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Vivian Green feat. Freeway Lyrics


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Flow try to dough on the flow how to oh
I know you'd love to keep me tighter but I gotta go
I know you love a lot of Prada, lot of top designers
I love your back rubs, garlic bread, hot lasagna
These things I can’t provide, I’m on without the dollar
I would’ve stayed but I forgot I got another show
You probly think I’m out trickin but I don’t love them hoes
I got bills to pay, I ain’t got money to blow
I love you so much, I just called to let you know
I had a crush on you ever since cold crush, you know what
You probly think I’ll try to keep you hold up but hold up
I’m tryna make this back account swell up for both us
Never tried to play you, never leave you dangling
Like a promise simple, what you tryna get into?
I’m your prince charming and you my everything
Never leave you hanging by a string, get that out your mental let’s go

We’re supposed be over 3
3 months ago
We let each other go
It feels the same
That much just changed
You’re out of my bed but still in my head
You cut the grass, take out the trash
You still do for me whenever I’m in need
Still have your key but I need it back
You open my door
I’m like what the heck?

By a string, by a string
Keep me hanging on
By a string, by a string
We should be moving on

By a string, by a string
You keep me hanging on
By a string, by a string
You’re not my boyfriend

You need to go
I’ll tuck your bed
I’ll change the locks
Or just move away
I’d give anything for some normal see
This duality is just killing me
This spin in us should just be me
I need to fly, I’ve earned my wings
You love me babe, I love you back
Everybody should know you need more than that

By a string, by a string
Keep me hanging on
By a string, by a string
We should be moving on

By a string, by a string
Keep me hanging on
By a string, by a string
You’re not my boyfriend

And baby I recognize the need that you still feel
We’ve been together so long and that’s hard to kill
Can’t expect to just wake up and it’s gone away
But you don’t know that it’s been uh this way
So stop dangling my heart because it’s hard for me
Maybe we’ll get it back but now I need you to let me go

By a string, by a string
Keep hanging on
By a string, by a string
Should be moving on

By a string, by a string
Keep me hanging on
By a string, by a string
Keep me hanging on

By a string, by a string
Keep me hanging on
By a string, by a string
We should be moving on

By a string, by a string
You keep me hanging on




By a string, by a string
You’re not my boyfriend

Overall Meaning

The song "X" by Vivian Green featuring Freeway is a story of a couple who are struggling to let go of each other. The first verse is from Freeway's perspective, where he explains his tight schedule and how he has to keep moving on with his busy tour schedule, and he doesn't have time for the luxuries his partner wants. Nevertheless, he still loves her and wants her, but he can't give her what she needs. The chorus hints at the girl being hesitant to break things off entirely and move on, as she is still emotionally attached to the relationship.


The second verse is from Vivian Green's perspective, explaining how they had agreed to end things three months ago, but it still feels like they're together because of how much he still does for her like cutting the grass and taking out the trash. She is now confused and wants to move on with her life, but she feels like she's being held back.


The song's message is clear - sometimes holding on to relationships that aren't working can make things complicated and painful. The repeated phrase "by a string" emphasizes the idea that they're being held back and that they need to let go and move on.


Overall, the song is a relatable reflection on the struggle of moving on after a breakup while still feeling emotionally attached and physically comfortable with the other person.


Line by Line Meaning

Flow try to dough on the flow how to oh
I'm trying to create a flow and make some money.


I know you'd love to keep me tighter but I gotta go
I know you want me to stay, but I have to leave.


I know you love a lot of Prada, lot of top designers
I know you like expensive things.


I love your back rubs, garlic bread, hot lasagna
I enjoy the things you do for me.


These things I can’t provide, I’m on without the dollar
I can't provide expensive things because I don't have any money.


I would’ve stayed but I forgot I got another show
I would have stayed with you, but I have to do another performance.


You probly think I’m out trickin but I don’t love them hoes
You might think I'm cheating on you, but I don't love anyone else.


I got bills to pay, I ain’t got money to blow
I have to pay my bills and can't spend money carelessly.


I love you so much, I just called to let you know
I called you to let you know how much I love you.


I had a crush on you ever since cold crush, you know what
I've had a crush on you for a long time.


You probly think I’ll try to keep you hold up but hold up
You might think I'm trying to hold you back, but wait a minute.


I’m tryna make this back account swell up for both us
I'm trying to make more money for both of us.


Never tried to play you, never leave you dangling
I never tried to deceive or leave you hanging.


Like a promise simple, what you tryna get into?
Our relationship should be simple and honest.


I’m your prince charming and you my everything
I'm your perfect partner and you mean everything to me.


Never leave you hanging by a string, get that out your mental let’s go
I won't leave you hanging or uncertain, let's move forward.


We’re supposed be over 3 months ago
We were supposed to break up three months ago.


We let each other go, it feels the same
We broke up, but things haven't changed.


You’re out of my bed but still in my head
We're not physically together, but I still think about you.


You cut the grass, take out the trash
You still do things for me, like cutting the grass and taking out the trash.


You still do for me whenever I’m in need
You still help me when I need it.


Still have your key but I need it back
You still have a key to my place, but I need it back now.


You open my door, I’m like what the heck?
You still enter my place without permission, and I don't like it.


Keep me hanging on, we should be moving on
Stop keeping me uncertain, and let's move forward from our breakup.


You’re not my boyfriend
We're not in a relationship anymore.


You need to go, I’ll tuck your bed
You have to leave now, and I'll clean up after you.


I’ll change the locks or just move away
I'll either change the locks or move away to get some space.


I’d give anything for some normal see
I want things to be normal again.


This duality is just killing me
This uncertainty is hurting me.


This spin in us should just be me
This relationship should be just me and not both of us.


I need to fly, I’ve earned my wings
I need to move on and grow on my own.


You love me babe, I love you back
I know you love me, and I love you too.


Everybody should know you need more than that
Our love needs more than just loving each other, and everyone should know that.


And baby I recognize the need that you still feel
I know you still have feelings for me.


We’ve been together so long and that’s hard to kill
Our history together is hard to forget.


Can’t expect to just wake up and it’s gone away
We can't just forget our feelings for each other overnight.


But you don’t know that it’s been uh this way
But you don't know that things have changed.


So stop dangling my heart because it’s hard for me
Stop keeping me uncertain because it's difficult for me.


Maybe we’ll get it back but now I need you to let me go
We might get our love back, but for now, I need you to let me move on.




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