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The meaning of the lyrics of the song "Contemplate" by the artist "Wale"

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In "Contemplate," Wale reflects on a complicated relationship with a girl and the pressures of fame.

The first verse depicts a familiar situation: the girl ignores his calls, choosing the club life instead. Wale feels unwanted and wonders why he continues to love her if she doesn't appreciate his feelings. He foresees her future: the club scene will get old, and finding a worthy man won't be that easy.

Rihanna's chorus, which asks the main question - "Who am I living for? Is that all I get?", reinforces the idea of searching for meaning and reflecting on life.

The second verse focuses on the downside of fame. Wale admits that he didn't expect such pressure and constant attention. He feels vulnerable and seeks support from God. The rapper doubts whether his fans truly appreciate him or will quickly forget him as soon as he ceases to be of interest to them.

At the end of the verse, Wale mentions celebrities who died tragically at a young age: River Phoenix, Kurt Cobain, Chris Benoit, Heath Ledger, Phyllis Hyman, and Frankie Lymon. These references highlight how fragile life is and how important it is to appreciate every moment. He wonders if he is living for himself or for public recognition.

[Verse 1: Wale]

Dear sweetheart, wassup, boo?

Whatchu up to? More club moves?

I call her, no answer; her phone in the bag, she dancin',

It's four now, the club's over, I call her, but, oh, hold up,

Y'all know what, ignore button or the phone die, let's hope for it.

That Damier bag I bought her

Caught the attention of those ngas on it,

That cell phone that I bought is probably filled with some other ngas numbers,

So it leaves me to wonder, why do I still promise to love her?

Cut me off every time I'm talkin',

Which means she ain't never hear nothing.

I say, “Stay”, she wanna leave,

She get her point across so I gotta let her be,

I'ma let her be by herself in peace,

But five years from now I bet she see:

When the club gets played,

The things you crave are no longer escapes,

And no longing for dates,

You want a husband, but no one has a cape.

Now you wonder and wait, and I ain't tryina hear what you want me to say,

It feels good to be over you, babe,

So play this shit while you contemplate, contemplate, contemplate,

Play this shit while you contemplate,

Play this shit while you contemplate.

[Chorus: Rihanna]

Who am I living for? Is this my limit?

Can I endure some more?

Chances are giving, questions existing.

Who am I living for? Is this my limit?

Can I endure some more?

Chances are giving,

Questions existing...

[Verse 2: Wale]

Them people, they talkin', them lights, they on me,

This life I chose, but I ain't know, till I found it,

To be honest, I'm modest: one hater for every nga on it,

One day everybody is applaudin' the next day you is everybody target.

Why bother? Why talk to 'em? Where God at, I need to call Him.

My knees on the ground, dear Father: don't let me break, please, make me stronger!

How much longer, will it linger?

Well, my heart is givin', will they believe it?

When my song is over will they need me?

Watch how quickly they find a new leader

Questionin' the whole meaning.

In the Viper Room, just me and River Phoenix,

With Courtney Love in Lake Washington

With a note there and I'm thinking of readin'.

This ain't hard, Chris Benoit,

Heath Ledger said the nights gon' be dark,

Feel the size of a Phyllis Hyman note,

Apollo Theater, I just might not go,

Franky Lymon, the limelight gets old,

Cold, so in a while I'm schizo,

I can't cope, I can't think, I can't breathe, this ain't me,

This ain't easy, I'm thinkin', am I doin' this for them or me?

I can't think, am I doin' this for them or me?

[Chorus: Rihanna]

Who am I living for? Is this my limit?

Can I endure some more?

Chances are giving, questions existing.

Who am I living for? Is this my limit?

Can I endure some more?

Chances are giving,

Questions existing...

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