Borrowed Time
Zae France Lyrics

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(Remo the Hitmaker, ah)
Ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh

Whenever I leave, she follows
She know that my time is borrowed
She tried to love me too soon
No way, mm-mm, no way
Whenever I leave, she follows

But she won't make it to see tomorrow
She tried to love me too soon
No way, mm-mm, no way

Thinkin' we a vibe inside but it's all in her mind
She claimin' that I'm her nigga but I didn't decide
OT, I know you got a nigga thinkin' you a trophy
But if you really want it then show me
But for right now we gon' to keep it lowkey, yeah

On and on and on
How I touch it the way you love it
And she wanna keep it goin' on
But we just fuckin', end of discussion, yeah

Whenever I leave, she follows
She know that my time is borrowed
She tried to love me too soon
No way, mm-mm, no way
Whenever I leave, she follows
But she won't make it to see tomorrow
She tried to love me too soon
No way, mm-mm, no way

No way
Want me to lock you down, baby, no way (no)
Want me to stick around, what if I go away? (Bye)
But I'd never treat you like a throw away
I bet you think it's more (more)
Oh, but you thinkin' 'bout it all wrong (woah)
I know you need it all
But we just fuckin', don't make it somethin'

On and on and on (ooh, woah)
How I touch it the way you love it
And she wanna keep it goin' on
But we just fuckin', end of discussion, yeah

Whenever I leave, she follows
She know that my time is borrowed
She tried to love me too soon
No way, mm-mm, no way
Whenever I leave, she follows
But she won't make it to see tomorrow
She tried to love me too soon
No way, mm-mm, no way

Oh, oh, oh, oh, woah
Give it to me
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Why don't you come back to me?

Why don't you give it to me?
Yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Zae France's song "Borrowed Time" delve into a complex and tumultuous relationship dynamic between the singer and a woman who seemingly becomes deeply attached to him whenever he is around. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song, with the singer expressing that the woman follows him whenever he leaves, recognizing that his time with her is temporary or "borrowed." This sense of impermanence seems to inform the way the singer views their relationship, as he is wary of her attempts to love him too quickly or without restraint.

The singer reflects on the disconnect between their perceived connection, as he suggests that the woman's feelings may surpass his own. Despite her claims of him being hers, he emphasizes that he has not made a definitive decision about their status. The mention of keeping things "lowkey" hints at a desire to maintain a level of discretion or casualness in their interactions, suggesting a reluctance to fully commit or engage deeply in the relationship.

The repetition of the phrase "end of discussion" serves as a stark reminder of the boundaries the singer has set within the relationship. Despite physical intimacy, the emotional distance between them is palpable, with the singer acknowledging that they are simply "just fuckin'." This blunt honesty underscores the fleeting and transient nature of their connection, further emphasizing the theme of borrowed time and temporary affection.

As the song progresses, the singer grapples with the woman's desire for more commitment and stability, expressing that he cannot fulfill her expectations of being locked down or sticking around. The singer acknowledges the woman's needs, yet struggles with the reality of their situation and the inability to make their encounters more meaningful. The repeated refrain of "she tried to love me too soon" reinforces the idea of mismatched expectations and highlights the overarching theme of fleeting moments and borrowed time in their relationship dynamic.

Line by Line Meaning

Whenever I leave, she follows
No matter how hard I try to distance myself, she always manages to catch up and be by my side.

She know that my time is borrowed
She understands that the time I spend with her is temporary and not guaranteed to last.

She tried to love me too soon
She attempted to rush into loving me before truly getting to know me or my intentions.

No way, mm-mm, no way
I am not ready for that level of commitment at this moment and need more time to feel the same way.

But she won't make it to see tomorrow
She may not be able to move past her feelings for me and see beyond the present moment.

Thinkin' we a vibe inside but it's all in her mind
She believes we share a connection, but it may be one-sided and only existing in her fantasy.

She claimin' that I'm her nigga but I didn't decide
She has labeled me as her significant other without mutual consent or agreement.

But we just fuckin', end of discussion, yeah
Our relationship is purely physical, and any further emotional attachment is not on the table for discussion.

No way
I am not open to committing to a relationship with her at this time.

Want me to lock you down, baby, no way (no)
She desires a committed relationship with me, but I am not willing to be tied down in that way.

But I'd never treat you like a throw away
Although I may not want a serious relationship, I still respect her and would not disregard her feelings.

Why don't you come back to me?
She is longing for me to return to her and continue the connection we once had.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Aquil Jackson, Avery Segers, Remo Green, Xavier France

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