This Could Be Us
Rae Sremmurd
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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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Written by: Marquel Middlebrooks, Michael Williams, Khalif Brown, Aaquil Brown
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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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".
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InspirationThe 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.
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Songwriters and ProducersThe 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.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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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.
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Remix VersionJaden 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.
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Critical ReceptionThe 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.
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Live PerformancesRae 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.
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Lyric InterpretationThe 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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