Not Another Love Song
Ella Mai Lyrics


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I don't wanna mess this up
Could it be too much to say I'm in?

Deep end, swimmin' in my feelin's
I been here before, but it feels like I'm drownin'
Sinkin' am I overthinkin'?
Tell me, am I foolish to think you'd meet me here?
Oh-oh, oh, oh
I wanna do this again
Oh-oh, oh, oh

I'm goin' down
'Cause I know that it's you I see in my dreams
I'm goin' down
Let me drown over you livin' in my dreams
(In my dreams)

I love the way you do it
Don't stop, don't wanna lose it
I love the way you do it to me (to me)
I love the way you do it (the way)
Don't stop, don't wanna lose it (do it to me)
I love the way you do it to me (I like the way that you do it to me)
But

I don't wanna mess this up
Could it be too much to say I'm in?
I just wanna know what's up
Do you feel it? 'Cause I think I'm in (love)

(Love)

I'm finna take my time
My mind, my rules
This ain't no crime
Makin' love to you
Though you ain't said it's mine
I have a hard time waitin' for you, babe
Like ooh, boy
You, boy
Got me where you want
Just gotta say and it's on
It's like ooh, boy
Do you know you got me like
Where do you go when you're alone?

Oh-oh, oh, oh
I wanna do this again
Oh-oh, oh, oh

I'm goin' down
'Cause I know that it's you I see in my dreams
I'm goin' down
Let me drown over you livin' in my dream
(In my dreams)

I love the way you do it
Don't stop, don't wanna lose it
I love the way you do it to me (I love it)
I love the way you do it (the way)
Don't stop, don't wanna lose it (do it to me)
I love the way you do it to me (I like the way that you do it to me)
But

I don't wanna mess this up
Could it be too much to say I'm in?
I just wanna know what's up?
Do you feel it? 'Cause I think I'm in love

(Love)

I guess it's all in my head until you let my body know
'Cause everyone ain't you, babe
Want nobody but you, babe




So tell me what you gon' do, babe
Not another love song

Overall Meaning

The lyrics for Ella Mai's Not Another Love Song express the emotions of someone who's falling deeper in love with a person and wants to know if the feeling is mutual. The singer is hesitant about expressing their feelings in fear of messing up the relationship. The singer admits that they've had similar feelings before, but this particular person has them drowning in emotions. They question whether their feelings are foolish and if the other person is on the same page.


The chorus expresses the overwhelming feelings of the singer; they can't help but dream about this person and getting closer to them. They're willing to take their time and establish a deep connection without rushing into anything. The bridge reinforces the theme of taking things slow and the singer's infatuation with this person.


The lyrics show the vulnerability of someone who's scared to express their true feelings and desires in fear of rejection or messing up a relationship they hold dear. The song ultimately stresses the importance of being honest with oneself and their partner and taking the time to build a strong foundation of trust and understanding.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't wanna mess this up
I'm afraid of making a mistake that could ruin what we have


Could it be too much to say I'm in?
Is it too soon or too forward to admit that I have strong feelings for you?


Deep end, swimming in my feelings
I am overwhelmed by the depth and intensity of my emotions for you


I been here before, but it feels like I'm drowning
I have experienced love before, but this time around it feels more intense and harder to handle


Sinking am I overthinking?
Am I letting my anxiety and worries cloud my judgement about this relationship?


Tell me am I foolish to think you'd meet me here?
Am I naive to believe that you feel the same way about me as I do about you?


Ohh-oh, I wanna do this again
I am so in love with you that I want to relive this experience over and over again


I'm going down
I am falling deeper and deeper in love with you


'Cause I know that it's you I see in my dreams
You are constantly on my mind, even when I'm asleep


Let me drown over you living in my dream
I am willing to give myself fully to you and let you consume me completely


I love the way you do it
I am attracted to your unique way of expressing yourself and your love for me


Don't stop, don't wanna lose it
I don't want this feeling to go away, and I want to keep experiencing it with you


I just wanna know what's up
I want to understand where we stand in this relationship and if you feel the same way I do


Do you feel it? 'Cause I think I'm in (love)
Do you share the same strong feelings for me as I have for you?


I'm finna take my time
I am willing to be patient and not rush into anything to make sure this relationship is genuine and lasting


My mind, my rules
I want to make sure I am making decisions based on what I truly feel and want, not what others might think or expect from me


Making love to you
I want to be with you intimately and share a deep emotional connection


Though you ain't said it's mine
Even though you haven't explicitly expressed feelings of love for me, I am still hopeful that we can be together


You, boy, Got me where you want
You have complete control over my heart and emotions


It's like ooh, boy Do you know you got me like
I am completely head-over-heels for you and it feels like you have cast a spell over me


Where do you go when you're alone?
I wonder where your mind and heart are when we are apart, and if you might be thinking about me like I think about you


I guess it's all in my head until you let my body know
I am waiting for physical and emotional confirmation that you feel the same way I do before I can truly believe that this relationship is real


'Cause everyone ain't you, babe
You are unique and special to me, and there is no one else like you


Want nobody but you, babe
I only have eyes, heart, and desires for you


So tell me what you gon' do, babe
I am waiting for you to make a move or express your feelings in some way so we can take the next step in our relationship


Not another love song
I don't want to be overly cliche or dramatic about my feelings for you, but I also can't help but express them through this song




Lyrics ยฉ CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: Ella Mai Howell, Jahaan Sweet, Khristopher Van Riddick-Tynes, Leon Thomas, Matthew Samuels, Varren Wade

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@nosiphiwoluphiwomafongonya8269

I don't wanna mess this up
Could it be too much to say I'm in?
Deep end, swimming in my feelings
I been here before, but it feels like I'm drowning
Sinking am I overthinking?
Tell me am I foolish to think you'd meet me here?
Ohh-oh, I wanna do this again
Ohh-oh
I'm going down
'Cause I know that it's you I see in my dreams
I'm going down
Let me drown over you living in my dream
(In my dreams)
I love the way you do it
Don't stop, don't wanna lose it
I love the way you do it to me (me)
I love the way you do it (the way)
Don't stop, don't wanna lose it (do it to me)
I love the way you do it to me (I like the way that you do it to me)
But
I don't wanna mess this up
Could it be too much to say I'm in?
I just wanna know what's up
Do you feel it? 'Cause I think I'm in (love)
I'm finna take my time
My mind, my rules
This ain't no crime
Making love to you
Though you ain't said it's mine
I have a hard time waiting for you, babe
Like ooh, boy
You, boy
Got me where you want
Just gotta say and it's on
It's like ooh, boy
Do you know you got me like
Where do you go when you're alone?
Ohh-oh, I wanna do this again
Ohh-oh
I'm going down
'Cause I know that it's you I see in my dreams
I'm going down
Let me drown over you living in my dream
(In my dreams)
I love the way you do it
Don't stop, don't wanna lose it
I love the way you do it to me (I love it)
I love the way you do it (the way)
Don't stop, don't wanna lose it (do it to me)
I love the way you do it to me (I like the way that you do it to me)
But
I don't wanna mess this up
Could it be too much to say I'm in?
I just wanna know what's up?
Do you feel it? 'Cause I think I'm in love
I guess it's all in my head until you let my body know
'Cause everyone ain't you, babe
Want nobody but you, babe
So tell me what you gon' do, babe
Not another love song



All comments from YouTube:

@Lovelove-tl4hr

Whos still listening in 2024?

@DonnyJ

Ella is not an artist. She is a whole mood.

@thegoldengirl2512

Facts!

@bxrbie626

Both lol

@charitycosten

Forreal!!

@dojaslays8914

both purr

@adiamkifle7709

not only* an artist sorry

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