This Could Be Us

Rae Sremmurd

About This Could Be Us

"This Could Be Us" is a song by American hip hop duo Rae Sremmurd. It was released on April 21, 2015 by EarDrummers and Interscope Records, as the fourth single from their debut album SremmLife. The song was produced by EarDrummers-founder, Mike Will Made It. The song has peaked at number 49 on the US Billboard Hot 100. The music video for the song was released on May 12, 2015.


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2015
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I've done it before, I've seen it before
Tears splashin' the floor when I open the door for her
She actin' like a whore and I'ma let her
Learned from Project Pat, pimpin', got a masters
Girl improvise, look me in my eyes and lie to me
Lie to me, act like I'll believe anything
Sex on the beach and in the backseat
This could be us

So back to what I was saying (money make the world go 'round)
This could be us but you're playing (money make the girl go down)
This could be us but you're playing (money make the world go 'round)
I'm high, I hope I don't sound crazy (money make the girl go down)
F*ck what them niggas was saying (money make the world go 'round)
This could be us but you're playing (money make the girl go down)
This could be us but you're playing (money make the world go 'round)
But shit, that's all I was saying (money make the girl go down)

No keys to crank this Mercedes
I ball like Tracy McGrady
Before that girl says anything
She gotta say please (Say please)
And I know they really wish we would ball 'til we fall
I'm the big bad wolf, it's a full moon, y'all
Toss the money in the air, girl
Watch how your dreams hit the floor
Wait 'til I get the buzz off this drug
Damn girl, you way too fine for a local club
Killin' someone's vibe should be a fuckin' crime
Wasted so much time, should be a fuckin' crime

So back to what I was saying (money make the world go 'round)
This could be us but you're playing (money make the girl go down)
This could be us but you're playing (money make the world go 'round)
I'm high, I hope I don't sound crazy (money make the girl go down)
F*ck what them niggas was saying (money make the world go 'round)
This could be us but you're playing (money make the girl go down)
This could be us but you're playing (money make the world go 'round)
But shit, that's all I was saying (money make the girl go down)

Spin the bottle, spin the fuckin' bottle
If you the reason why it's empty, baby
Spin the bottle
Truth or dare, nah you don't want no problem
Spin the bottle, spin the fuckin' bottle
If you the reason why it's empty, spin the fuckin' bottle
Truth or dare, no, no, you don't want no problem
You don't want no problem, bitch you must want problems

So back to what I was saying (money make the world go 'round)
This could be us but you're playing (money make the girl go down)
This could be us but you're playing (money make the world go 'round)
I'm high, I hope I don't sound crazy (money make the girl go down)
F*ck what them niggas was saying (money make the world go 'round)
This could be us but you're playing (money make the girl go down)
This could be us but you're playing (money make the world go 'round)
But shit, that's all I was saying (money make the girl go down)

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Rae Sremmurd

Rae Sremmurd () is an American hip hop duo originating from Tupelo, Mississippi formed by two brothers, Slim Jxmmi and Swae Lee. In 2013, they signed a record deal with Mike Will Made It's EarDrummers imprint. In January 2015, the duo released their debut album SremmLife, which was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). In August 2016, the duo released their second album, SremmLife 2. During that same year, the duo also created their own record label, called SremmLife Crew Records. The duo is best known for their single "Black Beatles" from Sremmlife 2, which peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, while also charting internationally in the top ten in many countries. The duo also released other platinum-certified… more »

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Written by: Marquel Middlebrooks, Michael Williams, Khalif Brown, Aaquil Brown

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9 facts about this song

Background & Release
"This Could Be Us" is a song by American hip-hop duo Rae Sremmurd. It was released on April 21, 2015, as the second single from their debut album "SremmLife".
Inspiration
The song's title "This Could Be Us" is inspired by a popular internet meme, which shows images of happy couples with the caption "this could be us but you playing". This essentially means someone is missing out on a potential happy relationship due to their own hesitations or behavior.
Songwriters and Producers
The song was written by Rae Sremmurd, who are brothers Khalif "Swae Lee" Brown and Aaquil "Slim Jxmmi" Brown. Other main contributors in writing the song were Michael Williams and Asheton Hogan. The song was produced by Mike WiLL Made-It and Marz.
Music Video
The official music video was released on May 12, 2015 and was filmed in Johannesburg, South Africa. It shows the two brothers experiencing juxtaposed adventures - one is having fun experiencing the wildlife and scenery while the other is dealing with relationship drama.
Chart Performance
"This Could Be Us" was a commercial success, peaking at number 49 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts in the United States. It also reached number 13 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Remix Version
Jaden Smith, son of Will Smith, released a remix version of "This Could be Us" in May 2015 in his mixtape titled "This is The Album". This remix gained significant attention.
Critical Reception
The song received generally positive reviews from music critics. Some praised the song's catchy melody, others applauded its humorous approach to love and relationships, while some appreciated its exploration of meme culture.
Live Performances
Rae Sremmurd has performed "This Could Be Us" at several music festivals and concerts, including the 2015 BET Awards. The performances are often energetic and crowd-engaging.
Lyric Interpretation
The lyrics of the song are reflective of modern relationships and dating, specifically addressing the theme of playing games in relationships and missing out on potential happiness.

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