Time after time, I tell you why again
Why won’t you let me leave?
Fuckin’ up more than the bag, you fuckin’ up friends
If I told you the whole truth, would you lie?
If my heart is in your hands, will I die?
If your mama and your daddy don’t like me
Would you stay in my corner when I fight?
Would you love me? (Love me)
Do you believe in life after love?
‘Cause I’ve been thinkin’ we both had enough
But I’m not sayin’ that’s the answer
Oh, I want her to tell me if it’s real, if there really ain’t no trust
I’ma make you bust, but I need you to be cool with yourself
Maybe we be goin’ slow-mo (Yeah)
Maybe we should pick it up like on the go-go (Go-go)
Maybe change of pace is needed for the glow up
We can take it or we leave it or we show out
Time after time, I tell you why again
Why won’t you let me leave? (Lil’ bitch)
Fuckin’ up more than the bag, you fuckin’ up friends (Fuckin’ up friends, something is wrong, lil’ bitch)
If I told you the whole truth, would you lie? (To me)
If my heart is in your hands, will I die? (Will I die?)
If your mama and your daddy don’t like me (Don’t like me)
Would you stay in my corner when I fight? (When I fight)
Would you love me? (Love me)
Don’t start nothin’ and it won’t be nothin’ (It won’t be nothin’)
Good love comes with a little bag and no strings (Little bag, no strings)
Say it now, if you ready, I can be your savior (Savior)
Say, oh, say you with it, I’ma see you later (Later)
Girl, you all up in my head, I keep my distance
I been wishin’ for the better in an instant
I been handlin’ all my shit ’cause it’s the business
But I know if I let go that I will miss this (Miss this)
Miss this
Time after time, I tell you why again (Why? Why?)
Why won’t you let me leave? (Leave)
Fuckin’ up more than the bag, you fuckin’ up friends (Oh-oh)
If I told you the whole truth, would you lie? (To me)
If my heart is in your hands, will I die? (Will I die?)
If your mama and your daddy don’t like me (No, woah)
Would you stay in my corner when I fight? (When I fight)
Would you love me?
Exploring Emotional Vulnerability in “Passing Time”
Chris Brown’s “Passing Time” is a deeply introspective track that dives into the complexities of love, trust, and emotional strain within a relationship. The lyrics portray an ongoing cycle where the artist repeatedly questions the stability and honesty between him and his partner. With lines like “If I told you the whole truth, would you lie?” and “If my heart is in your hands, will I die?”, Brown confronts the fear of betrayal and the longing for unwavering loyalty. The repetition of doubts around loyalty, acceptance, and self-worth reflects the emotional push-and-pull that often defines turbulent relationships. The song oscillates between moments of desire for connection and the urge to walk away, ultimately painting a vivid picture of love’s uncertainties and the struggle for clarity.
Song Credits
- Artist: Chris Brown
- Songwriters: Chris Brown
- Release Year: 2024