Rod Wave releases music video for “Checkmate” song (+Lyrics)

Rod Wave premieres the music video for the “Checkmate” track from the Nostalgia project. The piece was produced by BeatsByTrain, ​camm & FRAXILLE. Listen, stream, read the lyrics, buy the song, mp3 download.

Rod Wave has been building anticipation for his upcoming album “Nostalgia,” and he’s been treating fans to several singles in the lead-up to its release. One of these singles is “Checkmate,” which now has an accompanying music video.

“Checkmate” continues to showcase Rod Wave’s signature emotional and storytelling style. In the song, he reflects on a past relationship and the heartbreak that lingers. His powerful vocals and poignant lyrics create a moving listening experience.

The song’s production complements Rod Wave’s style, setting the emotional tone for the track. The music video adds visual depth to the narrative, enhancing the overall storytelling.

If you’re a fan of Rod Wave’s emotive music, “Checkmate” is another track that delivers his heartfelt storytelling and powerful vocals. You can listen, stream, watch the music video, read the lyrics, buy the song, or download the mp3 to experience this latest release from Rod Wave.

Rod Wave – Checkmate (prod. BeatsByTrain, ​camm & FRAXILLE)

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15 September 2023
21 Songs, 1 hour, 4 minutes
℗ 2023 Alamo Records, LLC/Sony Music Entertainment

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Lyrics

[Intro]
Lost in my feelings, running out of love
Sometimes, I get in my feelings
It’s sometimes, in my feelings, yeah
Like, this shit really like War Dogs, you know?
Just through that life with all these cuts and bruises and scars
I’m the Michael Corleone of this shit, you know?

[Verse 1]
Okay, lost in my feelings, running out of love
Sometimes, I get in my feelings when codeine in my blood
Most times, I be trippin’, reminiscin’ ’bout us
But I gotta stand on business, ten toes no matter what
You know life is like a chess game, gotta think it through (Yeah, yeah)
Gotta make your next move your best move
And what’s happenin’, Uncle Dee? I probably never could repay you (What up?)
Helped me chase my dream, found my dream and went major
And these niggas haters, shot my whole truck up
Beef, we ain’t squashin’, never gettin’ fucked up
And I really fuck with bruh, hope he got the message I sent
It’s on the floor, stay out the car with them jits

[Chorus]
So many war wounds, so many nights all alone
God blessed a child that could hold his own
And you can wave your white flag all you want (You want)
I want you to know
I’ma pay you back for that one
I’ma pay you back for that one (Yeah, yeah)
I gotta pay you back for that one
I’ma pay you back for that one (That one)
Pay you back for that one (Yeah)
I’ma pay you back for that one
I gotta pay you back for that one
I’ma get you back for that one, uh

[Verse 2]
Okay, now tell me how this bitch found it in her heart to cross me
I had your back since we was little, can’t forget you or forgive you
Since we first got together, know we had some stormy weather
But you ain’t make this shit no better
Now it’s up, it’s stuck forever
And I’m on that dope so bad right now that I can’t feel a thing
Codeine cups to the brain, smilin’ through my pain
Like dancin’ in the rain, yeah
When you smilin’ through your pain
It feel like dancin’ in the rain

[Chorus]
So many war wounds, so many nights all alone
God blessed a child that could hold his own
And you can wave your white flag all you want (You want)
I want you to know
I’ma pay you back for that one
I’ma pay you back for that one
I gotta pay you back for that one
I’ma pay you back for that one (I’ma get you back for that one)
I’ma pay you back for that one (Yeah)
I’ma pay you back for that one
I gotta pay you back for that one
I’ma get you back for that one, yeah

[Outro]
I don’t give a fuck, I’ma die tryin’, bitch knew, swear to God
Swear to God, I don’t give a fuck, you heard me?
One, a year, you know what I’m sayin’?
A day
Ten years, you know what the fuck, nigga, you know?
I’ma get you, I’ma get you the
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