Sorrows by Bryson Tiller Lyrics Meaning – A Deep Dive into Heartbreak and Hope
Lyrics
Yeah (yeah), ayy-ayy, ayy, yeah
Yeah, yeah, ayy-ayy
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
Yeah
When I’m lonely, baby
It’s like my friends don’t know me
Girl that used to be my homie (my homie)
Left me with a dream she sold me (dream she sold me, yeah)
Even the dreams get lonely
Left me here at three in the mornin’
Questionin’ all the things you told me (told me)
Yeah, ayy, ayy
Baby, it got lost in the heat of the moment
Baby, if you mean it, show it
And if you ever need it or want it, I got you, you know this
And if you ever home alone and need a little company, I’ll swing right over
Baby, I’ll be right over
Invite me right over, over, over
I said I know we ain’t on the same page no more
And that’s a shame that we ain’t, when we used to be so close
Yes, I’m down and I’m drownin’ in my sorrows, babe (baby, yeah)
Yeah, yeah
You don’t miss me, babe
Don’t know why you’re tryin’ to convince me, babe
Know there’s been somebody else since me, babe
Think I might do the same, don’t tempt me, baby
Hit the party and get friendly
Honestly, no, I don’t got it in me
It’s no fun when you’re not here with me
It’s no wonder you’re not here with me, yeah
Yet you tell me there’s no way
Yes, you tell me there’s no way, way, way (yeah, yeah)
She’s like, “How you figure?”
Girl, I seen you around here with him
Trust me, I heard a lot about him
Tell me where you found him
He won’t get around you, no, I won’t allow it, no (nuh-uh)
Guess it’s over now, if you think I don’t know by now
Can we slow it down and sort it out now?
You got lost in the heat of the moment
Baby, if you mean it, show it
And if you ever need it or want it, I got you, you know this
And if you ever home alone and you need a little company, I’ll swing right over
Baby, I’ll be right, yeah
Seen what I said right?
Heard what I said right?
I’m a boss and you see it, right?
You took a loss and you see it, right?
We could stop, we could rewind
Would you call in the meantime?
(Ain’t no problem, we’ll be fine
Would you come with me tonight?
All the stories we could rewrite
That’s a lie, what it seems like
You know you talkin’ to me, right?
You could tell me anything, right?
Yeah, you always got a green light
Yeah, you always, always, always, always, always”
In a landscape teeming with bravado and swagger, Bryson Tiller stands out with his introspective track, ‘Sorrows,’ offering a raw portrayal of solitude in the wake of a fading relationship. The song, marked by its honesty and vulnerability, plunges into the complexities of love, loss, and the inner turmoil that follows.
‘Sorrows’ serves not just as a confessional, but also as a mirror reflecting the bittersweet essence of human connections. Tiller’s poignant lyrics coupled with the moody, atmospheric production invite listeners on a journey through the dimensions of yearning and self-realization.
Loneliness and the Lost Connection
Tiller’s narrative begins with a profound sense of isolation, as the friends and lovers of his past slip into the rearview. Lyrics like ‘When I’m lonely, baby, It’s like my friends don’t know me’ encapsulate the feeling of estrangement not just from his partner but from his social circle at large.
This alienation carries through his verse and is accentuated by the recurring theme of betrayal. The reference to a ‘dream she sold me’ touches on broken promises and the disillusionment one faces when left to grapple with the remnants of an abandoned dream.
The Call for Authenticity in the Midst of Uncertainty
One of the song’s most compelling pleas is for sincerity and presence. Tiller implores his former lover to ‘show it’ if the love they once shared was genuine. The repetition of ‘Baby, if you mean it, show it’ underscores the desperate need for clarity and truth in the fog of mixed signals often present in modern love affairs.
The raw emotion in Tiller’s delivery amplifies his desire for a resolution or revival of the connection that has since slipped away. It’s a powerful reminder that beyond the physical aspects of a relationship, the emotional authenticity holds the weight of real value.
Drowning in ‘Sorrows’: The Hidden Meanings
The titular ‘sorrows’ are multi-faceted, serving as both a literal and metaphorical anchor dragging the speaker down. Lyrics like ‘Yes, I’m down and I’m drownin’ in my sorrows, babe’ offer a play on words while illustrating the depth of emotional turmoil.
This line also gestures towards the melancholic acceptance that sometimes, shared paths inevitably diverge, and one must confront the waves of grief alone. Tiller uses ‘sorrows’ to encapsulate the pain of heartbreak while subtly challenging the listener to acknowledge their own vulnerabilities.
Jealousy and Ownership: A Retrospective on Partnership
In one of the verses, Tiller navigates the territory of jealousy and possessiveness, questioning ‘Where did you find him?’ and rejecting the notion of ‘allowing’ his ex-partner to move on. This tension explores not just the grip of emotion, but the societal expectation of asserting control post-heartbreak.
Simultaneously, Tiller acknowledges the apparent futility of these feelings, with the realization that the relationship is likely beyond salvage. The possessiveness and territorial instincts grapple with the need for personal growth and release.
Memorable Lines: The Struggle and the Strive
‘Seen what I said right? / Heard what I said right?’ These lines evoke the sense of a message not just being communicated, but desperately wanting to be understood. Tiller’s words here underscore a classic battle between intention and perception within communication.
And in the lines ‘We could stop, we could rewind / Would you call in the meantime?’ Tiller holds onto the possibility of rekindling the past while facing the elusive nature of time and its irreversible movement. There’s a universal resonance to these words — a harmonious blend of hope and pragmatism that defines the song’s melancholic heartbeat.
