During an Instagram Live on August 23, 2022, Beer added to the song and its meaning:
I’m currently in my third long-term relationship and I’ve done a lot of self-reflection over the last two years – a whole lot of therapy, a whole lot of spiritual endeavors, and just learning about myself. Part of that, for me, has been to reflect. There have been times where I was like, “Is it me?” When you’re, like, the common denominator in something, am I the trauma? It’s one of those things where I had a moment of self-reflection. Being the dramatic Pisces I am, I definitely had times thinking, “Maybe I’m unlovable?” and I think we all go through phases of that. I’ve learned through therapy and a lot of love for myself, that I’m not, and I’m not too dangerous to love, but this song is about that feeling when you’re in that headspace.
Dangerous
Madison Beer Lyrics
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Keep it safe inside my memory
But I've held you here for far too long
I wonder if you think of me
I'm still putting up a fight
While you're off and you're forgetting me
Never got the chance to tell our story
A tale as old as time
Where does it go, is it something I said? (Something I said)
Why am I alone in this bed?
Tell me the truth
What did I do? Look at me
Why can't I see? No it can't be this easy
To let me go
But if you say so, guess I make love
Too dangerous
Mhm
Right when I think I hate you
Something pulls me under like the tide
Even picked a house and chose our kids' names
You'd always be mine
Where did you go, is it something I said? (Something I said)
Why am I alone in this bed?
Tell me the truth
What did I do? Look at me
Why can't I see? No it can't be this easy
To let me go
But if you say so, guess I make love
Too dangerous
Ooh-ooh, I do
Tell me the truth
What did I do? Look at me
Why can't I see? No it can't be this easy
To let me go
Ooh
In "Dangerous," Madison Beer expresses her feelings of confusion, longing, and heartbreak over a past relationship that has left her with lingering memories and unanswered questions. The lyrics convey her struggle of holding onto the memories of the person she used to know, while acknowledging that it's time to let go. She wonders if the other person even thinks about her anymore, while she continues to fight her emotions.
Beer reflects on never having the chance to tell their love story, emphasizing the timeless nature of their connection. She questions where things went wrong, questioning if it was something she said that pushed the person away, and wonders why she is left feeling alone in bed.
Despite her efforts to move on, there is something that continuously pulls Beer back towards her ex-lover, like the tide. She confesses that she had planned a future with this person, imagining a house and even choosing kids' names, highlighting the depth of their relationship and her ongoing attachment.
Throughout the song, Beer demands the truth, wanting to understand what she did wrong and why letting go seems so easy for the other person. She acknowledges the danger of her love, possibly hinting at the intensity of her feelings and the potential harm they can bring to her own well-being.
Overall, "Dangerous" captures the conflicting emotions of trying to let go while still hanging onto the memories of a love that was once significant, showcasing Madison Beer's vulnerability and emotional depth.
Line by Line Meaning
I remember you this way
I hold onto the image of you in my mind
Keep it safe inside my memory
I safeguard our memories deep within me
But I've held you here for far too long
But I've trapped you in my thoughts for an extended period
I wonder if you think of me
I ponder whether you still reflect upon our moments together
I'm still putting up a fight
I continue to struggle against the longing for you
While you're off and you're forgetting me
While you're moving on and gradually erasing me from your mind
Never got the chance to tell our story
I never had the opportunity to share our narrative with the world
A tale as old as time
A classic tale of love and loss
Where does it go, is it something I said? (Something I said)
Where did our love disappear? Did I say something to cause this?
Why am I alone in this bed?
Why do I find myself feeling lonely in this bed?
Tell me the truth
Please be honest with me
What did I do? Look at me
What have I done wrong? Observe me
Why can't I see? No it can't be this easy
Why can't I understand? It can't be this effortless for you
To let me go
To release me from your heart
But if you say so, guess I make love
But if that's what you desire, then I'll try to move on
Too dangerous
Love between us is too risky
Right when I think I hate you
Just when I believe I despise you
Something pulls me under like the tide
Something draws me back to you like the force of the ocean's tide
Even picked a house and chose our kids' names
I even envisioned a future together, selecting a home and imagining names for our children
You'd always be mine
You will forever belong to me in my heart
Where did you go, is it something I said? (Something I said)
Where did you disappear? Did my words cause this?
Why am I alone in this bed?
Why do I find myself feeling lonely in this bed?
Tell me the truth
Please be honest with me
What did I do? Look at me
What have I done wrong? Observe me
Why can't I see? No it can't be this easy
Why can't I understand? It can't be this effortless for you
To let me go
To release me from your heart
Ooh-ooh, I do
Ooh-ooh, I feel this way
Tell me the truth
Please be honest with me
What did I do? Look at me
What have I done wrong? Observe me
Why can't I see? No it can't be this easy
Why can't I understand? It can't be this effortless for you
To let me go
To release me from your heart
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jeremy Dussolliet, Leroy Clampitt, Madison Beer, Timothy Sommers, Tobias Jesso
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@RepentJC
The Bad News
I say that there are only two types of people in human history: sinners who acknowledge their sins and sinners who do not. This is to say that we are all sinners. You may say, “What did I do wrong?” or even think that you are not too bad. Unfortunately, the truth of the matter is that it does not really matter how you perceive yourself. This is because you are not the one who is judging, but God is. Therefore, the only opinion that counts is God’s.
What is God’s standard of good then? The Scripture says, “Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law” (Deut. 27:26; Gal. 3:10). It means that one has to do everything right, every time in order to meet God’s standard. In other words, one needs to be perfect to be accepted by God, which is of course not humanly possible (Mat. 5:48). This is the reason we are all sinners in God’s perspective (Rom. 3:23). What happens to a sinner? The Bible says that “wages of sin is death” (Rom. 6:23), referring to eternal punishment and condemnation.
The Good News
Just as you may be wondering, Paul asks, “Who will rescue me from this body that is subject to death?” (Rom. 7:24). Here is the good news. Because God loves us, He did not leave us abandoned but came to rescue us from our sins by sending His Son, Jesus Christ (John 3:16; Gal. 1:4). Jesus who is God lived an ordinary human life. The only distinction was that He lived a perfect life without doing anything wrong. Having done so, He transferred all of His righteousness to those who believe in Him. Then Jesus died on the cross taking upon Himself the punishment on our behalf. He ultimately rose from the dead proving that death had no hold on him and on those who trust Him.
Only by God’s grace, we are able to see our sins and entrust our lives to Jesus. The Bible tells us that we have received “grace upon grace” (John 1:16). It is by God’s grace that we are able to see our sins and admit that we are sinners. Also, it is by grace that Jesus has come to save us from our sin and death
@RepentJC
The Bad News
I say that there are only two types of people in human history: sinners who acknowledge their sins and sinners who do not. This is to say that we are all sinners. You may say, “What did I do wrong?” or even think that you are not too bad. Unfortunately, the truth of the matter is that it does not really matter how you perceive yourself. This is because you are not the one who is judging, but God is. Therefore, the only opinion that counts is God’s.
What is God’s standard of good then? The Scripture says, “Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law” (Deut. 27:26; Gal. 3:10). It means that one has to do everything right, every time in order to meet God’s standard. In other words, one needs to be perfect to be accepted by God, which is of course not humanly possible (Mat. 5:48). This is the reason we are all sinners in God’s perspective (Rom. 3:23). What happens to a sinner? The Bible says that “wages of sin is death” (Rom. 6:23), referring to eternal punishment and condemnation.
The Good News
Just as you may be wondering, Paul asks, “Who will rescue me from this body that is subject to death?” (Rom. 7:24). Here is the good news. Because God loves us, He did not leave us abandoned but came to rescue us from our sins by sending His Son, Jesus Christ (John 3:16; Gal. 1:4). Jesus who is God lived an ordinary human life. The only distinction was that He lived a perfect life without doing anything wrong. Having done so, He transferred all of His righteousness to those who believe in Him. Then Jesus died on the cross taking upon Himself the punishment on our behalf. He ultimately rose from the dead proving that death had no hold on him and on those who trust Him.
Only by God’s grace, we are able to see our sins and entrust our lives to Jesus. The Bible tells us that we have received “grace upon grace” (John 1:16). It is by God’s grace that we are able to see our sins and admit that we are sinners. Also, it is by grace that Jesus has come to save us from our sin and death
@artblingz7780
LYRICS
I remember you this way
Keep it safe inside my memory
But I've held you here for far too long
I wonder if you think of me
I'm still putting up a fight
While you're off and you're forgetting me
Never got the chance to tell our story
A tale as old as time
Where does it go, is it something I said? (Something I said)
Why am I alone in this bed?
Tell me the truth
What did I do? Look at me
Why can't I see? No it can't be this easy
To let me go
But if you say so, guess I make love
Too dangerous
Right when I think I hate you
Something pulls me under like the tide
Even picked a house and chose our kids' names
You'd always be mine
Where did you go, is it something I said? (Something I said)
Why am I alone in this bed?
Tell me the truth
What did I do? Look at me
Why can't I see? No it can't be this easy
To let me go
But if you say so, guess I make love
Too dangerous
Ooh-ooh, I do
Tell me the truth
What did I do? Look at me
Why can't I see? No it can't be this easy
To let me go
Ooh...
@jeannie4918
"Dangerous" Lyrics:
I remember you this way
Keep it safe inside my memory
But I've held you here for far too long
I wonder if you think of me
I'm still putting up a fight
While you're off and you're forgetting me
Never got the chance to tell our story
A tale as old as time
Where does it go, is it something I said? (Something I said)
Why am I alone in this bed?
Tell me the truth
What did I do? Look at me
Why can't I see? No it can't be this easy
To let me go
But if you say so, guess I make love
Too dangerous
Right when I think I hate you
Something pulls me under like the tide
Even picked a house and chose our kids' names
You'd always be mine
Where did you go, is it something I said? (Something I said)
Why am I alone in this bed?
Tell me the truth
What did I do? Look at me
Why can't I see? No it can't be this easy
To let me go
But if you say so, guess I make love
Too dangerous
Ooh-ooh, I do
Tell me the truth
What did I do? Look at me
Why can't I see? No it can't be this easy
To let me go
Ooh...
@realbood2111
I remember you this way
Keep it safe inside my memory
But I've held you here for far too long
I wonder if you think of me
I'm still putting up a fight
While you're off and you're forgetting me
Never got the chance to tell our story
A tale as old as time
Where does it go, is it something I said? (Something I said)
Why am I alone in this bed?
Tell me the truth
What did I do? Look at me
Why can't I see? No it can't be this easy
To let me go
But if you say so, guess I make love
Too dangerous
Right when I think I hate you
Something pulls me under like the tide
Even picked a house and chose our kids' names
You'd always be mine
Where did you go, is it something I said? (Something I said)
Why am I alone in this bed?
Tell me the truth
What did I do? Look at me
Why can't I see? No it can't be this easy
To let me go
But if you say so, guess I make love
Too dangerous
Ooh-ooh, I do
Tell me the truth
What did I do? Look at me
Why can't I see? No it can't be this easy
To let me go
Ooh...
@daily_madisonbeer
this song could definitely fit in a disney movie. the strings and vocals are absolutely stunning and magical. love that this song is the beginning of the new era <3
@ssxmusic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCXRGxemlaM i made a slow reverb to this :)
@ahmeddhm5693
I said the same thing to my friend, this is a Disney song 🥵😍😍😍🌟
@leauetlapluie
This is what I was thinking about. It is so magical
@carnelianrain4259
Also the dress ♥
@leauetlapluie
@@carnelianrain4259 yeah I love the dress 🖤
@PianoHits
She went from people treating her like an influencer who can sing, to saying NO im actually an artist watch me, Madison's evolution is so impressive
@SmokeyDaBoss420
lol no... she a fake that wont make it anywhere great..
@NostalgicNathan
YESSS. Exactly what I was thinking! People respect her as an artist now!
@musashimiyamoto534
Lol everyone never heard her fckn hot voice on riot music video, she's voices evelyn character