Like That
pisceze Lyrics

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Never play with me my baby,
Ain't the type to talking crazy,
I've been aware of where I put in my time (yea yea yea yea)
In the light you acted shady,
Understood you wanted all the spaces,
In my heart, soul, body and mind.
So when I let you all in, I'm all in
Build you up, you blunt in construction,

Taught you how to function, perfection (oh)
Took you to the galas, you loved it
I seen you catch your eye on to something,
Tell her that this here wasn't nothing (oh)
But you done fucked it up.

Does it stand up strong when she do it like that? (still ain't got nothing to show)
I put her on your arm, does she shimmer like that? (still ain't got nothing to show)
Yea she lit but shit I don't think you match (still ain't got nothing to show)
But send her all my love, don't you do me like that.

She wanna know how you know (that shit gonna get you, ooh)
She want it hard in the stroke (that shit gonna get you, ooh)
She finna stop when it's fun (that shit gonna get you, ooh)
Don't know what you have til it's gone (that shit gonna get you, ooh)

Not just lovers
More like friends so
I want you to know
When you found out
I was trapped now
Reaping what I sew

What she got has been more than basic
Yeah I'm learning right out your pages
Don't fuck around with a real one
Just hold it down
Go back in time
If I could I'd change it
Cause what we had that was all amazing
Fucking her I be
Contemplating like
What it could've been

Does it stand up strong when she do it like that? (still ain't got nothing to show)
I put her on your arm, does she shimmer like that? (still ain't got nothing to show)

Yea she lit but shit I don't think you match (still ain't got nothing to show)
But send her all my love, don't you do me like that.

Overall Meaning

In the first verse, the singer expresses their frustration towards their partner who has been acting shady and wanting all the space in their relationship. Despite being aware of their partner's intentions, the singer chose to let them into their life completely. They built them up and taught them how to function, striving for perfection. The singer mentions taking their partner to galas and seeing them eyeing something or someone else, but reassuring them that it was nothing. However, their partner ended up ruining everything.

The chorus poses rhetorical questions about the strength of the partner's relationship with someone else. The singer wonders if the partner's new love interest can measure up to them in terms of their presence, making them shimmer on their arm. Despite acknowledging the other person's attractiveness, the singer sends them all their love and asks not to be treated poorly.

In the second verse, the singer discusses their partner's desires and actions. Their partner wants to know how they know certain things will happen, enjoys intense physical experiences, and stops when it's no longer fun. The singer also warns that one often doesn't realize the value of something until it's gone, implying that their partner might regret losing them.

The bridge reflects on the relationship. The singer views their partner not just as a lover but also as a friend. They express a desire for their partner to know that they feel trapped and are now experiencing the consequences of their actions. They imply that if they could go back in time, they would change things, appreciating what they had together. The singer also contemplates what could have been different in their relationship.

In the final chorus, the same questions are posed about the partner's new relationship, highlighting the singer's feelings of insecurity. They acknowledge that the new person is attractive, but they still feel like their partner doesn't match up to their love and sends them all their love regardless, asking not to be treated poorly.

Line by Line Meaning

Never play with me my baby,
I expect honesty and sincerity from you, my love.

Ain't the type to talking crazy,
I don't engage in unnecessary arguments or drama.

I've been aware of where I put in my time (yea yea yea yea)
I am conscious of how I invest my time and energy.

In the light you acted shady,
You were deceitful and untrustworthy when everyone was watching.

Understood you wanted all the spaces,
I realized you desired to occupy every part of my life.

In my heart, soul, body and mind.
You wanted to be present in every aspect of my being.

So when I let you all in, I'm all in
Once I allowed you into my life, I committed myself completely to you.

Build you up, you blunt in construction,
I helped you grow and develop, but you were inherently flawed.

Taught you how to function, perfection (oh)
I showed you how to be efficient and flawless, striving for perfection.

Took you to the galas, you loved it
I brought you to glamorous events and you enjoyed the attention.

I seen you catch your eye on to something,
I noticed you becoming interested in someone else.

Tell her that this here wasn't nothing (oh)
Convince her that what we had was insignificant.

But you done fucked it up.
But you ruined everything with your actions.

Does it stand up strong when she do it like that? (still ain't got nothing to show)
Can she prove herself when she acts in a certain manner? (She still hasn't accomplished anything meaningful.)

I put her on your arm, does she shimmer like that? (still ain't got nothing to show)
When I introduce her to others, does she impress like that? (She still hasn't achieved anything significant.)

Yea she lit but shit I don't think you match (still ain't got nothing to show)
She may be attractive, but I don't think you're compatible. (You still haven't accomplished anything substantial.)

But send her all my love, don't you do me like that.
But I still send her my love, please don't treat me poorly.

She wanna know how you know (that shit gonna get you, ooh)
She wants to understand how you have that knowledge. (That knowledge will lead you to trouble, ooh)

She want it hard in the stroke (that shit gonna get you, ooh)
She desires intense and passionate encounters. (That desire will lead you to trouble, ooh)

She finna stop when it's fun (that shit gonna get you, ooh)
She is likely to quit when things start getting enjoyable. (That behavior will lead you to trouble, ooh)

Don't know what you have til it's gone (that shit gonna get you, ooh)
You won't appreciate what you had until you no longer have it. (That attitude will lead you to trouble, ooh)

Not just lovers
We were not only romantic partners.

More like friends so
We were more akin to close friends.

I want you to know
I want you to understand and acknowledge.

When you found out
When you eventually discovered.

I was trapped now
I felt confined and restricted at that time.

Reaping what I sew
Experiencing the consequences of my actions.

What she got has been more than basic
What she received from you was more significant than just ordinary.

Yeah I'm learning right out your pages
Yes, I am gaining insights from your life experiences.

Don't fuck around with a real one
Don't mess with someone who is genuine and authentic.

Just hold it down
Just remain faithful and loyal.

Go back in time
If I could, I would go back to the past.

If I could I'd change it
If it were possible, I would alter the situation.