The Real Meaning Behind Doja Cat's 'Streets'

May 2024 ยท 2 minute read

"Streets" by Doja Cat is a far cry from "Say So," in which she sings to a guy who clearly has a crush on her and needs to admit it. "Streets" talks about a love that Doja once had and wants back. "Thought I needed something else and acted like I was okay. We just had to work it out and baby, I needed space," she says (per Genius), before admitting she can't find anyone better for herself. "Ain't nobody 'round here on your level ... I tried to find out. When none of them came through, and now I'm stuck in the middle," she sings. By the end of the song, she presses that she and the guy need to stop playing games and says that he belongs to her. Considering Doja is most likely single (per Gossip Cop) and the song was written before November 2019, it's difficult to imagine who the song is about. But it also may not be about a specific real-life person, given Doja's inventiveness.

Doja performed "Streets" as part of the Vevo Lift series, which showcases rising stars, in March 2020. While Consequences of Sound labeled the song as an "R&B track that sees Doja in her most serious form," she showcased her vocals by singing "Streets" in a giant tub of milk to pay homage to the second part of her name, showing once again that her creativity is boundless.

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