[Emerald]
This one diamond in a rough
Big plans, I can’t fuck it up
My track record, run it up (Yeah)
Past, there’s no runnin’ from (Too)
I’m too proud to admit it right now (Yeah)
Just know when I see
Money and trees, that’s a whole lot of green, no (Woo!)
I know that I spend so much time
All on these drugs and chicks
Tryna make ’em my wife (Ooh)
Gonna put my birthstone on your ring finger tonight
No matter who I’m with when it’s you on my mind (Ooh)
(I been) I been green
(I been) I been (I been) green
Was he lovin’ you, touchin’ you
Treatin’ you right, the way I should? (Ooh)
(I been) The way I should (I been)
I been (I been) green
(I been, I been, oh)
Green
(I been, I been)
Pride (Pride)
Although I tried, I just can’t put it aside (No way, no way, for real)
How many times can I say, “I apologize”? (Oh)
Then I’m ridiculed and ignored (Mm, huh)
But no more, no more (No more)
Whoa
I know that I spend so much time (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
All on these drugs and chicks
Tryna make ’em my wife (Yeah, yeah, yeah, woo)
Gonna put my birthstone on your ring finger tonight (Yeah)
(Make it bounce, make it bounce)
No matter who I’m with when it’s you on my mind (Yeah, ooh)
(Make it bounce, make-make it bounce)
(I been) I been green
(I been) I been (I been) green (Huh, oh)
Was he lovin’ you, touchin’ you
Treatin’ you right, the way I should? (Ooh)
(I been) The way I should (I been)
I been (I been) green
(I been, I been, oh)
Green
(I been, I been)
I just wanna realign your chakras (Chakras)
Baby, I’ma make you feel it in your body (Body)
You know I’ma mess around and fuck your walk up (Walk up)
Shit, you gon’ fuck around and need a doctor (Doctor)
Don’t tell nobody what we up to (Oh)
Keep this between you and me
I just wanna realign your chakras (Oh, we all green)
(I been) I been green
(I been) I been (I been) green
Was he lovin’ you, touchin’ you
Treatin’ you right, the way I should? (Ooh)
(I been) The way I should (I been)
I been (I been) green
(I been, I been, oh)
Green
(I been, I been)
About to throw these last few hunnids (Throw it), this your last chance (Chance)
You lookin’ like a laptop, I need a lap dance (Dance)
That ass would make a cab drop and leave the cab stand (Stand)
Shit, I’m about to whip it on you like the Dazz Band (Band)
I’m lookin’ at that pussy print, I call it cat scan (Scan)
These other bitches lookin’ garbage like the trash can (Can)
Wildin’ for it, I fuck up a hundred thousand for it
I throw some money in the air, then hit the diving board
Bottles on the table, you could drink a fountain (Drink a fountain)
You a smoker, not a drinker, let’s blow up a pound then (Blow a pound)
Got some out of town friends, bring them bitches down then
Say you was gon’ tear it down for me, tear it down then (Tear it down)
I been stackin’ all my money, shit look like a mountain (Ayy)
If you standin’ in my circle, you in good surroundings
I don’t fuck with stupid hoes, I let ’em do their clown dance (Bitch)
If you make it clap for me, bitch, I’m pullin’ out bands (Shut the fuck up)
Fuckin’ to some Chris Brown, king of R&B (B)
She want me to climb up in it like a tree (Tree)
Is that ass real or fake? I’ma find out (Out)
She say she like it rough, I’ma pull her tracks out (Yank it)
I might blow it all, baby, tell me what’s the total? (I got you)
Ain’t nothin’ out my range, I get brain in the Rover (Gangsta)
You knew she was a diamond, shoulda kept her in the vault
Uncut, no soda, she want me to hit it raw
Got the Bentley dealership, if she want it, she can have it
Gon’ drive it, baby, #RichNiggaChallenge (Challenge)
Bust it wide open, baby, gon’ bend it over (Over)
Fuck me like you hate me, girl, that pussy bipolar
Rock the boat, rock the boat
Rock the boat, rock-rock the boat
Rock the boat, rock the boat
Rock the boat, rock the boat
I been (I been) green
(I been) I been (I been) green
Was he lovin’ you, touchin’ you
Treatin’ you right, the way I should? (Ooh, ooh)
(I been) The way I should (I been)
I been (I been) green
(I been, I been)
Oh, green (I been)
[Burgundy]
Oh (Huh, oh), running to me, babe
Why you playin’ games now? Oh-oh (Huh, games)
Give me that feelin’, cruisin’ in your lane now, oh-oh (Skrrt)
All this rain drippin’ down (Down)
And don’t you forget it
And don’t you forget it now, oh-oh (Ooh)
Give me that feelin’, cruisin’ in your lane now, oh-oh (Yeah)
You be the one I take my time on (Time)
Ooh, might be the one I buy a diamond (Diamond)
Ooh, I’m in the stu’, just booked your travel
Ooh, now you know what them bitches mad for (Bitch)
Ooh, I took a chance, took a chance on you
Girl, I got plans, I got plans for you
That pussy know me, girl, you know me so well (Well)
It’s gon’ be more than a preview, oh (Oh no)
I still hear what you said in my head four days later (Yeah, ooh)
Don’t you give me any less (Less), ooh, whoa
Oh (Huh, oh), running to me, babe
Why you playin’ games now? Oh-oh (Huh, games)
Give me that feelin’, cruisin’ in your lane now, oh-oh (Skrrt)
All this rain drippin’ down (Down)
And don’t you forget it
And don’t you forget it now, oh-oh (Ooh)
Give me that feelin’, cruisin’ in your lane now, oh-oh (Yeah)
Exploring Emotional Depth and Desire
In “Emerald / Burgundy,” Chris Brown delivers a multi-faceted exploration of vulnerability, pride, and desire. The “Emerald” section dives into the complexities of relationships—balancing pride, apologies, and longing for a deeper connection. Brown reflects on past mistakes, lavish lifestyles, and the struggle of moving on, using green imagery to symbolize jealousy, growth, and prosperity. The hook questions whether other lovers could treat his partner as he should, hinting at regret and unresolved feelings.
Shifting Tones: Reflection and Intimacy
Transitioning into “Burgundy,” the mood softens as Brown expresses a desire for intimacy and authenticity. He paints vivid scenes of late-night drives and emotional vulnerability, promising commitment and recalling cherished moments. The song’s two-part structure creates a journey from boastful bravado to heartfelt confessions, making it a standout in Brown’s discography for its honesty and melodic flow.
Song Credits
- Artist: Chris Brown
- Release Year: 2024