Lipstick
Verse 1:Come and put your lipstickOn my neck and my body my babyJust to show these bitches that you’re mine ohLipstick on my collarShow ‘em you ain’t no hobby my babyYou’re the one who gets it all the time ohhh
Meaning: in this verse, the singer is asking their partner to put lipstick on their neck and body as a way of marking their territory and displaying their relationship. by doing so, they want to show others that their partner belongs to them and that they’re committed to each other. the mention of bitches may refer to potential rivals or other people who might be interested in the partner.
Verse 2:Baby i think it’s time we post a pictureTell your momma and your sister you got a manCause i’m your man yeahAnd lately i’ve been thinking about the futureWe can make it more than rumorsThat i am your man cause i’m your man yeah
Meaning: in this verse, the singer suggests making their relationship public by posting a picture and informing their partner’s family. they emphasize their role as their partner’s man and express thoughts about a future together. they want to go beyond rumors and make their commitment real.
Verse 3:So you can go ahead and be selfishBaby there ain’t no reason to be jealousYeah if you really want it you don’t gotta hold your tongue
Meaning: here, the singer is telling their partner that it’s okay for them to be possessive or selfish because there’s no need for jealousy. they encourage their partner to openly express their feelings and desires without holding back.
Chorus:Come and put your lipstickOn my neck and my body my babyJust to show these bitches that you’re mine ohLipstick on my collarShow ‘em you ain’t no hobby my babyYou’re the one who gets it all the time oh
Meaning: the chorus repeats the theme of marking their partner with lipstick to assert ownership and commitment. it reinforces the idea that their partner is the one who holds a special place in their life.
Bridge:ListenI’ve been wanting to sayThis for a long time nowAnd it feels likeIt feels like the only wayI can do it is
Meaning: in the bridge, the singer expresses a desire to communicate their feelings. they’ve been wanting to express something for a while, and it seems that they find it difficult to do so except through the song.
Final chorus:You got the kind of lips that i like sing itTell me do you want to tasteDon’t you know that you’re not the typeThat’s only one night noBaby i can make you stay
Meaning: in this part, the singer is drawn to their partner’s physical features and desires to be more intimate with them. they believe their partner is not the type for a one-night stand and express their ability to make their partner stay.
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