Rexha released two additional EPs in 2017, All Your Fault: Pt. 1 and All Your Fault: Pt. 2, which again saw the moderate success of the singles "I Got You" and "The Way I Are (Dance with Somebody)". Rexha has also seen success with several collaborations including "Hey Mama" with David Guetta, Nicki Minaj and Afrojack, "Me, Myself & I" with G-Eazy, "In the Name of Love" with Martin Garrix, and "Meant to Be" with Florida Georgia Line, the latter of which had large success as a country crossover single, peaking at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. Rexha's debut studio album, Expectations (2018), reached number 13 on the Billboard 200 chart in the United States and saw the success of its lead single, "I'm a Mess", and brought Rexha two nominations for Best New Artist and Best Country Duo/Group Performance at the 61st Grammy Awards. Rexha released her second studio album, Better Mistakes, in 2021.
Small Doses
Bebe Rexha Lyrics
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And so I let you try me on
That's the moment that we fell in deep
Oh baby, I said "just a little bit"
Then I got a taste of it
Now you got me falling at your feet
And now we're cryin' and lovin'
Feels like I'm making love to the enemy
I can only take you in small doses, small doses
Loving you, it's explosive, you know this
I can only take you in small doses, small doses
Loving you, it's explosive, you know this
I can only take you in small doses
I didn't mean to fall in love
Took one hit and I was gone
Gotta get my fix so I can sleep
Oh, baby, you're the one they warned about
Now I just can't do without
Baby, it's my appetite you feed
And now we're cryin' and lovin'
And now we're fightin' and touchin'
Feels like I'm making love to the enemy
I can only take you in small doses, small doses
Loving you, it's explosive, you know this
I can only take you in small doses, small doses
Loving you, it's explosive, you know this
I can only take you in small doses
Small doses, small doses
I can only take you in small doses
Small doses, small doses
And now we're cryin' and lovin'
And now we're fightin' and touchin'
Feels like I'm making love to the enemy
I can only take you in small doses, small doses
Loving you, it's explosive, you know this
I can only take you in small doses, small doses
Loving you, it's explosive, you know this
I can only take you in small doses
Small doses, small doses
I can only take you in small doses
Small doses, small doses
I can only take you in small doses
The lyrics to "Small Doses" by Bebe Rexha describes being in a love-hate relationship with someone who's irresistible yet toxic. The song tells the story of a relationship where the singer is drawn to her lover but knows that the relationship is dangerous for her. She admits that their love is explosive and that she can only handle it little by little because she doesn't want to be consumed by their passion. The lyrics "Feels like I'm making love to the enemy" suggests that the lover is hazardous to her emotional and mental health.
The lyrics also suggest that the singer was not expecting to fall in love with this person. She says that she "didn't mean to fall in love," but "one hit" was enough to get her hooked. This might imply that the relationship is based on a physical attraction that is destructive, and the singer is struggling to keep her senses intact. The chorus "Loving you, it's explosive, you know this, I can only take you in small doses" serves as a warning to the singer and others in similar situations to be cautious of the risks of self-destructive relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
You say "let me try you on"
You express your interest in exploring a relationship with me
And so I let you try me on
I let you get to know me and see if we have chemistry
That's the moment that we fell in deep
That's when we both realized we had strong feelings for each other
Oh baby, I said "just a little bit"
Initially, I was cautious and only wanted to take things slow
Then I got a taste of it
But once we started getting closer, I couldn't resist exploring further
Now you got me falling at your feet
Now I'm completely enamored with you and will do almost anything for you
Feels like I'm making love to the enemy
Our intense relationship feels like a dangerous game that I can't resist
I didn't mean to fall in love
I wasn't expecting to develop strong feelings for you
Took one hit and I was gone
One encounter with you was all it took for me to become hooked
Gotta get my fix so I can sleep
My feelings for you are so intense that I can't rest without being near you
Oh, baby, you're the one they warned about
People warned me about falling for someone like you, but I couldn't listen
Now I just can't do without
I'm completely dependent on our relationship and can't imagine my life without you
Baby, it's my appetite you feed
You satisfy my emotional needs and desires
I can only take you in small doses
Our intense relationship is both thrilling and overwhelming
Loving you, it's explosive, you know this
My feelings for you are explosive and intense
Small doses, small doses
I need to take our relationship slowly to avoid getting overwhelmed
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: Bebe Rexha, James Wong, Lauren Christy, Lindsey Stirling
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Toni Mati
Lyrics:
You say "let me try you on"
So I let you try me on
That's the moment that we fell in deep
Oh baby, I said "just a little bit"
Then I got a taste of it
Now you got me falling at your feet
And now we're cryin' and lovin'
And now we're fightin' and touchin'
Feels like I'm making love to the enemy
I can only take you in small doses, small doses
Loving you, it's explosive, you know this
I can only take you in small doses, small doses
Loving you, it's explosive, you know this
I can only take you in small doses
I didn't mean to fall in love
Took one hit and I was gone
Gotta get my fix so I can sleep
Oh, baby, you're the one they warned about
Now I just can't do without
Baby, it's my appetite you feed
And now we're cryin' and lovin'
And now we're fightin' and touchin'
Feels like I'm making love to the enemy
I can only take you in small doses, small doses
Loving you, it's explosive, you know this
I can only take you in small doses, small doses
Loving you, it's explosive, you know this
I can only take you in small doses
Small doses, small doses
I can only take you in small doses
Small doses, small doses
And now we're cryin' and lovin'
And now we're fightin' and touchin'
Feels like I'm making love to the enemy
I can only take you in small doses, small doses
Loving you, it's explosive, you know this
I can only take you in small doses, small doses
Loving you, it's explosive, you know this
I can only take you in small doses
Small doses, small doses
I can only take you in small doses
Small doses, small doses
I can only take you in small doses
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heidi marsh
I need huge doses of this song everyday!
Bebe Rexha be straight slayin' the game, no doubt! AUTHENTIC VIEWS gave her a boost, but her raw talent remains unchanged. she's holdin' it down like a true boss! Drop a thumbs up if you're vibin' with it, fam!
QueenRuby_
I need huge doses of this song everyday!
S D
Sameeeeeeee
Hannah Noonan
QueenRuby_ cringe
yuri_got_sass
@Hannah Noonan no need to be rude
Chamaca babosa
@Hannah Noonan your mom
Christopher Naramore
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jimena bird
This song is flawless.
Bebe Rexha be straight slayin' the game, no doubt! AUTHENTIC VIEWS gave her a boost, but her raw talent remains unchanged. she's holdin' it down like a true boss! Drop a thumbs up if you're vibin' with it, fam!
ilikelakes
it’s so hard to pick a favourite song from this album
Tania Eastin
Lake Isha I’m obsessed with Bebe .... absolutely beautiful and amazing