Triggered (freestyle)
Jhené Aiko
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Go figure You were the trigger You brought me to an obstructed view When you knew the picture was bigger Who am I kiddin'? Knew from the beginning You'd ruin everything, you do it every time You are my enemy, you are no friend of mine, muhfucker Uh, you muhfuckin' right You muhfuckin' right, I'm bitter You muhfuckin' right, I'm triggered You muhfuckin' right, I Wanna f*ck you right now I just turned the lights out now And you know when the sun go down That's when it would all go down Been a minute, been a while Ain't let nobody hit it since you hit it You know you always know what to do wit' it But ain't no me and you without you in it Damn, I'm 'bout to burn this bitch down I think I need to lie down 'Cause I'm not tryna wild out now But right now Don't know what I'm capable of Might f*ck around and go crazy on cuz Might f*ck around, have to pay me in blood This ain't the way that you want it Might catch a case in this bitch Don't let me catch you face-to-face in this bitch Tryin' my hardest not to disrespect you After what you did, man, what you expected? You muhfucker, uh You muhfuckin' right You muhfuckin' right, I'm bitter You muhfuckin' right, I'm triggered You muhfuckin' right, I Tryna let the time fly (yeah) Tryna let the time go by Tryna let the time heal all Tryna let the time kill all Of our memories All you meant to me All that history All that's history I'll calm down eventually Fall back eventually, please Call me back eventually Fall back into me, yeah Maybe I'm overreacting Baby, I don't know what happened You know all of my bad habits You know it's hard for me to control that shit, man 'Cause when I get mad, I get big mad Should have never did that, get back 'Bout to feel the wrath of a menace In my bag, in my feelings I'm a bad lil' bitch, and uh I'm triggered, when I see your face Triggered, when I hear your name Triggered, I am not okay uh, you need to stay out my way I'm triggered, when I see your face Triggered, when I hear your name Triggered, I am not okay (yeah) You need to stay out of my way You need to stay out of my way (yeah) You need to stay out of my way, yeah Oh oh-oh-oh, ay, yeah
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Written by: Brian Keith Warfield, Jhene Aiko Chilombo, Julian-Quan Viet Le, Maclean Robinson, Ross James O'donoghue
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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15 facts about this song
Release Date"Triggered (Freestyle)" by Jhené Aiko was released on May 7, 2019.
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Genre ClassificationThe song falls under the R&B and Neo Soul musical genres.
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Charts and RankingsDespite its freestyle format, the song managed to peak at number 51 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Vocal Prowess"Triggered (Freestyle)" showcases Aiko's ability to deliver potent and passionate vocals, further proving her place in contemporary R&B music.
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Song ContentIn "Triggered (Freestyle)", Jhené Aiko openly discusses her feelings of frustration and pain following the end of a romantic relationship.
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SpeculationsThere has been speculation from fans that the song is about her previous relationship with rapper Big Sean, although Aiko has not confirmed this.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Triggered (Freestyle)" features Aiko alone on a mountain top at dusk and dawn, symbolizing her solitude and personal reflection.
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Remix VersionA few months after the release of the original, Aiko released a remix featuring 21 Savage and Summer Walker.
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MTV VMA NomineeIn 2019, "Triggered (Freestyle)" was nominated for best R&B at the MTV Video Music Awards.
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Not a Diss TrackDespite some fan theories, Jhené Aiko has made it clear that this song is not a diss track. Instead, she described it as a way to release the negative energy caused by her emotions.
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ReceptionThe song was generally met with positive reviews from critics, who praised Aiko's raw and honest lyrics.
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Platinum Certification"Triggered (Freestyle)" got certified Platinum by the RIAA in February 2021, signifying over one million units sold.
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SongwritingAiko said that writing the song came easily to her and that she wrote it in a stream of consciousness style. She used the song as a therapeutic way to vent her emotions.
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Behind the ScenesThe song was produced by The Fisticuffs, who have often collaborated with Aiko in the past on various songs and projects.
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Fan ReceptionThe openness and vulnerability displayed in Aiko's lyrics resonated with many listeners, thus contributing to the song's popularity among fans.
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