No, baby
No, baby
Let’s go, baby
Go, baby
Oh, baby
I’ve written so many letters, tried to e-mail you, all I ask is why you dodgin’ me?
And he’s not any better, I could do you better than he can
I see the way you are with me, I know that you ain’t satisfied
But it’s like you don’t even remember
It’s like I don’t even matter on your birthday, for the holidays
Got me goin’ crazy, you’re on my mind
It’s like I don’t even matter, your love is gone, girl, you’re done with me
Do you think about us? I miss you so much, it’s like I don’t even matter
I miss the smell of your perfume, I lay by the fireplace
I guess tonight is the night I miss your touch
Baby, I need you, the only love I have in my heart is for you
Can’t even live, can’t even live with the pain I feel inside
This is real
Why you giving up? Can you see me? Am I invisible?
I see the way you are with me I know that you ain’t satisfied
But it’s like you don’t even remember
It’s like I don’t even matter on your birthday, for the holidays
Got me going crazy, you’re on my mind
It’s like I don’t even matter, your love is gone, girl, you’re done with me (Yeah)
Do you think about us? I miss you so much, it’s like I don’t even matter
Girl, I see you don’t get my love, so unconditional
Back and forth, in and out with us, with us
Girl, I want you, yeah, and nobody else
If I can’t have you, I’ma break down (Ow!)
It’s like I don’t even matter on your birthday, for the holidays
Got me going crazy, you’re on my mind
It’s like I don’t even matter, your love is gone, girl, you’re done with me
Do you think about us? I miss you so much, it’s like I don’t even matter
No, baby
No, baby
Let’s go, baby
Go, baby
Oh, baby
Longing for Recognition and Love
“Matter” by Chris Brown paints a vivid picture of emotional neglect in a relationship. The lyrics revolve around the painful realization of feeling invisible to a partner who once meant everything. Chris Brown expresses his vulnerability through reflections on missed connections, unreturned messages, and longing for the intimacy they once shared. The repetitive phrase “it’s like I don’t even matter” captures the heartbreak of being overlooked during significant moments, such as birthdays and holidays. This sense of being forgotten intensifies the loneliness and yearning at the song’s core, making it relatable to anyone who has ever felt undervalued in love.
An Unconditional Love Unanswered
Brown’s soulful delivery highlights the struggle of giving unconditional love but not receiving it in return. The lyrics reveal a mix of desperation and hope, with the artist questioning his own visibility and worth to his partner. The song’s emotional depth is amplified by the recurring plea for acknowledgment and the pain of watching someone move on while still holding on to memories.
Song Credits
- Artist: Chris Brown
- Songwriters: Chris Brown