Miss You
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We last made love on a Sunday
Carry your scent with me Monday
We never get to work on time
I never get you off my mind

See bout me, baby
See bout me, babe
Get lost in me, babe
Get deep in me, baby
See bout me, baby

Cause I been spending my life on a paycheck
I been spending my life on a paycheck, heyy

Love is a luxury
But it don't pay the rent, no
When all your time is spent
You can't get it back my love

Love, is a luxury
But it don't pay the rent, no
when all your time is spent
You can't get it back my love

You been spending your life on a paycheck
You been spending your life on a paycheck, heyy

This ain't what i had in mind
I don't even own my time
I been spending my life on a paycheck





When does my real life start?
When does my real life start?

Overall Meaning

The song "I Got a Promotion and I Still Miss You" by Yaya Bey is a heart-wrenching ballad that touches upon the complexities of juggling personal and professional life. The lyrics draw upon the emotions of a person who has just received a promotion at work, possibly a significant milestone in their career, but is still haunted by memories of a past lover. The opening lines of the song "We last made love on a Sunday, Carry your scent with me Monday, We never get to work on time" depicts the dilemma of the singer who is torn between the memories of his/her lover and the new responsibilities at work. The singer is unable to move on from the lover, even after getting busy with work, and the line "I never get you off my mind", conveys the story's core emotion.


As the song proceeds, Yaya Bey highlights the dilemma of having to choose between love and work. The lines, "Love is a luxury, but it don't pay the rent, no, When all your time is spent, You can't get it back my love," are powerful and reflective. These lines showcase the singer's emotional and financial turmoil – the singer knows that love is of great value, but at the same time, it doesn't pay the bills. The line, "This ain't what I had in mind, I don't even own my time, I been spending my life on a paycheck," portrays the monotony of the singer's life.


The last two lines of the song, "When does my real life start? When does my real life start?" bring the song to a haunting end, pointing out the significant question the singer is struggling with - whether to go after love or to simply continue living a life focused solely on earning a paycheck.


Overall, this song is a powerful reflection on the struggles that come with balancing work responsibilities and love, which will resonate with individuals worldwide. It reveals the stifling environment of being stuck in a job that requires one to trade time for money but refrains from recognizing the crucial development that comes with personal experiences.


Line by Line Meaning

We last made love on a Sunday
The singer reflects on the last time they were intimate with their ex-lover on a Sunday and still carries their scent with them the following day.


Carry your scent with me Monday
The singer reminisces about their past lover and still remembers their scent on Monday.


We never get to work on time
The singer and their lover used to be distracted by each other and would never make it to work on time.


I never get you off my mind
The artist still thinks about their ex-lover and can't seem to forget them.


See bout me, baby
The artist wants their ex-lover to focus on them and their relationship.


See bout me, babe
The singer wants their ex-lover to prioritize their relationship and give them attention.


Get lost in me, babe
The singer desires for their ex-lover to get lost in the relationship and fully commit to them.


Get deep in me, baby
The artist wants their ex-lover to get emotionally deep in the relationship and connect with them on a deeper level.


Cause I been spending my life on a paycheck
The artist has been focusing on their job and making a living instead of enjoying their life and love.


I been spending my life on a paycheck, heyy
The artist is emphasizing that their life has been consumed by work and making a living.


Love is a luxury
The singer acknowledges that love is considered a luxury that not everyone has access to.


But it don't pay the rent, no
The artist acknowledges that love is important, but it doesn't pay the bills or take care of responsibilities.


When all your time is spent
The singer indicates that when all of their time is spent on work, they can't focus on love or giving attention to their relationship.


You can't get it back my love
The singer is emphasizing that once they have spent time on work, they cannot get it back and will never get that time back with their ex-lover.


This ain't what I had in mind
The singer is realizing that their life has not turned out the way they had imagined it would.


I don't even own my time
The artist feels like their time is not their own and is consumed by work obligations.


When does my real life start?
The artist questions when they will be able to start living their life and prioritize things that are important to them, such as love.




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Hadaiyah Bey

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