Darlin'
Tobi Lou Lyrics

Na, na, na, na
A catchy opening line that builds excitement.

Na, na, na
A continuation of the catchy opening line that builds anticipation.

Hey
A short interjection to bring attention to the following lyrics.

I don't think I'm ready, no
Expressing hesitancy towards a particular situation.

Not for that jelly, my honey like Winnie the Pooh
Comparing the artist's significant other to Winnie the Pooh while also referencing Beyonce's song 'Bootylicious.'

That strawberry got me very temporarily out of order in the booth
A reference to Kendrick Lamar's song 'HUMBLE.' and how Tobi Lou may have underestimated the effects of certain substances.

I don't got nothin' to do (hey)
Expressing boredom or a lack of things to occupy oneself with.

Feel like I'm stuck in a loop (woo)
Feeling trapped in a repetitive cycle or routine.

What's in your fridge? You ain't got water?
Asking what's available to drink, and expressing disappointment when learning there is no water.

Okay then Henny will do (hey)
Resigning oneself to drinking Hennessy instead of water.

Pitiful, pitiful
Acknowledging one's own pathetic behavior or situation.

I got rituals that I keep stickin' to
Having certain habits or rituals that one adheres to.

I got money that I should be gettin' to
Acknowledging that there are financial goals that should be prioritized.

But I just cannot get rid of you, rid of you, rid of you
Expressing frustration with an individual whom the singer cannot seem to let go of.

Havin' trouble with all my syllables
Struggling with communication or expression, potentially due to stress or anxiety.

Yeah I love you but I'm so miserable, I'm so miserable, ooh
Expressing conflicting emotions - love for someone but feeling unhappy or unfulfilled in the relationship.

Raindrop keep fallin'
An allusion to the song 'Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head,' which conveys a sense of ennui or melancholy.

Don't know where my heart went
A feeling of confusion or uncertainty about one's emotions.

Don't tell me you lost it
An accusatory statement suggesting that the other person played a role in the singer's emotional turmoil.

Don't fuck with me, darlin'
A warning to not mess with the artist's feelings or emotions.

My umbrella is garbage
Acknowledging the inadequacy of one's resources or tools.

But fuck it I'm gorgeous
Confidently asserting one's own beauty or attractiveness regardless of external factors.

Stuck in an apartment
Feeling trapped or confined in a living situation.

I'm not that important
An acknowledgement of one's own insignificance in the grand scheme of things.

But you're just like poison
Comparing the other person to something toxic or harmful.

Treated you like the queen of Zamunda
A reference to the movie 'Coming to America' and how the singer may have treated the other person like royalty.

Shoulda treated you like Freddy Kruger
A reference to the horror movie character who kills his victims in their dreams, suggesting that the singer should have been more aggressive or assertive in the relationship.

I need blessings and Hallelelujahs
Expressing a desire for divine intervention and/or a change of circumstance.

'Cause I don't know how I'ma get through you
Acknowledging that the other person is difficult to deal with or move on from.

Blue 42, oou
A reference to football/quarterback signals, potentially indicating a change in tactics or strategy.

I feel like Tobi Lou (woo)
A self-identification with the artist Tobi Lou.

Breakfast for dinner, you ain't got milk?
Asking what's available to eat, and expressing disappointment when learning there is no milk for breakfast food.

Can I get rid of you? Rid of you, oou
Repeating the desire to move on from the other person.

I'm so pitiful, fuckin' up like all my syllables
Acknowledging one's own shortcomings and difficulties in communication.

Wish I could just paint a visual
Expressing a desire to convey emotions or thoughts in a more creative or artistic way.

La, la, la, la
An outro that repeats the melody and contributes to the overall catchiness of the song.

La, la, la, la, la, la, la
A continuation of the outro melody.

Yeah, that was great!
A positive affirmation of the creative work.

Darlin'
A term of endearment used for the other person.

*coughs*
An interruption caused by coughing.

You alright there, buddy?
A concerned question asked of the artist.

Shut up! *coughs*
A frustrated response to the previous question, followed by another coughing fit.

You okay? Need some water?
A genuine offer of help from the other person.

Hum *coughs*
An attempt to downplay the seriousness of the coughing, followed by more coughing.

Leave me alone bitch
A harsh and defensive retort to the other person's concern and offers of help.

*clears throat*
An attempt to regain composure and clarity of speech.