Walking on the street, I bumped into your man (Yeah I saw him)
I didn't want to believe it, but my hunch turned out right (I told you)
He’s not wearing that ring you gave him, there’s another girl by his side
But I've said enough (I don’t wanna hurt you)
Now you’re getting angry with me (Why?)
You say “He’s definitely not that kind of person” (Sure you’re right)
Seeing your eyes, I reply that I probably got it wrong
See, I lied for you (I’m sorry)
I hate that you don’t understand me
I hate all this waiting
Let go of his hand (break it off with him)
When you’re sad, I feel like I’m dying
That XX, what does he have that I don’t
Why can’t I have you
That XX doesn't love you
How much longer are you going to cry yourself silly?
When you speak of him, you look so happy (you look happy)
It’s good that you can be this happy (I’m happy)
You say you really love him, want to be with him forever
You trust him completely (I don’t know what to say no more)
Your friends all know that guy (yup they know)
Your friends all know that guy (yup they know)
It’s so obvious, why can’t you see (it’s you)
They say love is blind, Oh baby, you’re so blind
Please, I beg you, break it off
Oh I hate that you don’t understand me
I hate all this waiting
Let go of his hand (break it off with him)
Let go of his hand (break it off with him)
When you’re sad, I feel like I’m dying
That XX, what does he have that I don’t
Why can’t I have you
That XX doesn't love you
How much longer are you going to cry yourself silly?
(Rap)Expensive cars, beautiful clothes, high-class restaurants, they all suit you well
But that XX beside you, he doesn't suit you, he really doesn't
He smiles like a hypocrite with you, brushing your face and hair
But he’s thinking of another woman for sure, how dare he
The amount of tears you've cried, I want to make you happy by the same amount, baby
Rather than going through the pain alone, share some with me, baby
Please look at me, why can’t you realize that I am your love
Why are you the only one who doesn't know
That XX, what does he have that I don’t
Why can’t I have you
That XX doesn't love you
How much longer are you going to cry yourself silly?
That XX, what does he have that I don’t
Why can’t I have you
That XX doesn't love you
How much longer are you going to cry yourself silly?
That XX is basically the censored form for that bastard. I don't really know why reading Othello by Shakespeare made me think of this song. The only plausible reason is probably because my brain screams "bastard" when Iago 's scheming behind his "friends'" backs. It's not much of a reason, but I guess it's good enough. Especially if there turns out to be more parallels between That XX and Othello than I first expected.
If put into Othello, That XX would be sung by Othello himself. He would be mourning the loss of Desdemona's love, who he believes to be cheating with Cassio, his lieutenant. Cassio, on the other hand, turns to prostitutes such as Bianca, who happens to love Cassio. He, however, laughs at her affection and merrily speaks about her with Iago, without thinking too seriously about their future.
Othello doesn't want to believe that the chaste Desdemona would cheat on him with Cassio, but justifies his beliefs with Iago's words and the fact that the handkerchief he had given Desdemona as a gift was seen in Cassio's hands. In addition, he thought Cassio was laughing about Desdemona with Iago, though he was actually laughing about Bianca. The lieutenant's actions show that he doesn't really love Bianca (or in Othello's eyes, Desdemona) and that he is just playing around.
After Cassio falls from the position of lieutenant, Desdemona often mentions his name in Othello's vicinity, hoping to help her loyal friend. Othello, however, mistakes that to be caused by her love to Cassio and is furious. He slaps Desdemona and causes her to cry, deaf to her pleas of innocence. If he had only listened to her confessions, he would have realized that she was not cheating on him.
If put into Othello, That XX would be sung by Othello himself. He would be mourning the loss of Desdemona's love, who he believes to be cheating with Cassio, his lieutenant. Cassio, on the other hand, turns to prostitutes such as Bianca, who happens to love Cassio. He, however, laughs at her affection and merrily speaks about her with Iago, without thinking too seriously about their future.
Othello doesn't want to believe that the chaste Desdemona would cheat on him with Cassio, but justifies his beliefs with Iago's words and the fact that the handkerchief he had given Desdemona as a gift was seen in Cassio's hands. In addition, he thought Cassio was laughing about Desdemona with Iago, though he was actually laughing about Bianca. The lieutenant's actions show that he doesn't really love Bianca (or in Othello's eyes, Desdemona) and that he is just playing around.
After Cassio falls from the position of lieutenant, Desdemona often mentions his name in Othello's vicinity, hoping to help her loyal friend. Othello, however, mistakes that to be caused by her love to Cassio and is furious. He slaps Desdemona and causes her to cry, deaf to her pleas of innocence. If he had only listened to her confessions, he would have realized that she was not cheating on him.
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