Case of the Ex
M.Y.A Lyrics
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Saying come over cause she's all alone.
I could tell it was your ex by your tone.
Why is she calling now after so long?
Now what is it that she wants?
Tell me what is it that she needs?
Did she hear about the brand new Benz that you just bought for me?
Didn't share no mutual friends,
And you told me that she turned trick
When y'all broke up in '96.
What you goin' do when you can't say no?
When the feelings start to show
Boy I really need to know, and
How you gonna act? How you gonna handle that?
What you goin' do when she wants you back?
What you goin' do when you can't say no?
When the feelings start to show
Boy I really need to know, and
How you gonna act? How you gonna handle that?
What you goin' do when she wants you back?
There's no need to reminisce bout the past.
Obviously because that shit did not last.
I know how a woman will try to game you.
Don't get caught up because baby you'll lose.
Now what is it that she wants?
Tell me what is it that she needs?
Did she hear about the brand new Benz that you just bought for me?
Cause y'all didn't have no kids,
Didn't share no mutual friends,
And you told me that she turned trick
When y'all broke up in '96.
What you goin' do when you can't say no?
When the feelings start to show
Boy I really need to know, and
How you gonna act? How you gonna handle that?
What you goin' do when she wants you back?
What you goin' do when you can't say no?
When the feelings start to show
Boy I really need to know, and
How you gonna act? How you gonna handle that?
What you goin' do when she wants you back?
What you goin' do when you can't say no?
When the feelings start to show
Boy I really need to know, and
How you gonna act? How you gonna handle that?
What you goin' do when she wants you back?
What you goin' do when you can't say no?
When the feelings start to show
Boy I really need to know, and
How you gonna act? How you gonna handle that?
What you goin' do when she wants you back?
Tell me, why she on the phone in the middle of the night?
Tell me, why she in yo life tryna get what's mine?
She don't know me, she's about to know me
Cause I'm in your life, and that's how it's goin' be.
I saw a photo, she ain't even all that
So if you want her back, then take her back.
Cause game recognize game,
I can do the same thing
So get a right chance
Or take back this ring!
What you goin' do when you can't say no?
When the feelings start to show
Boy I really need to know, and
How you gonna act? How you gonna handle that?
What you goin' do when she wants you back?
What you goin' do when you can't say no?
When the feelings start to show
Boy I really need to know, and
How you gonna act? How you gonna handle that?
What you goin' do when she wants you back?
The lyrics to M.Y.A's "Case of the Ex" describe a situation where the singer's ex-boyfriend's former girlfriend is trying to get back with him. It's after midnight, and she's calling him, asking him to come over. M.Y.A can tell it's his ex-girlfriend by his tone of voice. She questions why the ex is calling after so long and wonders what she wants and needs. M.Y.A reminds her ex-boyfriend that they did not have any children together, share mutual friends, and implies that his former girlfriend may have turned to prostitution after their breakup. She warns him not to get caught up with his ex and reminds him of their past relationship and the new luxury car that he just bought her, suggesting he should know better than to jeopardize what they have.
Throughout the song, M.Y.A asks her ex-boyfriend what he's going to do when he can't say no to his ex-girlfriend, and his feelings for her start to show. She questions what his actions will be and how he will handle the situation when his former girlfriend wants him back. M.Y.A asserts herself, telling him that if he wants to take his ex-girlfriend back, he should go ahead because she can do the same thing. In the end, M.Y.A questions why his ex-girlfriend is in his life, trying to get what she has, and warns him to take the right chance or take back the ring.
Line by Line Meaning
It's after midnight and she's on your phone,
It's late at night and your ex-girlfriend is calling you.
Saying come over cause she's all alone.
She wants you to come over because she is lonely.
I could tell it was your ex by your tone.
Your voice gave away that it was your ex-girlfriend calling.
Why is she calling now after so long?
Why is she calling you now after not speaking to you in a long time?
Now what is it that she wants?
What does she want from you?
Tell me what is it that she needs?
What does she need from you?
Did she hear about the brand new Benz that you just bought for me?
Is she calling because she found out about the expensive car you bought for me?
'Cause y'all didn't have no kids,
You and your ex-girlfriend did not have any children together.
Didn't share no mutual friends,
You and your ex-girlfriend did not have any mutual friends.
And you told me that she turned trick
You previously told me that she cheated or did something bad while you were dating.
When y'all broke up in '96.
You and your ex-girlfriend broke up in 1996.
What you goin' do when you can't say no?
What will you do when you can't say no to your ex-girlfriend?
When the feelings start to show
What will you do when you start to have feelings for your ex-girlfriend?
Boy I really need to know, and
I really need to know what you will do in that situation.
How you gonna act? How you gonna handle that?
What actions will you take to handle the situation?
What you goin' do when she wants you back?
What will you do if she tries to get you back?
There's no need to reminisce bout the past.
There's no reason to think about the past relationship.
Obviously because that shit did not last.
It's clear that the past relationship did not work out.
I know how a woman will try to game you.
I know how a woman will try to manipulate you.
Don't get caught up because baby you'll lose.
Don't get caught up in the situation because it will not end well.
Tell me, why she on the phone in the middle of the night?
Why is she calling you so late at night?
Tell me, why she in yo life tryna get what's mine?
Why is she trying to come back into your life when she knows you are with me?
She don't know me, she's about to know me
Your ex-girlfriend doesn't know me, but she will soon.
Cause I'm in your life, and that's how it's goin' be.
I am a part of your life now and she needs to accept that.
I saw a photo, she ain't even all that
I saw a picture of her and she's not even attractive.
So if you want her back, then take her back.
If you want to be with her again, then go ahead.
Cause game recognize game,
I'm smart enough to see what's really going on.
I can do the same thing
I can play the same game.
So get a right chance
So make the right decision.
Or take back this ring!
Or give me back my engagement ring.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: TRACI COLLEEN HALE, THABISO NKHEREANYE, CHRISTOPHER A. STEWART
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@naotoyuutaro1188
I'm glad we have Internet now. I remembered having to wait by the radio, listening through the Top 40 charts just to record this song on a casette tape. 😂 Ah... The good old days...
@jameswhipple5658
Yeah, in '84, I think, a song came on the radio & I drove around so I could listen to the whole song before I got home. No YouTube nor Google then...😎😉🎤🎶
@sariefaerie1121
I did the same thing to so many songs!!
@jameswhipple5658
@@sariefaerie1121 HI Sarah, I know you didn't ask, but, the song that I was talking about driving around to hear it in its entirety was Take Me Home Tonight by the late Eddie Money...👌🎤🎤🎶🎶
@ddale20
Better bands and vocals back then.
@knightbrian92
I remember my sisters use to basically hold me hostage riding around until they heard what they wanted to hear lol.
@lunar4006
when you realized '2000' was 22 years ago. damn guys, we gettin old.
@marilumedinaarones5911
Damn,we heard the best music ever😉
@marguretteowens7560
🤣🤣 I'm not old I'm seasoned...!!
@WedgePee
20 years before that was 1980!