I’m sorry for all the shit that I did
I was super creepin’, all your girls should’ve known (Should’ve known)
Now I’m havin’ flashbacks when I had that
Thinkin’ ’bout where it could’ve gone
So can we take it back to the beginnin’?
I know you can’t forget, but am I forgiven?
And even though you called it quits, I wasn’t finished
I’m ready to take you serious
Ain’t playin’ no games, I’m done
I’ll treat you second to none
Make you my number one
But why you gotta be so petty?
Might have told a couple lies, too many
When you done playin’, I’ma come get it
It won’t end if we don’t let it
But why you gotta be so petty?
Might have told a couple lies, too many
When you done playin’, I’ma come get it
It don’t gotta end if we don’t let it
Baby, pick up your phone, yeah
Oh, why you got me over here alone? Yeah (Alone)
How you only gonna give me one try?
Love only happens like that sometimes
My heart beat for you like a drumline, babe
Don’t let our love run dry
I’m ready to take you serious
Ain’t playin’ no games, I’m done (Yeah)
I’ll treat you second to none
Make you my number one (But why?)
But why you gotta be so petty?
Might have told a couple lies, too many
When you done playin’, I’ma come get it (Oh)
It won’t end if we don’t let it (Oh)
But why you gotta be so petty? (Why you gotta be?)
Might have told a couple lies, too many (Oh)
And when you done playin’, I’ma come get it (Oh)
It don’t gotta end if we don’t let it (Oh)
Baby, pick up your phone (Yeah), yeah
Oh, why you got me over here alone? Yeah
How you put everything on me when you lie?
I don’t point fingers, babe, I choose sides
Petty fightin’, breakups
Then you blowin’ my phone up
With your petty lies, bitch, grow up
Stop all the fightin’, give up
Girl, I don’t lie about who I love
Baby, I’m stuck
But why you gotta be so petty?
Might have told a couple lies, too many
When you done playin’, I’ma come get it (Oh)
It won’t end if we don’t let it (Oh)
But why you gotta be so petty?
Might have told a couple lies, too many (Yeah)
When you done playin’, I’ma come get it (Oh)
It don’t gotta end if we don’t let it
Baby, pick up your phone, yeah
Oh, why you got me over here alone? Yeah (Alone)
A Plea for Forgiveness and a Second Chance
In “Petty,” Chris Brown delves into the complexity of relationships strained by mistakes and lingering resentment. The song captures the vulnerability of someone seeking forgiveness, grappling with the consequences of their actions, and longing for reconciliation. Chris admits to his faults—”might have told a couple lies, too many”—and openly addresses the emotional aftermath. Despite the breakup, he expresses a desire to rekindle the connection, promising maturity and commitment. The repeated question, “why you gotta be so petty?” highlights the frustration of unresolved issues and the cyclical nature of blame in romantic conflicts, while the plea for communication—”baby, pick up your phone”—underscores the hope for a fresh start.
Song Credits
- Artist: Chris Brown
- Release Year: 2024