Faces
TOBi Sango & Wax Roof Lyrics


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Uh sing it, "I threw a alley-oop pass off the glass to my damn self"
Ayy, in a jam, no one can help
Ayy, where you going with yo bad self?
Your loving ain't nothin' I'm used to
I know this ain't nothin' you're used to
Your loving ain't nothin' I'm used to
I know this ain't nothin' you're used to
Your loving ain't nothin' I'm used to
I know this ain't nothin' you're used to
Your loving ain't nothin' I'm used to (at all)
I know this ain't nothin' you're used to (at all)

All these new faces
Dead presidents and strangers
Real ones gon' make it
Penthouse from basement
God made you amazing
Take time with you baby
Pillow case her fragrance
Bedroom too sacred (all these new faces)

Shawty riding like Benzo now
Coming up and she then go down
Fourth and inches from the end zone line
And I ignore all her friends online
Been tryna tell 'em I'm sick with the pen
But I know it all just depends on time
The party so lit and the party so late
I hope to God it don't end on time

They be like who is this nigga?
A rapper or singer?
A hero or a villain?
A healer or killer?
The heel of Achilles
The will of Ulysses
From sour beginnings to happiest endings
They pray that I drop but I'm begging to differ
I aim for the top like a Kennedy killer
The journey so long that I cannot remember and
If you don't like it then go get a aspirin or acetaminophen
I pull up beside for the benefit
Got your shawty on right and she jumped in the Civic
I whip it like it was a rental and right now my credit low
So on the corners I bend it slow
I'm in amazement, you know I'ma floor it
I came for the chorus
And you be so good they cannot ignore it
You know I've been

I be on ten, I be on ten, I be on ten
Get it right
I be on ten, I be on ten, I be on ten
Get it right
I be on ten, I be on ten, I be on ten
Get it right
I be on ten, I be on ten, I be on ten

All these new faces
Dead presidents and strangers
Real ones gon' make it
Penthouse from basement
God made you amazing
Take time with you baby
Pillow case her fragrance
Bedroom too sacred
For all these new faces
(All these new faces)
(All these new faces)

Hit it up, Cleo
Set it up, bonjour, au revoir
Greeting, hello

Sing it, "I threw an alley-oop pass off the glass to my damn self"
Ayy, in a jam, no I can't help
Ayy, where you going with yo bad self?
Loving ain't nothin' I'm used to
Loving ain't nothin' I'm used to, at all




Loving ain't nothin' I'm used to
Loving ain't nothin' I'm used to, at all, at all, at all

Overall Meaning

The song "Faces" by TOBi Sango & Wax Roof offers a unique blend of hip-hop and R&B, as the two artists reflect on the complexities of relationships and fame. The opening line, "I threw an alley-oop pass off the glass to my damn self," sets the tone for the song and highlights a sense of self-reliance and determination that is central to the artists' message. While they acknowledge the difficulties that come with navigating love and fame, they also emphasize the importance of staying true to oneself and not letting others dictate their path.


The repeated refrain, "Loving ain't nothin' I'm used to, I know this ain't nothin' you're used to," reinforces the idea that love can be challenging and that everyone has their own unique experiences and perspectives. The line "All these new faces, dead presidents and strangers" further illustrates the challenges of fame and the importance of staying grounded and true to oneself.


The artists' use of sports metaphors throughout the song adds to its overall message of perseverance and determination. They compare their journey to that of a football player fighting through a tough game to score a touchdown, and they also reference the strength and endurance of legendary heroes like Achilles and Ulysses.


Overall, "Faces" is a powerful and poignant song that speaks to the complexities of relationships and fame, while emphasizing the importance of staying true to oneself and persevering through life's challenges.


Line by Line Meaning

Uh sing it, "I threw a alley-oop pass off the glass to my damn self"
I did it all alone, no one helped me achieve my success.


Ayy, in a jam, no one can help
When I face difficulties, I have to find my own way out.


Ayy, where you going with yo bad self?
You're looking confident and self-assured, where are you headed?


Your loving ain't nothin' I'm used to
Your affection is different from what I'm accustomed to.


I know this ain't nothin' you're used to
I recognize that my love is not what you are used to either.


All these new faces
There are many unfamiliar people around me.


Dead presidents and strangers
People I don't know, and money that's just paper.


Real ones gon' make it
Those who are genuine and steadfast will succeed.


Penthouse from basement
With hard work, you can rise from the bottom to the top.


God made you amazing
You were created exceptional and unique.


Take time with you baby
I want to spend quality time with you.


Pillow case her fragrance
Her scent is so alluring, it sticks to the pillow.


Bedroom too sacred (all these new faces)
The bedroom is a private and intimate space, it's not for strangers.


Shawty riding like Benzo now
She's driving like a Mercedes-Benz, smooth and fast.


Coming up and she then go down
Her fortunes are volatile, they can rise and fall quickly.


Fourth and inches from the end zone line
I'm very close to achieving my goal, but it's not quite within reach yet.


And I ignore all her friends online
I'm not swayed by what others say on social media.


Been tryna tell 'em I'm sick with the pen
I've been letting people know that I'm talented as a writer.


But I know it all just depends on time
Even with talent, success takes time and perseverance.


The party so lit and the party so late
The party is so lively and happening, it's still going strong into the late hours.


I hope to God it don't end on time
I don't want the fun to stop and the party to come to an end as scheduled.


They be like who is this nigga?
People are curious about who I am and what I do.


A rapper or singer?
They wonder if I'm a musician.


A hero or a villain?
They question whether I'm a good or bad person.


A healer or killer?
They contemplate if I'm a positive or negative influence.


The heel of Achilles
I'm vulnerable to the weaknesses of human nature.


The will of Ulysses
I possess the determination and perseverance of a great hero.


From sour beginnings to happiest endings
My journey has had difficult and unhappy times, but it will ultimately end happily.


They pray that I drop but I'm begging to differ
People hope for my failure, but I'm confident that I'll succeed.


I aim for the top like a Kennedy killer
I have high goals, and I'll stop at nothing to achieve them.


The journey so long that I cannot remember and
The journey has been so long, it's hard to remember all the details of how it started.


If you don't like it then go get a aspirin or acetaminophen
If someone can't handle my style or voice, they should take a painkiller because it's not changing.


I pull up beside for the benefit
I approach for mutual gain, not just for myself.


Got your shawty on right and she jumped in the Civic
I've got the girl you desire and she's impressed by my car.


I whip it like it was a rental and right now my credit low
I drive the car aggressively as if it's not mine, but in reality, I don't have great financial standing.


So on the corners I bend it slow
I drive cautiously around the corners to avoid accidents.


I'm in amazement, you know I'ma floor it
I'm astonished and impressed, so I'm going to speed up the car.


I came for the chorus
I'm here for the main part of the song.


And you be so good they cannot ignore it
You are so talented that no one can overlook your abilities.


I be on ten, I be on ten, I be on ten
I'm highly energized and enthusiastic.


Get it right
I won't settle for anything less than perfect.


For all these new faces
There are many unfamiliar people around.


(All these new faces)
It's overwhelming and unsettling.


Hit it up, Cleo
Addressing someone named Cleo, it's time to start something.


Set it up, bonjour, au revoir
Greeting and farewell, let's make some moves.


Greeting, hello
Just another way of saying hello.




Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Oluwatobi Ajibolade, Kai Wright, Will Rice

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@Stonymontana_tv

Great flow , great music for our time

@SianyaHarummy

Damn! it's so good never dissapoints meπŸ”₯πŸ”₯❀️

@ARTISTANDEE

Another smash... as per usual πŸ˜˜β€οΈπŸ‘πŸ½πŸ‘πŸ½πŸ‘πŸ½

@SamKabiru

TOBi x Sango let's fuuucking gooo!! πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ‡°πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡°πŸ‡ͺ

@wendyraymond1751

Totally awesome. .thanku love an god bless x

@cojacc2313

πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯ anybody else getting big Smino vibes from this?

@siddhanthpradhan3687

Here before he blows upπŸ™Œ

@siddhanthpradhan3687

@Andee Fisher maybe not considering his 300 views on the video

@siddhanthpradhan3687

@Andee Fisher and he began releasing music since 2015 so jow did you listen to him in 2012 smhπŸ˜‘

@kingkb6464

Boi dat beat

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