Jazmine Sullivan's song "Shanti's Tale" tells the story of a personal experience she had in a relationship. The lyrics describe how she lost herself and fell in love with someone who brought playfulness and light into her life when she was feeling the opposite. At that time, she felt burdened by responsibility and was very serious, but this person introduced fun and carefreeness. As their relationship progressed, she found herself constantly immersed in his world, while he showed no interest in understanding or being a part of her world. He only wanted to enjoy the easy and entertaining aspects of her personality, without any effort to establish a balanced connection. This one-sided dynamic led her to feel ashamed and used, which eventually triggered anger in her. Through this experience, Jazmine Sullivan realized that she couldn't allow this person access to any part of her until he could acknowledge, accept, and love all aspects of her, both the light and dark sides. The song expresses her desire for a genuine and equal partnership, where all parts of her are valued and appreciated.
