Betcha Gon' Know
Mariah Carey Lyrics

Oh, welcome to a day of my life (day of my life)
Introducing the story of my life

The memoirs 'bout imperfect angel
My personal story of imperfect love

Whoa, welcome, welcome, welcome to a day of my life
Reiterating the introduction

The memoirs of imperfect angel, oh
Reiterating the theme of the song

Though the lights were low, I could see you both
Witnessing my lover with someone else

In a lover's silhouette
The physical representation of their actions

And my heart stood still, I was froze right there
Feeling shock and betrayal

Staring down at her red dress
Visual details that made the image more vivid

So I bolted out the door, jumped right into the car
Leaving the scene to process what happened

It's too dangerous to be in the vicinity of where you are
Feeling anger and danger

Rolled down all the windows, just so I could breathe
Taking deep breaths to calm down

Can't believe you just actually did this shit to me
Feeling disbelief and hurt

I'm going 'bout a hundred, mascara runnin'
Driving fast and crying

Laughing out of anger, but it don't strike me as funny
An emotional response that seems contradictory

Been too good to you
Reminding the lover of the good times

I've been virtuous and true
Highlighting faithfulness in the relationship

To have something like this happen in my own bedroom
Feeling intense hurt about where it happened

Betcha gon' know-know how it feels (when I get you back)
A warning to the lover that they will feel the pain they caused

Betcha gon' know-know how it feels (when your heart's been cracked)
Reiterating the warning

Betcha gon' know-know how it feels (when we fade to black)
A reference to the end of their relationship

How it feels for real
Emphasizing the gravity of the situation

And you see your whole world collapse
Describing the feeling of heartbreak

Before we both get loud, I'ma break it down
A calm approach to discussing the situation

And let you know what happened for real
Telling the truth

I was over her house, me and her on the couch
Giving context to the situation

And the whole plan was just to chill
Clarifying the intentions before the incident

And then it got hot, after taking some shots
Explaining how things escalated

The time must have slipped away
Losing track of time due to intoxication

Because all I know, I woke hungover
Waking up to the aftermath

And girl, it was the very next day
Adding more details to the timeline

With the sun in my face
Detailing the physical setting

I woke up in a rage
Feeling angry and betrayed

Screamed, "What have you done to me?"
Expressing thoughts and feelings

And I'm telling you, babe
Addressing the lover

I know it sounds crazy, she must have put something in my drink, uh
Offering an explanation

I know you don't believe it
Recognizing the lover's skepticism

And you think I'm dead wrong
Knowing that the lover thinks poorly of them

Standing there butt naked
Describing an awkward moment

With nothing but a sheet on
Adding visual details

Then she come down with nothing but a robe on
Confirming the lover's suspicions

And that's when
Continuing the story

I put my damn clothes on
Getting dressed

Got the fuck up out of there
Leaving the situation

Girl, you know I know how it looks
Acknowledging the lover's perspective

(See I know how it looks)
Reiterating the statement

Baby, you know I know how it looks
Again, acknowledging the lover's viewpoint

(But baby, it ain't like that)
Trying to explain the true situation

Girl, you know I know how it looks, eh, eh, eh
Reiterating the sentiment

So don't go accusing me of something that I didn't really mean to do
Asking the lover not to jump to conclusions

This is for real, for real, for real (no)
Emphasizing that this situation is serious

Oprah Winfrey whole segment, for real, for real (no)
Hyperbolic expression of seriousness

20/20, Barbara Walters, for real, for real (no)
More hyperbolic examples

60 Minutes for real
Yet another dramatic example

(Baby)
Addressing the lover

I had all my trust in you and look at what you put me through
Expressing feelings of betrayal

(You got me all crazy) (But this is not my fault, nah, know it, baby)
Defending oneself and expressing emotions

Somewhere down the line you gon' get what you deserve, you fucking jerk
Threatening revenge

(Your were supposed to save me) You were supposed to save me (I'ma love you)
Recalling past promises and expressing enduring love

Oh sweet baby (I don't love her, no)
Calling the lover a term of endearment and denying affection for the other woman

(Fading away) (Don't fade, don't fade, no)
Expressing fear of losing the lover

But you gon' know how this feels
Reiterating that the lover will feel the same pain

Even if it's the last thing I ever do
Emphasizing the importance of the message

To be continued
Ending the story with a cliffhanger