Automatic
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It wasn't when I wanted to
But you were acting so into me
Went real good for a month or two
Just like every relationship
we got off on the trust tip
And can't get it baby
We could never be the same
I could do it when you do it to me
I knew it if it came to be we would get a chance to see
A side of each other that we both didn't know of
What did you do to make me feel so good for so long
Then take it back and expect me to be alone
I can be cool but if you gonna do me wrong
I'll get you back baby that's just, just automatic
I remember when I met the man
With all the confidence
Everyday was promises to me
Then you stepped way outta line
Cheat on me too many times
Ain't tryin' to put you down
But what comes around goes around
I knew it when it started to change
We could never be the same
I could do it when you do it to me
I knew it if it came to be we would get a chance to see
A side of each other that we both didn't know of
What did you do to make me feel so good for so long
Then take it back and expect me to be alone
I can be cool but if you gonna do me wrong
I'll get you back baby that's just, just automatic
The lyrics to TLC's song "Automatic" depict a relationship that starts off promising but eventually reaches a breaking point due to mistrust and infidelity. The singer admits that they fell for their partner even though it wasn't their intended timing. Initially, everything seemed to be going well, with both parties establishing trust and getting along. However, as time passes, they begin to notice a change, realizing that things can never go back to the way they were. The singer acknowledges that they are capable of reciprocating the actions if their partner does something hurtful to them.
The song expresses the pain and confusion caused by a partner's betrayal. The second verse reveals that the singer met someone who was confident and made promises to them daily. However, this person crosses the line and cheats multiple times. The singer acknowledges the principle of karma, stating that what goes around comes around.
Overall, "Automatic" reflects the emotional journey of realizing the deterioration of trust and the subsequent desire for retribution in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I knew when I fell for you
I was aware that I was falling in love with you
It wasn't when I wanted to
It didn't happen at a time I expected or planned
But you were acting so into me
You were showing great interest and affection towards me
Went real good for a month or two
Our relationship went really well for a period of one or two months
Just like every relationship
Similar to other relationships
we got off on the trust tip
We initially established a foundation of trust
And can't get it baby
But now we can't seem to maintain that trust
I knew it when it started to change
I recognized it when our relationship began to shift or deteriorate
We could never be the same
We could never go back to how things were before
I could do it when you do it to me
I can handle it when you treat me the same way
I knew it if it came to be we would get a chance to see
I had a feeling that if this situation occurred, we would have an opportunity to discover
A side of each other that we both didn't know of
An aspect of our personalities or behavior that was previously unknown to both of us
What did you do to make me feel so good for so long
What actions or behaviors did you engage in that made me feel happy and fulfilled for an extended period of time
Then take it back and expect me to be alone
And then retract those actions or behaviors and anticipate me being lonely
I can be cool but if you gonna do me wrong
I can remain composed, but if you choose to mistreat me
I'll get you back baby that's just, just automatic
I will seek revenge on you, that response is simply automatic to me
I remember when I met the man
I recall the time when I encountered this person
With all the confidence
Who possessed a significant amount of self-assurance
Everyday was promises to me
Every day, he made numerous promises to me
Then you stepped way outta line
But then you severely crossed the boundaries or behaved inappropriately
Cheat on me too many times
You engaged in infidelity multiple times
Ain't tryin' to put you down
I'm not attempting to criticize or belittle you
But what comes around goes around
However, it is a universal principle that actions have consequences
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DALLAS AUSTIN, DALLAS L AUSTIN
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