I Love You But Fuck You
Tech N9ne Lyrics


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Damn, my brand new Benz
Thinkin' 'bout my so called friends
And why should I make amends when they crossed the nina and sin
Again and again and again.
I love 'em dearly, but hear me, they burn severely
I'm weary to the point that I really don't want not one of them, none of them near me
Did trust you, but whats new for real
Yeah, I love you, but fuck you for real

[Chorus:]
I love you but fuck you, I love you but fuck you
I love you but fuck you, kinda strange how you came at me
I love you but fuck you, I love you but fuck you
I love you but fuck you, things will never be the same with me

I love you but fuck you, I love you but fuck you
I love you but fuck you, kinda strange how you came at me
I love you but fuck you, I love you but fuck you
I love you but fuck you, things will never be the same with me

Met you at a rock show, November no Octo
Took pictures then locked yo numbers and then got low
Called you up a lot though, found out that you not ho
Several trips to my show, shot me with your cross bow

We used to kick it in packs, whites and blacks
Triple stacks and fat sacks, we matched, we relaxed
To kiss but I never twist 'er, she wished for the better mister
I mixed the lady with my kid brother and miss, she became my sister

For a minute but then my lady started receivin' that snitch
By the nigga on tour, you wanna be the reason that split
You started believin' that bitch in San Jose, you gripped what the damn ho say
You flipped like a man will stay, no trips, never sanjo pay

We dipped, used to play for you, even used to pray for you
Never dap 'cuz you wanted to spit in my face, it was up up up and away for you
I hate this, I was real so why fake shit?
You lost her, so go fuck them bitches on Myspaces

[Chorus:]

Every show was a different face, but these two were from a distant place
Followed my tour got a quick embrace, never woulda thought I had to give them space
Father and daughter, loved me to death, never cared that blood be the set
Just lovin' the Tech, shrugs in regret when I found out papa kinda had the husband effect

Everybody seen it, but I didn't believe it. Everybody got it but never did I receive it
His dream was for me to fuck Miss Thing
But she looked fifteen, baby girl was nineteen
But instead of givin' her dick I rather give her ice cream

Now I'm trippin' 'cuz her pops just tried to auction her off
But it turns out he was knockin' her off. I had to stop and I cough
'Cuz that daddy turned out to be the boyfriend
Guess he was gettin' him a little bit extra when he brought the toys in

Ya lied to me, did it fuck wit the Nina, sure it did
Ya'll made me question what ya motive is
Don't cry Ally, but my temper was flared and scared also
To see ya guess I'll see ya in the crowd like Where's Waldo

[Chorus:]

I love you 'cuz you married me when I needed therapy
Let me move in with you be my wife, you wasn't scared of me
But fuck you because you say, if you don't get a job today
Better kick rock wasn't hard to say when you knew I rap my heart away

I love you 'cuz you sexy, love you 'cuz you beautiful
Love you 'cuz way back in the day, you thought that I was suitable
But fuck you, you treated me, stupid and conceitedly
I wasn't very smart, but a genius you wanted me to be

I love you 'cuz you strong, I love you 'cuz your real
Because you forgave me when I cheated and popped them pills
But fuck you for bringin' up shit that happened years ago
Chances of us gettin' back, its gonna take a miracle

You live in the past, I'm givin' the gas and cash
How many niggas do that without you givin' the ass?
And I ask you what other nigga, would step up with the love to give her
G's in the house for you and the kids and even for your brother nigga

Enjoy the dough you get, 'cuz I don't owe you shit
You was unhappy wit me, so you split
You need to show me some love, ma, and I don't mean that I wanna fuck you
Just acknowledge me takin' care of you because I'll, I...

[Chorus:]

Verse One, I ain't never spoke nothin' but highly about you
But you gonna believe a bitch you never met, that's hardcore shit baby

Verse Two, I mean, ya'll lied to a nigga
I mean, that was foul shit you did, man
I don't know what the fuck your motive was
But it hurt me real bad 'cuz I trusted you motherfuckers

Verse Three. I know I fucked our marriage up
But you can't live in the past
You either gotta let that shit go, or let me go

Overall Meaning

In Tech N9ne's song "I Love You But Fuck You," the rapper confronts his so-called friends who have betrayed him repeatedly. The song starts with Tech N9ne thinking about his brand new Benz, but he can't shake off the thoughts about how his friends have crossed him multiple times. Tech N9ne expresses his love for them despite their disloyalty but says that he doesn't want them near him anymore. The chorus repeats the line "I love you but fuck you," emphasizing Tech N9ne's mixed feelings.


In the first verse, Tech N9ne recounts how he met some people at a concert and took pictures with them. They later became good friends, but one of them started spreading rumors that ended up causing a rift between Tech N9ne and his lady. The second verse tells the story of a father and daughter who would follow Tech N9ne on tour. Tech N9ne thought they loved him but soon found out that the father was pimping his daughter out. In the final verse, Tech N9ne addresses his wife, who he says stood by him when he was going through therapy. He appreciates her but criticizes her for telling him to get a job instead of supporting his rap career.


Overall, the song conveys Tech N9ne's frustrations with people he thought were close to him but who turned out to be fake. He expresses conflicting emotions of both love and resentment towards those who betrayed him.


Line by Line Meaning

Damn, my brand new Benz
I'm frustrated about my new car because it reminds me of the betrayals from my so-called friends.


Thinkin' 'bout my so-called friends
Reflecting on the people I thought were my friends but turned out to be disloyal.


And why should I make amends when they crossed the nina and sin
I see no reason to reconcile with them since they have betrayed my trust repeatedly.


Again and again and again.
Their betrayal has happened multiple times, and I'm tired of it.


I love 'em dearly, but hear me, they burn severely
Despite caring for them, their actions have hurt me deeply.


I'm weary to the point that I really don't want not one of them, none of them near me
I have become so exhausted and distrustful that I don't want any of them to be around me anymore.


Did trust you, but whats new for real
I once trusted them, but it's not surprising anymore that they would betray me.


Yeah, I love you, but fuck you for real
Despite still having some affection for them, I am deeply angry and upset with them.


I love you but fuck you, I love you but fuck you
My emotions are mixed, and I have contradictory feelings towards them.


Kinda strange how you came at me
Their approach towards me has been unexpected and unusual.


Things will never be the same with me
Our relationship has been irreparably damaged, and it can never return to how it used to be.


Met you at a rock show, November no Octo
We first met at a concert, specifically in November, not October.


Took pictures then locked yo numbers and then got low
After taking photos together, I saved your contact information but then distanced myself.


Called you up a lot though, found out that you not ho
I frequently contacted you, but I later discovered that you were not trustworthy.


Several trips to my show, shot me with your cross bow
You attended my concerts multiple times, but your actions felt like you were aiming to harm me.


We used to kick it in packs, whites and blacks
We used to hang out together in diverse groups of people.


Triple stacks and fat sacks, we matched, we relaxed
We used to indulge in drugs and enjoy ourselves together.


To kiss but I never twist 'er, she wished for the better mister
I always treated her kindly, but she desired someone better.


I mixed the lady with my kid brother and miss, she became my sister
My relationship with her grew closer, almost like a sibling, as I introduced her to my family.


For a minute but then my lady started receivin' that snitch
For a brief period, my partner began getting information from a snitch.


By the nigga on tour, you wanna be the reason that split
It was the person on tour who wanted to cause a rift between us.


You started believin' that bitch in San Jose, you gripped what the damn ho say
You started trusting that person in San Jose, even though I doubted their credibility.


You flipped like a man will stay, no trips, never sanjo pay
Instead of supporting me, you were easily swayed, never spending money or making trips to San Jose.


We dipped, used to play for you, even used to pray for you
I sacrificed and cared for you, even praying for you.


Never dap 'cuz you wanted to spit in my face, it was up up up and away for you
Our connection faded because you wanted to disrespect me, and I had to distance myself from you.


I hate this, I was real so why fake shit?
I despise this situation because I was always genuine, so why did you pretend?


You lost her, so go fuck them bitches on Myspaces
You lost the girl because of your actions, so go find other women to engage with on social media.


Every show was a different face, but these two were from a distant place
At every show, there were new people, but these two individuals were unfamiliar.


Followed my tour got a quick embrace, never woulda thought I had to give them space
They followed me on tour, seeking my attention, but I never expected I would have to distance myself from them.


Father and daughter, loved me to death, never cared that blood be the set
A man and his daughter were deeply devoted to me, not concerned about family ties.


Just lovin' the Tech, shrugs in regret when I found out papa kinda had the husband effect
They were simply infatuated with my celebrity status, and I felt disappointment when I realized the father had ulterior motives.


Everybody seen it, but I didn't believe it. Everybody got it but never did I receive it
Many people noticed the situation, but I refused to believe it. Although everyone understood, I didn't fully grasp it.


His dream was for me to fuck Miss Thing
The father's desire was for me to have a sexual relationship with his daughter.


But she looked fifteen, baby girl was nineteen
However, she appeared much younger, although she was actually nineteen years old.


But instead of givin' her dick I rather give her ice cream
Rather than engaging in sexual activities with her, I preferred to treat her with kindness and affection.


Now I'm trippin' 'cuz her pops just tried to auction her off
I am shocked and disturbed because her father attempted to sell her like an item.


But it turns out he was knockin' her off. I had to stop and I cough
However, it became apparent that he was having a sexual relationship with her. This revelation shocked me and caused me to pause.


'Cuz that daddy turned out to be the boyfriend
Surprisingly, her father was actually her romantic partner.


Guess he was gettin' him a little bit extra when he brought the toys in
Apparently, he was seeking extra pleasure by involving toys in their relationship.


Ya lied to me, did it fuck wit the Nina, sure it did
You deceived me, and it deeply affected me emotionally.


Ya'll made me question what ya motive is
Your actions made me doubt your true intentions.


Don't cry Ally, but my temper was flared and scared also
Ally, don't shed tears, but I was angered and scared by the situation as well.


To see ya guess I'll see ya in the crowd like Where's Waldo
If I ever see you again, it will be in a crowd, and it will be difficult to spot you, similar to finding Waldo.


I love you 'cuz you married me when I needed therapy
I appreciate you for marrying me during a time when I required emotional support.


Let me move in with you be my wife, you wasn't scared of me
You allowed me to live with you and become your spouse, demonstrating that you weren't afraid of my flaws.


But fuck you because you say, if you don't get a job today
However, I'm angry with you because you threatened to leave me if I didn't find employment immediately.


Better kick rock wasn't hard to say when you knew I rap my heart away
You were quick to suggest that I leave if I couldn't find a job, disregarding the fact that rap is my passion.


I love you 'cuz you sexy, love you 'cuz you beautiful
I have affection for you because of your attractiveness and physical beauty.


Love you 'cuz way back in the day, you thought that I was suitable
Additionally, I appreciate you because, in the past, you believed that I was a suitable partner for you.


But fuck you, you treated me, stupid and conceitedly
However, I'm angry with you because you treated me foolishly and arrogantly.


I wasn't very smart, but a genius you wanted me to be
Despite not being highly intelligent, you expected me to be a genius.


I love you 'cuz you strong, I love you 'cuz your real
I admire you because of your strength and authenticity.


Because you forgave me when I cheated and popped them pills
Furthermore, I appreciate you for forgiving me when I was unfaithful and struggled with substance abuse.


But fuck you for bringin' up shit that happened years ago
However, I'm upset with you for constantly bringing up past mistakes that occurred years ago.


Chances of us gettin' back, its gonna take a miracle
Reconciling our relationship seems highly unlikely and would require a miraculous intervention.


You live in the past, I'm givin' the gas and cash
You often dwell on past events, while I focus on providing resources and financial support.


How many niggas do that without you givin' the ass?
I question how many other men would provide for you without expecting sexual favors in return.


And I ask you what other nigga, would step up with the love to give her
I challenge you to find another man who would support and care for you like I do.


G's in the house for you and the kids and even for your brother nigga
I have been present and supportive for you, your children, and even your brother.


Enjoy the dough you get, 'cuz I don't owe you shit
You can enjoy the money you receive from me because I don't owe you anything more.


You was unhappy wit me, so you split
You chose to leave me because you were dissatisfied with our relationship.


You need to show me some love, ma, and I don't mean that I wanna fuck you
What I desire is for you to demonstrate affection and appreciation without it being sexual.


Just acknowledge me takin' care of you because I'll, I...
I want you to recognize and be grateful for my efforts in providing for you because I...


Verse One, I ain't never spoke nothin' but highly about you
In the first verse, I have always praised and spoken highly of you.


But you gonna believe a bitch you never met, that's hardcore shit baby
But you choose to trust a woman you haven't even met, which is incredibly harsh and hurtful, baby.


Verse Two, I mean, ya'll lied to a nigga
In the second verse, all of you deceived me.


I mean, that was foul shit you did, man
What you did was incredibly unethical and hurtful, man.


I don't know what the fuck your motive was
I have no idea what your true intentions were.


But it hurt me real bad 'cuz I trusted you motherfuckers
But it deeply hurt me because I had complete trust in all of you.


Verse Three. I know I fucked our marriage up
In the third verse, I acknowledge that I have damaged our relationship.


But you can't live in the past
However, you cannot continue dwelling on past mistakes.


You either gotta let that shit go, or let me go
You need to either forgive and move on from the past or let go of our relationship.




Lyrics © DAVID SANDERS II PUBLISHING

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@xfrog3167

Tech N9ne is easily the greatest rapper of all time. The man is a lyrical genius.

@gabrielsoto2179

Facts brother

@heathermcduffee7058

he's a bit better than lil xan.

@aimanjate8986

@@heathermcduffee7058 a bit huh?

@agfromdai.e3806

@@heathermcduffee7058 JUST A BIT?????

@sadiebristol7647

Who the fuck is lil xan!?!? Haha jk but seriously who would ever compare the two!?

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@maxwellrider

One of the best songs he's ever written for the killer album, strange music for life!!!!!!!!!!

@kelrowland3825

Woop Woooooop!

@robertsanders4667

This song and some of Tech N9ne's other songs got me through my break up with my baby momma. Keep up the good work Tech N9ne i love your songs.

@skysky2463

real shit

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