Cheating
Alex Sierra Lyrics
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Where would you go and who would it be?
One of my friends or a celebrity
Do you ever think about cheating on me?
Do you ever think about a one night stand
And leaving the club at three AM
With a male model or a guy from a band
You can tell me "no"
That's not an answer I believe
There's not a single soul
Who hasn't had a fantasy
But on the other side, you know
The grass ain't always green
Do you ever, do you ever
Think about cheating on me
Do you ever, do you ever
Think about cheating on me
Do you ever think about breaking up
Throwing in the towel 'cause you've had enough
Turn around the corner 'cause the road looks bad
Do you ever think about breaking up?
You can tell me "no"
That's not an answer I believe
There's not a single soul
Who hasn't had a fantasy
But on the other side, you know
The grass ain't always green
Do you ever, do you ever
Think about cheating on me
Do you ever, do you ever
Think about cheating on me
La la la la, la la la la
La la la la, la la la la
On the other side, you know
The grass ain't always green (oh)
Do you ever, do you ever
Think about cheating on me
Do you ever, do you ever
Think about cheating on me
Do you ever, do you ever
Think about cheating on me
The lyrics of the song "Cheating" by Alex and Sierra present an open conversation between two partners about infidelity. The song opens up with the question, "Do you ever think about cheating on me?", and the rest of the lyrics explore various scenarios where one partner may cheat on the other. The song draws attention to the idea that it is a normal human feeling to have fantasies about someone else, whether it's a friend or a celebrity. However, the song also acknowledges that while these feelings are natural, they can still be hurtful to the partner being cheated on.
The song also delves into the possibility of wanting to break up with a partner. The lyrics express the sentiments of considering ending a relationship and finding someone else, but also acknowledging that starting over might not be the solution to the problems the couple may be having. The song emphasizes that the situation is not as simple as just finding greener pastures elsewhere.
Overall, "Cheating" presents a mature perspective on relationships - acknowledging that temptation is natural and that partners can have fantasies and doubts about the relationship, while also recognizing the importance of loyalty and commitment.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you ever think about cheating on me?
The singer is asking her partner if he has ever thought about being unfaithful in their relationship, and is curious as to where he would go and who he would be with.
Where would you go and who would it be?
The singer is questioning her partner about the potential location and person involved in a hypothetical affair.
One of my friends or a celebrity?
The singer is presenting two possible options for her partner's hypothetical affair, either someone close to her or a public figure.
Do you ever think about a one night stand?
The singer is asking her partner if he has ever thought about having a casual sexual encounter outside of their relationship.
And leaving the club at three AM
The singer is painting a picture of a specific scenario where her partner may be tempted to cheat, leaving a late night party or event.
With a male model or a guy from a band
The singer is presenting two different types of potential partners, a stereotype of conventionally attractive men in the modeling industry or music industry.
You can tell me 'no', That's not an answer I believe
The singer is insisting that a simple denial is not enough to put her mind at ease, and that she wants her partner to be honest with her.
There's not a single soul, Who hasn't had a fantasy
The singer is acknowledging that thoughts of infidelity are common and understandable, but that she wants her partner to be truthful with her about any such thoughts.
But on the other side, you know, The grass ain't always green
The singer is warning her partner that the reality of cheating may not be as desirable as the fantasy, and that there are consequences to such actions.
Do you ever think about breaking up?
The singer is questioning whether her partner has ever considered ending their relationship, due to being unhappy or incompatible.
Throwing in the towel 'cause you've had enough
The singer is using an idiom to describe the possibility of her partner giving up on the relationship due to difficulties or weariness.
Turn around the corner 'cause the road looks bad
The singer suggests that her partner may be tempted to end things due to perceived difficulties or obstacles in their relationship.
La la la la, la la la la, La la la la, la la la la
This is a repeated melody that serves as a musical interlude, and does not have a significant lyrical meaning.
On the other side, you know, The grass ain't always green (oh)
The singer reiterates the warning that the reality of cheating or leaving the relationship may not be as desirable as the imagined alternatives.
Do you ever, do you ever, Think about cheating on me
The singer repeats the central theme of the song, asking her partner if he has ever considered being unfaithful or ending their relationship.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CTM Publishing, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: TOBIAS GAD, JULIAN BUNETTA
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