Don't Go
The ARE Lyrics

I know you don’t believe me, But baby don’t go
The singer acknowledges their partner's lack of trust, but pleads for them to not leave.

It’s easy
The singer dismisses the notion that their partner leaving is easy.

What it do, what it do
The singer greets their partner with a friendly phrase.

Same old song, it ain’t nothing new
The artist notes that their current situation is familiar and unchanging.

Bending bars, it ain’t nothing to
The artist is confident in their abilities, using a metaphor of breaking free from prison bars.

A veteran like super glue
The singer compares themselves to a seasoned expert, using a simile involving a strong adhesive.

Piece it together like puzzles do
The singer proposes a solution to their problems by comparing it to the act of putting together a puzzle.

When it don’t work then we troubleshoot
The artist notes the need to fix issues when things do not go according to plan.

So how is it I don’t have time for you
The artist is puzzled as to why their partner feels neglected.

When I put it all on the line for you
The artist emphasizes their commitment to their partner and their relationship.

Something ain’t right, I can tell in your tone
The singer picks up on their partner's negative emotions through their tone of voice.

Now you don’t care if I go or stay home
The artist feels as though their partner is indifferent to their presence, indicating a lack of concern.

The difference is now that your all in my phone
The singer notes the change in communication between them and their partner, now relying on electronic means rather than face-to-face interaction.

What happens to dreams Some wake and move on
The singer acknowledges that dreams are often fleeting and can be forgotten or ignored over time.

Feel like I do this in spite of you
The singer feels as though they are pursuing their goals despite their partner's lack of support or understanding.

Don’t tell ya, don’t want to fight with you
The artist prefers to remain silent and avoid any confrontations with their partner.

Don’t want to lie to you
The artist values honesty and wants to avoid any falsehoods in their relationship.

Can’t want to say bye to you damn
The singer expresses their reluctance to say goodbye to their partner.

Weight of the world on my shoulders
The singer feels a great deal of stress and pressure in their life.

Now tell me you care, tell me you care
The artist seeks reassurance and affection from their partner.

I try to make way by my lonesome
The artist is attempting to make progress and succeed on their own, without relying on their partner.

They tell me it’s rare tell me it’s rare
The artist notes that their approach to life is not common or typical.

Asking you to hold on just doesn’t seem fair
The singer acknowledges that asking their partner to wait for them is not equitable or reasonable.

Came all the way from the gutter and back
The artist has overcome hardship and difficult circumstances in their life.

When I’m in the pocket you know I’m on track
The singer is confident in their abilities and feels as though they are on the right path to success.

But if I don’t strike the 7 remains
The singer notes that failures can have consequences, using the number 7 as a reference to luck.

And if I can’t spare I need a new frame
The singer recognizes the need for improvement and change if they are unable to avoid failure.

Never got with the retention
The artist did not pursue a romantic relationship out of a sense of obligation or duty.

Need undivided attention
The artist values their partner's full and complete attention.

If you can’t take the heat, get out of the kitchen
The singer advises their partner to leave if they cannot handle the stress or pressure of the relationship.

Don’t @(At) me or mention
The singer wants to avoid being tagged or referenced on social media or other platforms.

I gave you what you came for
The artist believes they met their partner's expectations or needs in the relationship.

I laid it on the table
The artist was honest and upfront with their partner about their thoughts and feelings.

Even though it was painful
The artist recognizes that their honesty may have caused discomfort or hurt for their partner.

And still you make pay for
The singer feels as though their partner is punishing them for their honesty and openness.

We wylin' yea yea we wylin' yea
The artist is having fun and enjoying themselves, using the slang term 'wylin' to describe their behavior.

We styling yea yea we styling
The singer feels confident and fashionable, using the term 'styling' to describe their appearance and style.

Hey JP This that old Motown
The singer greets someone named JP and references classic Motown music as inspiration for their own style.

That supreme's flow, smokey Robinson and the Miracles you know
The singer name-drops famous Motown acts and compares their flow to those artists.

Now let’s go ahead and break this thing all the way down
The artist is ready to fully explore and explain their thoughts and feelings.

Like some enzymes
The artist uses a scientific comparison, likening the breakdown process to how enzymes break down molecules.

For these end times
The singer acknowledges the difficult and tumultuous times they are currently living in.

They say with that love and hate it’s a thin line
The singer references a common phrase, noting the close relationship between love and hate.

Didn’t put in the work, no one to blame
The artist takes responsibility for their lack of progress, acknowledging that they are the only one who can change their situation.

I used to want more, the money and fame
The artist acknowledges that their priorities have shifted over time, once valuing wealth and fame but moving on to other goals.

My bones thugged in harmony, crept and I came
The artist uses a mix of slang and poetic language to describe their journey and experiences.

But things have changed it just ain’t the same
The singer recognizes that things are different now and their situation has evolved.

I wasn’t cheating just chasing the bag
The artist clarifies that they were not unfaithful, but rather focused on achieving financial success.

I know it’s misleading, but wasn’t that bad
The singer acknowledges that their actions may have been misleading, but does not feel they were too harmful.

If you are my purpose then tell me it’s worth it
The singer wants to know if their partner is worth the effort and struggles they are facing in their relationship.

I’ll dash
The singer implies that they will leave if their partner cannot offer the support and mutual effort needed in the relationship.