Part Of Me
royce da 5’9” Lyrics


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You took a part of me with you

Last night we had a one night stand
But when I woke up in the morning I missed you
You see, all I'm saying is "Can I see you again?"
Cause when you left you took a part of me with you

It's like it's a, urban legend, his mistake
Her confession, how 'bout it for a first impression
How 'bout it, with the Birkin looking perfectly measured
Looking certain as ever like she got her purpose together or whatever
Him? He was like a typical thug
Hat and glasses, he had to bag the baddest bitch at the club
He had a, way with his words, a certain – how should I put it?
"Je ne sais quoi" is how the French bitches would mention him
Never known for loving 'em all, having 'em driving his cars
Having 'em in the mall on his budget balling
Him tryna call her is the part of the issue
He said that when she left she took a part of him with her
He ain't a stranger to the one night stand
If you loving 'em, you's a sucker, that's the one night saying
But why give him the wrong number and fuck him later on girls
That's all I'm saying, let me tell you how they met

He approached her with the usual swagger
"How you doing? Blahzay-blee-blah-blah-blah," the usual blabber
Now that the, ice is broken it's time to get linked
He asked her if he could buy her a drink, she nodded to him and said
"I don't really drink but thank you for the offer
Let me buy you one and we can finish talking
How 'bout some Patron, and have him fill the cup up
And when you finish up we can get into something"
He like it's, easy as pie, you see it in his eyes
He tryna turn her out tonight and leave her where she lies
Tell his friend he hung her out to dry
Another bitch taps him on the shoulder and he turns around surprised
She said, "How you doing? I think I know you from somewhere
Yes, I do, don't you drive that Mercedes out there
You was driving by me one day I was walking
You pulled over to me and we started talking"

While they talking Shorty 1 grabbed something out her Birkin
Tossed it in his drink and watched it sink to the surface
Shorty #2 kept talking like she was tryna stall him
Long enough for that thing to dissolve in
1 gives the signal, 2 says "Who's this?"
He's like, "Sorry, I'm rude" then introduces
1 to 2 – they start hitting git off
Just like he wants 'em to, it's wonderful
He thinking, she's a skeezer, she's just easy
They both probably bi, so this should lead to a threesome
They both probably high cause neither one of 'em drinking
They both keep giggling so you know what he thinking
He swallows his Patron shot, sets the cup on top
The bar, like we gon' fucking party, don't stop
1 cues 2 then, says, "Where your ride at?"
He says, "Hey, I let valet decide that"

They laugh, they leave, he says, "Mami, drive that
I'm tired or I'm high, I just wanna lie back"
They get to the hotel, they get on the elevator
He ain't feeling so well like "Fuck it, I'll get better later"
They get in the room and start taking off they clothes
Dude stepping out his shoes while he checking out the hoes
He's sick so he sits, 1 says "Lay down"
2 says, "I'll take off his clothes, okay now?"
He loses consciousness, he dreams of #2 riding him
Sliding up and down with no condom
#1 sucking on his dick using both hands
Both hoes dressed like nurses, I guess they role playing
He comes to as the room circles and comes to a stop
He's not certain or not is he still dreaming
He feels numb so he looks down and sees
That he's laying in a tub, full of ice from his knees
To his waist, in a bathroom with grief on his face
He feeling like he too weak to move so he waits
He feels around and notices a piece of paper sticking to the tub
From his bitches and it's written in his blood (What the fuck is this?)
He panics, he screams, "Oh God, what's happening?"
More reading, less praying, no time for rationing
The letter reads, "Never ask for shit
Cause you can get more than you ask for, we have your dick"
The letter reads, "Never ask for shit
Cause you can get more than you ask for, we have your dick"

Last night we had a one night stand
But when I woke up in the morning I missed you




You see, all I'm saying is "Can I see you again?"
Cause when you left you took a part of me with you

Overall Meaning

The song "Part of Me" by Royce Da 5′9” tells the story of a man who had a one-night stand with two women and wakes up the next morning feeling lost and incomplete, as one of the women had stolen something valuable from him. The lyrics explore the dynamics of a casual sexual encounter, as well as themes of dishonesty, deception, and the search for meaningful connections.


The first verse sets the scene of a one-night stand that leaves the singer yearning for more. He reflects on the fact that the woman he slept with took a piece of him with her when she left, hinting at a deeper emotional connection or feeling of emptiness after the encounter. The following verses tell the story of how he met two women at a bar, one of whom drugged him and stole something from him, leaving him feeling violated and betrayed.


Through this narrative, Royce Da 5′9” paints a picture of the complexities and risks associated with casual sex, as well as the challenges of forming genuine connections in a world where trust and honesty are hard to come by. Overall, "Part of Me" is a poignant and thought-provoking reflection on the way that fleeting encounters can have a lasting impact on our lives and sense of self.


Line by Line Meaning

You took a part of me with you
I feel incomplete and emotionally empty without you


Last night we had a one night stand
We engaged in a brief sexual encounter with no intention of pursuing a deeper connection


But when I woke up in the morning I missed you
Despite our casual intentions, I unexpectedly developed feelings and longing for you


You see, all I'm saying is 'Can I see you again?'
I desire to see you again and possibly explore a more meaningful relationship


Cause when you left you took a part of me with you
Your departure left a void in my heart and I feel incomplete without you


It's like it's a, urban legend, his mistake
Their encounter is talked about and seen as a story or myth, but it was a regrettable error


Her confession, how 'bout it for a first impression
She openly shared her feelings or desires, making a strong impact on their initial interaction


How 'bout it, with the Birkin looking perfectly measured
She appeared poised and put-together, showcasing her expensive Birkin bag as a symbol of status


Looking certain as ever like she got her purpose together or whatever
She exuded confidence and seemed to have her life and goals clearly defined


Him? He was like a typical thug
The male protagonist had the appearance and demeanor typical of a gangster or tough guy


Hat and glasses, he had to bag the baddest bitch at the club
With his stylish accessories, he aimed to attract the most attractive woman at the club


He had a, way with his words, a certain – how should I put it?
He possessed a charm and charisma in his speech that was difficult to describe


"Je ne sais quoi" is how the French bitches would mention him
French women would describe his allure with the phrase "je ne sais quoi" which means 'a certain something'


Never known for loving 'em all, having 'em driving his cars
He wasn't known for developing deep emotional connections with women, just for using them for pleasure


Having 'em in the mall on his budget balling
He would take them shopping at the mall, pretending to have an extravagant lifestyle within his limited means


Him tryna call her is the part of the issue
Him attempting to reach out to her is the problematic aspect of their situation


He said that when she left she took a part of him with her
He believes that a piece of himself was taken by her when she ended their encounter


He ain't a stranger to the one night stand
Engaging in brief sexual encounters is not unfamiliar to him


If you loving 'em, you's a sucker, that's the one night saying
In his perspective, developing feelings for someone during a one night stand is foolish


But why give him the wrong number and fuck him later on girls
Why provide him with a fake phone number and then engage in sexual activity with him at a later time?


That's all I'm saying, let me tell you how they met
That summarizes his statement, and now he proceeds to explain how the two individuals initially encountered each other


He approached her with the usual swagger
He confidently and smoothly approached her


"How you doing? Blahzay-blee-blah-blah-blah," the usual blabber
He used generic lines and small talk as part of his typical flirtatious conversation


Now that the, ice is broken it's time to get linked
Since the initial barrier has been overcome, it's time to establish a connection


He asked her if he could buy her a drink, she nodded to him and said
He inquired if he could purchase a beverage for her, and she agreed non-verbally before responding


"I don't really drink but thank you for the offer
I'm not an avid drinker, but I appreciate your kind gesture


Let me buy you one and we can finish talking
Instead, let me buy you a drink and we can continue our conversation


How 'bout some Patron, and have him fill the cup up
Why not have a Patron drink and have the bartender fill the cup to its brim


And when you finish up we can get into something"
Once you're done with your drink, we can engage in more intimate activities


He like it's, easy as pie, you see it in his eyes
He believes that the situation will progress smoothly, evident in his confident gaze


He tryna turn her out tonight and leave her where she lies
His intention is to sexually satisfy her and then leave her without any emotional attachment


Tell his friend he hung her out to dry
He plans to boast to his friend about using and abandoning her


Another bitch taps him on the shoulder and he turns around surprised
Another woman gets his attention by tapping him on the shoulder, catching him off guard


She said, "How you doing? I think I know you from somewhere
She initiates a conversation with the line "How are you? I believe we've met before


Yes, I do, don't you drive that Mercedes out there
I recognize you because of the Mercedes you drive


You was driving by me one day I was walking
I remember seeing you drive past me while I was walking


You pulled over to me and we started talking"
You stopped your car and approached me, which led to our conversation


While they talking Shorty 1 grabbed something out her Birkin
While they were conversing, the first woman discreetly took something from her expensive Birkin bag


Tossed it in his drink and watched it sink to the surface
She discreetly threw the item into his drink and observed as it sank in the liquid


Shorty #2 kept talking like she was tryna stall him
The second woman continued speaking as if she was intentionally prolonging the conversation


Long enough for that thing to dissolve in
Sufficient time for the item to dissolve in the drink without raising suspicion


1 gives the signal, 2 says "Who's this?"
The first woman gestures discreetly, and the second woman questions the new person's identity


He's like, "Sorry, I'm rude" then introduces
The male protagonist apologizes for his perceived rudeness before introducing the two women to each other


1 to 2 – they start hitting git off
The first woman introduces herself to the second woman, and they quickly establish a connection


Just like he wants 'em to, it's wonderful
Their interaction unfolds exactly as he desired, and he finds it delightful


He thinking, she's a skeezer, she's just easy
He assumes the second woman is promiscuous and readily available for sexual encounters


They both probably bi, so this should lead to a threesome
He assumes that both women are attracted to both genders, which may result in a sexual encounter involving all three of them


They both probably high cause neither one of 'em drinking
He suspects that both women are under the influence of drugs, as they are not consuming alcohol


They both keep giggling so you know what he thinking
Their continuous laughter implies to him that they are open to sexual activities


He swallows his Patron shot, sets the cup on top
He quickly consumes his Patron drink and places the empty cup on the bar counter


The bar, like we gon' fucking party, don't stop
He proclaims to those around him that they will continue partying and having a good time


1 cues 2 then, says, "Where your ride at?"
The first woman signals discreetly to the second woman and asks about the location of her transportation


He says, "Hey, I let valet decide that"
He replies casually, indicating that he left the decision of parking his vehicle to the valet service


They laugh, they leave, he says, "Mami, drive that
Following their laughter, they exit the bar, and he instructs the second woman to drive his vehicle


I'm tired or I'm high, I just wanna lie back"
Feeling exhausted or under the influence of drugs, he expresses a desire to relax and recline back


They get to the hotel, they get on the elevator
They arrive at a hotel and proceed to enter the elevator


He ain't feeling so well like "Fuck it, I'll get better later"
He starts feeling unwell but dismisses it with the attitude of dealing with it later


They get in the room and start taking off they clothes
Upon entering the hotel room, they begin undressing


Dude stepping out his shoes while he checking out the hoes
The male protagonist removes his shoes while simultaneously admiring the women


He's sick so he sits, 1 says "Lay down"
Feeling unwell, he takes a seat, and the first woman suggests he lay down


2 says, "I'll take off his clothes, okay now?"
The second woman volunteers to remove his clothing and seeks confirmation before proceeding


He loses consciousness, he dreams of #2 riding him
He faints, and in his unconscious state, he envisions the second woman engaging in sexual activity with him


Sliding up and down with no condom
She slides her body up and down his, engaging in sexual intercourse without using a condom


#1 sucking on his dick using both hands
The first woman performs oral sex on him with both hands involved


Both hoes dressed like nurses, I guess they role playing
Both women are dressed as nurses, suggesting that they are engaging in a sexual fantasy or role-play


He comes to as the room circles and comes to a stop
He regains consciousness as the room appears to spin and eventually stops


He's not certain or not is he still dreaming
Uncertain if he is awake or still experiencing a dream-like state


He feels numb so he looks down and sees
Experiencing numbness, he gazes downward and observes


That he's laying in a tub, full of ice from his knees
He realizes that he is lying in a bathtub filled with ice, submerging his lower body


To his waist, in a bathroom with grief on his face
The ice reaches his waist, and he expresses feelings of distress and sorrow on his face


He feeling like he too weak to move so he waits
Feeling physically drained and unable to exert energy, he waits for assistance or recovery


He feels around and notices a piece of paper sticking to the tub
He searches his surroundings and discovers a paper adhered to the surface of the tub


From his bitches and it's written in his blood (What the fuck is this?)
The note is written by the two women he was with, using his blood as ink, causing him to question the situation


He panics, he screams, "Oh God, what's happening?"
In a state of panic, he cries out, expressing confusion and concern about the events unfolding


More reading, less praying, no time for rationing
Instead of prioritizing prayer or contemplation, he focuses on reading the note and understanding the situation


The letter reads, "Never ask for shit
The written message advises him to never make requests or demands


Cause you can get more than you ask for, we have your dick"
Due to his actions, the women took more from him than what he desired, specifically referencing his genitalia




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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@310icarly

Last night we had a one night stand
But when I woke up in the morning I missed you
You see, all I'm saying is "Can I see you again?"
'Cause when you left you took a part of me with you

[Verse]
It's like it's an urban legend, his mistake
Her confession, how 'bout it for a first impression
How 'bout it, with the Birkin looking perfectly measured
Looking certain as ever like she got her purpose together, whatever
Him? He was like a typical thug
Hat and glasses, he had to bag the baddest bitch at the club
He had a way with his words, a certain – how should I put it?
"Je ne sais quoi" is how the French bitches would mention him
Never known for loving 'em all, having 'em driving his cars
Having 'em in the mall on his budget balling
Him tryna call her is the part of the issue
He said that when she left she took a part of him with her
He ain't a stranger to the one night stand
If you loving 'em, you's a sucker, that's the one night saying
But why give him the wrong number and fuck him later on girls
That's all I'm saying, let me tell you how they met
He approached her with the usual swagger
"How you doing? Blahzay-blee-blah-blah-blah" - the usual blabber
Now that the ice is broken it's time to get linked
He asked her if he could buy her a drink, she nodded to him and said
"I don't really drink but thank you for the offer
Let me buy you one and we can finish talking
How 'bout some Patron, and have him fill the cup up
And when you finish up we can get into something"
He like it's easy as pie, you see it in his eyes
He tryna turn her out tonight and leave her where she lies
Tell his friend he hung her out to dry
Another bitch taps him on the shoulder and he turns around surprised
She said, "How you doing? I think I know you from somewhere
Yes, I do, don't you drive that Mercedes out there
You was driving by me one day I was walking
You pulled over to me and we started talking"
While they talking shorty one grabbed something out her Birkin
Tossed it in his drink and watched it sink to the surface
Shorty number two kept talking like she was tryna stall him
Long enough for that thing to dissolve in
One gives the signal, two says "Who's this?"
He's like, "Sorry, I'm rude" then introduces
One to two – they start hitting it off
Just like he wants 'em to, it's wonderful
He thinking, she's a skeezer, she's just easy
They both probably bi, so this should lead to a threesome
They both probably high 'cause neither one of 'em drinking
They both keep giggling so you know what he thinking
He swallows his Patron shot, sets the cup on top
The bar like we gon' fucking party, don't stop
One cues two then, says, "Where your ride at?"
He says, "Hey, I let valet decide that"
They laugh, they leave, he says, "Mami, drive that
I'm tired or I'm high, I just wanna lie back"
They get to the hotel, they get on the elevator
He ain't feeling so well like "Fuck it, I'll get better later"
They get in the room and start taking off they clothes
Dude stepping out his shoes while he checking out the hoes
He's sick so he sits, one says "Lay down"
Two says, "I'll take off his clothes, okay now?"
He loses consciousness, he dreams of number two riding him
Sliding up and down with no condom
Number one sucking on his dick using both hands
Both hoes dressed like nurses, I guess they role playing
He comes to as the room circles and comes to a stop
He's not certain or not is he still dreaming
He feels numb so he looks down and sees
That he's laying in a tub, full of ice from his knees
To his waist, in a bathroom with grief on his face
He feeling like he too weak to move so he waits
He feels around and notices a piece of paper sticking to the tub
From his bitches and it's written in his blood (What the fuck is this?)
He panics, he screams, "Oh God, what's happening?"
More reading, less praying, no time for rationing
The letter reads, "Never ask for shit
'Cause you can get more than you ask for, we have your dick"
The letter reads, "Never ask for shit
'Cause you can get more than you ask for, we have your dick"



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@LightoftheWest7

The smoothness with which he tells the story while at the same time maintaining an insane complex and natural sounding rhyme scheme is absolute genius

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Indeed!

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THE MOST UNDERRATED RAPPER OF ALL TIME

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@robbiec9988

It’s sad because if he was around in the early 90’s and he was bringing this shit out he’d b one of the best of all time?

@iAmArtisan

Just heard this on spotify while delivering pizzas. I was so shook

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Now you literally know “how the sausage is made” 😰

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Im on the greyhound...

@hawk66100

Never ask for shit because you might get more than you asked for we have your dick!

@ashdgreat1977

Storytelling at its best

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