J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League
Every time I go, they keep telling me no
And life’s travelling fast all around you, whispers about my past
I can tell you anything I want
But I’d rather rewrite my wrongs if I’m allowed to
So let me know if you can trust me
If you can trust me, then trust me
If you can trust me baby
If you can trust me, then trust me
This your moment baby, I’m just trying not to miss it
You just gotta keep it 100 with all your bitches
Tell ’em that you fucking with a thug who got a pistol
That sip codeine and made a quarter million of a chickens
But you know every boy gotta man up
And what’s the point of fucking if we can’t love?
I wonder she’s right
I know I broke her heart now, now I understand her
I know that she wanna forgive but I know better she’ll never forget it
All of the people that’s all in her head, wish she could make up her mind with decisions
Already heard that she fucked with a player, told me she never would fuck with a player
Even when I was that nigga in jail, one visitation but never no mail
Every time I go, they keep telling me no
And life’s travelling fast all around you, whispers about my past
I can tell you anything I want
But I’d rather rewrite my wrongs if I’m allowed to
So let me know if you can trust me
If you can trust me, then trust me
If you can trust me baby
If you can trust me, then trust me
Unpacking Vulnerability and Redemption in “Trust Me”
In “Trust Me,” Chris Brown delves into the complexities of trust and redemption within romantic relationships. The lyrics paint a picture of a man confronting his troubled past, striving for honesty, and seeking forgiveness. Brown acknowledges his mistakes and the whispers that follow him, yet expresses a genuine desire to rebuild trust by rewriting his wrongs rather than offering empty words. There’s a raw vulnerability as he grapples with the consequences of his actions and the doubts that linger in his partner’s mind. The repeated plea—”If you can trust me, then trust me”—serves as both a confession and a challenge, highlighting the delicate balance between regret and hope for reconciliation.
Song Credits
- Artist: Chris Brown
- Produced by: J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League