Cashmere
Tkay Maidza Lyrics
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You can't leave until we cry every beautiful tear
It ain't easy to let go, especially when years involved
Camouflage my darkest thoughts, disconnecting the dots
Do what you gotta do (yeah), we deep in a dark web (yeah)
The things we find in there shouldn't be seen by anyone (yeah)
Do what you gotta do (yeah), there's not a lot in me left
And you know it's hard on me
This time was the last time
'Cause I'm soft like cashmere
Spreading out like a wildfire
We so outta control
Winter's where we fall (yeah)
Falling deep in our thoughts (yeah)
Miss me when I'm gone
That's usually how it goes, like (yeah)
'Cause I'm soft like cashmere
As long as we bend in time like the memory
Slow it down into centuries
I don't think I could see the future
Right at the middle
We became enemies, centimeters from telling me
That you always felt my love abuse ya
And I'm about to lose ya
I guess it never goes easy
And there's a service when you need it
So I disconnected myself (oh no)
And when I wanted your wisdom
You just gave me a reason to put a hole in your chest
Heartbreak Hotel, black magic spell
Can't find myself again, oh wel
No. 5 Chanel, channel my inner spirit
Freedom calling, Eden calling, I can never stay
It's your mistake and I don't wanna save you
Do what you gotta do (yeah), deep in a dark web (yeah)
The things we find in there shouldn't be seen by anyone (yeah)
Do what you gotta do (yeah), there's not a lot in me left
And you know it's hard on me
This time was the last time
'Cause I'm soft like cashmere
Spreading out like a wildfire
We so outta control
Winter's where we fall (yeah)
Falling deep in our thoughts (yeah)
Miss me when I'm gone
That's usually how it goes, like (yeah)
'Cause I'm soft like cashmere
Spreading out like a wildfire
'Cause I'm soft like cashmere
Spreading out like a wildfire
Spreading out like a wildfire
'Cause I'm soft like cashmere
Spreading out like a wildfire
In “Cashmere,” Tkay Maidza highlights the difficulty of letting go of someone you once loved, especially when the relationship has become toxic. The lyrics suggest that the singer has been through an emotionally-intensive experience that has left them feeling vulnerable and lost. The opening lyrics, “You ain't safe until you lived your life with no fear, You can't leave until we cry every beautiful tear,” emphasise that true healing can only come from confronting and overcoming one’s deepest fears, and allowing oneself to experience the full range of emotions that accompany letting go.
Maidza’s use of metaphor reinforces the sense of emotional intensity that underscores the song, as demonstrated in the lines, “'Cause I'm soft like cashmere, Spreading out like a wildfire, We so outta control, Winter's where we fall”. Cashmere here reflects tenderness and vulnerability on the part of the singer, and the spreading wildfire can reference the rapid spread and intensity of emotion. The imagery of winter and the idea of ‘falling’ can symbolise the aftermath of intense love, with winter suggesting a time for retreat and introspection.
The lyrics that follow emphasise the destructive nature of codependency and the importance of self-care, “I don't think I could see the future, Right at the middle, We became enemies, Centimeters from telling me, That you always felt my love abuse ya, And I'm about to lose ya.” The singer hints that their partner has been emotionally manipulating them with accusations of “abuse” while the singer feels trapped in the relationship. In the end, the singer knows she has to put an end to the cycle of abuse and save herself, “It's your mistake, and I don't wanna save you.”
Line by Line Meaning
You ain't safe until you lived your life with no fear
You can't consider yourself safe until you have experienced life without any fear holding you back.
You can't leave until we cry every beautiful tear
You shouldn't leave until you have emptied yourself emotionally and allowed those around you to experience and understand your most inner thoughts and emotions.
It ain't easy to let go, especially when years involved
It can be challenging to let go of situations and emotions that have been building up for years and have become a significant part of one's being.
Camouflage my darkest thoughts, disconnecting the dots
It may be necessary to mask one's darkest thoughts and feelings while also disconnecting them from other thoughts and experiences to continue functioning in the present.
Do what you gotta do (yeah), we deep in a dark web (yeah)
We must do what must be done, even if it involves going to difficult places mentally and emotionally to get answers.
The things we find in there shouldn't be seen by anyone (yeah)
Discoveries made in that dark web of emotions are usually not pleasant and are best kept out of sight from others.
There's not a lot in me left
The journey has taken a toll and left me feeling empty and emotionally drained.
'Cause I'm soft like cashmere Spreading out like a wildfire
I'm vulnerable and open to being hurt or taken advantage of, and my emotions can be fierce, explosive, and overwhelming.
We so outta control Winter's where we fall (yeah)
Our emotions are hard to manage and can often lead us to a state of chaos, with winter being a metaphor for a low or depressed state.
Falling deep in our thoughts (yeah) Miss me when I'm gone
We tend to get lost in our thoughts and can become withdrawn and distant from others, which may be noticed only after we have left or moved on.
I don't think I could see the future Right at the middle
It's hard to predict what the future will hold, especially when you're caught in the middle of something and emotions are running high.
We became enemies, centimeters from telling me That you always felt my love abuse ya
Our relationship deteriorated to the point where we were on the verge of admitting how hurt we were and how our love for each other was toxic.
And I'm about to lose ya I guess it never goes easy
It's painful to see someone you love slipping away, and it never gets any easier to handle.
Can't find myself again, oh well No. 5 Chanel, channel my inner spirit
It's hard to regain a sense of self after going through emotional turmoil, but finding inspiration and channeling one's inner spirit can help in the process.
Freedom calling, Eden calling, I can never stay It's your mistake and I don't wanna save you
A desire for freedom and the temptation of a safer, more idyllic existence are calling, and there's no looking back or saving someone from past mistakes.
Spreading out like a wildfire 'Cause I'm soft like cashmere
My emotions are powerful and have the ability to spread like wildfire, but at the same time, I am vulnerable and easily hurt.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Dan Farber, Takudzwa Maidza
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Tkaymaidza
Welcome to LYWW 3 Guys! I hope you love this song as much as we do. <3
@FunnyLittleFrog
THIS ERA IS GOING TO POP OFF ❤❤
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@tiana8910
YESS WE DO
@pineconequeen6691
This is a next-level bop
@marad786
It was everything I was hoping it would be ❤
@jameseverett.
I played it immediately on my bar's playlist. Crowd went wild.
*Obviously.*
@meeuh7848
I don’t think you guys understand. Do y’all see this woman’s versatility? Her last song was a rap and more “hardcore” with some badass visuals and now she’s giving us soft, alternative 60’s vibes. Y’all are SLEEPING ON HER OK I WILL NOT STOP TALKING ABOUT THIS TALENTED PERSON
@stinkyboy69514
60's vibes? lol who tf made music like this in the 60's?
@ykMMD
Stinkyboy Lmao, was about to say the same thing. She makes great music, but where tf is the 60s vibe in this?..
@meeuh7848
@@stinkyboy69514 no i mean the visuals/colours 😭 not the music itself