (yeah)
I won't keep you waiting no matter what.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Aubrey Drake Graham, Khalif Malik Ibin Shaman Brown, Michael Len Williams

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Emi Angeles

Tell 'em again, tell 'em off (tell 'em off)
It just dawned on me (on me), what's right, feels wrong
No, no wingman, that's only my A-game
At this game, two can play
Kill your vibe, they don't have the right
Baby don't fight it, you're giving me life
Take your time, set the mood right
Settle down, was skeptical at first but now I'm not
Won't be late, won't delay (hey)
Won't be late, won't delay (yeah)
Yeah, yeah, saving my time for you
Suddenly, I freed up (free)
Freezing my times with you
When I'm lonely, I can bring them up
Closed off my line for you (closing down my line)
I'm better when I'm just on my own, girl
Standing in line for you (standing in line for you)
Standing here for I don't know how long, girl
Things I wrote (ay), lengths I go
Lets you know that I want you
Words we spoke, things you wrote
Let me know that you want me too (yeah)
Ikebe, pressing on me heavy
Pressing up against me real close
Bakassi, moving on me wassy
Time is moving real slow
Won't be late, won't delay (hey)
Won't be late, won't delay (yeah)
Won't be late, won't delay (hey)
Won't be late, won't delay (won't delay) (yeah)
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All comments from YouTube:

Bli Wilson

This is not hip-hop, this is afrobeat hands-down 🙌🏽🙌🏽

Aldo Sosa

This track literally iss Afrobeats bro.. what you trying say lol I don't get it

Vanilla Money

A bit obvious…

Izael Albuquerque

Isso é funk do Brasil porra

Ben taleb Amira

Mama africa

Fred Garati

@justsomeguylikethis eh heh now!!!

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Gee Silva

Mano que vibe e que voz 🇧🇷

joseD marin

maldito cagooon

Guuu Ferreiraaa

Mano não é muito a voz dele, tem muito autotune, mas sim ele é muito bom

Liam Schoeman

Dude mmm not brazil it africa dont hate

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