The Tea
WAIIAN Lyrics


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I really don't know how to tell you this
But, I really do have to tell you this so

I betrayed you Obi-Wan Kenobi
I deserve all the world's lonely
I saw nothing in my mirror
So trust nobody who say they know me
Told me to stay down to earth
But you the one who's changing on me
I can't recall my love, could you ring on me?
Why you all wanna put logos and bling on me
Tell the cops I just rap, I ain't got a thing on me

Drop outta college then the beat dropped
Listened to the knowledge from the Big Homie
Thank you to my momma working OT
Showed mе to be on your own and raise a family
Remain calm in a calamity
You can't swim, don't follow mе we'll both become a casualty
Let me go, let me fuck things up naturally
What's a promise if things turn out not actually?

Well I ain't gonna cry about it
And this time I'm making sure I ain't gonna rap about it
'Cause when I tell you
Everybody gonna know everybody talking
Like I give a fuck about it (I really don't)
Just know that you my favorite teacher
'Cause I cheated and you still letting me pass
Let's go and just let go, put it in the past now

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Lately I got a fetish for fucking up my life
'Cause I'm just so hard on myself (what the fuck)
Yeah baby, I know it ain't right
I'm too soft, I wish my heart had a shell (bitch)
Bring my demons to the light
Just to show everybody that we look alike
Carry on, it's alright to lose a fight
I like bad bitches that's my bad side
But it's only you and me tonight (boy, you done fucked up big time)





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Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Waiian's song "The Tea" seem to be quite personal and introspective. The singer is confessing to a betrayal of someone they refer to as Obi-Wan Kenobi. The guilt the singer feels is evident, as they believe that they deserve all the world's loneliness. This hint at the magnitude of the betrayal is only amplified by the next few lines, where the singer states that they saw nothing in the mirror, indicating that they may not have recognized themselves when they looked at their own reflection.


The singer advises the listener not to trust anyone who says that they know them, implying that they don't even know themselves anymore. The line "Told me to stay down to earth, but you're the one who's changing on me" seems to be addressing this issue. The singer may have felt like they were urged to stay grounded and humble by Obi-Wan Kenobi but felt that the teacher, who may have once set a good example, had changed in some way.


The second verse starts with the singer discussing dropping out of college, then listening to the knowledge from the "Big Homie." While it is not clear who this "Big Homie" may refer to, it seems like the singer learned some valuable life lessons from them. They express gratitude towards their mother for working overtime, which allowed them to learn to be independent and raise a family.


Overall, the lyrics of the song deal with guilt and personal reflection, showing the internal struggles of the singer. The use of Star Wars references, including Obi-Wan Kenobi, adds a unique and interesting twist to the song's message.


Line by Line Meaning

I really don't know how to tell you this
Although it's hard for me to admit, I need to tell you something important.


But, I really do have to tell you this so
Despite the difficulty, it's necessary for me to share this information.


I betrayed you Obi-Wan Kenobi
I let you down and broke your trust, just like Anakin Skywalker betrayed his mentor Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars.


I deserve all the world's lonely
I recognize that my actions have consequences, and I'm ready to face the loneliness and isolation that may come as a result.


I saw nothing in my mirror
I don't recognize the person I see in the mirror anymore.


So trust nobody who say they know me
I've changed and evolved, so don't trust anyone who claims to know everything about me.


Told me to stay down to earth
Someone advised me to remain humble and grounded.


But you the one who's changing on me
Ironically, it's the person who gave me this advice that's the one who's changed, not me.


I can't recall my love, could you ring on me?
I can't remember what love feels like or if it's even real anymore- can you remind me?


Why you all wanna put logos and bling on me?
I question why people want to add superficial and material things onto me, rather than appreciate me for who I am.


Tell the cops I just rap, I ain't got a thing on me
If the police think I'm up to no good, let them know that all I do is make music and pose no threat.


Drop outta college then the beat dropped
Once I left school, my music career took off.


Listened to the knowledge from the Big Homie
I gained wisdom and guidance from a mentor who was very influential in my life.


Thank you to my momma working OT
I'm grateful for my hardworking mother who taught me independence and how to raise a family on your own.


Showed me to be on your own and raise a family
My mother exemplified how to be self-sufficient and provide for her family as a single parent.


Remain calm in a calamity
When things get tough, it's important to stay calm and collected.


You can't swim, don't follow me we'll both become a casualty
If you don't know how to handle a situation, don't accompany me because we'll both face dire consequences.


Let me go, let me fuck things up naturally
Don't try to hold me back or stop me from making mistakes- I need to learn and grow from them on my own.


What's a promise if things turn out not actually?
A commitment means nothing if it's not followed through with real action.


Well I ain't gonna cry about it
I'm not going to shed tears over the situation anymore.


And this time I'm making sure I ain't gonna rap about it
I don't want to dwell on this and let it permeate my music anymore.


'Cause when I tell you
Once I share this with you,


Everybody gonna know everybody talking
I know that once I reveal this, everyone will find out and start gossiping about it.


Like I give a fuck about it (I really don't)
I don't actually care about people talking and spreading rumors.


Just know that you my favorite teacher
Despite my mistake, you are still my most valuable mentor and teacher.


'Cause I cheated and you still letting me pass
Because I betrayed your trust, but you're still forgiving me and helping me progress.


Let's go and just let go, put it in the past now
It's time to move on and put this situation behind us.


Lately I got a fetish for fucking up my life
Recently, I've been self-sabotaging my own life in strange ways.


'Cause I'm just so hard on myself (what the fuck)
I'm particularly harsh and unforgiving towards myself.


Yeah baby, I know it ain't right
I'm aware that my behavior isn't healthy or productive.


I'm too soft, I wish my heart had a shell (bitch)
I'm overly emotional and sensitive, and I want to toughen up and be more resilient.


Bring my demons to the light
I want to confront my inner demons and acknowledge them honestly.


Just to show everybody that we look alike
By acknowledging and working on my flaws, I hope to normalize and inspire others to do the same.


Carry on, it's alright to lose a fight
It's okay to fail and make mistakes; what's important is to keep going.


I like bad bitches that's my bad side
My attraction towards wild and reckless women is a weak spot for me.


But it's only you and me tonight (boy, you done fucked up big time)
Tonight is a special exception- it's just us two- but it's still clear that I made a huge mistake.


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