Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: hip-hop
Song Meaning of “Use to Be” by Meek Mill
“Use to Be” by Meek Mill is a reflective track about his past relationships and struggles. The lyrics focus on his loneliness and regret after his relationships have ended. He reflects that his past relationships weren’t all that they used to be and that things have changed for the worse—he says “All the good gone out the window/ Ever since, I Put you in a Bentley/ I don’t even remenber feeling your feelings.” This suggests he felt that he gave everything to his relationships but it still wasn’t enough and he is now reflecting on how things have changed for the worse.
He also speaks about his new life and the consequences of his decisions. He says “I been living reckless/ If I’m going to hell/ This is the way to get there/But if I’m doing right/ Then I’m doing alright.” He is aware of the consequences of his reckless behavior but is still doing what he has to in order to make it.
The track is a reflection of a challenging moment in Meek Mills life. He is admitting that his past relationships weren’t perfect and that things have changed, but he still acknowledges that he had to do what he had to do to get to where he is now.