Keep It Lyrics – Coi Leray

Keep It Lyrics Meaning

[Intro]
This sets the tone—just a simple, dramatic sound that builds anticipation.

[Chorus]
Coi Leray is pouring out her frustration and pain after being cheated on multiple times. She’s saying that instead of reacting violently, she’ll let her success and strength speak for itself. The person who was supposed to bring her peace only ended up shattering her. She trusted their words, but they turned out to be lies. Now, she questions how she ever believed them. The betrayal was so deep that it left her emotionally bleeding. At this point, she’s completely over it—if this is what love is supposed to be, she wants no part of it. She’s done with toxic relationships and the heartbreak they bring.

[Verse 1]
She’s emotionally drained, unsure of how much love she even has left to give. She admits she tried to fill the emptiness left by her absent father through this relationship, but it only made things worse. She’s not difficult to love, but she refuses to tolerate red flags. The constant lies and toxic behavior have turned her cold, making her lose faith in love. She points out how her partner was never honest and always did the opposite of what they promised. Every time they came back into her life, it was just more negativity. She’s exhausted from the emotional rollercoaster and ready to walk away for good.

[Chorus]
She repeats the same powerful message—she caught him cheating, and instead of losing herself in anger, she’s letting her actions and growth show him what he lost. He was supposed to bring her comfort but ended up breaking her into pieces. The lies cut deep, making her wonder how she could have ever believed in his love. Now, she’s at the point where she rejects this kind of love altogether. If this is what relationships look like, she wants no part of it. She’s reclaiming her self-worth and making it clear that she’s not settling for anything less than real love.

[Verse 2]
She reflects on heartbreak and wonders if it ever truly heals. She asks how her ex feels now, hinting that he’s the one suffering in the end. She gave him loyalty and devotion, but none of it mattered because he was never truly present in the relationship. He kept looking for temporary pleasure with other women instead of valuing what they had. She thought she was his safe place, but he never changed, always chasing outside validation. Now, she’s flipped the script—he’s the one left alone, realizing too late that she was the one he needed. She’s no longer the one hurting; she’s the one who walked away.

[Chorus]
The song closes with the same message: she was betrayed, heartbroken, and left wondering how she could have trusted someone so undeserving. But now, instead of dwelling on the pain, she’s choosing to move on. She’s rejecting toxic love and refusing to be broken by it any longer. If this is love, then she doesn’t need it—she’s better off without it.