Sonder Son (Interlude) | Brent Faiyaz Lyrics, Meaning & Videos

Sonder Son
Brent Faiyaz Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴To you, it might look like I′m just doing what I want right now
I'm cool I′m with just what I want right now
That shit just might be true enough right now
Maybe I just can't open up, I don't trust anyone
I don′t know what they want
It′s why chances are I got shades on, we talk
Oh, 'cause I′m alone
But I done told you I'm just doing what I want right now
Who I′m with just who I want right now
Shit just might be true enough right now
Maybe I just can't open up, I don′t trust anyone
Oh, you know what, ma?
Don't tell me enough is enough
Just 'cause you ain′t the one (Ooh)

You ain′t gotta, oh Lord
You ain't gotta wait for me
Wait for me
You ain′t gotta
You ain't gotta
You ain′t gotta wait

You ain't gotta wait for me
Wait for me


Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Brent Faiyaz's song "Sonder Son" captures the struggle of trying to open up to someone when you don't trust anyone. The singer acknowledges that to an outsider, it may seem like they are doing whatever they want and are not bothered by anything, but in reality, they have a hard time trusting people. They wear shades to conceal their emotions and keep a distance from others. The singer admits that they are just doing what they want and being with who they want, but that may not be a reflection of true happiness or contentment. Despite this struggle, the singer pushes back on anyone who tells them that they have had enough or that it's time for them to change. The chorus emphasizes the idea that whoever is trying to change him or hurry him along is not the one in control.


The opening lines of the song echo the idea of Sonder - the realization that each passerby has a life as complex as one's own. The singer is trying to reconcile their own life with the lives around them. The line "I don't know what they want" sums up the confusion and frustration of trying to connect with others when they don't even know what the other person is looking for. The chorus is a plea to let them be in charge of their own journey and not rush them to a destination where they may not belong. Overall, "Sonder Son" delivers a powerful message of individuality and owning one's own path in life.


Line by Line Meaning

To you, it might look like I'm just doing what I want right now
From your perspective, it may seem like I am simply living in the moment and doing what I desire at this time.


I'm cool I'm with just what I want right now
I am content with my current situation and have everything that I desire at the moment.


That shit just might be true enough right now
The perception you have of me may be accurate to some degree at this point in time.


Maybe I just can't open up, I don't trust anyone
Perhaps I am unable to reveal my true self because I have trust issues and am cautious around others.


I don't know what they want
I am uncertain of the intentions of those around me, which adds to my mistrust of them.


It's why chances are I got shades on, we talk
My inability to trust others and my uncertainty of their intentions is why I wear sunglasses while conversing with them.


Oh, 'cause I'm alone
The reason for my mistrust and caution is because I feel alone in this world.


But I done told you I'm just doing what I want right now
I have already expressed to you that at this time, I am living life on my own terms.


Who I'm with just who I want right now
I am currently spending time with those who I specifically choose to be around.


Shit just might be true enough right now
The reality of my situation may align with what you believe to be true about me for the time being.


Maybe I just can't open up, I don't trust anyone
My difficulty in revealing my true self and my mistrust of others are still ongoing issues for me.


Oh, you know what, ma?
By the way, do you know what I mean, dear?


Don't tell me enough is enough
Please do not suggest that my current lifestyle and mindset are unsatisfactory or insufficient.


Just 'cause you ain't the one (Ooh)
Your opinion on my life may not match my own because you are not the one living it.


You ain't gotta, oh Lord
There is no need for you to do anything, oh Lord.


You ain't gotta wait for me
There is no need for you to wait on me.


Wait for me
Please do not feel obligated to wait for me.


You ain't gotta
There is no necessity for you to do anything.


You ain't gotta
There is no necessity for you to do anything.


You ain't gotta wait
There is no need for you to wait on me.


You ain't gotta wait for me
There is no need for you to wait on me.


Writer(s): Christopher Brent Wood, Atupele Ndisale, David Camilo Patino, Carlos Munoz

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