The track is Kelly’s first release since deciding his next album would be completely composed of singing and live instruments, a strong difference from the hip-hop career that led to his success.
why are you here
Machine Gun Kelly Lyrics
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I hate that I saw you again last night
You were with somebody and so was I
Met you in the bathroom at 12:05
And I fucked you again
We can never be friends, yeah, yeah, yeah
I'm not myself when you're around, no
Can't be helped
We are insane, that's just the way it goes
I'm a demon in the night
She's an angel with the white
Told me keep on all the lights
I'ma show you what you like
Help you put back on your clothes
Make sure nothing's on your nose
Ain't even tell my closest homies, nobody knows
I hate that I saw you again last night
You were with somebody and so was I
Met you in the bathroom at 12:05
And I fucked you again
We can never be friends, yeah, yeah, yeah
I couldn't cry
I need to smoke, I'm feeling sick inside
From seeing you next to a friend of mine
We didn't speak but I read your mind
Both telling lies, our alibis didn't work this time
I'm a demon in the night
She's an angel with the white
Told her keep on all the lights
You can show me what you like
Help me put back on my clothes
Make sure nothing's on my nose
Can't even tell my closest homies, nobody knows
I hate that I saw you again last night
You were with somebody and so was I
Met you in the bathroom at 12:05
And I fucked you again
We can never be friends, yeah, yeah, yeah
We can never be friends, yeah, yeah, yeah
(We can never be friends, yeah, yeah, yeah)
We can never be friends
We can never be friends, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, I know that I said I was at home
Okay, yeah, you caught me
I thought that you said you were all alone
Look at you lying
I hate that I saw you again last night
You were with somebody and so was I
Met you in the bathroom at 12:05
And I fucked you again
We can never be friends, yeah, yeah, yeah
We can never be friends, yeah, yeah, yeah
(We can never be friends, yeah) Yeah (yeah, yeah) yeah
We can never be friends
We can never be friends, yeah, yeah, yeah
The song "Why Are You Here" by Machine Gun Kelly is a ballad about a regrettable encounter with an ex-lover. The lyricist describes meeting her in the bathroom of a bar and engaging in sexual activities while they were both with other partners. He recognizes the toxic nature of their relationship and acknowledges that they can never be friends. The lyrics express the pain and confusion that come with this kind of tumultuous and unhealthy relationship. The chorus is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the idea that the two individuals will never be able to reconcile.
The song captures the raw emotions of someone struggling to move on from a past relationship. There's a sense of guilt that lingers, and the inability to completely let go of someone who was once an integral part of their life. The lyricist is also wrestling with his own identity, acknowledging that he becomes a different person when he's around this ex-lover. Overall, the song is an evocative exploration of the complexities of relationships and the difficulties of moving on.
Line by Line Meaning
I hate that I saw you again last night
I regret running into you the other night
You were with somebody and so was I
We were both with different people at the time
Met you in the bathroom at 12:05
We had a secret rendezvous in the bathroom at midnight
And I fucked you again
We had sex once again despite our situation
We can never be friends, yeah, yeah, yeah
We can't have a platonic relationship anymore
I'm not myself
I lose control of myself when I'm around you
Can't be helped
The situation is beyond our control
We are insane, that's just the way it goes
Our behavior is obsessive and unhealthy, but that's how it is
I'm a demon in the night
I become a dark, dangerous version of myself
She's an angel with the white
She's a pure, white angelic figure
Told me keep on all the lights
She wants the lights on during sex
I'ma show you what you like
I'm going to satisfy her sexually
Help you put back on your clothes
I help her get dressed afterwards
Make sure nothing's on your nose
I check that there's no drug residue on her nose
Ain't even tell my closest homies, nobody knows
I haven't even confided in my best friends about our situation
I couldn't cry
I couldn't express my emotions and sadness about the situation
I need to smoke, I'm feeling sick inside
I need to smoke to cope with my emotions and feeling sick inside
From seeing you next to a friend of mine
I feel upset seeing you with my friend
We didn't speak but I read your mind
We both communicated non-verbally
Both telling lies, our alibis didn't work this time
We both lied to cover up our affair, but it didn't work this time
Yeah, I know that I said I was at home
I lied about my whereabouts to my partner
Okay, yeah, you caught me
You found out that I was lying
I thought that you said you were all alone
I misunderstood that you were alone
Look at you lying
You're also lying about something
We can never be friends, yeah, yeah, yeah
We can't see each other in a platonic way
We can never be friends, yeah
We can't just be friends, it's too complicated
We can never be friends
Our relationship is too complex to just be friends
We can never be friends, yeah, yeah, yeah
Our romantic relationship is over
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Brandon Allen, Richard Colson Baker, Goody Grace, John P. Cappelletty, Nicholas Alex Long, Stephen John Basil
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kaitiloob5396
Who else is really digging his music with a more rock/alternative sound? Damn. This is an amazing song....
@Jay-son.
Yeah im digging it! This style of music suits him.
@ThatBlindGuy247
Had no idea until i heard his song with Yungblud this style suits him so much better
@caleb3547
Kendrick apparently coming up with a rock album
@LuckyMoniker
reminds me of nothing.nowhere's latest album, with Travis Barker, and MGK and travis has been doin shit together so not too surprising
@kendy531
@Jay Zweedz 😂
@sydneycole1798
MGK is a talented rapper and songwriter, but honestly this pop/rock style REALLY suits him best, in my opinion.
@adamnoyb7853
You must never heard his rapping
@sydneycole1798
@Adam Noyb ummm, I have and I like it. I just like this style much better.
@Intellectualwarrior11
Sydney Cole does he really know how to play a guitar?