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How to Love Lyrics

by Lil Wayne

Lyricist: Lil Wayne

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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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