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

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In "The Matrimony," Wale, contemplating marriage, draws a parallel with a roller coaster ride, employing a metaphor introduced by Jerry Seinfeld. The ascent of the roller coaster symbolizes engagement – an exciting and uncharted stage, full of anxiety and uncertainty. The peak of the roller coaster represents the wedding itself, the culminating moment. The subsequent descent symbolizes life together, filled with both joyful and challenging moments.

Wale confesses that despite his age and success, he fears marriage. He is unsure of his readiness for a serious relationship and commitment, comparing marriage to the uncharted territory of adulthood.

In his verses, Wale reveals his fears and doubts about marriage. He confesses his selfishness, his fear of losing his freedom, and his inability to cope with the pressure of publicity. The rapper talks about his past relationships, his bad experience with an ex-girlfriend, and his fear of repeating mistakes. Despite all the doubts, Wale admits that he is drawn to the idea of a stable relationship and family.

At the same time, Usher, performing the chorus, expresses confidence in the lyrical hero's love and devotion. His words sound like a promise, calming and assuring of the seriousness of his intentions.

The final metaphor of the planets, voiced again by Jerry Seinfeld, emphasizes the importance of choosing the right partner. Marriage is likened to a risky leap from one planet to another, possible only if there is closeness and compatibility.

[Jerry Seinfeld & Wale:]

— Getting engaged is like getting, uh, it's the first hill of the roller-coaster. And you hear those clickers, the loud sound — this really violent, metal “chunka-chunka-chunka”, and you go, “What, what's going on here,” you know? “Boy, this thing is really, really goes high!”

— I'm lookin' down, “Oh shit!”

— And then you go over the top, the wedding is at the top. You go over the top, is the wedding and then you're just screaming.

— Even if you make plans, you never think you're really ready for marriage?

— No. It's, uh, it's like any growth. You're no... you can't be ready for it, because that it's growth, it's gonna be new. It's gonna be new. You're gonna have a new life, you're gonna be a new person.

[Intro: Usher]

Couldn't make you wait forever for forever,

This is forever.

I got you.

[Chorus: Usher]

If there's a question of my heart, you've got it,

It don't belong to anyone but you.

If there's a question of my love, you've got it,

Baby, don't worry, I've got plans for you.

Baby, I've been making plans, oh love!

Baby, I've been making plans for you,

Baby, I've been making plans,

Baby, I've been making plans for you.

[Verse 1: Wale]

My sincerest apologies, I mean it.

Look, I'll admit it, albeit pathetic,

That I'm in my late twenties, still never been to a wedding,

Guess, the idea of that lobby empty do not sit with me well.

It's not your fault they try get me, ‘cause I'ma need the sails,

‘Cause I'm selfish, and I need you to myself,

Tryna see you afloat, but don't wanna see you excel.

‘Cause I failed and see, you 'bout to cry,

‘Cause when I enter they city they leave without they pride.

I'm sorry, and you starin' at my comments,

Fearin' it's gon' always be you sharin' me with all them,

Wrong, how dare I say, “Ignore them!”

Preparin' for that day I leave you here and switch you for them,

It's hard, you know, temptation and all,

Bitches out here tryna see if my relationship's strong,

Get a place in the charts or run away from your heart,

Gave this music my all, nothing is sacred no more — I'm wrong.

But I'm promisin' you better, though,

And your friends sayin', “Let him go!”

And we ain't gettin' any younger,

I can give up now, but I can promise you forever, though.

[Chorus: Usher]

If there's a question of my heart, you've got it,

It don't belong to anyone but you.

If there's a question of my love, you've got it,

Baby, don't worry, I've got plans for you.

Baby, I've been making plans, oh love!

Baby, I've been making plans for you,

Baby, I've been making plans,

Baby, I've been making plans for you.

[Verse 2: Wale]

Realest shit I ever wrote, realest shit I ever wrote,

Realest shit I ever wrote, if you ever knew love.

I'll admit it, let me be hypothetic,

The day I find a woman, I prolly be scared to share it.

The idea of me findin' love would run somebody off,

And true, my wall could use some plaques, but still I gotta floss,

Brush you off, see, I'm kinda lost.

Now I'm up in the club with a couple of move-ons,

And dark, good nga, troubled heart,

Went from fallin' in love to drunk and fallin' apart.

This is hard, tryna find some time to move on,

‘Cause when we lost our baby, I got shady, shit got too dark,

Soft, and I thank you, baby, you strong,

My ex before you married too, you solo, I say, “So long!”

Nah, good terms how that ended,

But it, surely, put a dent on how I worry about this business,

Off white picket fences, on flights with the children,

On sight stealin' kisses on off nights my intentions but,

But I plan to do it better, though.

But you still sayin', “Let it go.”

We ain't gettin' any younger,

Women love me now but in your eyes we forever, though.

[Chorus: Usher]

If there's a question of my heart, you've got it,

It don't belong to anyone but you.

If there's a question of my love, you've got it,

Baby, don't worry, I've got plans for you.

Baby, I've been making plans, oh love!

Baby, I've been making plans for you,

Baby, I've been making plans,

Baby, I've been making plans for you.

[Outro: Wale]

We ain't nothing but some planets.

[Jerry Seinfeld:]

— I always feel like I'm a planet. And these other women that are kinda moving through this solar system with me. And marriage is like you decide to jump off of your planet across to another planet. And you can only do it when one planet passes real close. And you look and you go, “Hey, I think I can jump across!”

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