Double Negative
Dominic Fike Lyrics
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You know I think the lions you're afraid of are all made up (oh)
Nobody's gonna regret this for you if it don't make you smile
I'll let your skeleton shake all evenin' and bless your heart for tryin'
Scary watchin' it wearin' off on me so fast
Last night it was best, you asked me, "Come back/" and then I said
She hit me four times, I was in the whip before I knew it
Don't cry when I face frustration
I wanna slow it down but nobody would've let me
If I could've told her
Maybe if you feel out of place
It's because you are
It's because you are
It's because you are
Chippa-cha, cha, changin' right in front of me
Cha-cha-cha, ch-cha, changin' right in front of me
Going through phases right in front of my face
She invited me to her place, I said
Cha-cha, changin' right in front of me
Cha-cha, changin' right in front of me
Going through phases right in front of my face
She invited me to her place, and I said
No problem, I'll send my location
She hit me four times, I was in the whip before I knew it
Don't cry when I face frustration
I wanna slow it down but nobody would've let me
If I could've told her
Maybe if you feel out of place
It's because you are
It's because you are
It's because you are
The opening lines of Dominic Fike's song Double Negative describe a hypothetical scenario to a person who was not present for the previous night's events. The singer suggests that if the person had been there, they would have been scared. The following line about lions is a metaphor, implying that the person is afraid of something that doesn't actually exist. The singer doesn't seem to care if the other person is satisfied with the night's events, as long as it makes them happy. The final line of the stanza seems to be a sarcastic compliment, as if they are congratulating the other person on trying to have a good time.
The second verse begins with the singer reflecting on how quickly the environment around them changes. They describe feeling scared as they watched the changes happen. Then the singer refers to a previous night when someone asked them to come back. The singer doesn't seem to have any problems with the request, and promptly sends their location. The following line about being hit four times seems to be a reference to text messages, and the singer being surprised by how quickly they arrived at the location. The next couplet provides insight into the singer's character, indicating that they are usually patient, but feel pressured to move quickly. The final lines of the verse echo the sentiment from the first verse, suggesting that some people feel out of place because they simply are, rather than any external factors.
The chorus repeats twice, with the same lyrics. The lines describe someone changing right in front of the singer. The phrase "cha-cha-cha" implies a dance-like motion, once again referencing the speed of the changes happening. The lines about being invited to someone's place repeat, as well as the lines about changing in front of the singer. There is a sense of uncertainty or apprehension in the singer's voice, as if they are not sure what is happening.
Line by Line Meaning
If you were here for the other night, you'd be terrified
The things that happened the other night were so intense that they would have scared anyone who witnessed them.
You know I think the lions you're afraid of are all made up (oh)
I believe that the things you fear are not real and only exist in your imagination.
Nobody's gonna regret this for you if it don't make you smile
You shouldn't do something just because other people are pressuring you to. Only do it if it brings you happiness.
I'll let your skeleton shake all evenin' and bless your heart for tryin'
I'll let you dance and move as much as you want, and admire the effort you're putting in.
Scary watchin' it wearin' off on me so fast
It's concerning how quickly I'm becoming influenced by this situation.
Last night it was best, you asked me, "Come back/" and then I said
Last night was great and you asked me to come back, but I didn't have any issues leaving.
No problem, I'll send my location
I'll let you know where I am so we can meet up.
She hit me four times, I was in the whip before I knew it
She messaged me four times and I was in the car, on my way to see her in no time.
Don't cry when I face frustration
Even though things may get tough or frustrating, I won't let it bring me to tears.
I wanna slow it down but nobody would've let me
I would like to take things slower, but nobody was willing to do so with me.
If I could've told her
If I had the opportunity to communicate with her.
Maybe if you feel out of place
Perhaps if you feel like you don't belong somewhere.
It's because you are
It's because you truly don't fit in.
Chippa-cha, cha, changin' right in front of me
I'm witnessing someone changing and evolving right in front of me.
Cha-cha-cha, ch-cha, changin' right in front of me
Their transformation is happening so quickly that it's almost dizzying.
Going through phases right in front of my face
I'm seeing them go through different stages in their life, right before my eyes.
She invited me to her place, I said
She asked me to come over to her house and I responded by saying
No problem, I'll send my location
It's not an issue, I'll just let you know where I am.
She hit me four times, I was in the whip before I knew it
She contacted me multiple times and I was already on my way to her place before realizing it.
Don't cry when I face frustration
I won't let myself become upset or teary-eyed when I'm feeling frustrated.
I wanna slow it down but nobody would've let me
I wished for things to slow down, but nobody was willing to take their time with me.
If I could've told her
If I had the chance to express myself to her.
Maybe if you feel out of place
If you're feeling like you don't belong or fit in.
It's because you are
It's likely because you truly don't have a connection to that environment or group of people.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Dominic David Fike, James Stack, Jose Julian De La Cruz Jr
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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[Verse]
If you were here for the other night, you'd be terrified
You know, I think the lions you're afraid of were all made up
(Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh)
Nobody's gonna regret this for you
If it don't make you smile (Oh)
I'll let your skeletons shake all evening
And bless your heart for tryin'
[Pre-Chorus]
Scary watchin' it wearin' off of me so fast
Last night, it was fresh
She asked me come back and then I said
[Chorus]
"No problem, I'll send my location"
She hit me four times, I was in the whip before I knew it
Don't cry, when I feel your frustration
I wanna slow it down, but nobody would be ready if I
Coulda told her, "Maybe if you feel out of place
It's because you are
It's because you are
It's because you are"
[Bridge]
Chippa-cha-cha-changin' right in front of me
Ch-ch-cha-ch-cha-changin' right in front of me
Goin' through phases right in front of my face
Invitin' me to her place, I said
Chippa-cha-cha-changin' right in front of me
Ch-ch-cha-ch-cha-changin' right in front of me
Goin' through phases right in front of my face
Invitin' me to her place, and I said
[Chorus]
"No problem, I'll send my location"
She hit me four times, I was in the whip before I knew it
Don't cry, when I feel your frustration
I wanna slow it down, but nobody would be ready if I
Coulda told her, "Maybe if you feel out of place
It's because you are
It's because you are
It's because you are"
@jf_6164
The amount of headbops possible to this one banger is immaculate
@maly2475
he's the best mann
@eliteculture1519
Endless bops
@Sol-ji5bk
his style is so versatile and i'm here for it
@luanaferrero7025
I listened to this song in "on my block" and I automatically loved it!
@IAMDC111
Watching it right now as I look up the song. 🥰🤩
@NoThooterzAllowed
I totally forgot about him until "On My Block"
@saraakram401
No way! Is this on ‘on my block’!!
@mitsuhashi50
Same bro
@mitsuhashi50
@@saraakram401 Yeah it's in season 4 episode 9