Yeah, you're such a gentleman
You always open doors for me
But you see us kind of different
It's like, you always have to be
The first one to open his mouth
The last one to throw in the towel
It's time to show your self-out
Boy you're trying

Just a little bit too hard
I thought I told you when we met
That all I get for who you are
But I treat you like an argument
I don't need to speak in my mind
I'm too grown, I'm taking my time
I'm sick of hearing you rhyme
Listen, baby

You don't have to come first
Second is okay 'cause you ain't never beated me

I say it once
You say it twice
You know I like a little competition from time to time
You think I'm wrong when I know I'm right
You lose this ain't no kind of competition
I like a man with ambition
For when you gonna know it's time to let go
'Cause I think I'm about to lose my mind

Tell me does this scare you
That I'm living my dream?
Now I don't mean to hurt you
But you make me wanna scream
You smile while grinding your teeth
You clap and stomping your feet
You act about 17
I'm so tired

You don't have to come first
Second is okay 'cause you ain't never beated me

I say it once
You say it twice
You know I like a little competition from time to time
You think I'm wrong when I know I'm right
You lose this ain't no kind of competition
I like a man with ambition
For when you gonna know it's time to let go
'Cause I think I'm about to lose my mind

I can do it better
You know I can do it better

What are you trying to prove?
What is it with you?
Always thinking

I can do it better
You know I can do it better

Baby, I can't stand
Always argument
Why you wanna fight?
Why you always fight?

You ain't always right
I can do it better every day and every night
I can do it better every day and every night

I say it once
You say it twice
You know I like a little competition from time to time
You think I'm wrong when I know I'm right
You lose this ain't no kind of competition
I like a man with ambition
For when you gonna know it's time to let go
'Cause I think I'm about to lose my mind

Overall Meaning

In the song "Competition" by Little Mix, the singer is addressing her partner who seems to be trying too hard in their relationship. She acknowledges his chivalrous behavior but questions his need to always be the first to speak and the last to give up in arguments. The singer is frustrated by this behavior, feeling that it indicates her partner's insecurity and lack of confidence, which she finds unappealing. She asserts that she does not need him to come first in everything and that second place is perfectly acceptable. She encourages him to have ambition but also to know when it is time to let go of a losing battle. Ultimately, the singer conveys that she wants her partner to recognize that their relationship should not be a competition, but rather a partnership in which they can support and respect each other's goals and dreams.

Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, you're such a gentleman
You have good manners.

You always open doors for me
You frequently demonstrate chivalry.

But you see us kind of different
You have a different perspective about our relationship.

It's like, you always have to be
It seems like you feel compelled to be

The first one to open his mouth
The person who speaks first.

The last one to throw in the towel
The person who gives up last.

It's time to show your self-out
It's time for you to move on.

Boy you're trying
You are putting in a lot of effort.

Just a little bit too hard
You are trying too hard.

I thought I told you when we met
I thought I communicated this previously.

That all I get for who you are
That I accept you for who you are.

But I treat you like an argument
But I treat you like a debate or disagreement.

I don't need to speak in my mind
I don't need to say everything I am thinking.

I'm too grown, I'm taking my time
I am mature and in control of my own pace.

I'm sick of hearing you rhyme
I am tired of hearing you repeat the same pattern.

Listen, baby
Pay attention.

You don't have to come first
You don't have to be the best.

Second is okay 'cause you ain't never beated me
As long as you are not beating me, second place is okay.

You know I like a little competition from time to time
I enjoy competing occasionally.

You think I'm wrong when I know I'm right
You disagree with me when I am certain I am correct.

You lose this ain't no kind of competition
You are not winning anything, there is no competition.

I like a man with ambition
I appreciate a man with goals and drive.

For when you gonna know it's time to let go
When will you realize it is time to move on?

'Cause I think I'm about to lose my mind
I am becoming increasingly frustrated.

Tell me does this scare you
Are you intimidated by this?

That I'm living my dream?
That I am pursuing and achieving my aspirations.

Now I don't mean to hurt you
I am not trying to cause harm.

But you make me wanna scream
You are frustrating me to the point of irritability.

You smile while grinding your teeth
You are visibly irked but attempting to hide it.

You clap and stomping your feet
You are demonstrating annoyance through your actions.

You act about 17
You are behaving immaturely.

I'm so tired
I am exhausted.

Baby, I can't stand
I cannot endure.

Always argument
Always being argumentative.

Why you wanna fight?
Why do you want to argue?

Why you always fight?
Why are you always picking fights?

You ain't always right
You are not always correct.

I can do it better every day and every night
I can do it better constantly.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MAEGAN COTTONE, THOMAS ANDREW SEARLE BARNES, PERRIE LOUISE EDWARDS, IAIN FARQUHARSON, PETER KELLEHER, BENJAMIN ALEXANDER KOHN, JESY NELSON, LEIGH ANNE PINNOCK, JADE THIRLWELL

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