THOUGHT YOU LOVED ME Lyrics – 2 Chainz

THOUGHT YOU LOVED ME Lyrics Meaning

[Verse 1]
Here, 2 Chainz is setting the tone by showing confidence and proving his uniqueness. He’s basically saying people don’t really know him for who he is, and what they think is often just a version made up in their heads. He compares his fast and flashy lifestyle to a speedboat while others can’t keep up, like being stuck in a paddleboat. His wordplay is wild and unpredictable, almost like the mind of someone unstable. He reminds listeners of his past struggles, from jail time to hustling daily to survive. The lines about eating appetizers and cheesecake symbolize enjoying life’s luxuries now that he’s successful. He makes it clear he’s not cheap and has earned his place. Still, he isn’t selfish—he points out there’s enough money for others too, suggesting people don’t have to compete in negative ways. He also questions others’ hustle, telling them to make their actions and choices add up if they want to reach his level.

[Chorus]
This part shows a softer and more vulnerable side. He questions loyalty, wondering if the people around him would still support him if he lost his success. Deep down, he feels like they would laugh at his struggles instead of helping. It hurts him because he thought there was real love and care, but money seems to be the reason they stick around.

[Verse 2]
In this section, he continues to reflect on how people might react if his situation changed. He points out that if he were stressed, broke, or less fortunate, they wouldn’t have compassion—they’d laugh at him. Then he shifts back into describing his lifestyle, filled with wealth, recognition, and motion. Comparing his long hair to the Loch Ness monster shows his distinct look, something rare and hard to ignore. He highlights being a strip club regular and rocking high-end fashion, showing that his lifestyle is far from average. There’s also a spiritual undertone when he says he didn’t let the devil in, meaning he avoided falling into bad temptations despite the flashy life. He talks about how much he charges just to show up or post something, proving his value and demand. His presence is so strong it literally causes a stir wherever he goes, and he ends with a sense of new beginnings, walking out into sunlight, symbolizing hope and progress.

[Chorus]
This time the message hits even harder. He’s not just doubting people’s loyalty but almost certain they wouldn’t be there without his money and blessings. He repeats the idea that people would laugh at his downfall instead of showing love. It feels like he’s addressing someone specific, confessing how he thought the relationship was built on trust, but now he’s left questioning whether it was ever real beyond the money.