From 2016 to 2018, she released three EPs on the label, including Time, Change, and Ready. Her self-titled debut studio album was released in October 2018 and featured the singles "Boo'd Up" and "Trip", which charted in the US Billboard Hot 100 at number 5 and 11, respectively. In 2019, "Boo'd Up" was nominated for two Grammy Awards: Song of the Year and Best R&B Song, winning for the latter, as well as Mai herself being nominated for British Breakthrough Act at the 2019 Brit Awards. At the 2019 Billboard Music Awards, she won three awards, including the award for Top R&B Artist.
Dangerous
Ella Mai Lyrics
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Always hard to make decisions but you break me out
I ain't never been taste but
I bet my flavour's kinda different since you came around
I been keeping up the pace
All I'm tryna do and see is what you talking 'bout
'Cause I know what to say
I'ma love you either way
Mmm, your kiss, your touch
Can't give it enough
My care, for ya
So deep, you know it be 'cause
I be right here with your breakfast when you wake up
And I love you 'cause you love me with me makeup
Even if there's someone else tryna pursue it
You the only one I'm doing, ooh, boy
That's dangerous
There's no one else I trust
I put my all in us
I know the risk in love, yeah
That makes this dangerous
I still want all of ya
You got me so wrapped up
But if we're saving love, that's dangerous
Something about this feeling so familiar
It's like I'm looking at myself in the mirror
You put the pieces of my heart back together
You got me thinking 'bout forever and ever
Dangerous
What if we're saving love
Nothing can break it up, no
This could be dangerous
You ain't too good to run away
I put in work, I love a challenge, I can break the rules
You call me every single day
Yeah, everybody think I'm good but I be bad for you
So tell me how you wanna play
If it's you against the world, then you know who I choose
It's never gonna change
That's why I love you either way
Mmm, your kiss, your touch
Can't give in enough
My care, for ya
So deep, you know it be 'cause
I be right here with your breakfast when you wake up
And I love you 'cause you love me with me makeup
Even if there's someone else tryna pursue it
You the only one I'm doing, ooh, boy
That's dangerous
There's no one else I trust
I put my all in us
I know the risk in love, yeah
That makes this dangerous
I still want all of ya
You got me so wrapped up
But if we're saving love, that's dangerous
Something about this feeling so familiar
It's like I'm looking at myself in the mirror
You put the pieces of my heart back together
You got me thinking 'bout forever and ever
Dangerous
What if we're saving love
Nothing can break it up, no
This could be dangerous
I'll give my life, put it on the line, is that crazy?
'Cause boys like you don't usually fall for the girls like me
Is it hard to believe?
You changed me, and that's crazy
Mmm, your heart was dark, I brough the sun
Forget the past, what's done is done
Please know that you're the only one
You jump, I jump, it's all for love
I'm like the bullet to your gun
It still feels like we have just begun
Oh, this could be dangerous, oh, yeah
Dangerous
There's no one else I trust
I put my all in us (I put my all in us, yeah)
I know the risk in love, yeah
That makes this dangerous (Oh, dangerous)
I still want all of ya (Yeah)
You got me so wrapped up
But if we're saving love, that's dangerous (that's, that's)
Something about this feeling so familiar
It's like I'm looking at myself in the mirror
You put the pieces of my heart back together
You got me thinking 'bout forever and ever
Dangerous, yeah
What if we're saving love (saving love)
Nothing can break it up, no
This could be dangerous
The lyrics to Ella Mai's "Dangerous" express the risks associated with falling in love, while acknowledging the importance of these risks. The song's opening lines reveal that the singer is someone who typically plays it safe, but has opened up to their partner who is able to push them out of their comfort zone. The phrase "I ain't never been taste but I bet my flavour's kinda different since you came around" implies that the singer's personality has evolved and become more pronounced due to the presence of their partner. The chorus of the song emphasizes the danger of investing so heavily in love, but also the comfort and security that this kind of love can provide. The line "I still want all of ya" acknowledges that the singer knows the risks of putting everything on the line for love, but still desires to do so because they trust and love their partner.
The second part of the song continues to explore the risk inherent in romantic love, likening it to an activity that is perilous but exciting. The bridge of the song adds another layer of complexity to the love story, with the singer admitting that they have made significant changes and sacrifices for their partner. The line "You changed me, and that's crazy" implies that the singer has become a different person since embarking on this romantic journey. Ultimately, the song expresses that the singer is willing to risk everything, including their own life, for their partner.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm the type to play safe
I am usually very cautious and hesitant while making decisions
Always hard to make decisions but you break me out
Making decisions is a challenging task for me, but you help me get out of my comfort zone
I ain't never been taste but
I have never felt this kind of emotion before
I bet my flavour's kinda different since you came around
Since you entered my life, I have changed for the better and become a different person
I been keeping up the pace
I have been working really hard and maintaining my speed to achieve my goals
All I'm tryna do and see is what you talking 'bout
My only focus is to understand what you're saying and feeling
'Cause I know what to say
I understand what you want to hear from me
I'ma love you either way
I will love you no matter what, without any conditions
Mmm, your kiss, your touch
I am deeply in love with the way you kiss and touch me
Can't give it enough
I can never have enough of your affection
My care, for ya
I care about you a lot
So deep, you know it be 'cause
My feelings for you are intense and significant
I be right here with your breakfast when you wake up
I will always be there for you, and even take care of you when you wake up
And I love you 'cause you love me with me makeup
I love you for accepting me as I am, with or without makeup
Even if there's someone else tryna pursue it
Even if there is someone else interested in me, I will stay loyal to you
You the only one I'm doing, ooh, boy
You're the only one I want to be with, my love
That's dangerous
Our love is risky and unpredictable
There's no one else I trust
I trust only you completely
I put my all in us
I have given my all in our relationship
I know the risk in love, yeah
I am aware of the risks and dangers that come with falling in love
That makes this dangerous
This makes our love unpredictable and unsafe
I still want all of ya
I still want to be with you completely, with all that you are
You got me so wrapped up
I am so deeply in love with you that I feel completely wrapped up in our relationship
But if we're saving love, that's dangerous
If we are working to save our love, it is a risky task
Something about this feeling so familiar
This feeling of love is familiar and comfortable to me
It's like I'm looking at myself in the mirror
It's as if I am seeing myself in you
You put the pieces of my heart back together
You helped mend my broken heart
You got me thinking 'bout forever and ever
I am thinking of spending the rest of my life with you, forever and ever
What if we're saving love
What if we are working together to maintain and save our love?
Nothing can break it up, no
We have a love that cannot be broken by anything or anyone else
This could be dangerous
Our love could be risky and uncertain
You ain't too good to run away
You're not afraid to leave if things get tough
I put in work, I love a challenge, I can break the rules
I am ready to work hard, face challenges, and break rules for our love
You call me every single day
You call me every day, showing your love and care for me
Yeah, everybody think I'm good but I be bad for you
Everyone thinks I am good, but I am willing to be bad for you, to take risks for our love
So tell me how you wanna play
Let me know how you want this relationship to go
If it's you against the world, then you know who I choose
If I have to choose between you and the world, I will always choose you
It's never gonna change
My love for you will never change
That's why I love you either way
I will always love you, no matter what
I'll give my life, put it on the line, is that crazy?
I am willing to risk my life for our love, is that too crazy?
'Cause boys like you don't usually fall for the girls like me
Boys like you usually do not fall for girls like me, but you did
Is it hard to believe?
Is it difficult for you to believe our love is real?
You changed me, and that's crazy
You have brought about a significant change in me, and it is unbelievable
Mmm, your heart was dark, I brough the sun
You were once in a dark place, but I helped bring happiness in your life
Forget the past, what's done is done
Let us forget the past and focus on our present
Please know that you're the only one
You should know that you are the only one for me
You jump, I jump, it's all for love
We are in this together, and I will do anything for our love
I'm like the bullet to your gun
I am like the missing piece to your puzzle, the bullet to your gun
It still feels like we have just begun
Even though we have come a long way, it still feels like we have just started our journey together
Oh, this could be dangerous, oh, yeah
Our relationship could be unpredictable and risky, but it is worth it
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bryan Michael Paul Cox, Charles A. Hinshaw, Ella Mai Howell
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@salma8514
I'm the type to play safe
Always hard to make decisions but you break me out
I ain't never been taste but
I bet my flavour's kinda different since you came around
I been keeping up the pace
All I'm tryna do and see is what you talking 'bout
'Cause I know what to say
I'ma love you either way
Mmm, your kiss, your touch
Can't give it enough
My care, for ya
So deep, you know it be 'cause
I be right here with your breakfast when you wake up
And I love you 'cause you love me with me makeup
Even if there's someone else tryna pursue it
You the only one I'm doing, ooh, boy
That's dangerous
There's no one else I trust
I put my all in us
I know the risk in love, yeah
That makes this dangerous
I still want all of ya
You got me so wrapped up
But if we're saving love, that's dangerous
Something about this feeling so familiar
It's like I'm looking at myself in the mirror
You put the pieces of my heart back together
You got me thinking 'bout forever and ever
Dangerous
What if we're saving love
Nothing can break it up, no
This could be dangerous
You ain't too good to run away
I put in work, I love a challenge, I can break the rules
You call me every single day
Yeah, everybody think I'm good but I be bad for you
So tell me how you wanna play
If it's you against the world, then you know who I choose
It's never gonna change
That's why I love you either way
Mmm, your kiss, your touch
Can't give in enough
My care, for ya
So deep, you know it be 'cause
I be right here with your breakfast when you wake up
And I love you 'cause you love me with me makeup
Even if there's someone else tryna pursue it
You the only one I'm doing, ooh, boy
That's dangerous
There's no one else I trust
I put my all in us
I know the risk in love, yeah
That makes this dangerous
I still want all of ya
You got me so wrapped up
But if we're saving love, that's dangerous
Something about this feeling so familiar
It's like I'm looking at myself in the mirror
You put the pieces of my heart back together
You got me thinking 'bout forever and ever
Dangerous
What if we're saving love
Nothing can break it up, no
This could be dangerous
I'll give my life, put it on the line, is that crazy?
'Cause boys like you don't usually fall for the girls like me
Is it hard to believe?
You changed me, and that's crazy
Mmm, your heart was dark, I brough the sun
Forget the past, what's done is done
Please know that you're the only one
You jump, I jump, it's all for love
I'm like the bullet to your gun
It still feels like we have just begun
Oh, this could be dangerous, oh, yeah
Dangerous
There's no one else I trust
I put my all in us (I put my all in us, yeah)
I know the risk in love, yeah
That makes this dangerous (Oh, dangerous)
I still want all of ya (Yeah)
You got me so wrapped up
But if we're saving love, that's dangerous (that's, that's)
Something about this feeling so familiar
It's like I'm looking at myself in the mirror
You put the pieces of my heart back together
You got me thinking 'bout forever and ever
Dangerous, yeah
What if we're saving love (saving love)
Nothing can break it up, no
This could be dangerous
@andreabasile3430
LYRICS:
[First Verse]
I'm the type to play safe
Always hard to make decisions but you break me out
I ain't never been taste but
I bet my flavour's kinda different since you came around
I been keeping up the pace
All I'm tryna do and see is what you talking 'bout
'Cause I know what to say
I'ma love you either way
[Pre-Chorus]
Mmm, your kiss, your touch
Can't give it enough
My care, for ya
So deep, you know it be 'cause
I be right here with your breakfast when you wake up
And I love you 'cause you love me with me makeup
Even if there's someone else tryna pursue it
You the only one I'm doing, ooh, boy
[Chorus]
That's dangerous
There's no one else I trust
I put my all in us
I know the risk in love, yeah
That makes this dangerous
I still want all of ya
You got me so wrapped up
But if we're saving love, that's dangerous
[Post-Chorus]
Something about this feeling so familiar
It's like I'm looking at myself in the mirror
You put the pieces of my heart back together
You got me thinking 'bout forever and ever
Dangerous
What if we're saving love
Nothing can break it up, no
This could be dangerous
[Second Verse]
You ain't too good to run away
I put in work, I love a challenge, I can break the rules
You call me every single day
Yeah, everybody think I'm good but I be bad for you
So tell me how you wanna play
If it's you against the world, then you know who I choose
It's never gonna change
That's why I love you either way
[Pre-Chorus]
Mmm, your kiss, your touch
Can't give in enough
My care, for ya
So deep, you know it be 'cause
I be right here with your breakfast when you wake up
And I love you 'cause you love me with me makeup
Even if there's someone else tryna pursue it
You the only one I'm doing, ooh, boy
[Chorus]
That's dangerous
There's no one else I trust
I put my all in us
I know the risk in love, yeah
That makes this dangerous
I still want all of ya
You got me so wrapped up
But if we're saving love, that's dangerous
[Post-Chorus]
Something about this feeling so familiar
It's like I'm looking at myself in the mirror
You put the pieces of my heart back together
You got me thinking 'bout forever and ever
Dangerous
What if we're saving love
Nothing can break it up, no
This could be dangerous
[Bridge]
I'll give my life, put it on the line, is that crazy?
'Cause boys like you don't usually fall for the girls like me
Is it hard to believe?
You changed me, and that's crazy
Mmm, your heart was dark, I brough the sun
Forget the past, what's done is done
Please know that you're the only one
You jump, I jump, it's all for love
I'm like the bullet to your gun
It still feels like we have just begun
Oh, this could be dangerous, oh, yeah
[Chorus]
Dangerous
There's no one else I trust
I put my all in us (I put my all in us, yeah)
I know the risk in love, yeah
That makes this dangerous (Oh, dangerous)
I still want all of ya (Yeah)
You got me so wrapped up
But if we're saving love, that's dangerous (that's, that's)
[Post-Chorus]
Something about this feeling so familiar
It's like I'm looking at myself in the mirror
You put the pieces of my heart back together
You got me thinking 'bout forever and ever
Dangerous, yeah
What if we're saving love (saving love)
Nothing can break it up, no
This could be dangerous
@BriannaK_
I was not expecting that type of beat when it dropped. ish caught me off guard but I like it!
@user-hn4fi3vt9c
Nique Toons saaaaame
@steveonlamar2214
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@wutislifefam
Same omg
@tonishahenderson3502
Lol scared the crap outta me at first. But once it registered I liked it
@MisterFoxx
Shout out to one of the greatest R&B producers of all time, the OG Bryan Michael Cox
@TaureanReignReloaded
When I first listened to the album, I could barely get through it because I kept repeating this song
@stanleystewart8444
Lol I'm trying to get through listening a 3rd time and so far it's been on repeat 5 times.
@laceyg8008
Lol...I was like that with her TIME album. Ella is all π₯π₯π₯
@EMRll
Taurean Reign Reloaded same like this is one of my favorite song on the album like for real though