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How to Love Lyrics
by Lil Wayne
Lyricist: Lil Wayne
19 views • Published on Sep 26, 2026
How to Love Lyrics
You had a lot of crooks tryna steal your heart
Never really had luck, couldn't never figure out
How to love
How to love
You had a lot of moments that didn't last forever
Now you in the corner tryna put it together
How to love
How to love
For a second you were here
Why you over there?
It's hard not to stare, the way you moving your body
Like you never had a love
Never had a love
When you was just a young'un you're looks but so precious
But now your grown up
So fly it's like a blessing but you can't have a man look at you for 5 seconds
Without you being insecure
You never credit yourself so when you got older
It's seems like you came back 10 times over
Now you're sitting here in this damn corner
Looking through all your thoughts and looking over your shoulder
See you had a lot of crooks tryna steal your heart
Never really had luck, couldn't never figure out
How to love
How to love
See you had a lot of moments that didn't last forever
Now you in the corner tryna put it together
How to love
How to love
For a second you were here
Why you over there?
It's hard not to stare the way you moving your body
Like you never had a love
Had a love
You had a lot of dreams that transform to visions
The fact that you saw the world affected all your decisions
But it wasn't your fault
Wasn't in your intentions
You the one here talking to me
You don't wanna listen
But I admire your poppin bottles and dippin'
Just as much as you admire bartending and stripping
Baby, so don't be mad
Nobody else trippin
You see a lot of crooks and the crooks still crook
See You had a lot of crooks tryna steal your heart
Never really had luck, couldn't never figure out
How to love
How to love
See you had a lot of moments that didn't last forever
Now you in the corner tryna put it together
How to love
How to love
Oooh,
See I just want you to know
That you deserve the best
You're beautiful
You're beautiful
Yeah
And I want you to know, you're far from the usual
Far from the usual
You see you had a lot of crooks tryna steal your heart
Never really had luck, couldn't never figure out
How to love
How to love
See you had a lot of moments that didn't last forever
Now you in the corner tryna put it together
How to love
How to love
See you had a lot of crooks tryna steal your heart
Never really had luck, couldn't never figure out
How to love
How to love
See you had a lot of moments that didn't last forever
Now you in the corner tryna put it together
How to love
How to love
Meaning of How to Love
“How to Love” by Lil Wayne is a poignant exploration of vulnerability, regret, and the complicated process of finding self-acceptance amidst past hurts. The song centers around a conversation with a woman who’s clearly grappling with emotional baggage – a history riddled with deceptive relationships (“a lot of crooks tryna steal your heart”) and fleeting moments that shattered her trust. Wayne doesn't offer simple advice; instead, he observes her struggle with a gentle empathy, acknowledging the cyclical nature of her insecurity stemming from past experiences ("Never really had luck, couldn’t never figure out how to love"). The repeated refrain “How to Love” isn't about learning romantic gestures but rather confronting the deeper issue of self-worth and allowing oneself to be vulnerable after enduring betrayal.
The lyrics paint a picture of someone who’s simultaneously beautiful and damaged – capable of dazzling displays (“poppin bottles and dippin’”) yet haunted by anxieties that prevent genuine connection. Wayne highlights her internal conflict, recognizing her admiration for both glamorous excess and more grounded pursuits, subtly suggesting she's projecting an image to mask deeper insecurities. Ultimately, the song delivers a message of affirmation: she deserves respect and beauty, and she shouldn't be defined by past mistakes or the judgments of others. The repetition emphasizes this core sentiment – that she’s “far from the usual,” deserving of genuine affection without the constraints of her own self-doubt. It’s a quietly powerful meditation on healing and recognizing one’s inherent value, wrapped in Wayne’s signature melodic flow.
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lil waynehow to loveheartbreakhip hoprelationship advice
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