You got a two-day trial before I take back my time and make you pay
Thirty-day trial before I make my mind that it’s a waste (Yeah)
Trials and tribulations (Oh, oh)
Ciao, ciao, ciao
Kissin’ in Paris, I guess we could do it French, wow
Eatin’ lo mein, it’s chow for now, chow, chow
She got me wildin’ out
Rarri, Italia, ciao for now, ciao, ciao
Mm, mm-mm, mm-hmm
Yeah, she makin’ ass shake
Breakin’ that bank till her back break, wow
Yeah, yeah
Crazy how you managed to make me into a sponsor
You got me payin’ for shit
You got a two-day trial before I take back my time and make you pay
Thirty-day trial before I make my mind that it’s a waste (Yeah)
Trials and tribulations (Oh, oh)
Ciao, ciao, ciao
She don’t want Hallmark, she want Amex and I’m inclined
Face card valid, no, I press decline (Nah)
Took a month to make it to my lobby, it can’t be prime (Nah)
Return policy, she can’t be mine (Nah, nah)
Crazy how you managed to make me into a sponsor
You got me payin’ for shit
You got a two-day trial before I take back my time and make you pay
Thirty-day trial before I make my mind that it’s a waste (Yeah)
Trials and tribulations (Oh, oh)
Ciao, ciao, ciao
Rarri, Italia, ciao for now, ciao, ciao
She got me wildin’ out, ciao, ciao, ciao
Modern Love, Trials, and Goodbyes
Bryson Tiller’s “Ciao!” offers a playful yet sharp take on the ups and downs of contemporary romance. The lyrics weave through the complexities of transactional relationships, where affection is weighed against time and value—symbolized by the recurring motif of trials and ‘return policies.’ Tiller uses witty wordplay, referencing everything from two-day trials to thirty-day ultimatums, to express his boundaries and the emotional toll of a love that feels more like a subscription service than a genuine connection. The track’s European touches, like Parisian kisses and Italian sports cars, add a cosmopolitan flair, while repeated farewells (“ciao, ciao, ciao”) highlight the fleeting, sometimes superficial nature of modern connections. Ultimately, the song is both a critique and a celebration of navigating love in a world where everything, even romance, comes with terms and conditions.
Song Credits
- Artist: Bryson Tiller
- Songwriters: Bryson Tiller
- Release Year: 2024