Don't Tell
Toosii Lyrics

On Niko grave, since we
Starting this topic by swearing on Niko's grave, implying seriousness and urgency.

We reachin' out on this, this topic
Reaching out to talk about a sensitive topic that many women don't speak up about.

And it's a lot of females in the world who won't speak up about it
Acknowledging that many women don't speak up about experiencing mistreatment and abuse in relationships.

Yeah, she gotta nice body but she ain't wanna be touched
Acknowledging that just because someone has a nice body, it doesn't mean they want to be touched or treated disrespectfully.

She just wanted love, now babygirl don't wanna be loved
Recognizing that someone who wanted love and affection may no longer want it because of mistreatment and abuse.

She feel like these niggas come around and mistreat her
Acknowledging that some men mistreat women in relationships.

Mama wasn't around and her daddy used to beat her
Recognizing that some individuals may have experienced abuse and trauma in their childhood, which can impact their relationships in adulthood.

She live a lifestyle where everybody wan' be her
Observing that some people may have a lifestyle that is enviable, but it doesn't mean they are immune to experiencing mistreatment or abuse.

Ain't tell nobody, the Lord know he need her
Recognizing that some individuals may suffer in silence and not disclose the abuse they are experiencing to anyone.

Said don't tell nobody, he did it because he love her
Calling out the common notion that someone who abuses another person is doing it out of love.

And next time she gettin' beat up
Highlighting the cycle of abuse, where it is likely to happen again.

Cried, didn't nobody listen
Showing the pain of when someone tries to disclose their suffering but is met with disbelief or indifference.

She just need love, you made her feel like you pimpin'
Noting the stark difference between someone who just wants love and someone who is being exploited like a prostitute.

Where the fuck was niggas to tell you that you was trippin'?
Questioning why the people around the abuser didn't speak up or try to intervene.

Good girl turned bad to the world
Noting the unfortunate change in someone's behavior and personality after experiencing mistreatment and abuse.

When she really everythin' that you can ask in a girl
Acknowledging that she had everything going for her, but the abuse changed her for the worse.

You treat her bad and kiss her ass with pearls
Calling out the technique some abusers use, where they treat their victim well after mistreating them, using material possessions as a way to manipulate them.

When really she deserve it but ain't ask for the world
Recognizing that someone may have deserved good treatment and love, but they didn't ask for the world or anything extravagant.

She knew the devil was playin' but she don't pick opponents
Acknowledging that she may recognize the toxic behavior and situation she is in, but she doesn't know how to escape it.

She just wished the shit didn't happen and now she feelin' lonely
Showing the regret and loneliness someone may feel after experiencing mistreatment and abuse.

Ain't got a reason to live, feel like she hate here
Displaying the hopelessness and self-hatred someone may feel after suffering abuse and trauma.

Her hormones fuckin' with her and now she hate hair
Recognizing that someone may have physical changes and struggles as a result of their emotional turmoil.

Cut it all off and she feel the same there, she hate here
Noting that even if she changes her appearance, her internal struggles remain and she still hates herself.

Who she gon' talk to?
Questioning who someone may talk to when they are experiencing mistreatment and abuse, feeling alone and without support.

When she cried to the world, they blew her off too
Observing the dismissive and uncaring response someone may receive when they try to disclose their suffering.

You would've thought when she was down, she could've called you
Highlighting that the abuser or someone close to them could have helped and intervened, but they didn't.

She on her shit, now everybody wanna fall through
Observing the change in treatment someone may receive when they begin to improve themselves or their situation.

Not knowin' all the things that that girl done gone through
Suggesting that others may not understand the depth of her struggles, despite how they may now treat her well.

She talk about and she feel like she wan' cry
Noting that she may want to express her feelings but feels overwhelmed with emotion.

She still got moments where she feel like she wan' die
Recognizing that suicidal thoughts and feelings may still be present, even if she seems to be improving or receiving support.

To feel her pain you gotta read between the lines
Noting that her pain may not be overt and verbalized, and that it may take effort to understand the depth of it.

You gotta see the signs
Emphasizing the importance of recognizing when someone may be experiencing mistreatment and abuse, and providing support and help.

Should've got the world
Acknowledging that she deserved the best, including love and respect from others.

But you ain't give it to her, you just gave her dick
Pointing out the shallow and selfish actions of the abuser, who provided physical pleasure instead of love and respect.

And I hate it cause' niggas like you the ones who make me sick
Reflecting feelings of anger and disgust towards abusers who perpetrate mistreatment and abuse.

You think whenever you fuck up you could just go out and you trick?
Calling out the abuser's mindset, where they think they can offer material possessions to make up for mistreatment and abuse.

When really that shit only gon' work for a bitch
Observing that the abuser may only get away with offering material possessions to make up for mistreatment and abuse with someone who is willing to be used and exploited.

You break her heart and tell her lies you don't do shit
Noting the manipulation and dishonesty the abuser employs to control and mistreat their victim.

She tried to cope with all her problems gettin' too lit
Recognizing that someone may engage in unhealthy coping mechanisms, such as substance abuse, to try and manage overwhelming emotional pain.

Cartier watch, Dior, she eat at Ruth Chris
Noting that even if someone appears to be living a lavish and luxurious life, they may still be suffering emotionally and experiencing abuse and mistreatment.

She livin' lavish but her feelings feelin' too sick
Highlighting the discrepancy between someone's external appearance and their internal feelings and struggles.

Make up on tryna hide her feelings, wipe that makeup off
Noting that sometimes someone may try to hide their emotional pain and struggle with a façade, such as makeup.

She feel like talkin' 'bout her problems only make her soft
Recognizing the pressure some feel to hide their vulnerability and not speak up about their emotional pain.

You fucked her life up and honestly she hate yo balls
Showing the anger and disdain someone may feel towards their abuser, who has caused them emotional pain and trauma.

She spend a bag, you can tell she don't hate them malls
Noting that someone may try to use material possessions as a way to make themselves feel better, but it doesn't resolve the underlying emotional pain and trauma caused by abuse.

She feelin' vacant and lately she been feelin' like she can't take it
Displaying the emotional emptiness and desperation someone may feel after experiencing mistreatment and abuse.

She know that in life you gotta face shit
Acknowledging that life can be difficult and challenging, but it is important to confront and manage one's struggles.

Sometimes she wish she was basic, but she ain't basic
Showing how someone may yearn for simplicity and an easier life, but they are not willing to compromise or settle for less than they deserve.

She gotta make it
Emphasizing the importance of persevering despite struggles and challenges, and striving to achieve one's goals and aspirations.

She feel her heart gettin' caved in
Displaying the emotional pain and struggle someone may feel after experiencing mistreatment and abuse.

She'll leave it all on the pavement
Showing the determination and resilience someone may possess, where they are willing to fight and leave everything out in the open to achieve their goals.

You feel her pain and you still didn't say shit
Noting the disappointment and frustration someone may feel towards others who may recognize their suffering but don't offer any help or intervention.

You only love her when she naked
Highlighting the shallow and selfish motive of the abuser, who only loves and values the victim for their physical body and pleasure.

She take her time tryna pace it
Noting that someone may take their time and proceed cautiously when trying to improve their life and move on from past emotional pain.

Body a temple like it's ancient
Recognizing the value and preciousness of someone's body and their inherent worth and dignity, which is often disregarded and mistreated by abusers.

And you just tear it down, you like to break shit
Calling out the destructive and harmful behavior of the abuser, who tears down the victim emotionally and psychologically, much like they like to break physical objects.