Princess Bubblegum
ilyTOMMY Lyrics

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Ayy, ayy
Ayy, ayy
Ayy, yuh

Baby, be my bubblegum
I can be so troublesome
I just wanna love you some

You don't gotta owe me nothin'
Now I'm on the road, doin' shows
That's just how it go
Takin' off your clothes, let it show
Money never fold
You my rider 'til we die
You my angel in the sky
Blowin' kisses like a blunt
Baby girl, I'm tryna' stunt
You can be my number one
Won't you be my bubblegum?

Yeah
Won't you be my bubblegum?

Overall Meaning

In "Princess Bubblegum," ilyTOMMY expresses his desire for a lover to be his "bubblegum." He compares the sweetness and stickiness of bubblegum to the way he feels about his lover, saying that she doesn't owe him anything and he just wants to love her. Despite his busy life as a musician, he wants her to be with him until they die, calling her his "rider" and "angel in the sky." He also wants to show her off and "stunt" with her as his partner. Overall, the song is a sweet and romantic ode to a lover that ilyTOMMY wants to cherish and be with forever.

Line by Line Meaning

Baby, be my bubblegum
Addressing someone as 'baby,' the singer wants them to be their metaphorical 'bubblegum,' indicating their willingness to stick together through thick and thin.

I can be so troublesome
By admitting they can be 'troublesome,' the singer implies that they sometimes unintentionally cause problems.

I just wanna love you some
Expressing their desire to love and be loved by the addressee, the singer says they only want to give love and affection.

You don't gotta owe me nothin'
The singer reassures their love interest that there is no expectation of repayment or reciprocation.

Now I'm on the road, doin' shows
The singer mentions their current lifestyle of touring and performing.

That's just how it go
By saying 'that's just how it go,' the singer implies that their current lifestyle cannot be changed and is just a part of their job.

Takin' off your clothes, let it show
The singer hints at wanting to see their love interest undressed.

Money never fold
By saying 'money never fold,' the singer implies that they will always make money and will not be stopped by any obstacles.

You my rider 'til we die
The singer expresses the depth of their love for the addressee, saying they will always be their 'rider' or faithful companion until they both die.

You my angel in the sky
The singer metaphorically refers to the addressee as their 'angel in the sky,' indicating they see them as a divine, ethereal presence.

Blowin' kisses like a blunt
The singer likens the act of blowing kisses to the act of smoking a blunt, perhaps suggesting that it is an enjoyable and euphoric experience.

Baby girl, I'm tryna' stunt
Addressing their love interest as 'baby girl,' the singer implies that they want to show off and impress others with their relationship.

You can be my number one
Expressing that their romantic interest is special to them, the singer suggests the addressee could be their 'number one,' indicating they are most important.

Won't you be my bubblegum?
Repeating the first line of the song, the singer directly asks the addressee to be their 'bubblegum' or loyal partner.

Writer(s): Unknown Writer, Matthew Bosley

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