Used to be, used to be, used to be
That was us, that, that was us,
You and me, you and me, you and me
I guess it's official
So you don't wanna kick it with a 5 star stunna like me
You got his initials
Where my name used to be
Where my chain used to be
Ay didn't I used to be
That dude?
I see you everywhere-everywhere I go
Gotta hear it from everybody we know
I be tryna keep it G like it's whatever
Wishing you and me were back together
Girl I used to be your Superman
Now I'm flying solo
You used to be 100 with me
Now you on the low-low
Things ain't been the same
Girl we ain't a thing like we
Used to be, used to be, used to be
We used to be like Jay and Beyonce
Brad and Angelina
Had to let the gossip and the rumors come between us
We ain't like we
Used to be, used to be, used to be
That used to be us
We has J's in every color for the summer (th-that was us)
Spent them holiday's with one another (th-that was us)
Oh, girl we was like family
Don't front with me I know you missin'
What we used to be
I see you everywhere-everywhere I go
I gotta hear it from everybody we know
I been tryna keep it G like it's whatever
Wishing you and me were back together
Girl I used to be your Superman
Now I'm flying solo
You used to be 100 with me
Now you on the low-low
Things ain't been the same
Girl we ain't a thing like we
Used to be, used to be, used to be
We used to be like Jay and Beyonce
Brad and Angelina
Had to let the gossip and the rumors come between us
We ain't like we
Used to be, used to be, used to be
That used to be us
Can you even blame me girl
For feeling like you threw it all away
I'mma let you crown your rebound king
But that ain't nothing
Like we used to be
Girl I used to be your Superman
Now I'm flying solo
You used to be 100 with me
Now you on the low-low
Things ain't been the same
Girl we ain't a thing like we
Used to be, used to be, used to be
We used to be like Jay and Beyonce
Brad and Angelina
Had to let the gossip and the rumors come between us
We ain't like we
Used to be, used to be, used to be
That used to be us
Used to be (th-that was us)
You and me (th-that was us)
About This Song
"Used to Be" is a melancholic R&B ballad that captures the painful aftermath of a breakup, where the protagonist grapples with being replaced by someone new in his former girlfriend's life. The song explores themes of nostalgia, jealousy, and wounded pride as he reflects on how another person now occupies the special place he "used to be" in her world. Musically, it features Mindless Behavior's signature smooth harmonies over a mid-tempo beat with emotional vocal delivery that emphasizes the vulnerability beneath their typically confident persona. The lyrics poignantly express the universal experience of seeing an ex move on while you're still processing the loss, making it relatable to their young fanbase navigating first heartbreaks. The track stands out in their catalog for its emotional maturity and showcases the group's ability to handle more serious relationship themes beyond typical teen pop fare.
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