[Jazmine Sullivan:]
Gotta’ lot on my mind
I’m thinking I’m needing a break to clear up the clutter, damn man
Can I get a minute, get some space, man
You been through my head, playing games, man
You be way too controlling
Got me feeling like I can’t breathe, I can’t even hang with a homie
Ain’t no reason not to trust me, I’m your lady, not a slave
You my nigga, not my master, I’ll escape thinking who can I run to?
Got me looking for a new dude
With a chill vibe, who a nice time
Who can lay back, who don’t pick fights, who ain’t insecure
[Hook:]
Why you gotta’ be so insecure?
When I did all I could do, but you be wanting more
And why you can’t get up off my back?
And I can take a lot of shit, but I won’t take that
[Bryson Tiller:]
Been a long time, ain’t been home – I been away
Work got me in and out of state
Don’t know what you’re doing, wonder what you’re doing
You got niggas in your face, I’ll never let you go to waste
You’re my treasure, baby, not my trash
Thirsty ’bout to make a nigga spazz
Why I treat you like a trophy, control freak
I tell you that’s better than no freak
Find someone better you can go free
Stop trippin’ girl, you know me, I’m your homie
Don’t cut it off
We done said it all and we done it all
I want it all, for myself sorry if I’m coming off insecure
Ooh, yeah, yeah
[Hook:]
Why you gotta be so insecure?
When I did all I could do, but you be wanting more
And why you can’t get up off my back?
And I can take a lot of shit, but I won’t take that
[Jazmine Sullivan:]
Don’t you never trust, it’s important
Ever heard of that, is it foreign to you?
Is a good time really boring to you?
You be on your Suge Knight, I was tryna find
You’re a bully or a lover
Are you my man or my big brother?
Baby somethings wrong with this picture
You make it hard to wanna stay with ya
I’m your lady, not a slave
You my nigga, not my master, I’ll escape
Thinking who can I run to?
Got me looking for a new dude
I’m a good girl but you reaching
Bout to make me give you reason to be insecure
[Hook:]
Why you gotta be so insecure? (so insecure)
When I did all I could do, but you be wanting more
(But you be wanting more and more and more and more and more and more and more)
And why you can’t get up off my back?
And I can take a lot of shit, but I won’t take that (but I won’t take that)
No, I won’t take that no more
Exploring Vulnerability and Trust in “Insecure”
“Insecure” by Bryson Tiller featuring Jazmine Sullivan offers a poignant look at how insecurity and control can erode trust in a relationship. Sullivan’s verses capture the suffocation felt when a partner is overly possessive, emphasizing her need for space and mutual respect. The lyrics paint an honest picture of frustration—she’s loyal, yet made to feel untrusted and confined. Bryson Tiller responds in his verse, revealing his own anxieties and possessiveness, admitting the struggle between wanting to cherish his partner and the fear of losing her. The recurring hook underscores the emotional toll of constant suspicion, making it clear that love can’t thrive under the weight of insecurity.
Song Credits
- Artist: Bryson Tiller featuring Jazmine Sullivan
- Release Year: 2017
- Label: RCA Records
- Songwriters: Bryson Tiller, Jazmine Sullivan