“Emani Interlude,” the eighth track on “A Love Letter To You 3,” features E… Read Full Bio ↴“Emani Interlude,” the eighth track on “A Love Letter To You 3,” features Emani 22, who was Trippie’s girlfriend at one point in time after Trippie had broken up with ex-girlfriend, Ayleks.

The track features a short performance from Emani, along with an outro from Trippie himself, seemingly yelling at an ex-girlfriend of his that he hates her and no longer wants to be associated with her.

Emani Interlude
Trippie Redd Lyrics

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Yeah, uh, yeah
I love Trippie Redd
Yeah, Big 14, baby
Big 14, Big 14, baby, ayy, yeah

Gotta tell you something, coming up from overreacting
I don't be asking if you're lacking
And it must be something, you must feel the energy

You must feel it when we're speaking
I did it all for the glory, yeah
I did it all for the sake of love
So I gotta give my time for this shit
So don't you be playing with my time
Yeah, I got this mothafuckin' K
Yeah, and it'll blow your fuckin' brain away, yeah

I got a feeling that it's for real
Yeah, yeah, oh, yeah
I gotta flex to be your love

I hate you, I hate you, bitch
But I love you, bitch
Don't hit my phone, bitch

Until you get rid of that nigga, bitch
Then hit my phone, bitch

Overall Meaning

In "Emani Interlude," Trippie Redd opens with ad-libs expressing his love for himself and his crew, Big 14. He then proceeds to talk about how he does not like to waste his time and energy on people who do not reciprocate those feelings. As a result, he emphasizes on how he does everything for the sake of love and the glory that comes with it. He reminds us not to play with his time in a line that references his notorious behavior towards those who disrespect him.

The chorus follows where he expresses his love-hate relationship with a particular person who has a significant influence on his life. He admits to detesting her for what she represents, but he cannot help but love her as well. He threatens her not to contact him until she ends her current relationship, which adds depth to his personal story.

The lyrics of this song represent the mixed and often-confusing emotions that can come with being in love. Trippie Redd uses personal experiences and his unique style to articulate these feelings in a raw and relatable manner. Overall, Emani Interlude is a beautiful and introspective song which showcases the depth of Trippie Redd's artistic abilities.

· The song is dedicated to the late Emani, Trippie Redd's ex-girlfriend who tragically passed away in March 2019. He also named his debut studio album "Life's a Trip" after her.

· The song features production from NILL and serves as an interlude on Trippie Redd's mixtape "A Love Letter To You 2."

· Trippie Redd released a music video for the song, which features footage of him performing on stage and interacting with fans.

· The song samples "Cry Me a River" by Justin Timberlake.

· "Emani Interlude" peaked at number 79 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and also charted in several other countries.

· The song was initially intended to be a tribute to Emani, but it eventually became a reflection on Trippie Redd's complicated relationships with women.

· The line "I hate you, I hate you, bitch, but I love you, bitch" is a nod to Lil Wayne's classic verse on the song "Bitches Love Me."

· Trippie Redd's emotional delivery on the track made it a fan favorite and a standout moment on "A Love Letter To You 2."

· The song has been covered and remixed by several artists, including R&B singer Jacquees.

Chords: Unfortunately, the chords for this song are not available as it features a sample.

Line by Line Meaning

Gotta tell you something, coming up from overreacting
I need to confess something after my overreaction

I don't be asking if you're lacking
I don't question if you are struggling

And it must be something, you must feel the energy
There is an indefinable energy between us that you must also sense

You must feel it when we're speaking
You can feel the connection when we talk

I did it all for the glory, yeah
I pursued my dreams for the sake of success

I did it all for the sake of love
All my efforts were fueled by love

So I gotta give my time for this shit
I have to dedicate my time to make it happen

So don't you be playing with my time
Don't waste my time with games

Yeah, I got this mothafuckin' K
I possess a deadly weapon

Yeah, and it'll blow your fuckin' brain away, yeah
It has the power to inflict severe damage

I got a feeling that it's for real
My intuition tells me it's genuine

I gotta flex to be your love
I have to work hard to prove my love

I hate you, I hate you, bitch
I despise you, I despise you, woman

But I love you, bitch
But I have intense feelings of love for you

Don't hit my phone, bitch
Don't contact me, woman

Until you get rid of that nigga, bitch
Unless you break up with that guy, woman

Then hit my phone, bitch
Then you can contact me again, woman

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Altariq Samad Salaam Crapps, Emani Johnson, Michael F. Hernandez, Michael Lamar II White, Ozan Yildirim

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