NVM – English Lyrics

• By: Joyner Lucas, Mya

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the raw and relatable narrative of Joyner Lucas and Mya's "NVM." This powerful hip-hop track offers a unique opportunity to explore authentic English dialogue and emotional expression as it unfolds a poignant story of love lost and unspoken frustrations. Through its detailed lyrics and dual perspectives, you'll gain insight into how real-life relationship struggles are articulated, making it a compelling listen for language learners and music lovers alike.

[English]

I'm way too hurt to come down

I'm burning up on you

I'm way too lost to be found

I'm burning up on you

On you

She said

I'm not in love with him no more the way I once was

I wonder if he feel the same

It's like our light was going dim and now it's unplugged

And I doubt that it will ever change

I been sleeping next to a lame who used to be my best friend, now the nigga's playing games

I still care about him but it really ain't the same

That's why I might complain, 'cause lately shit been getting strange

He used to be a man's man

Pick up 'round the house and lend a helping hand, and

Working up a muscle like a ****in' Trans-Am

Addicted to the hustle, Mr. Rubber-Band Man

Where the rubber bands went?

It's like he got too comfortable

Now all he do is lay and chill

Quit his job, lost his ambition, that shit lame as hell

I'm slaving all day at work to come home and make him meals

But he just wanna play video games like that's gon' pay some bills

He was never insecure

Now all of a sudden I can't go out, can't do shit no more

Can't hang out with my friends no more

I can't do that, can't do this no more

Can't even take a shit no more without him on my back, like

And when I tell him how I feel it's like I'm talking to a brick wall

'Cause all he do is shut down and that shit just get me pissed off

And I'm starting to write my thoughts down, start firing my list off

I feel like I ain't being heard and it's just gon' make me withdraw

Wonder how we made it this far

And that shit just get me mad depressed

I used to be mad obsessed

It feels like you lost your soul, now all you really have is flesh

And I hate when we having sex

But you know what I really think

I stayed around for way too long hoping that we'd be straight

But you don't respect me anymore, I'm seeing it in your face

Feel like every time your life go wrong you looking for shit to blame

Start pointing fingers like it's my fault, like I'm a fuckin' disgrace

And all you do is yell and then treat me like some big mistake

And then paint the picture like I'm a pessimistic bitch with rage

Like I'm some evil-driven toxic bitch who just complains

You think that shit's okay, huh?

So miss me with the bullshit, I ain't stressing you

It's hard to bottle all this up inside when I be next to you

And if I ever voice it you deflect it so I never do

Start to make me wonder all the shit you put your exes through

You will never take me on no dates so I can dress for you

Try to look my best for you but nothing be impressing you

And if I ever ask you for some time you say I'm pressing you

The day I gave up is when I started getting less from you, I guess it's true

I'm feeling helpless but my head is high

Don't get surprised

I might be crazy but I never lied

Step aside, how many times we gave a second try

Say goodbye

Angel wings turn to devil eyes

And I can never talk to him or specify

So all I do is stress inside

'Cause when I tell my side he try to rectify

I'm sick and tired of letting it slide

I knew I should've read the signs

I wish that we can, never mind

I'm way too hurt to come down

I'm burning up on you

I'm way too lost to be found

I'm burning up on you

On you

He said

I'm not in love with her no more the way I once was

I wonder if she feels the same

It's like our light was going dim and now it's unplugged

And I doubt that it will ever change

I been sleeping next to a stranger who used to be my best friend

Now things are getting stranger

And the truth is if she left me then I'd probably never chase her

'Cause I doubt that I could change her back to who she was and save her

And I feel like we ain't on the same page no more

To keep it real, them kisses just don't hit the same no more

I used to blame myself but I can't take the blame no more

It's like she ran my faith into the ground and now there ain't no more

Wish I can go back to what it was and press rewind

Back to the days when we would hang out and to catch a vibe

Back when she used to smile and laugh at me, had better times

But now she smiles and laughs at everybody's jokes except for mine's, wow

I wonder what happened to us

And all the intimacies gone

And maybe we lacking the lust

Maybe the bond isn't as strong

And all the passion is crushed

And having sex just seems wrong and it don't happen too much

Maybe I'm asking too much

The long-term goal was to build together

It went from that to arguments whenever we chill together

It's to the point that people question why we still together

And we probably only stick it out 'cause we got a couple bills together

And I hate to say it's true but I know she probably thinks it too

Afraid to move on so we tolerate the things we do

It's far too gone but we live and we never think it through

Procrastinating too long, damn

But you know what my problem is

I stayed around for way too long, ignoring common sense

She doesn't respect me anymore and that's just how it is

Feel like ever since I lost my job it's been a competition

I can't even breath, can't even yawn without her popping shit

And all she do is yell and then treat me like some kind of bitch

And then paint the picture like I'm some chauvinist narcissist

Like I'm some ego-driven toxic dick misogynist

Do you know what toxic is, huh?

And I ain't got a lot to give, I'm earning stripes

Been telling all her family I ain't shit and it ain't worth the fight

Listening to her friends but all her friends give her the worst advice

Feel like I'm in jail up in this bitch like I been serving life

Then got the nerve to act like she some angel like she's serving Christ

Funny how convenient that your cake could be the perfect slice

I said I wasn't leaving but tonight it might be worth the flight

'Cause I ain't never dealt with this before, I got a certain type

You heard it right

I'm feeling helpless but my head is high, but I never cry

I almost did but I got hella pride

Step aside, how many times we gave a second try

Say goodbye

And when I'm with her I feel less alive

And I can never talk to her or specify

So all I do is stress inside

'Cause when I tell my side she try to rectify

And I'm sick and tired of letting it slide

I knew I should've read the signs

I wish that I was, never mind

I'm way too hurt to come down

I'm burning up on you

I'm way too lost to be found

I'm burning up on you

On you

I love you baby

I love you too

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
hurt /hɜːrt/ A2	verb - to cause physical or emotional pain adjective - in pain; feeling pain
burning /ˈbɜːrnɪŋ/ B1	verb - to set on fire; to be on fire adjective - very hot or intense
lost /lɒst/ A2	adjective - unable to find one's way; confused
light /laɪt/ A2	noun - visible radiant energy; illumination verb - to make something brighter or to ignite
dim /dɪm/ B1	adjective - not bright; faintly lit
unplugged /ʌnˈplʌgd/ B2	adjective - not connected to an electric power source
doubt /daʊt/ B2	noun - a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction verb - to feel uncertain about something
ambition /æmˈbɪʃən/ B2	noun - a strong desire to achieve something
hustle /ˈhʌsəl/ B2	verb - to move quickly or forcefully; to push aggressively noun - busy activity; a vigorous effort
depressed /dɪˈprɛst/ B2	adjective - feeling extremely sad or low in spirit
obsessed /əbˈsɛst/ B2	adjective - preoccupied with or constantly thinking about something
soul /soʊl/ B1	noun - the spiritual or immaterial part of a human being
disgrace /dɪsˈɡreɪs/ B2	noun - shame; loss of reputation verb - to bring shame on someone or something
pessimistic /ˌpɛsɪˈmɪstɪk/ C1	adjective - tending to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen
toxic /ˈtɒksɪk/ B2	adjective - poisonous; harmful or destructive in nature
misogynist /ˌmɪsəˈdʒaɪnɪst/ C1	noun - a person who hates, despises, or is strongly prejudiced against women
narcissist /ˈnɑːrsɪsɪst/ C1	noun - a person who has an excessive interest in or admiration of themselves
procrastinating /prəˈkræstəˌneɪtɪŋ/ C1	verb - to delay or postpone action; to put off doing something