Mad
07. NEYO Lyrics


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She's starin' at me
I'm sittin', wonderin' what she's thinkin'
Nobody's talkin'
'Cause talkin' just turned into screamin'
And now is I'm yellin' over her
She's yellin' over me
All that that means
Is neither of us is listening
(And what's even worse)
That we don't even remember why were fighting

So both of us are mad for

Nothin'
(Fighting for)
Nothin'
(Crying for)
Nothin'
(Whoa)
But we won't let it go for
Nothin'
(No not for)
Nothin'
This should be nothin' to a love like what we got
Oh, baby
I know sometimes
It's gonna rain
But baby, can we make up now
'Cause I can't sleep through the pain
(Can't sleep through the pain)

Girl, I don't wanna go to bed
(Mad at you)
And I don't want you to go to bed
(Mad at me)
No, I don't wanna go to bed
(Mad at you)
And I don't want you to go to bed
(Mad at me)
Oh, no, no, no

And it gets me upset, girl
When you're constantly accusing
(Askin' questions like you've already known)
We're fighting this war, baby
When both of us are losing
(This ain't the way that love is supposed to go)
Whoa
(What happened to workin' it out)
We've falled into this place
Where you ain't backin' down
And I ain't backin' down

So what the hell do we do now
It's all for

Nothin'
(Fighting for)
Nothin'
(Crying for)
Nothin'
(Whoa)
But we won't let it go for
Nothin'
(No not for)
Nothin'
This should be nothin' to a love like what we got
Oh, baby
I know sometimes
It's gonna rain
But baby, can we make up now
'Cause I can't sleep through the pain
(Can't sleep through the pain)

Girl, I don't wanna go to bed
(Mad at you)
And I don't want you to go to bed
(Mad at me)
No, I don't wanna go to bed
(Mad at you)
And I don't want you to go to bed
(Mad at me)
Oh, no, no, no

Oh baby this love ain't gonna be perfect
(Perfect, perfect, oh oh)
And just how good it's gonna be
We can fuss and we can fight
Long as everything alright between us
Before we go to sleep

Baby, we're gonna be happy

I know sometimes
It's gonna rain
But baby, can we make up now
'Cause I can't sleep through the pain
(Can't sleep through the pain)

Girl, I don't wanna go to bed
(Mad at you)
And I don't want you to go to bed
(Mad at me)
No, I don't wanna go to bed
(Mad at you)
And I don't want you to go to bed




(Mad at me)
Oh, no, no, no

Overall Meaning

"Mad" by NE-YO is a song about a couple who are in the midst of an argument, but can't even remember what they're fighting about. The song's lyrics capture the frustration of being in a relationship where both parties are too stubborn to back down, but also not really sure why they're so upset with each other. The chorus urges them to let it go and move on, recognizing that their love is more important than whatever they're fighting about. It's a poignant reminder that arguments can be senseless and a waste of energy, and that true love is worth fighting for.


The verses of the song describe the argument itself, with both parties yelling over each other instead of listening. NE-YO laments that they've fallen into a pattern where "you ain't backing down, and I ain't backing down," unable to see past their own point of view. He acknowledges that this isn't how love is supposed to work, and is frustrated that they've come to this point. The chorus repeats the phrase "nothin'" to emphasize the fact that there's no real reason for them to be fighting. They're arguing for the sake of arguing, and it's taking a toll on their relationship.


Overall, "Mad" is a poignant portrayal of a relationship in trouble. NE-YO sings with raw emotion, capturing the pain and frustration of both people in the argument. The song makes a powerful plea for couples to learn to let things go, and to focus on what's really important in their lives.


Line by Line Meaning

She's starin' at me
The woman is intently looking at the singer.


I'm sittin', wonderin' what she's thinkin'
The singer is seated and pondering what the woman could be thinking.


Nobody's talkin'
There is a lack of verbal communication between the two.


'Cause talkin' just turned into screamin'
The conversation has escalated from talking to screaming.


And now is I'm yellin' over her
The artist is now yelling over the woman.


She's yellin' over me
The woman is also now yelling over the singer.


All that that means
All of the yelling and commotion signifies...


Is neither of us is listening
...that neither of them are truly hearing each other out.


(And what's even worse)
(To make matters worse),


That we don't even remember why were fighting
They don't even recall the reason why they began arguing in the first place.


So both of us are mad for
As a result of the above circumstances, they are both upset and worked up over...


Nothin'
...something that amounts to nothing.


(Fighting for)
(They are currently) fighting for...


Nothin'
...something that is essentially meaningless.


(Crying for)
(They are currently) crying over...


Nothin'
...something that is ultimately insignificant.


(Whoa)
(An exclamation to emphasize the point being made)


But we won't let it go for
However, their emotions won't refrain from being worked up for...


Nothin'
...something that isn't even worth the effort.


(No not for)
(They won't let their feelings subside) not even for...


Nothin'
...something that they should easily be able to move past considering the love they share.


This should be nothin' to a love like what we got
Their love should ultimately override any petty arguments that may arise.


Oh, baby
(An affectionate term of address)


I know sometimes
The artist is acknowledging the fact that there may be trying times when...


It's gonna rain
...things may become difficult or unpleasant.


But baby, can we make up now
Despite the above fact, the singer is proposing to reconcile with the woman.


'Cause I can't sleep through the pain
The singer is unable to get past the emotional pain and therefore cannot sleep.


(Can't sleep through the pain)
(This is an echo of the previous statement)


Girl, I don't wanna go to bed
The artist expresses reluctance to go to bed when...


(Mad at you)
(It means they would be going to bed angry) with the woman.


And I don't want you to go to bed
Furthermore, the singer doesn't want the woman to go to bed...


(Mad at me)
(Being angry with him) as this will cause additional friction.


And it gets me upset, girl
The artist reveals being further troubled by the fact that...


When you're constantly accusing
...the woman is continually making accusations.


(Askin' questions like you've already known)
(She is doing so by posing questions in a manner that suggests she already knows the answers).


We're fighting this war, baby
Their conflict is being framed as a battle, where...


When both of us are losing
...instead of either of them coming out victorious, they are both equally suffering.


(This ain't the way that love is supposed to go)
(The singer asserts that their unfolding situation) is not representative of how love is meant to be experienced.


Whoa
(An exclamation used for emphasis)


(What happened to workin' it out)
(The artist poses the question of) what happened to their building of a resolution.


We've falled into this place
The artist says that they've now landed in a space where...


Where you ain't backin' down
...the woman is no longer yielding


And I ain't backin' down
And the male speaker, too, is not compromising.


So what the hell do we do now
Given the impasse they find themselves in, the artist is asking what options they have moving forward.


It's all for
All the conflict, tears and anger are for...


Nothin'
...no reason other than their lack of effective communication and compromise.


(Fighting for)
(They are currently) fighting for...


Nothin'
...something that is essentially nonsensical.


(Crying for)
(They are currently) crying over...


Nothin'
...something of no importance.


(Whoa)
(An expression of emphasis)


But we won't let it go for
Notwithstanding, (they will not let the issue subside), despite its pettiness.


Nothin'
...something whose import is hardly in line with our love.


(No not for)
(They won't let their emotions settle) not even for...


Nothin'
...something that is truly trivial in the larger picture.


This should be nothin' to a love like what we got
Despite everything, the love they have for one another should forgive and overlook the triviality of their dispute.


Oh, baby
(A term of loving endearment)


I know sometimes
The artist acknowledges in advance that even in a relationship as loving as theirs...


It's gonna rain
...there may be times when the going gets tough.


But baby, can we make up now
And therefore, despite everything, the artist is again requesting to forget and forgive and move on.


'Cause I can't sleep through the pain
At this point, the pain of the fracas is precluding sleep.


(Can't sleep through the pain)
(This phrase is repeated for emphasis)


Girl, I don't wanna go to bed
The singer would prefer to avoid retiring to bed whilst they are still in the midst of an argument.


(Mad at you)
(This is because it means they would be going to bed) angry with the woman.


And I don't want you to go to bed
Furthermore, the male speaker doesn't want the woman to retire to bed...


(Mad at me)
(being in a negative frame of mind towards him as) it doesn't solve anything.


Oh, no, no, no
(A serious dissuading tone to end the song)




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Mikkel Storleer Eriksen, Shaffer Smith, Tor Erik Hermansen

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