It also marks the first collaboration between Victoria Monét, Khalid, and SG Lewis. “Experience” is the fourth pre-released single from Victoria Monét’s fifth extended play, "Jaguar".
Experience
Victoria Monét Lyrics
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Here, 'cause I'm breaking down
Try not to make this obvious
Tell me what you came for, oh
Need to forget it now
Lost in the middle of it all
That's what I came for
Love tastes way too bitter when it's you
I'm all out of love
You gave it away
I'm hoping that experience could get you to change
I'm hoping that experience could get you to change
I'm hoping that (ooh-oh)
I'm all out of love
You gave it away
I'm hoping that experience could get you to change
I'm hoping that experience could get you to change
I'm hoping that
Love's no pressure
When it's with someone who tends to
All of your emotions
Don't you want someone who's there for you
For someone who's there for you
Love always feels better, when it's true
Love tastes way too bitter, when it's you
I'm all out of love
You gave it away
I'm hoping that experience could get you to change
I'm hoping that experience could get you to change
I'm hoping that (ooh-oh)
I'm all out of love
You gave it away
I'm hoping that experience could get you to change
I'm hoping that experience could get you to change
I'm hoping that
Tell me what you came for (I'm all out of love)
(You gave it away, I'm hoping that)
Tell me what you came for
Tell me what you came for
The lyrics of the song "Experience" by Victoria Monét, Khalid and SG Lewis deals with the impact of past experiences on present relationships. The song reflects the feeling of being jaded and having lost hope in love, after having been hurt before. The opening lyric "Tell me what you came for, Here, 'cause I'm breaking down" suggests a sense of vulnerability and a desire to understand the other person's intentions. The line "I'm all out of love, you gave it away" implies that the singer has already given too much of themselves away in past relationships, and now feels empty and disillusioned.
The song also explores the idea that love is great when it's true, but feels bitter when it's not reciprocated or it lacks depth. The lyric "Love always feels better, when it's true, Love tastes way too bitter, when it's you" underlines this idea. The chorus repeatedly uses the phrase "I'm hoping that experience could get you to change" suggesting a longing for the other person to change their behavior and make things right.
In summary, the lyrics of "Experience" reflect the struggle of someone attempting to move on from previous heartbreak and find true love despite feeling jaded and disillusioned.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me what you came for
The singer wants to know what the other person's intentions are.
Here, 'cause I'm breaking down
The singer is feeling emotionally overwhelmed and needs support.
Try not to make this obvious
The singer is trying to hide their vulnerability and pain.
Need to forget it now
The singer wants to move on from their past hurt and pain.
Lost in the middle of it all
The singer feels confused and trapped in their emotional struggles.
That's not what I came for (came for)
The singer's original intentions were not to experience heartbreak and pain.
Love always feels better, when it's true
Genuine love brings happiness and fulfillment.
Love tastes way too bitter, when it's you
The other person has made the experience of love sour and unpleasant.
I'm all out of love
The singer has no love left to give due to past hurt and pain.
You gave it away
The other person caused the singer to lose their ability to love.
I'm hoping that experience
The singer is optimistic that future experiences can bring positive change.
Could get you to change
The singer wants the other person to change for the better.
Love's no pressure
True love is effortless and doesn't require force or manipulation.
When it's with someone who tends to
The singer desires someone who cares for and nurtures their emotional needs.
All of your emotions
A healthy relationship involves emotional support and connection.
Don't you want someone who's there for you
The singer questions the other person's desire for a meaningful relationship.
Tell me what you came for (I'm all out of love)
The singer reiterates their desire to know the other person's intentions, even though they feel emotionally depleted.
(You gave it away, I'm hoping that)
The singer believes the other person holds responsibility for damaging their ability to love and hopes for positive change.
Tell me what you came for
The singer repeats their request for clarity on the other person's intentions.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Khalid Robinson, Kyla Moscovich, Sg Lewis, Victoria Monet
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Zul Latiff
This song is criminally underrated, along with her entire discography if we're being honest. Seriously one of the finest songs to have emerged from 2020.
iLatrell62
One of my favorites now
Jose Vivas
Preach
Michael Wozniak
Yes. It is sooo underrated. Why this never blew up??? No clue
psychedelicconfusion
no fucking clue why this didn't blow up
el CONFI
Cry cry.
maria demo
this song is seriously so catchy it’s been on repeat for hours 😭 her voice is so dreamy
Shirley Butler
OMG Maria You just hit a homerun with those comments 4SURE 💯 I'm back here again can't help it 💜 This awesome song is str8 FIRE I had to call the FIRE DEPARTMENT LOL 🚒. I know u hear them coming.!!!! Still listening how about December 20 2021
thejwvariety
right!! paired with sg lewis 😻
Maxine Spirit
I love the dissonance between the mood of the melody and what's actually being recited. Feels true to older music, there's always some seed of melancholic truth packaged in danceable, palatable tunes to trick ordinary people into swallowing what the artist wants to say. Idk.