4 A.M
Melanie Fiona Lyrics


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Sitting here feeling kinda crazy
But not just any crazy
It's the kind you feel when you love somebody
And I know that my baby
Is calling somebody else baby
And I can't sit still, look how gone it got me

Who knew that my heart could have a bruise?
You see this scar here on my chest?
I'm hurting and he don't even care

It's 4 a.m. and my lover won't answer
He's probably somewhere with a dancer
Sippin' champagne while I'm in his bed

It's four a.m. and I think I might lose it
This mu'fucker thinking I'm stupid
He must've bumped his head
Don't he know it's 4 a.m.

Standing here and I'm getting heated
Pourin' me up a drink I swear I need it
I think I'm about 'bout to hurt somebody
Swear this man is begging me to leave him
Getting sick of being so mistreated
Another night without, without his arms around me

Who knew that my heart could have a bruise?
You see this scar here on my chest?
I'm hurting and he don't even care

It's four a.m. and my lover won't answer
He's probably somewhere with a dancer
Sippin' champagne while I'm in his bed

It's 4 a.m. and I think I might lose it
This mu'fucker thinking I'm stupid
He must've bumped his head
Don't he know it's four a.m.

I don't deserve this life
I'd make the perfect wife
And I know love's a sacrifice
But who's gonna sacrifice for me and
Give me all their time and
Who knew that my heart could have a bruise?
You see this scar here on my chest?
I'm hurting and he don't even care

It's 4 a.m. and my lover won't answer
He's probably somewhere with a dancer
Sippin' champagne while I'm in his bed

It's 4 a.m. and I think I might lose it
This mu'fucker thinking I'm stupid
He must've bumped his head
Don't he know it's 4 a.m.

Sitting here feeling kinda crazy




But not just any crazy
It's the kind you feel when you love somebody

Overall Meaning

In Melanie Fiona's song "4 A.M.", she expresses the emotions of a woman who is deeply in love with her partner, but is experiencing the pain of being treated poorly. The beginning of the song sets the mood, where Melanie states that she feels "kinda crazy, but not just any crazy." She is feeling the type of crazy that comes when you love someone, and that love is not being reciprocated. She knows that her partner is seeing someone else, and this knowledge is driving her insane. The lyrics convey her feeling of helplessness, as she cannot control her partner's actions, but is hurting because of them. She states that her heart has been bruised and there is a scar on her chest, implying that the pain is not only emotional but also physical. However, her partner does not seem to care, and this is causing her to feel more hurt.


As the song moves on, Melanie becomes angrier and more frustrated. She is pouring herself a drink, feeling the need to numb the pain. She is ready to hurt someone because of the mistreatment that she is experiencing. She describes her partner as "begging her to leave him." The frustration and pain are culminated in the hook of the song where Melanie states repeatedly that it is 4 A.M., and her lover won't answer. He is out with someone else sipping champagne while she is left alone in bed, broken-hearted. She questions why she deserves such treatment and why someone cannot sacrifice for her for once. She ultimately ends the song where she begins, feeling crazy because of her love but also suffering pain because of it.


Line by Line Meaning

Sitting here feeling kinda crazy
Melanie Fiona is sitting down and experiencing a sense of instability or madness


But not just any crazy
It is not just any type of madness, but a specific kind which she has felt before


It's the kind you feel when you love somebody
The type of craziness is only felt when someone is in love with a person


And I know that my baby
Melanie is aware that her significant other


Is calling somebody else baby
Is addressing another person with an intimate term of endearment


And I can't sit still, look how gone it got me
She is so affected by the situation that she cannot remain calm and composed


Who knew that my heart could have a bruise?
She's wondering how it's possible for her heart to be aching so much


You see this scar here on my chest?
She's indicating a physical wound on her chest as a symbol of the emotional pain she's feeling


I'm hurting and he don't even care
The person who caused her pain has no concern for her feelings


It's 4 a.m. and my lover won't answer
Her lover has not responded to her attempts at communication at four in the morning


He's probably somewhere with a dancer
Melanie has a suspicion that her lover is with another woman at a place where people dance


Sippin' champagne while I'm in his bed
While she is in the bed they share, he is indulging in luxurious champagne


It's four a.m. and I think I might lose it
The situation is taking a toll on her and she is close to breaking down


This mu'fucker thinking I'm stupid
She's convinced that her lover believes she is unintelligent and thus unaware of his deceitful actions


He must've bumped his head
Melanie believes that her lover is foolish to commit such behavior, as it demonstrates a lack of thought or consideration


Don't he know it's 4 a.m.
She is emphasizing the lateness of the hour to highlight how unreasonable the situation is


Standing here and I'm getting heated
Melanie is becoming more and more agitated by the situation


Pourin' me up a drink I swear I need it
To cope with her emotions, Melanie is preparing an alcoholic drink to consume


I think I'm about 'bout to hurt somebody
Melanie is feeling so much anger and pain that she is close to being violent towards others


Swear this man is begging me to leave him
She's convinced that her lover's actions are pushing her to leave him


Getting sick of being so mistreated
She's tired of being treated poorly by her lover


Another night without, without his arms around me
Melanie is lamenting not being able to physically feel her lover's embrace


I don't deserve this life
Melanie believes that the current state of her life is unfair and unjustified


I'd make the perfect wife
She considers herself an ideal partner for someone


And I know love's a sacrifice
She's aware that being in love requires sacrifice


But who's gonna sacrifice for me and
She's questioning who will make sacrifices for her in return


Give me all their time and
She's seeking someone who will give her all their attention and time


It's 4 a.m. and my lover won't answer
Melanie is emphasizing the fact that her lover has not responded to her communication attempts despite the late hour


He's probably somewhere with a dancer
She's still convinced that her lover is with another woman who is a dancer


Sippin' champagne while I'm in his bed
Melanie is in her lover's bed while he's indulging in champagne with someone else


It's 4 a.m. and I think I might lose it
Melanie is aching with pain and is close to losing control of her emotions


This mu'fucker thinking I'm stupid
She is angry and upset that her lover thinks she is unintelligent


He must've bumped his head
She believes that her lover's actions are foolish and thoughtless


Don't he know it's 4 a.m.
Melanie is repeating herself to drive home the lateness of the hour and sheer unreasonableness of his actions




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: EARL HOOD, ERIC GOUDY, RICHARD BUTLER

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@triphop1681

"Never make someone a priority, when all you are to them is an option."
- Maya Angelou




One of the wisest things I've ever heard someone say, especially when it comes to dating/relationships.
Love the song, but to those with a broken heart, always remember:
We teach people how to treat us. Set boundaries and stick to them. Otherwise, people will walk all over you. No man/woman can make or break you. Recognize your worth, and tell that mofo to kick rocks. Leave graciously, and with a smile on your face. You deserve better. ❤



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Lyrics :

Sitting here feeling kinda crazy
But not just any crazy
It's the kind you feel when you love somebody
And I know that my baby
Is calling somebody else baby
And I can't sit still
Look how gone it got me

Who knew that my heart could have a bruise?
You see this scar here on my chest?
I'm hurting and he don't even care

It's 4 AM and my lover won't answer
He's probably somewhere with a dancer
Sippin' champagne while I'm in his bed

It's 4 AM and I think I might lose it
This mo'fucka thinking I'm stupid
He must've bumped his head
Don't he know it's 4 AM

Standing here and I'm getting heated
Pourin' me up a drink I swear I need it
I think I'm about
'Bout to hurt somebody
Swear this man is begging me to leave
Him
Getting sick of being so mistreated
Another night without..
Without his arms around me

Who knew that my heart could have a
Bruise?
You see this scar here on my chest?
I'm hurting and he don't even care

It's 4 AM and my lover won't answer
He's probably somewhere with a dancer
Sippin' champagne while I'm in his bed

It's 4 AM and I think I might lose it
This mo'fucka thinking I'm stupid
He must've bumped his head
Don't he know it's 4 AM

I don't deserve this life
I'd make the perfect wife
And I know love's a sacrifice
But who's gonna sacrifice for me and
Give me all their time and...

Who knew that my heart could have a
Bruise?
You see this scar here on my chest?
I'm hurting and he don't even care

It's 4 AM and my lover won't answer
He's probably somewhere with a dancer
Sippin' champagne while I'm in his bed

It's 4 AM and I think I might lose it
This mo'fucka thinking I'm stupid
He must've bumped his head
Don't he know it's 4 AM ..

Sitting here feeling kinda crazy
But not just any crazy
It's the kind you feel when you love somebody



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@Vampmariez

2021 anyone? This will never get old man 😢

Edit : where all my 2022 peeps at 😮‍💨👍🏼

@LegacyNetwork89

Never ever!!!

@jaykay2882

Never Ever!!!

@blara9085

🎶❤️💯

@myasimmons1539

Here

@aliciawilliams3188

Never gets old

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@esternamweya8135

It's 2024 and this song is still on repeat 😢.. it's a beautiful song thank you Fiona ❤

@Wensleyd

Same, revisiting old music ❤😅

@melissae.8031

Facts❤

@cassandratramel1756

I'm with you when u right

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