Black cat
勵콜·쌤옹祈Janet Jackson Lyrics

One, two, three, four
The song begins with a simple, count-off indicating the start of the melody.

All the lonely nights I spend alone
The singer is lamenting about her loneliness, spending her nights without the company of her lover.

Never 'round to love me
Her lover is never there to offer love or companionship.

You're always gone
The person in question is absent most of the time.

'Cause you're hangin' out
They are out and about, socializing, and leading a life without much care or responsibility.

Breakin' the rules
The person's behavior is rebellious and doesn't conform to what's expected of them.

Oh the man has come
Some authority figure (such as the police) has caught up with them for their actions.

Lookin' for you
The authorities are looking for the person in question because they have broken the law.

You're a rebel now
The person has adopted a rebellious, non-conformist lifestyle.

Don't give a damn
They don't care about the consequences of their actions.

Always carrying on
The person is always up to something, engaging in risky behaviors.

With the gang
The person is surrounded by a group of like-minded individuals engaging in similar behavior.

I'm tryin' to tell ya boy
The singer is attempting to warn the person in question of the danger of their actions.

It's a mistake
The singer thinks the person is making a grave mistake with their actions.

You won't realize
The person won't understand the severity of their actions until later on.

'Til it's too late
The consequences of their behavior will only become apparent later, when it's too late to avoid them.

Don't understand
The singer is perplexed by the person's behaviors.

Why you insist
The singer questions why the person is so insistent on living a dangerous lifestyle.

On ways of living such a dangerous life
The singer is deeply concerned that the person's dangerous behavior will lead to their ultimate demise.

Time after time you stay away
The person is frequently absent, perhaps engaging in risky activities.

And I just know that you're telling me lies
The singer is aware that the person is not being truthful with her about their activities.

Black cat nine lives
The lyricist compares the person in question to a black cat, often associated with bad luck or superstition, with nine lives or many chances to cheat death.

Short days long nights
The person lives a life of risk and danger, where nights are long and short days pass quickly.

Livin' on the edge
The person lives on the brink, always engaging in risky activities.

Not afraid to die
Despite the risks of their activities, the person is not afraid of their life coming to an early end.

Heart beat real strong
The person's heart beats strongly, indicating their youth or vitality.

But not for long
However, their life may meet an untimely end soon enough.

Better watch your step
The singer is warning the person that they need to be more careful with their actions, or they may suffer the consequences.

Or you're gonna die
If the person continues their reckless behavior, they will likely experience an early, preventable death.

You're so together boy
The person in question is composed and put together, facing the world with confidence and skill.

But just at a glance
At first glance, the person seems perfect, but under closer examination, their flaws and risky behavior become apparent.

You'll do anything
The singer believes that the person is willing to do anything to maintain their dangerous lifestyle.

If given the chance
Given the opportunity, the person will seize it to continue in their dangerous lifestyle.

Scheming, plannin' lies
The person in question is constantly planning or scheming, sometimes to deceive or mislead others.

To get what you need
These plans and schemes are intended to get the person what they want, often at the expense of others.

So full of promises
The person makes many promises, but often fails to follow through on them.

That you never keep
Without fail, the person always breaks their promises, failing to deliver on their word.

Don't you tell yourself
The singer is appealing to the person for honesty with themselves.

That it's okay
The consequences of the person's risky behavior are not okay or acceptable.

Sick and tired of
The singer is fed up with the person's behavior.

All of your games
The person's lifestyle and habits are referred to as 'games,' indicating how trivial and unimportant these dangerous activities are to the singer.

And you want me to stay
Despite the person's dangerous behavior and lies, they still want the singer to remain in their life.

(Aww) Better change
The singer urges the person to make a change, for their own wellbeing and safety.

Makes no sense to me
The singer is struggling to understand why the person is so intent on living such a dangerous life.

Your crazy ways
The person's dangerous, risky lifestyle is referred to as 'crazy.'