Jackin' for Beats
T.I. & DJ Drama Lyrics
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Since you and I were one
Breaking up was hard to do cause girl I wanted you
But you were so wrong for me
No we don't even speak at first it was relief
But now I'm not so sure
I loved a fantasy the girl I wanted you to be
But not for who you were
So we went our separate ways
Seemed it would never work out anyways
But still my heart holds on
My heart beats for you
My heart beats for you
My heart still beats for you
My heart beats for you
My heart beats for you
My heart still beats for you
So I heard you moved away to get a fresh start in a new place
A fresh start in a new place
Do you wear your hair the same do you still have the ring
The one I gave you on Christmas day
Your heart I tried to please but you were too young to see
I guess I had to learn the hard way
So we went our separate ways
Seemed it would never work out anyways
But still my heart holds on
My heart beats for you
My heart beats for you
My heart still beats for you
My heart beats for you
My heart beats for you
My heart still beats for you
No matter where I go in this world it seems I can't stop thinking of you
Thinking of you what can I do?
From the shores of Mission Bay to the rivers of Zimbabwe
My heart still beats
My heart still beats for you
My heart beats for you
My heart beats for you
My heart still beats for you
My heart beats for you
My heart beats for you
My heart still beats for you
The lyrics to T.I. & DJ Drama's "Jacking for Beats" are emotionally charged, talking about lost love and the long-lasting effects it can have on the heart. The first verse speaks to the time that has passed since the relationship, but it is clear that the singer holds onto the past in some way, still clinging to a fantasy of who their lover could have been. They ruminate on this for a while, wondering if things could have turned out differently or if they were doomed from the start. Meanwhile, the chorus is a repeated mantra of the fact that the singer's heart still beats for their previous love, no matter where they go or what they do.
The second verse picks up the narrative by noting that the singer's love interest has moved on to try and find a new start somewhere else. The singer wonders if they still look the same, or if they wear the ring they gave to them. It's clear that the singer is still attached to this person, despite the fact that they broke up for a reason. As the song proceeds, the singer becomes more and more fixated on their ex-love, wondering what they're doing, where they are, what they're like now. Whether it's on a beach in Southern California or on a riverbank in Africa, the person the singer is singing to still has a hold on them that they can't seem to shake.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been a long long time since you and I were one
It has been a significant amount of time since we were together as a couple
Breaking up was hard to do cause girl I wanted you
It was difficult to break up with you because I had strong feelings for you
But you were so wrong for me
Despite my feelings for you, our compatibility was not ideal
No we don't even speak at first it was relief
Initially, not speaking to each other was a relief from the pain of the breakup
But now I'm not so sure
Now, it is unclear whether not speaking is still the best option
I loved a fantasy the girl I wanted you to be
I was in love with the idea of you, rather than who you actually were
But not for who you were
However, I could not love you for who you truly were
So we went our separate ways
We decided to end the relationship and go our separate ways
Seemed it would never work out anyways
It appeared that the relationship was doomed to fail from the start
But still my heart holds on
Despite the breakup, I still have feelings for you
My heart beats for you
My heart still beats for you
So I heard you moved away to get a fresh start in a new place
I heard that you moved away in an attempt to start anew
Do you wear your hair the same do you still have the ring
I wonder if you still have the same hairstyle and if you still wear the ring I gave you
The one I gave you on Christmas day
I am referring to the ring that I gave you as a Christmas present
Your heart I tried to please but you were too young to see
I attempted to make you happy, but perhaps you were not mature enough to appreciate it
I guess I had to learn the hard way
I learned from my mistakes through difficulties and pain
No matter where I go in this world it seems I can't stop thinking of you
I cannot help but think of you no matter where I am in the world
Thinking of you what can I do?
I am unsure of what to do with my constant thoughts of you
From the shores of Mission Bay to the rivers of Zimbabwe
My thoughts of you are with me everywhere I go, from local beaches to far-off rivers
My heart still beats for you
My heart still beats for you
My heart beats for you
My heart continues to beat for you
My heart still beats for you
I still have feelings for you and my heart still beats for you
My heart beats for you
My heart continues to beat for you
My heart beats for you
My heart still beats for you
My heart still beats for you
I still love you and my heart still beats for you
Lyrics © DistroKid, ONE DROP LLC
Written by: James Alger
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Grgaforniateezy
This why Tip was my favorite rapper from 2001-2006
@madchef9201
Factz ain’t gonna lie had my hat tilt to the side during that time lol….Tip was untouchable
@jaivijayful
ohhh... man, this the T.I. errbody loves.
@derrickforreal810
Bring the classic Gangsta Grillz mixtape's back please 🙏🏾 T.I.P. was the fucking KING of that shit
@ArsonOnTheTrack
Bruh💯💯💯💯💯💯💯🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️ T.I. was spaaaaazing
@BruhBruh-ui4bg
Tip came to Houston and called Flip out it was on a Wednesday bout 15 years agoI was in the Mall with Slim Thug ...I remember that shit.
@titotheminiwolf6780
2020 🔥 still
@5710Hollywood
... He went in on this!... This that raw Tip...
@JGtheMainEvent
This sh** right HERE...still 🔥🔥🔥
@SDEx23xOrtiz
Damn still 🔥🔥🔥🔥 in 2020 this shit is timeless