High Expectations
Mabel Lyrics
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I crossed another line, but every time, you allow me
But who are you to let me down?
No, you could never let me down
I want more, I want impossible
Make mountains move
That's all I want from you
Won't be easy for ya
But you gon' have to take it
I'mma treat you good, but you need to elevate it
You should know that I've got high expectations, ah
You gonna have to get this right
(Oh, oh, na, na)
You gonna have to get this
(Oh, oh, na, na)
You gonna have to get this right
(Oh, oh, na, na)
I got high expectations, ah, ah, ah
You gonna have to get this right
The lyrics to Mabel’s song “High Expectations” seem to be a message to a potential love interest or partner. The first few lines suggest that whenever this person is around, there are two different thoughts or feelings present for Mabel. Perhaps there is an internal struggle of wanting to be with this person, but also questioning whether they are worth it. The next line suggests that Mabel has done something wrong, crossed a line, but this person has allowed it to happen. This is followed by questioning who they are to let her down, making it clear that she has high expectations for this relationship and whoever is involved in it.
The chorus seems to be the main statement of the song, with Mabel telling this person that it’s not going to be easy and they are going to have to step up their game if they want to be with her. She mentions that she will “treat them good,” but they need to elevate themselves to be with her. Mabel makes it clear that she has high expectations in order to be with this person and they need to meet them if they want to be with her. The overall feeling of the song is empowering and assertive.
Line by Line Meaning
Two minds every time you're around me
Whenever we are together, our thoughts and perspectives collide.
I crossed another line, but every time, you allow me
Even though I am pushing boundaries, you accept and forgive me.
But who are you to let me down?
I hold you in such high regard, that I cannot imagine you disappointing me.
No, you could never let me down
My faith and trust in you is absolute and unwavering.
I want more, I want impossible
I have impossibly high ambitions and standards and I refuse to settle for mediocrity.
Make mountains move
I want you to achieve the impossible, to overcome every obstacle in order to meet my expectations.
That's all I want from you
I just want you to surpass all expectations and move mountains for me.
Won't be easy for ya
I am aware that my demands are difficult and may not be easy for you to fulfill.
But you gon' have to take it
Despite the difficulty, you must accept the challenge.
I'mma treat you good, but you need to elevate it
I will treat you with kindness and respect, but you must exceed my expectations in order to gain my approval and validation.
You should know that I've got high expectations, ah
I want you to be aware that my expectations are incredibly high and difficult to meet.
You gonna have to get this right (Oh, oh, na, na)
You have to meet my expectations and get it right, there is no room for failure.
I got high expectations, ah, ah, ah
Just a repetition to emphasize the importance of how high my expectations are.
You gonna have to get this right
This line is again expressing my expectations and how important it is for you to meet them.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Mabel McVey, Joel Compass, Tre Jean-Marie
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