Brat
Amadelle Lyrics

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Brat
You just wanted me because I'm back
You just wanted me to want you back
You just wanted me on my back
Brat
You just wanted me because I'm back
You just wanted me to want you back
You just wanted me on my back

Br-ah-ah-ah-at, br-ah-ah-ah-at

Heart is vacant, ya want to take it
Not for the taking so I can't take this
What's your intentions? Yours unclear as can be
You've hung around, get over me already
Fuck all this bull, see through your mold
So don't tread on me
Emotions were full but you never whole
Love uncompletely
Sucker for a scar at heart
But you weren't worth it from the start

Brat
You just wanted me because I'm back
You just wanted me to want you back
You just wanted me on my back
Brat
You just wanted me because I'm back
You just wanted me to want you back
You just wanted me on my back
Br-ah-ah-ah-at, br-ah-ah-ah-at

You put me on replay in your head lately
But please don't chase me, I'm not your lady
Predictable patterns are sad, they don't even matter
You say you'll love me forever but that's just desperate chatter
Couldn't count the times, got a call saying you lied
Felt it in my gut but didn't wanna look dumb
So leave me alone, do you hear my tone?
Say it louder for you, brat, standing in the back
Fuck all that talk, you're always too much, bye solemnly
Emotions were full but they overflowed, love was too weak
One more time, I can't deny
You weren't worth all of that time

Brat
You just wanted me because I'm back
You just wanted me to want you back
You just wanted me on my back
Br-ah-ah-ah-at
You just wanted me because I'm back
You just wanted me to want you back

You just wanted me on my back
Br-ah-ah-ah-at, br-ah-ah-ah-at

Overall Meaning

"Brat" by Amadelle is a song about a past lover who only wants the singer because she has returned, not because they genuinely care about her. The lyrics in the chorus, "You just wanted me because I'm back, You just wanted me to want you back, You just wanted me on my back," reflect this sentiment. The use of the word "brat" serves as a dismissal of this person, implying that they are immature or selfish.

The second verse shows the singer's reluctance to let this person back into her life and heart. She questions their intentions and notes that they were "never whole" in their previous relationship. Additionally, she calls out the other person for being a "sucker for a scar," implying that they may have a tendency to seek out damaged individuals for their own validation.

The bridge of the song reiterates the singer's rejection of the other person, saying "leave me alone" and "fuck all that talk." She concludes that the other person was not worth her time and emotions, and that she has moved on from them.

Line by Line Meaning

You just wanted me because I'm back
You only desire me because I have returned

You just wanted me to want you back
You only want me to desire you in return

You just wanted me on my back
You only wanted me for sexual pleasure

Brat
Addressing the subject of the song with a derogatory term

Heart is vacant, ya want to take it
My heart is empty and you want to fill it

Not for the taking so I can't take this
But I won't allow you to take it, so I reject your advances

What's your intentions? Yours unclear as can be
I don't understand your motives, you're being unclear

You've hung around, get over me already
You've been hovering around for too long, move on from me

Fuck all this bull, see through your mold
I've had enough of your lies, I can see through who you really are

So don't tread on me
Don't try to manipulate me

Emotions were full but you never whole
I had strong feelings for you, but you were never fully invested

Love uncompletely
Our love was never complete

Sucker for a scar at heart
I am emotionally vulnerable

But you weren't worth it from the start
But you were never worth the emotional toll

You put me on replay in your head lately
You've been replaying thoughts of me in your mind recently

But please don't chase me, I'm not your lady
But please do not pursue me romantically

Predictable patterns are sad, they don't even matter
Your predictable behavior is pathetic and irrelevant

You say you'll love me forever but that's just desperate chatter
Your claims of eternal love are just desperate talk

Couldn't count the times, got a call saying you lied
I cannot keep track of how many times you've lied to me

Felt it in my gut but didn't wanna look dumb
I knew the truth but didn't want to appear foolish for believing in you

So leave me alone, do you hear my tone?
So please leave me alone, can't you hear that I'm serious?

Say it louder for you, brat, standing in the back
Let me repeat it, since you seem oblivious, brat in the background

Fuck all that talk, you're always too much, bye solemnly
I'm tired of your words, you're always overwhelming, goodbye

Emotions were full but they overflowed, love was too weak
My emotions were strong but they became too much, and our love was not strong enough to handle it

One more time, I can't deny
One more time, I cannot hide the truth

You weren't worth all of that time
You were not worth all of the time and energy I gave you

Writer(s): Megan Rice

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