BOTHER ME Lyrics – Tommy Richman

BOTHER ME Lyrics Meaning

[Intro: Tommy Richman]
He’s just setting the vibe with a simple, relaxed sound.

[Verse 1: Tommy Richman]
He’s talking about being out early in the morning and feeling out of place, almost like he’s stuck in his thoughts again. He looks back on a time when life was simpler but also tougher, working low-pay jobs and trying to get his life together. Those old places and routines didn’t feel safe or comforting, which made it hard for him to grow or heal. He’s reflecting on how those struggles still sit with him.

[Pre-Chorus: Tommy Richman]
He’s telling the other person that they don’t need to talk harshly or make things heavier than they already are. He admits he’s stuck in his head again and knows he hasn’t been very present. He’s basically saying he’s dealing with his own mental mess and doesn’t want extra pressure.

[Chorus: Tommy Richman]
He repeats that he’s been mentally overwhelmed, stuck in his own thoughts and stress. Even though he struggles, he still wants the other person to reach out, check on him, and stay close. He feels like he’s unique and wants to be seen that way, and the fact that the person cares enough to bother with him actually matters a lot. He’s craving connection even while feeling distant inside.

[Verse 2: Brent Faiyaz]
He looks back at life before meeting this person and realizes things feel much better now. Having them around makes the present moment feel brighter. When he tells them “Here’s your crown,” he’s basically saying they’re important to him and he hopes they won’t disappoint him. He stresses that this isn’t some casual fling; he’s serious about them. He’s invested time, effort, and emotion, and he doesn’t plan on backing out. To him, this relationship is something real and worth committing to.

[Verse 3: Tommy Richman & Brent Faiyaz]
He circles back to that early morning feeling of being unsettled and out of place. He remembers those old days of working low-wage jobs and trying to improve himself while feeling unsafe or unsupported in those environments. It was hard to move forward or heal when everything felt unstable. Both of them are expressing how those past struggles still affect their present, shaping how they think and feel.

[Pre-Chorus: Tommy Richman & Brent Faiyaz]
They repeat that there’s no need for harsh conversations or negativity. They’re admitting they’re stuck in their own heads again and haven’t been fully present. They want the other person to understand their emotional distance without making things more complicated or painful.

[Chorus: Tommy Richman & Brent Faiyaz]
Once again, they’re expressing how mentally overwhelmed they’ve been, but at the same time, they still want the other person to reach out and care. They see themselves as unique and want the other person to value that. The attention and effort from someone they care about means a lot, especially when they’re stuck in cycles of overthinking or emotional withdrawal.