Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
Yeah
Midnight at the valet
He already knows gotta keep me up from
Heading out to security
Holding back the crowd as he opens the door
Give the fellas sipping haterade
To form a group and even get through the door
And it's OK 'cause it's the weekend
And it's a party for sure
All the shorty's are here tonight
Just left the shop and my wig is tight
I might not dance but baby I might
Everything's gonna be alright, alright
[Chorus]
There's a couple of friends up in here
The music's banging loud and clear
The temperature's rising, just about to pop
There's so much going on, I don't know where to start
I don't know, where, don't know where to start
I don't know, where, don't know where to start
Inside I see Lakers
And Clippers, everybody says Ho
Cause they know I got pro rings and I handle that
Girl shake you from Go
Thank God it's Friday
And a fresh one just poured me a drink
Now I know what they meant
When they said it's good to be the shit
All the shorty's are here tonight
Just left the shop and my wig is tight
I might not dance but baby I might
Everything's gonna be alright
[Chorus]
I don't know, where, don't know where to start
I don't know, where, don't know where to start
Tonight I broke my way in
I ain't getting here late
Look at all these fine ladies
I'm about to go blind
Look at all that dirt she's packin'
I'm about to blow a gasket
And I'm glad I brought some plastic
I can love her, I can love her
I can regain my composure
I don't want to look like Rover
OK my eye contact is over
I might contact you this time
Cause tonight, I'm living out my fantasy
My own little nasty world
Cause tonight, I gotta find me a freak
My own little nasty girl
[Chorus: x2]
I don't know, where, don't know where to start [Repeat: x4]
Midnight at the valet
He already knows gotta keep me up from
Heading out to security
Holding back the crowd as he opens the door
Give the fellas sipping haterade
To form a group and even get through the door
And it's OK 'cause it's the weekend
And it's a party for sure
All the shorty's are here tonight
Just left the shop and my wig is tight
I might not dance but baby I might
Everything's gonna be alright, alright
[Chorus]
There's a couple of friends up in here
The music's banging loud and clear
The temperature's rising, just about to pop
There's so much going on, I don't know where to start
I don't know, where, don't know where to start
I don't know, where, don't know where to start
Inside I see Lakers
And Clippers, everybody says Ho
Cause they know I got pro rings and I handle that
Girl shake you from Go
Thank God it's Friday
And a fresh one just poured me a drink
Now I know what they meant
When they said it's good to be the shit
All the shorty's are here tonight
Just left the shop and my wig is tight
I might not dance but baby I might
Everything's gonna be alright
[Chorus]
I don't know, where, don't know where to start
I don't know, where, don't know where to start
Tonight I broke my way in
I ain't getting here late
Look at all these fine ladies
I'm about to go blind
Look at all that dirt she's packin'
I'm about to blow a gasket
And I'm glad I brought some plastic
I can love her, I can love her
I can regain my composure
I don't want to look like Rover
OK my eye contact is over
I might contact you this time
Cause tonight, I'm living out my fantasy
My own little nasty world
Cause tonight, I gotta find me a freak
My own little nasty girl
[Chorus: x2]
I don't know, where, don't know where to start [Repeat: x4]
Lyrics submitted by ButNeverOutgunned
Don't Know Where to Start Lyrics as written by Kevin Gilliam Brian Kelly Mcknight
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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