Dangerously
Charlie Puth - PlanetLagu.com Lyrics


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This is gonna hurt but I blame myself first
'Cause I ignored the truth
Drunk off that love, my head up
There's no forgetting you

You've awoken me, but you're choking me
I was so obsessed
Gave you all of me, and now honestly, I got nothing left

I loved you dangerously
More than the air that I breathe
Knew we would crash at the speed that we were going
Didn't care if the explosion ruined me
Baby, I loved you dangerously
Mm, mm
I loved you dangerously

Usually, I hold the power with both my hands
Tied behind my back
Look at how things change, 'cause now you're the train
And I'm tied to the track

You've awoken me, but you're choking me
I was so obsessed
Gave you all of me, and now honestly, I got nothing left

'Cause I loved you dangerously
More than the air that I breathe
Knew we would crash at the speed that we were going
Didn't care if the explosion ruined me
Baby, I loved you dangerously

You took me down, down, down, down
And kissed my lips quick goodbye
I see it now, now, now, now
It was a matter of time
You know I know, there's only one place this could lead
But you are the fire, I'm gasoline

I love you, I love you, I love you
I loved you dangerously
Ooh, more than the air that I breathe
Oh now, knew we would crash at the speed that we were going
Didn't care if the explosion ruined me
Oh, oh baby, I loved you dangerously

Mm, mm




Ooh, I loved you dangerously
Ooh ooh, I loved you dangerously

Overall Meaning

The beginning of "Dangerously" by Charlie Puth explains how the singer is ready to take responsibility and take the blame for his breakup. It's clear to him that his past girlfriend falling out of love wasn't just her fault, but he also played a role in it by ignoring the warning signs. Throughout the song, he expresses how he felt completely consumed and fixated on his girlfriend, and how she had him wrapped around her finger. He knew the speed of their relationship was too fast, and they would eventually crash and burn, but he didn't care about the consequences.


As the song continues, the singer can see how he has changed since being in that relationship. He understands that he was the one who always had the power, but now he is the one who is stuck in the relationship with no way out. The lyrics "You took me down, down, down, down, and kissed my lips quick goodbye" show that his lover has left him, and he will never be the same again. He loves her still, and he knows where this relationship is headed, but can't stop himself from loving her.


Charlie Puth's lyrics explore the toxic reality of being in love. The singer is so in love with his girlfriend that he doesn't really care where the relationship is headed, as long as he can be with her. The song portrays how love can be a consuming passion that can sometimes be detrimental.


Line by Line Meaning

This is gonna hurt but I blame myself first
The upcoming discussion will be difficult, however, I accept responsibility for any fault in the matter.


'Cause I ignored the truth
I knew deep down that there was an issue, but I refused to acknowledge it.


Drunk off that love, my head up
I was blinded by the love I had for you.


There's no forgetting you
I can't seem to let go of the memories and feelings I have for you.


You've awoken me, but you're choking me
I've been reinvigorated by your presence in my life, yet overwhelmed and struggling to breathe simultaneously.


I was so obsessed
I became consumed with thoughts of you, and it started to impact my life.


Gave you all of me, and now honestly, I got nothing left
I poured all of myself into loving and caring for you, and now I feel depleted and empty.


I loved you dangerously
My love for you was intense, potent, and likely to cause harm.


More than the air that I breathe
You were essential to my existence, much like the air I depend on to survive.


Knew we would crash at the speed that we were going
I was aware that our relationship was moving too fast and likely to come to a disastrous end.


Didn't care if the explosion ruined me
I didn't consider the consequences of the relationship's eventual end, as long as I had you in my life.


Usually, I hold the power with both my hands
I'm typically in control of situations and have the ability to make decisions.


Tied behind my back
Now, I feel like I've been restricted and deprived of my typical authority.


Look at how things change, 'cause now you're the train
The power dynamic shifted, and you're now the influential party in this relationship.


And I'm tied to the track
I'm left vulnerable and unable to escape the direction that this relationship takes.


You took me down, down, down, down
You led me into a downward spiral and caused me to lose everything.


And kissed my lips quick goodbye
You left me abruptly, saying goodbye with a simple kiss.


I see it now, now, now, now
I see the truth in the situation, with clarity and transparency.


It was a matter of time
Our relationship was bound to end or fail eventually.


You know I know, there's only one place this could lead
We both know that this relationship is heading towards its eventual and inevitable end.


But you are the fire, I'm gasoline
Our relationship is volatile and combustible, with you as the driving force and I provide the intensity.


I love you, I love you, I love you
Irrespective of our situation and how it eventually ends, I will always love you.


Ooh, more than the air that I breathe
My love for you is essential to my survival, much like the air I breathe.


Oh now, knew we would crash at the speed that we were going
I was aware that our relationship was moving too fast and likely to come to a disastrous end.


Didn't care if the explosion ruined me
I didn't consider the consequences of the relationship's eventual end, as long as I had you in my life.


Oh, oh baby, I loved you dangerously
Even though our relationship was bound to cause harm, I loved you unconditionally and without regret.


Mm, mm
An interjection of hesitation or reflection, without further context.


Ooh, I loved you dangerously
I loved you passionately and boldly, even though I knew it would eventually lead to trouble.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: James John Jr. Abrahart, Marco Antonio Jr. Rodriguez Diaz, Charlie Otto Jr. Puth, Alexander Izquierdo, Jonathan Rotem

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