Naughty List
Meghan Trainor Lyrics


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Why you put me on the naughty list? (Uh-huh)
Maybe I was too good for ya (uh-huh)
Why you put me on the naughty list? (Uh-huh)
Maybe I was too good for ya, good for ya (uh-huh)

I've been on my best behavior for life
Why you gotta judge me just for one night? (Ah-ah)
Even when I'm reckless, I always do what's right
So give me one more try (let me off this time)
Let me off this time

Why you put me on the naughty list? (Uh-huh)
Maybe I was too good for ya (uh-huh)
Why you put me on the naughty list? (Uh-huh)
Maybe I was too good for ya, good for ya (uh-huh)
Maybe all my love for you was too nice
So why you put me on the naughty list? (Uh-huh)
Maybe I was too good for ya, good for ya (uh-huh)

I ain't ever been naughty, naughty, no, no
I never been naughty, naughty, no, no
I ain't ever been naughty, naughty, no, no
I never been naughty, naughty, no, no (no, no, no)

I got you too heated, you're melting my ice
And I think you forgot to check your list twice
'Cause I
Even when I'm reckless, I always do what's right
So give me one more try (let me off this time)
Let me off this time

Why you put me on the naughty list? (Uh-huh)
Maybe I was too good for ya (uh-huh)
Why you put me on the naughty list? (Uh-huh)
Maybe I was too good for ya, good for ya (uh-huh)
Maybe all my love for you was too nice
So why you put me on the naughty list? (Uh-huh)
Maybe I was too good for ya, good for ya (uh-huh)

I ain't ever been naughty, naughty, no, no
I never been naughty, naughty, no, no
I ain't ever been naughty, naughty, no, no
I never been naughty, naughty, no, no (no, no, no)

Give me one, one reason for this (ayy)
'Cause there's two sides to everything
I need three, real apologies
Take me off that list
There's only been four times you walked out that door
And five different ways that I've cried
And six, I'm so tired of this
That's my Christmas list

So why you put me on the naughty list? (Uh-huh)
Maybe I was too good for ya (uh-huh)
Why you put me on the naughty list? (Uh-huh)
Maybe I was too good for ya, good for ya (uh-huh)
Oh, maybe all my love for you was too nice
So why you put me on the naughty list? (Uh-huh)
Maybe I was too good for ya, good for ya (uh-huh)
(I was too good for ya)

I ain't ever been naughty, naughty, no, no
I never been naughty, naughty, no, no
I ain't ever been naughty, naughty, no, no




I never been naughty, naughty, no, no
(I was too good for ya)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Meghan Trainor's song Naughty List talk about a person who has been placed on the naughty list, played by Trainor, and feels undeserving of it. The song starts with a question, "Why you put me on the naughty list? Maybe I was too good for ya", suggesting that the person never deserved to be on the naughty list in the first place. Even though the singer claims to have been on their best behavior for life, they are judged for what happened just for one night. They ask for a chance to be let off the hook, saying they always do what's right when being reckless. The chorus is repeated twice, trying to figure out why they were put on a naughty list when they were always good to the one who placed them there.


The verses build on the main idea of the song, which is about the singer's confusion and hurt about being placed on a naughty list. They repeat that they have never been naughty, but perhaps their love was too nice, and this led to them being punished unfairly. They then list out how many times they cried and how tired they are of the situation, which is suggestive of the relationship as the cause of their current emotions.


Overall, the song depicts the frustration one feels when accused and placed on a naughty list for something they feel they never did. Even though the lyrics talk about a romantic relationship, the song can relate to anyone who finds themselves in a similar position.


Line by Line Meaning

Why you put me on the naughty list? (Uh-huh)
Asking why the person has labeled the singer as naughty.


Maybe I was too good for ya (uh-huh)
Suggesting that the singer's goodness might have been too much for the person to handle.


I've been on my best behavior for life
Claiming to have always behaved well.


Why you gotta judge me just for one night? (Ah-ah)
Questioning why the person is judging the singer based on a single incident.


Even when I'm reckless, I always do what's right
Asserting that the singer always makes ethical decisions, even when acting impulsively.


So give me one more try (let me off this time)
Asking for forgiveness and a second chance.


I ain't ever been naughty, naughty, no, no
Denying ever having been mischievous.


I got you too heated, you're melting my ice
Suggesting that the person's behavior is causing the singer's emotional barrier to break down.


And I think you forgot to check your list twice
Implying that the person made a mistake in labeling the singer as naughty.


'Cause I
Introducing a reason for the singer's innocence.


Give me one, one reason for this (ayy)
Demanding a justification from the person.


'Cause there's two sides to everything
Emphasizing the complexity of the situation.


I need three, real apologies
Stating the singer's desire for genuine apologies from the person.


Take me off that list
Requesting to be removed from the person's naughty list.


There's only been four times you walked out that door
Listing the number of times the person has left the singer.


And five different ways that I've cried
Listing the number of ways in which the singer has experienced emotional distress.


And six, I'm so tired of this
Expressing exhaustion towards the person's behavior.


That's my Christmas list
Concluding the list of grievances and framing it as a Christmas list.


Oh, maybe all my love for you was too nice
Proposing that the singer's love for the person was perhaps too pure and wholesome.


Maybe I was too good for ya, good for ya (uh-huh)
Continuing the suggestion that the singer's goodness was overwhelming for the person.


(I was too good for ya)
Repeating the aforementioned idea.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Hipgnosis Songs Group
Written by: Justin Trainor, Meghan Trainor, Ryan Trainor

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@arunmusic26

Lyrics:
Why you put me on the naughty list? (Uh Huh)
Maybe I was good for ya (Uh Huh)
Why you put me on the naughty list? (Uh Huh)
Maybe I was good for ya (Uh Huh) (good for ya)

I been on my best behavior for life.
Why you gotta judge me just for one night?
(Ah, Ah)
Even when I’m reckless I always do what’s right.
So give me one more try.
(Let me off this time)
Let me off this time.

Why you put me on the naughty list? (Uh Huh)
Maybe I was good for Ya (Uh Huh)
Why you put me on the naughty list? (Uh Huh)
Maybe I was good for ya (Uh Huh) (good for ya)

Maybe all my love for you was too nice
So why you put me on the naughty list? (Uh Huh)
Maybe I was good for ya (Uh Huh) (good for ya)

I ain’t ever been naughty, naughty, no, no
I never been naughty, naughty, no, no
I ain’t ever been naughty, naughty, no, no
I never been naughty, naughty, no, no

I got you too heated, you’re melting my ice
And I think you forgot to check you’re list twice
‘Cause I,
(Ah, Ah)
Even when I’m reckless I always do what’s right.

So give me one more try.
(Let me off this time)
Let me off this time.

Why you put me on the naughty list? (hey) (Uh Huh)
Maybe I was good for ya (Uh Huh)
Why you put me on the naughty list? (Uh Huh)
Maybe I was good for ya (Uh Huh) (good for ya)
Whoa, Oh
Maybe all my love for you was too nice
So why you put me on the naughty list? (Uh Huh)
Maybe I was good for ya (Uh Huh) (good for ya)

I ain’t ever been naughty, naughty, no, no (say)
I never been naughty, naughty, no, no
I ain’t ever been naughty, naughty, no, no
I never been naughty, naughty, no, no, no, no
Give me one
One reason for this
‘Cause there’s two sides to everything
I need three, real apologies
Take me off that list
There’s only been four
Times you walked out that door
And five, different ways that I’ve cried
And six, I’m so tired of this
That’s my Christmas list

So why you put me on the naughty list? (Uh Huh)
Maybe I was good for ya (Uh Huh)
Why you put me on the naughty list? (Uh Huh)
Maybe I was good for ya (Uh Huh) (good for ya)
Whoa, Oh
Maybe all my love for you was too nice
So why you put me on the naughty list? (Uh Huh)
Maybe I was good for ya (Uh Huh) (good for ya)
I was too good for ya

I ain’t ever been naughty, naughty, no, no
I never been naughty, naughty, no, no
I ain’t ever been naughty, naughty, no, no
I never been naughty, naughty, no, no
I was too good for ya
(byw i'm a singer/songwriter inspired by Lauv and Jeremy Zucker. It'd mean a lot if you check out my music and subscribe,promise you won't regret💛. Have a good day)



@justmeonthebeach

Why you put me on the naughty list? (Uh-huh)
Maybe I was too good for ya (Uh-huh)
Why you put me on the naughty list? (Uh-huh)
Maybe I was too good for ya, good for ya (Uh-huh)

I've been on my best behavior for life
Why you gotta judge me just for one night? (Ah-ah)
Even when I'm reckless, I always do what's right
So give me one more try (Let me off this time)
Let me off this time

Why you put me on the naughty list? (Uh-huh)
Maybe I was too good for ya (Uh-huh)
Why you put me on the naughty list? (Uh-huh)
Maybe I was too good for ya, good for ya (Uh-huh)
Maybe all my love for you was too nice
So why you put me on the naughty list? (Uh-huh)
Maybe I was too good for ya, good for ya (Uh-huh)

I ain't ever been naughty, naughty, no, no
I never been naughty, naughty, no, no
I ain't ever been naughty, naughty, no, no
I never been naughty, naughty, no, no

I got you too heated, you're melting my ice
And I think you forgot to check your list twice
'Cause I (Ah)
Even when I'm reckless, I always do what's right
So give me one more try (Let me off this time)
Let me off this time

Why you put me on the naughty list? (Uh-huh)
Maybe I was too good for ya (Uh-huh)
Why you put me on the naughty list? (Uh-huh)
Maybe I was too good for ya, good for ya (Uh-huh)
Maybe all my love for you was too nice
So why you put me on the naughty list? (Uh-huh)
Maybe I was too good for ya, good for ya (Uh-huh)

I ain't ever been naughty, naughty, no, no
I never been naughty, naughty, no, no
I ain't ever been naughty, naughty, no, no
I never been naughty, naughty, no, no

Give me one, one reason for this
'Cause there's two sides to everything
I need three, real apologies
Take me off that list
There's only been four times you walked out that door
And five different ways that I've cried
And six, I'm so tired of this
That's my Christmas list

So why you put me on the naughty list? (Uh-huh)
Maybe I was too good for ya (Uh-huh)
Why you put me on the naughty list? (Uh-huh)
Maybe I was too good for ya, good for ya (Uh-huh)
Oh, maybe all my love for you was too nice
So why you put me on the naughty list? (Uh-huh)
Maybe I was too good for ya, good for ya (Uh-huh)
(I was too good for ya)

I ain't ever been naughty, naughty, no, no
I never been naughty, naughty, no, no
I ain't ever been naughty, naughty, no, no
I never been naughty, naughty, no, no
(I was too good for ya)



All comments from YouTube:

@melomdeau1827

Idk if it's just me but listening to this song makes me smile girl u gave us EXACTLY what we needed!!😭💗

@hithereinlplhaha6796

Hey there Christmas Steelpan Mix 🎶❤️🎄https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_Tn2vTSwmc3xyv5cXHsiwJaFwDM-Kxs7

@paulpendola8188

Words cannot describe how good Meghan Trainor is actually she is great one of the best voices ever heard, she'll be around for a long time to come and please us all with her great music. God bless Meghan Trainor.

@ghasemsarikhani1752

this is such a catchy and upbeat song, it made my whole family dance!! They put it on for 2hrs strait, LOL

@maximeparis7927

I LOVE THIS ALBUM AND MEGHAN SO MUCH

@nisargparekh8424

Amazing as always ❤️❤️❤️

@marinaharry4650

So catchy, loving this song and it’s vibe. Bring on Christmas 🥳🎄

@megan_soo

Literally my idol, she’s so talented and beautiful 💗💗

@raidahislam9566

Liam Payne : Naughty List
Meghan Trainor : Naughty List

Niall Horan : Nice to meet ya
Meghan Trainor : Nice to meet ya

EDIT : I love all of them and their songs are good in their own style. ❤️Having same title is a coincidence....

@mtrainme

it’s funny because Meghan wrote those songs first ... kinda suspicious

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