Should’ve been
Should’ve been, should’ve been honest, oh
How could you do this?
I didn’t understand, wasn’t in the plan
I wanted your love (Yeah)
It’s all up in my head, lately I forget
I only see you at the parties
Wasted, but you love it
My number blowin’ up
You want me to be there for you
I don’t feel no way about it
Bet you wake up alone in the morning
Tried to give you a lot, oh yeah
But it wasn’t enough, oh yeah
And I know that you want me to want it
Tryna get back where we started
I’ve given a lot, yeah, yeah
But it wasn’t enough, yeah, yeah
Cheetah, cheetah
Should’ve been us (Facts)
But you was just here for the moment
Cheetah, cheetah
Gave you my heart, but you didn’t care for it (No)
You’re a cheetah
Way out of bounds
I made it, the messin’, the sleepin’ around (Oh)
She want my sympathy (Oh)
It’s not how she used to be
(Cheetah, cheetah)
Why you always gotta do me like that?
Ooh baby, I don’t understand
I gave you all that you wanted (Oh-oh)
Even if I can lose myself
Haven’t you noticed? (Oh-oh, ooh)
What it’s like to be with you
Tell me you love me (Oh-oh)
But it was just a joke to you (For you, ooh, ooh)
I don’t feel no way about it (Either way)
Bet you wake up alone in the morning
Tried to give you a lot, oh yeah (No)
But it wasn’t enough, oh yeah
And I know that you want me to want it (Ooh)
Tryna get back where we started
I’ve given a lot, yeah, yeah
But it wasn’t enough, yeah
Cheetah, cheetah
Should’ve been us (Facts)
But you were just here for the moment
Cheetah, cheetah
Gave you my heart but you didn’t care for it (No)
You’re a cheetah
Way out of bounds
I made it, the messin’, the sleepin’ around (Oh)
She want my sympathy (Oh)
It’s now how she used to be
(Cheetah, cheetah)
Should’ve been
Should’ve been, should’ve been honest, oh-oh
Should’ve been
Should’ve been, should’ve been honest, oh-oh
Exploring Heartbreak and Betrayal in “Cheetah”
Chris Brown’s “Cheetah” dives deep into the emotional aftermath of a broken relationship marked by dishonesty and fleeting affection. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of disappointment, as the singer grapples with feelings of betrayal and unfulfilled love. Phrases like “Should’ve been honest” and “Gave you my heart, but you didn’t care for it” reveal a story of vulnerability and unmet expectations. Brown’s narrative voice oscillates between longing and resignation, highlighting the struggle to move on from someone who was never truly committed. The recurring metaphor of the “cheetah” cleverly underscores the theme of infidelity and the pain of realizing someone you cared for was only “here for the moment.” With its melodic hooks and raw confession, “Cheetah” stands as a relatable anthem for anyone healing from a love gone astray.
Song Credits
- Artist: Chris Brown
- Release Year: 2024