Matrimony
Wale feat. Usher Lyrics


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Couldn't make you wait forever, for forever
This is forever
I gotchu

If there's a question of my heart, you've got it
It don't belong to anyone but you
If there's a question of my love, you've got it
Baby don't worry, I've got plans for you
Baby, I've been making plans, oh love
Baby, I've been making plans for you
Baby, I've been making plans
Baby, I've been making plans for you

(My sincerest apologies, I mean it)

I'll admit it, all be it pathetic
That I'm in my late 20s still never been to a wedding
Guess the idea of that lobby empty, do not sit with me well
It's not your fault they try get me, cause I'ma need the sales
Cause I'm selfish, and I need you to myself
Tryna see you afloat but don't wanna see you on sale
Cause I failed and see you bout to cry
Cause when I enter they city they leave without they pride
I'm sorry, and you starin' at my comments
Fearin' it's gone always be you sharin' me with all them
Wrong, how dare I say ignore them
Preparing for that day, I leave you here and switch you for them
It's hard, you know temptation and all
Bitches out here tryna see if my relationship's strong
Get a place in the charts or runaway from your heart
Gave this music my all, nothing is sacred no more I'm wrong

But I'm promisin' you better though
And your friends sayin' let him go
And we ain't gettin' any younger
I can give up now but I can promise you forever though

If there's a question of my heart, you've got it
It don't belong to anyone but you
If there's a question of my love, you've got it
Baby don't worry, I've got plans for you
Baby, I've been making plans, oh love
Baby, I've been making plans for you
Baby, I've been making plans
Baby, I've been making plans for you

(If you ever knew love)

I'll admit it, let me be hypothetic
The day I find a woman I prolly be scared to share it
The idea of me finding love would run somebody off
And true my wall could use some plaques but still I gotta floss
Brush you off, see I'm kinda lost
Now I'm up in the club with a couple of Move Ons
And dark, good nigga troubled heart
Went from fallin' in love to drunk and fallin' apart
This is hard, tryna find some time to move on
Cause when we lost our baby, I got shady shit got too dark
Soft, and I thank you baby, you strong
My ex before you married to, you solo I say so long
Nah, good terms how that ended
But it surely put a dent on how I worry about this business
Off white picket fences, on flights with the children
On site stealin' kisses on off nights my intentions but

But I plan to do it better though
But you still sayin' let it go
We ain't gettin' any younger
Women love me now but in your eyes we forever though

If there's a question of my heart, you've got it
It don't belong to anyone but you
If there's a question of my love, you've got it
Baby don't worry, I've got plans for you
Baby, I've been making plans, oh love
Baby, I've been making plans for you
Baby, I've been making plans
Baby, I've been making plans for you





We ain't nothin' but some planets

Overall Meaning

In "Matrimony," Wale is expressing his commitment and love for his partner. He acknowledges his past faults and fears, but reassures his partner that he is making plans for their future together. He admits that he has selfish tendencies and wants his partner all to himself, but he promises to do better and be faithful. Despite the obstacles they may face, he believes they will have forever together.


The song highlights the pressure and anxiety that can come with relationships and marriage. Wale expresses his fear of commitment and the idea of being vulnerable in front of others. He struggles with the idea of sharing his partner with others and acknowledges the temptation that comes with fame.


Overall, "Matrimony" is a love song that symbolizes the ups and downs of relationships. It highlights the importance of communication, trust, and forgiveness.


Line by Line Meaning

Couldn't make you wait forever, for forever
I can't make you wait indefinitely. But know that our love is forever and I promise to cherish it.


If there's a question of my heart, you've got it
There is no doubt that my heart belongs to you and only you. You have my love completely.


It don't belong to anyone but you
My heart is reserved for you alone. No one else can take your place in my heart.


If there's a question of my love, you've got it
You have all of my love. I am completely and deeply in love with you, and nothing can change that.


Baby don't worry, I've got plans for you
I have so many plans for our future together, and I promise to take care of you and support you in every way possible.


Baby, I've been making plans, oh love
I have spent so much time and effort making plans for our future together because you mean everything to me, my love.


I'll admit it, all be it pathetic
I have to confess that I feel ashamed of myself for never having been to a wedding at my age.


Guess the idea of that lobby empty, do not sit with me well
The thought of a wedding ceremony with an empty lobby makes me uneasy and uncomfortable as it's not how it was meant to be done.


It's not your fault they try get me, cause I'ma need the sales
I am sorry for all the fans and people who pressure me, but as an artist, I still need to make sales and a living.


Cause I'm selfish, and I need you to myself
I will admit that I am selfish and I want to have you all for myself. Being with you makes me happy.


Tryna see you afloat but don't wanna see you on sale
I want to support you and see you rise, but I don't want you to become a product that is marketed and sold.


Cause I failed and see you bout to cry
I know that I have failed you in some way, and seeing you upset breaks my heart.


Cause when I enter they city they leave without they pride
People may lose their dignity and self-worth when entering the music industry, and that is not something I want for you.


I'm sorry, and you starin' at my comments
I apologize for my actions that may have hurt you. You are now reading negative comments online, which is partly my fault.


Fearin' it's gone always be you sharin' me with all them
I understand that you may feel insecure about sharing me with my fans and other people, but you are the only one who truly has my heart.


Wrong, how dare I say ignore them
It was wrong of me to suggest that you can just ignore the negative comments and not feel their impact.


Preparing for that day, I leave you here and switch you for them
I fear that I may become so consumed with my music and fanbase that I might leave you behind and replace you with them.


It's hard, you know temptation and all
I know it's not easy to trust me, especially with all the temptations and distractions that come with being a successful musician.


Bitches out here tryna see if my relationship's strong
There are other women who would try to test how strong our relationship is by trying to get close to me. But I am committed to you.


Get a place in the charts or runaway from your heart
I face the choice of either pursuing more success on the charts or prioritizing my relationship with you. I won't run away from what we have and I choose to balance both.


Gave this music my all, nothing is sacred no more I'm wrong
I have given everything to my music, but I realize that it has come at a cost. I am wrong for not prioritizing my personal life and protecting what is sacred.


But I'm promisin' you better though
I vow to be better from now on and make you my top priority. I hope to be the best partner that you deserve.


And your friends sayin' let him go
I know your friends may not be happy with our relationship, but I hope that they can see how much I love you and want to make things work.


Women love me now but in your eyes we forever though
I may have a lot of female fans and admirers, but in your eyes, we are forever and nothing can change that.


We ain't nothin' but some planets
Our love is like two planets orbiting each other, constantly connected and revolving around one another. Together, we are unstoppable.




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jacob Brian Dutton, Khalil Abdul-rahman, Olubowale Victor Akintimehin, Samuel Joseph Dew

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