This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
Oh, girl, why you gotta be like that?
Why gotta hang up on me
Then you call right back?
How you compare me to them niggas
That you gave your heart to?
Prolly 'cause you ain't used to
Someone bein' all for you
You the MVP, baby, you the plug, you the one
I take home to mama
You know I pull up when you holla
Make you better
Make sure you ain't fuckin' up
Love it when you talk that shit
Think you slick you gon' end up with your
Back broke, legs wide, hickeys on your neck
(yeah) you know I'm that nigga
You gon' give me my respect
Oh, yeah (Oh, yeah) not tryna lock you down
But I want you to know
It's the real niggas around (Oh oh)
Oh, girl
They don't make 'em like you no more (No)
That's why you get a song about you
You so stuck up, baby, you mean as fuck
But it ain't your fault, hol' up
Now blame it on them other niggas
It ain't you, girl, it's them other niggas
Blame it on them other niggas, yeah
I know you tired, baby, I know you tried
Baby
That nigga was a lesson, why you stressin'?
Baby, don't you miss your blessin'
Know you're hesitant
Girl, I blame it on them other niggas
I know you tired, baby, I know you tried
Baby
I can tell you had enough
Never said it'd be easy, baby, don't give up
You got so much potential left inside you
Girl
Don't let none of these niggas set you back
Let me help you bounce back (yeah)
You can get it
(yeah) , you can get it, you deserve it, baby
Gon' and get it (Get it) , gon' and get
It 'cause ain't no limit, shawty
Gon' and spend it
(Spend it) , gon' and spend it
That nigga let you go, baby, now you're mine
You gon' end up with a baby, don't play
Know you like it rough
Love it when you scratchin' on me
Messin' up my clothes
Know your mama love me and I'm
Cool with all your brothers
Who you know gon' hit it like he
Hate you but he love you? (Oh oh)
Oh, girl
They don't make 'em like you no more (No)
That's why you get a song about you
You so stuck up, baby, you mean as fuck
But it ain't your fault, hol' up
Now blame it on them other niggas
It ain't you, girl, it's them other niggas
Blame it on them other niggas, yeah
I know you tired, baby, I know you tried
Baby
That nigga was a lesson, why you stressin'?
Baby, don't you miss your blessin'
Know you're hesitant
Girl, I blame it on them other niggas
I know you tired, baby, I know you tried
Baby
Why gotta hang up on me
Then you call right back?
How you compare me to them niggas
That you gave your heart to?
Prolly 'cause you ain't used to
Someone bein' all for you
You the MVP, baby, you the plug, you the one
I take home to mama
You know I pull up when you holla
Make you better
Make sure you ain't fuckin' up
Love it when you talk that shit
Think you slick you gon' end up with your
Back broke, legs wide, hickeys on your neck
(yeah) you know I'm that nigga
You gon' give me my respect
Oh, yeah (Oh, yeah) not tryna lock you down
But I want you to know
It's the real niggas around (Oh oh)
Oh, girl
They don't make 'em like you no more (No)
That's why you get a song about you
You so stuck up, baby, you mean as fuck
But it ain't your fault, hol' up
Now blame it on them other niggas
It ain't you, girl, it's them other niggas
Blame it on them other niggas, yeah
I know you tired, baby, I know you tried
Baby
That nigga was a lesson, why you stressin'?
Baby, don't you miss your blessin'
Know you're hesitant
Girl, I blame it on them other niggas
I know you tired, baby, I know you tried
Baby
I can tell you had enough
Never said it'd be easy, baby, don't give up
You got so much potential left inside you
Girl
Don't let none of these niggas set you back
Let me help you bounce back (yeah)
You can get it
(yeah) , you can get it, you deserve it, baby
Gon' and get it (Get it) , gon' and get
It 'cause ain't no limit, shawty
Gon' and spend it
(Spend it) , gon' and spend it
That nigga let you go, baby, now you're mine
You gon' end up with a baby, don't play
Know you like it rough
Love it when you scratchin' on me
Messin' up my clothes
Know your mama love me and I'm
Cool with all your brothers
Who you know gon' hit it like he
Hate you but he love you? (Oh oh)
Oh, girl
They don't make 'em like you no more (No)
That's why you get a song about you
You so stuck up, baby, you mean as fuck
But it ain't your fault, hol' up
Now blame it on them other niggas
It ain't you, girl, it's them other niggas
Blame it on them other niggas, yeah
I know you tired, baby, I know you tried
Baby
That nigga was a lesson, why you stressin'?
Baby, don't you miss your blessin'
Know you're hesitant
Girl, I blame it on them other niggas
I know you tired, baby, I know you tried
Baby
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