Fuck You
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With the girl I love and I'm like
Fuck you
(Ooh, ooh, ooh)
I guess the change in my pocket
Wasn't enough, I'm like
Fuck you
And forget her too
Said, if I was richer
I'd still be with ya
Ha, oh ain't that some ssh
(Ain't that some ssh)
And although there's pain in my chest
I still wish you the best with a
Fuck you
(Ooh, ooh, ooh)
Yeah I'm sorry, I can't afford a Ferrari
But that don't mean I can't get you there
I guess he's an X-box, and I'm more Atari
But the way you play your game ain't fair
I pity the fool that falls in love with you oh
(Oh ssh she's a gold digger)
Well
(Just thought you should know n**a)
Ooh, ooh, oh
I've got some news for you
Yeah go run and tell your little boyfriend
See you driving 'round town
With the girl I love and I'm like
Fuck you
(Ooh, ooh, ooh)
I guess the change in my pocket
Wasn't enough, I'm like
Fuck you
And forget her too
Said, if I was richer, I'd still be with ya
Ha, ain't that some ssh
(Ain't that some ssh)
And although there's pain in my chest
I still wish you the best with a
Fuck you
(Ooh, ooh, ooh)
Now I know, that I had to borrow
Beg and steal and lie and cheat
Trying to keep ya, trying to please ya
'Cause being in love with yo ass ain't cheap
I pity the fool that falls in love with you oh
(Oh ssh she's a gold digger)
Well
(Just thought you should know n**a)
Ooh, ooh, oh
I've got some news for you
Ooh I really hate your ass right now
See you driving 'round town
With the girl I love and I'm like
Fuck you
(Ooh, ooh, ooh)
I guess the change in my pocket
Wasn't enough, I'm like
Fuck you
And forget her too
Said, if I was richer, I'd still be with ya
Ha, oh ain't that some ssh
(Ain't that some ssh)
And although there's pain in my chest
I still wish you the best with a
Fuck you
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Now baby, baby, baby, why'd you wanna wanna hurt me so bad?
(so bad, so bad, so bad)
I tried to tell my mamma but she told me
"This is one for your dad"
(Your dad, your dad, your dad)
Yes she did
Uh, why? Uh, why? Uh
Why lady? Oh, I love you
I still love you, oh
I see you driving 'round town
With the girl I love and I'm like
Fuck you
(Ooh, ooh, ooh)
I guess the change in my pocket
Wasn't enough, I'm like
Fuck you
And forget her too
Said, if I was richer, I'd still be with ya
Ha, ain't that some shh
(Ain't that some shh)
And although there's pain in my chest
I still wish you the best with a
Fuck you
Ooh, ooh, ooh
The lyrics of "Fuck You" are full of anger, frustration, and disappointment towards an ex-girlfriend who left the singer for a richer man. In the chorus, he expresses his feelings of jealousy and hurt when he sees her driving around with her new man. He says "fuck you" because the change in his pocket wasn't enough to keep her around. The singer admits that if he had more money, he'd still be with her, but he can't afford to buy her a Ferrari like her new man. He also calls her out for being a gold digger and warns her new boyfriend that she's only with him for his money.
The verse also shows the singer's struggle to keep the relationship going even when he had to lie, cheat, borrow, and steal to please his girlfriend. He regrets falling in love with her and wishes he could take back all the effort he put in. The bridge shows the singer pleading with his ex-girlfriend, asking her why she would hurt him so badly and questioning his own feelings towards her. He still loves her despite everything, but he can't help feeling angry and resentful.
Overall, "Fuck You" is a catchy, upbeat song with a lot of relatable emotions. It's a fun way to vent your frustrations with an ex-girlfriend or gold digger and sing along to a catchy tune. Some people have interpreted the song as misogynistic or woman-hating, but others appreciate the honesty and vulnerability of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
See you driving 'round town
I saw you in town driving
With the girl I love and I'm like
You were with the girl I love and I felt upset
Fuck you
I feel strongly negative towards you
(Ooh, ooh, ooh)
Sound effect
I guess the change in my pocket
I don't have much money
Wasn't enough, I'm like
It's not enough to impress you
Fuck you
I feel strongly negative towards you
And forget her too
I want to forget about her as well
Said, if I was richer
If I had more money
I'd still be with ya
I would still be in a relationship with you
Ha, oh ain't that some ssh
That's ironic
(Ain't that some ssh)
Expression of frustration
And although there's pain in my chest
I feel hurt emotionally
I still wish you the best with a
I still want the best for you despite the pain I feel
Fuck you
I feel strongly negative towards you
(Ooh, ooh, ooh)
Sound effect
Yeah I'm sorry, I can't afford a Ferrari
I apologize that I can't afford to buy you extravagant gifts
But that don't mean I can't get you there
But I can still take you places
I guess he's an X-box, and I'm more Atari
I'm not as cool or impressive as your new man
But the way you play your game ain't fair
But the way you treat me isn't fair either
I pity the fool that falls in love with you oh
I feel bad for anyone who falls in love with you
(Oh ssh she's a gold digger)
She's a gold digger
Well
Expression of frustration
(Just thought you should know n**a)
I'm informing you
Ooh, ooh, oh
Sound effect
I've got some news for you
I have something to tell you
Yeah go run and tell your little boyfriend
Go tell your new man
Now I know, that I had to borrow
I had to borrow money
Beg and steal and lie and cheat
I had to do unethical things to try and keep you
Trying to keep ya, trying to please ya
I was trying to keep you and make you happy
'Cause being in love with yo ass ain't cheap
Being in love with you is expensive
Now baby, baby, baby, why'd you wanna wanna hurt me so bad?
Why did you want to hurt me so much?
(so bad, so bad, so bad)
Sound effect
I tried to tell my mamma but she told me
I tried to talk to my mother but she didn't help
"This is one for your dad"
She deferred to my father for advice
(Your dad, your dad, your dad)
Sound effect
Yes she did
Confirmation
Uh, why? Uh, why? Uh
Questions of frustration
Why lady? Oh, I love you
Why did you hurt me? I still love you
I still love you, oh
Reinforcement of love despite hurt feelings
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc., BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Christopher Brown, Thomas Callaway, Philip Lawrence, Ari Levine, Bruno Mars
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Hang in there, baby
There’s no maybe
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Take it from me
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@AMysteryGhost
If you guys didn’t know yet, here are the lyrics:
(Chorus):
I see you driving ‘round town with the girl I love and I’m like “FUCK YOU!”
I guess the change in pocket wasn’t enough, I’m like “fuck you and fuck her too!”
Said “If I was richer, I’d still be with you.”
Huh, now ain’t that some shit? (Ain’t that some shit?)
And although there’s pain in my chest I still wish you the best with a “Fuck you!”
(Verse 1):
Well I’m sorry, I can’t afford a Ferrari. But that don’t mean I can’t get you there.
I guess he’s and XBOX and I’m more and Atari.
Mm well the way you play your game ain’t fair
I pity the fool, that falls in love with you ohhh (Oh shit she’s a gold digger)
Well (Just thought you should know n****)
Oooooooo I’ve got some news for you,
“Yeah go run and tell your little boyfriend.”
(Chorus):
I see you driving around town with the girl I love and I’m like “Fuck you!”
I guess the change in my pocket wasn’t enough I’m like “Fuck you and fuck her too”
Said “If I was richer I’d still be with you”
Huh now ain’t that some shit? (Ain’t that some shit?)
And although there’s pain in my chest, I still wish you the best with a “Fuck you!”
(Verse 2):
Now I know, that I had to borrow, beg, and steal, and lie, and cheat
Trying to keep you, trying to please you
But being in love with your ass ain’t cheap
Now, I pity the fool that falls in love with you oh yeah (oh shit she’s a good digger)
Well (just thought you should know n****)
Oooooooooo I’ve got you news for you now ooo I really hate your ass right now
(Chorus):
I see you driving around town with the girl I love and I’m like “Fuck you!”
I guess the change in my pocket wasn’t enough I’m like “Fuck you and fuck her too!”
Said “If I was richer I’d still be with you”
Huh now ain’t that some shit? (Ain’t that some shit?)
And although there’s pain in my chest I still wish you the best with a “Fuck you!”
(Verse 3):
Now baby baby baby why’d you wanna wanna hurt me so bad? (So bad) so bad (so bad)
I tried to tell my mama but she told me, “This is one for your dad.” (Your dad) yes she did (your dad)
And I was like “uh why? Uh why? Uh why lady?!” OH “I love you” OH “I still love you” OHH
(Chorus):
I see you driving around down with the girl I love “Fuck you!”
Guess the change in my pocket wasn’t enough I’m like “Fuck you and fuck her too!”
Said “If I was richer I’d still be with you”
Huh now ain’t that some shit? (Ain’t that some shit)
And although there’s pain in my chest I still wish you the best with a “Fuck you!”
@finalpixel224
Never knew it wasn’t “forget you”. Damn radio censoring
@cillian9663
Ha ha same just figured that out
@raymonroe1983
I always sang it as Fuck you and didn't know either lol.
@annechrystelleetemengono1858
Final Pixel exactly
@SilverCometMedia
there's 2 versions. 2 different songs
@raymonroe1983
@@SilverCometMedia Not too much surprise there
@thinukawijerathne
A masterpiece for those who are going through a breakup or rejection.
@TheWelchProductions
Or just going through life
@thinukawijerathne
@@TheWelchProductions I'm having a huge heartbreak these days😭
@TheWelchProductions
@@thinukawijerathne Hang in there, baby
Things are crazy
But I know your future’s bright
Hang in there, baby
There’s no maybe
Everything turns out alright
Sure, life is up and down
But trust me, it comes back around
You’re gonna love who you turn out to be
Take it from me
Hang in there, baby