3 of Us (song)

"**3 of Us**" takes the spotlight as the third track on FLO's EP, "3 of Us," released on **July 3, 2023**. Produced by TobiShyBoy and MNEK, the song explores the complex narrative of a man entangled with three women simultaneously. Inspired by iconic tracks like **Brandy** and **Monica**'s "*The Boy Is Mine*" and **SZA**'s "*The Weekend*," the downtempo R&B jam adds a unique flavor to FLO's discography.

### Background

During an interview with **Madame Joyce** in **2022**, the group revealed the title and teased the song, emphasizing their unity as a trio. The surprise drop of "**3 of Us**" two months later delighted fans and showcased FLO's musical versatility.

### Lyrics

 "**3 of Us**" by FLO unfolds a narrative delving into the complexities of a man playing three women simultaneously. In the first verse, the lyrics portray the deceptive nature of the man, creating false scenarios and making promises to each woman. The speaker reflects on the man's inconsistent statements, manipulating each woman with different narratives. The reference to meeting his homies and heart and soul suggests a façade in the man's relationships.

The pre-chorus hints at the complexity of the situation, with the speaker realizing the shared deception. The use of **SZA**'s lyric structure, "*My man is your man, heard it’s her man too*," cleverly connects the song to the inspiration drawn from **SZA**'s work, particularly "*The Weekend*." This intertextuality adds depth to FLO's storytelling.

The chorus becomes a powerful revelation as the speaker confronts the reality of being played by the same man. The numerical countdown of "*One, two, thre*e" emphasizes the multiple women involved. The speaker expresses frustration and disbelief at the man's claims of love for all three women, highlighting the contradictory nature of his actions.

The second verse exposes the man's history of commitment issues and his adeptness at maintaining multiple relationships. The revelation of potential children with other women intensifies the sense of betrayal. The lyrics explore the emotional toll of being deceived and the slow realization that the man was never truly committed.

The bridge showcases the speaker's acknowledgment of the need to break free from the deception. The references to giving up, the scam, and the realization that it was all a lie emphasize the emotional turmoil caused by the man's actions. The determination to move on and be fine without him signals a shift in perspective.

In the outro, the repetition of "*Three of us*" serves as a poignant reminder of the shared experience among the women involved. The concluding lines echo the speaker's newfound independence and resilience without the deceptive man in their lives.

* Lyrics

[Intro: Renée]

Ooh, ooh

No (Let it flow, flow)

[Verse 1: Renée, *Stella* & **Jorja**]

He said, "Go to sleep, don't wait, I'll be workin' late" and

*He said, "Rearrange your day, l'Il be home by eight"* (Oh)

**Oh, he said something different to me** (Nah)

**He be in my DM's lowkey** (What?)

**Tellin' me that he's tryna freak** (Yeah, yeah)

He told me that he never wanna leave, that I'm his only (***What?***)

*Well, girl, l've met his homies* (***What?***)

**Well, girl, I've met his heart and soul, ain't got nothin' on me**

[Pre-Chorus: Jorja, *Renée* & **Stella**]

Wait, let me understand

*If my man's your man and your man*

**It's feeling like a scam**

*I think we need an exit plan*

[Chorus: All & *Renée*]

Can't you see

That he's playin' the three of us?

One, two, three (*One, two, three*)

Yeah, he's claimin' to be in love with you and me

Tryna have this cake and eat it, had enough

What he says to you and you ain't addin' up

He's playin' the three of us, us, us

He's playin' the three of us, us

Yeah, he's playing the three of us

[Verse 2: Renée, *Stella*, **Jorja** & ***All***]

He claims past relationships why he can't commit and (Uh-huh)

*He claims he never felt like this, that I got him whipped* (Oh)

**It ain't fair, he gets away with this**

**Prolly got three, four, five kids** (Uh-huh)

**With them other girls on his list** (Uh)

He sold me 'bout a million dreams (***Ha, ha, ha***; yeah)

Girl, I been so deep (***Ah, ah***; so deep)

*Me too, I'm learning slowly*

**That it's safe to say and clear to see that he was never lonely**

[Pre-Chorus: Jorja, *Renée* & **Stella**]

No, let me understand

*If my man's your man and your man* (*My man is your man*)

**It's feeling like a scam** (**Like a scam**)

*I think we need an exit plan* (*Exit plan*)

[Chorus: All, *Jorja*, **Renée** & ***Stella***]

Can't you see (*Can't you see*)

That he's playin' the three of us?

One, two, three (**One, two, three**)

Yeah, he's claimin' to be in love with you and me (***Claimin' to be in love with***; **you and me**)

Tryna have this cake and eat it (**Ooh**)

Had enough (***Oh; had enough***)

What he says to you and you ain't adding up (*Ain't adding up*)

He's playin' the three of us, us, us (**Yeah, yeah, yeah**)

He's playin' the three of us, us (***Three of us***; **ooh, ooh**)

Yeah, he's playin' the three of us (***Three of us***)

[Bridge: Renée, *Stella*, **Jorja** & ***All***]

(I know I gotta give it up; *her man, my man, your man*)

**I thought that he was mine**

('Cause he's playin' the three of us; *found out all about your plan*)

**I thought that he was just mine**

(I know I shouldn't be in love; *thought you buss case, but it was a scam*)

**But it was all a lie**

('Cause he's playin' the three of us, *my man is your man*)

**Without him I'II be just fine**

(I know I gotta give it up; *her man, my man, your man*)

**I thought that he was mine**

('Cause he's playin' the three of us; *found out all about your plan*)

**I thought that he was just mine**

(I know I shouldn't be in love; *thought you buss case, but it was a scam*)

**But it was all a lie**

('Cause he's playin' the three of us, *my man is your man*)

***Without him I'II be just fine***

[Outro: Stella]

Three of us, three of us