Sinkin’ low, highs and lows
Nothin’ to cure it, I’m losin’ faith (Woah)
Sinkin’ now, swim for shore
Ready to prove it, my love, baby
I’ve been shipwrecked, stole my heart of gold (Oh)
My soul (Woah) is stuck healin’ here (Oh-oh)
Will you find me before I’m skull and bones?
If so, that’s fine, yeah, I’m outta time, I am
No one looks like you, no one walks that way
And I say, “Who are you? Who are you? What’s your name?” (Oh, yeah, yeah)
If I lose, I lose (Oh, yeah, yeah), I’ll get you someday
If so, that’s fine, if so, that’s fine
The one thing ’bout your love
I always fall for it
When you’re fire, you see smoke (Oh-oh)
Shooter, shooter, light it up, light it up
Girl, you’re my favorite
Why don’t you want love? (Oh-oh)
Shooter, shooter
Careful with you (You), be careful with me (Me, me)
Don’t tell me to decide when we fightin’, woah (Woah)
Careful with you, watch what you’re speakin’
I see your true side
How do I get home, sweet home?
How long have I been gone? Who knows?
Tell me, where do we go from here?
I know that you love me, but you act like you confused
No one looks like you (Oh-oh), no one walks that way
And I say, “Who are you? Who are you? What’s your name?” (Oh, yeah, yeah)
If I lose, I lose (Oh, yeah, yeah), I’ll get you someday
If so, that’s fine, if so, that’s fine
The one thing ’bout your love
I always fall for it
When you’re fire, you see smoke (Oh-oh)
Shooter, shooter, light it up, light it up
Girl, you’re my favorite
Why don’t you want love? (Oh-oh)
Shooter, shooter
And if you leave here, don’t come back again (Don’t come back), yeah
And if you leave here, don’t come back again (Back again, oh, I), yeah
I love how your skin on coco
Ooh, baby, don’t know your worth
Only fuck tings with choco
Hurry up, I need you to hurry up
Wrap me up in your love like Fanta
Your heart can heal my scars
Hurry up, I need you to hurry up
Hurry up, hurry up
One thing ’bout your love (One thing about)
I always fall for it (Oh)
When you’re fire, you see smoke
Shooter, shooter, light it up, light it up
Girl, you’re my favorite
Why don’t you want love?
Shooter, shooter, shooter
Emotional Turbulence and Vulnerability
“Shooter” by Chris Brown delves into the emotional highs and lows of a tumultuous relationship. The lyrics evoke a sense of vulnerability, with metaphors like being shipwrecked and lost at sea, expressing the struggle to find stability and connection. The recurring themes of uncertainty and longing are highlighted through lines questioning identity and direction, such as “Who are you? What’s your name?” and “How do I get home, sweet home?” Ultimately, the song captures the push and pull between intense attraction and emotional confusion, painting a vivid picture of love that is both irresistible and elusive.
The Allure and Danger of Love
Chris Brown uses fire and smoke imagery to represent the magnetic, sometimes destructive nature of love. The repeated phrase “Shooter, shooter, light it up” suggests both excitement and risk, as the relationship teeters between passion and heartbreak. The plea for care and understanding underscores the fragility present in the connection, making the song resonate with anyone who has experienced the complexities of love.
Song Credits
Artist: Chris Brown
Release Year: 2024