Shower Tears Lyrics – Cardi B

Shower Tears Lyrics Meaning

[Intro: Summer Walker]
This part shows a sense of frustration and longing. The singer feels like the relationship should already be okay, like they should have worked through the problems by now. It’s a mix of hope and disappointment, repeating that they wish things were better between them.

[Verse 1: Cardi B]
In this verse, Cardi is pouring out her confusion and anger about the relationship. She’s questioning what love even is and why it has to be so painful, comparing the situation to an addiction she can’t escape. She feels manipulated and disrespected, as if her partner keeps testing her limits and ignoring her feelings. She talks about being fed up with their arrogance and lies, and how she’s no ordinary person who will just accept this behavior. Cardi also shows the struggle of balancing love and responsibility, like taking care of her child while dealing with a difficult partner. She notices his cheating and manipulation, feeling hurt by the secrets and hidden pictures on his phone. She admits that she has let her guard down before, allowing him to control the situation, but now she’s tired of fighting and crying over the same issues. The exhaustion and heartbreak are so real that she mentions it’s 4 a.m., emphasizing her sleepless nights worrying and hoping he’ll answer, knowing she might have to give up for good if he doesn’t.

[Chorus: Summer Walker]
This part expresses heartbreak and confusion. She feels foolish for staying in a relationship that hurts her and wonders why he would treat her this way. There’s still a hope that things could be okay, but it’s mixed with pain and disappointment.

[Verse 2: Cardi B]
Here, Cardi talks about her broken expectations in the relationship. She believed they would be together forever, facing life’s storms side by side, but she feels abandoned and hopeless. She wants him back, but she also realizes she can’t always leave the door open for someone who hurts her. Trust has become difficult because she has given everything she could, and it’s painful to keep holding on. She describes the anger and frustration that come from betrayal, sometimes wanting revenge, sometimes just wanting to feel heard and understood. Cardi shows the emotional rollercoaster of trying to cope, from dealing with jealousy and betrayal to numbing the pain with money or alcohol. She reflects on all the tears she’s shed in private, the shower tears that no one sees, showing how deep the hurt goes. By the end, she’s on the edge, reaching her breaking point, realizing that the relationship might be over if things don’t change.

[Chorus: Summer Walker]
This chorus repeats the feelings of pain and disappointment. She’s questioning why he hurt her and feels foolish for being vulnerable. There’s still a hope for healing, but it’s mixed with the frustration of loving someone who keeps hurting her.