Die A Little Bit
Tinashe Ms Banks Lyrics


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Sometimes I can't, but I've been told I need to breathe
This life ain't something for someone like you and me
We just get caught up in the things that we don't need
Plenty time wasted, what are we waitin' for?
Searching for something in someone without a soul
Running in circles 'cause I suck at letting go
Starting to feel like there's no chance of breaking through
Plenty time wasted, what am I waitin' for?

Drink, smoke, dance, vibe a little bit
Fuck, change, ride, die a little bit
Drink, smoke, dance, vibe a little bit
Fuck, change, ride, die a little bit

Who like to, who like to
Who like to, who like to
Who like to, who like to
Who like to, who like to
Who like to, who like to
Who like to, who like to
Who like to party?

Who got the broom and take what I like?
Who got, who got the smoke? I like to get by (smoke)
I need enough to last the whole time
To last the whole night, to last my whole life
Who got the broom and take what I like?
Who got, who got the smoke? I like to get by (smoke)
I need enough to last the whole time
To last the whole night, to last my whole life

I rock the party, like your body
In that Givenchy and Cavalli
Step up in the dance, these niggas they're on me
I want that white, that Rum Bacardi
'Cuz It's been a long night
Why you ain't light? You've been uptight
Finna get right
Wanna let go, party 'til the sunlight
Want a big bag, wrist on frostbite
I came, I saw, need the encore
I do the dash, pedal to the floor
I'm a hustler and a tough nut
Talking top tier, they ain't made the call
Ice show ain't talking seashores
I been 'bout my shit, I barely get bored
Money callin' and you know I'ma go
Got the whole front row screaming, "Gimme some more", uh

Damn, do you want more? Yeah
You do? Yeah

Who like to, who like to
Who like to, who like to
Who like to, who like to
Who like to party?

Drink, smoke, dance, vibe a little bit
Fuck, change, ride, die a little bit
Drink, smoke, dance, vibe a little bit
Fuck, change, ride, die a little bit

I'm gonna show you what it's like to dance




This is probably my favorite part because
You just get to be free

Overall Meaning

In "Die a Little Bit," Tinashe expresses her frustration with the constant pressures and distractions of daily life, which make it difficult to focus on what truly matters. She acknowledges that she and her listeners can get caught up in things that are unnecessary and detrimental to their well-being. The chorus suggests a desire for escapism through partying and indulgence, but ultimately, Tinashe seems to realize that this is not a sustainable solution.


Throughout the verses, Tinashe reflects on her own struggles with letting go and finding meaning in her life. She recognizes that she is running in circles, but feels helpless to break out of that pattern. The featured artist on the song, Ms Banks, adds to this theme by rapping about the need to let go of inhibitions and enjoy life to the fullest. However, there is an underlying sense of desperation that suggests these indulgences are a temporary fix rather than a long-term solution.


Line by Line Meaning

Sometimes I can't, but I've been told I need to breathe
There are times when I can't find it in me to take a breath, but I know that I must slow down and live in the moment.


This life ain't something for someone like you and me
Our lives are not easy, they’re too complicated for individuals like us.


We just get caught up in the things that we don't need
We often become entangled in unnecessary things that weigh us down.


Plenty time wasted, what are we waitin' for?
We’ve wasted so much precious time, what are we still waiting for?


Searching for something in someone without a soul
We search for something meaningful in individuals who are not capable of understanding such profound emotions because they lack a soul.


Running in circles 'cause I suck at letting go
I find myself stuck in a cycle of repeated actions because I am unable to let go of things and move on.


Starting to feel like there's no chance of breaking through
The feeling that we're never going to reach our desired outcome or breakthrough is starting to creep in.


Plenty time wasted, what am I waitin' for?
After wasting a lot of time, what am I still waiting for?


Drink, smoke, dance, vibe a little bit Fuck, change, ride, die a little bit
Let's have a good time, drink, smoke, dance, vibe a little bit, fuck, change, and ride with the idea of death in mind.


Who like to, who like to Who like to, who like to Who like to, who like to Who like to, who like to Who like to, who like to Who like to, who like to Who like to party?
Who finds pleasure in having fun and acting silly with others at parties?


Who got the broom and take what I like? Who got, who got the smoke? I like to get by (smoke) I need enough to last the whole time To last the whole night, to last my whole life
Who's got the broom and can take care of everything I like? I also need enough smoke, so I can have a good time and forget about everything that bothers me.


I rock the party, like your body In that Givenchy and Cavalli Step up in the dance, these niggas they're on me I want that white, that Rum Bacardi
I'm the life of the party, and I'll make everyone have a good time. Dressed in Givenchy and Cavalli, I walk into the club, and everyone's staring at me. I want that white rum Bacardi because I want to party all night.


'Cuz It's been a long night Why you ain't light? You've been uptight Finna get right Wanna let go, party 'til the sunlight Want a big bag, wrist on frostbite I came, I saw, need the encore I do the dash, pedal to the floor I'm a hustler and a tough nut Talking top tier, they ain't made the call Ice show ain't talking seashores I been 'bout my shit, I barely get bored Money callin' and you know I'ma go Got the whole front row screaming, "Gimme some more", uh
It's been a long night, and you're not having any fun. Let's change that, let's have a good time, let ourselves go, and party until the sun comes up. I want to have so much money that it makes me feel alive. I've been living such a fulfilling life, I couldn't be happier. I'll always chase the money, even when I'm bored of it. The audience is screaming, begging me for more, and I'm more than happy to give them what they want.


Damn, do you want more? Yeah You do? Yeah
I have done my best to delight you with my performance, but do you want more? Yes, you do.


Drink, smoke, dance, vibe a little bit Fuck, change, ride, die a little bit Drink, smoke, dance, vibe a little bit Fuck, change, ride, die a little bit
Let's seize the moment and enjoy ourselves. Let's drink, smoke, dance, vibe a little bit, and then let's fuck, change, and die a little bit.


I'm gonna show you what it's like to dance This is probably my favorite part because You just get to be free
I want to show you what it feels like to dance freely without any worries or concerns. This moment is my favorite because you get to be anything you want to be and do anything you want to do.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Sentric Music
Written by: Diederik Elsas, Krystin Watkins, Parrish Washington, Thyra Ebony Oji, Tinashe Kachingwe

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Comments from YouTube:

@bigmastermind1

Tinashe is so criminally underrated.

@tortuexenad

700k views in 6 days, I don't call that "underrated" XD

@bigmastermind1

@Tortue DeRien she's still not mainstream eventhough trash like Bhad bhabhie and cardi b are. That's what I'm talking about.

@theonedonn

@Tortue DeRien she was shelved so it makes sense why she isn't generating that much views plus sonically this was a bold song to put out on her return. She is going back to her old sound so it may take a bit of time and grinding to get back some of her relevancy.

@therealkd3227

Both of them. Ms banks got barz for days!!

@claywatts88

1oo facts!!!!😵😵😵

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@jorrgealberrto

This song needs to be in EUPHORIA season 2.

@Tima-oz5te

Absolutely agree I can picture the lights, the camera shots, the LOOKS 💥💥💥

@jorrgealberrto

@Tima as they dance at some party 🥂

@kima_95

Damn, Tinashe's music would be so perfect for Euphoria. Especially her grim stuff. Mad the thought didn't cross my mind 'till now. Somebody better come find this comment and make it happen. 👀

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