Your heart is hard to carry after dark
You're to blame for what we could have been
'Cause look at what we are
Your friends are scared to tell you you're in too far
Funny that it's always been all about you from the start
I met someone new last night and we kicked it
And I'm going back there tonight
And you know what's on my mind, this time
Going back there tonight
And you know what's on my mind so

If you had my love
And I gave you all my trust
Would you comfort me?
And if somehow you knew
That your love would be untrue
Would you lie to me?
If you had my love
And I gave you all my trust
Would you comfort me?
And if somehow you knew
That your love would be untrue
Would you lie to me?

Out of body
That's just how I feel when I'm around you shawty
Last night we didn't say it, but girl we both thought it
Why second guess? I should have stayed
You say the word, I'm on the way
This shit feels like teenage fever
I'm not scared of it, she ain't either
Why second guess? I should have stayed
'Cause you know what's on my mind so

If you had my love
And I gave you all my trust
Would you comfort me?
And if somehow you knew
That your love would be untrue
Would you lie to me?
If you had my love
And I gave you all my trust
Would you comfort me?
And if somehow you knew
That your love would be untrue
Would you lie to me?

Yeah
Slightly, ha, took a left turn there
But very much 6AM
Slightly been awake for 24 hours
So please forgive me
More ideas and stuff coming, yeah
Yeah fam, I'm waffling, but man is tired fam
Jesus Christ

Overall Meaning

In Drake's song "Teenage Fever," he sings about a past relationship that did not work out. He acknowledges that he and his former lover are no longer together because of her actions, but he also takes responsibility for their failed relationship. He sings, "You're to blame for what we could have been, cause look at what we are." This line indicates that he believes she has caused their demise but also that they shared a true connection that could have blossomed into something deeper.

As the song progresses, Drake goes on to explain that he has moved on to someone new, and they have a physical connection that he appears to enjoy. He goes back to see her again, even though he knows it is not the right thing to do. The chorus of the song is focused on the idea of trust and love, asking if the relationship would have worked out if he had given his trust and love to her. The line "If somehow you knew/ that your love would be untrue/ would you lie to me?" indicates that he is unsure of her intentions and whether or not she would have lied to him to get what she wants.

Overall, "Teenage Fever" is about the complications and difficulties that come with romantic relationships. Drake's lyrics are profound and deep, and they allow listeners to reflect on their own experiences with love and the pain that comes with it.

Line by Line Meaning

Your heart is hard to carry after dark
It's difficult to deal with your emotions and feelings late at night

You're to blame for what we could have been
You're responsible for the relationship not working out

'Cause look at what we are
Our current situation is evidence of the failed relationship

Your friends are scared to tell you you're in too far
Your friends are hesitant to tell you that you're too invested in the relationship

Funny that it's always been all about you from the start
It's ironic that the relationship has been one-sided since the beginning

I met someone new last night and we kicked it
I spent time with a new person last night

And I'm going back there tonight
I'm seeing that person again tonight

And you know what's on my mind, this time
I'm thinking about being with that new person rather than you

Going back there tonight
I'm returning to be with the new person tonight

And you know what's on my mind so
You're aware that I'm thinking about someone else

If you had my love
If you had my affection

And I gave you all my trust
And I trusted you completely

Would you comfort me?
Would you provide emotional support for me?

And if somehow you knew
If for some reason you were aware

That your love would be untrue
That your love for me would be insincere

Would you lie to me?
Would you deceive me?

Out of body
Feeling detached from reality

That's just how I feel when I'm around you shawty
That's how I feel when I'm with you

Last night we didn't say it, but girl we both thought it
We both had the same unspoken thought last night

Why second guess? I should have stayed
I shouldn't second-guess myself, I should have stayed with you

You say the word, I'm on the way
If you want me, I'm there for you

This shit feels like teenage fever
This situation feels like the intense emotions of young love

I'm not scared of it, she ain't either
I'm not afraid of these feelings, and neither is the new person I'm interested in

Yeah
Just an expression of agreement

Slightly, ha, took a left turn there
I went off-topic for a moment

But very much 6AM
But that's just how it is at 6 AM

Slightly been awake for 24 hours
I've been conscious for a day and slightly more

So please forgive me
Please excuse me for any mistakes I may make due to my fatigue

More ideas and stuff coming, yeah
I have more thoughts and topics to discuss

Yeah fam, I'm waffling, but man is tired fam
I know I'm rambling, but I'm just really tired

Jesus Christ
An expression of shock or surprise

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Aubrey Drake Graham, Fred III Jerkins, Jennifer Lopez, Lashawn Ameen Daniels, Mark Rooney, Marvin Thomas, Rodney Jerkins

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