U Should've Known Better

The singer tells her partner that her loyalty was never based on money or gifts. She says she stayed faithful and supported him while he was away, yet he keeps questioning whether she will leave. The repeated refrain sounds both reassuring and frustrated: she wants him to trust her, and feels he should already understand her commitment.

The trips, shopping, fur, and jewelry represent material comforts that matter less to her than the relationship. “Holding us down” means carrying the relationship or keeping it going, apparently by herself while he is gone. “Ride or die” is an informal expression for someone who remains loyal through difficult times. The mention of visiting on set days suggests steady, practical support, not just words.

Her loyalty is presented as a choice, not something bought by wealth: she says she would stay whether he was rich or poor, free or serving a prison sentence. Still, the song does not explain why he doubts her or what has happened between them. Her insistence may sound loving and confident, but it may also suggest strain: she is defending herself and asking to be believed. The lyrics celebrate devotion without showing whether the relationship is healthy or whether her friends’ concerns are justified.