Playing With Fire
N-Dubz feat. Mr. Hudson Lyrics


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Ooh woah, yeah
Na-na, na-ayy-ayy

I don't slip or trip when she asks me where I've been (where you've been)
One big smile on my face, zip it darling, it's just you and me (you and me)
Now I'm on some Alfie behavior, I'll call you back later
Too many fish in the sea for me
But when the lights come on, and what's her name is gone
I realize where I'm supposed to be

I tried to believe every word of your sweet story
But intuition keeps telling me
You're making a fool outta me

'Cause I'm such a good liar
Just admit it (I never did it)
Yes you did it (no I didn't)
Ayy
I'm playing with fire
Just admit it (I never did it)
I know you did it (no I didn't)
Yes you did
'Cause I'm such a good liar (woah)

I can't help myself, I keep playing with fire (woah)

Thoughts running right through the night as I watch you sleep
(She's gettin' closer)
I can't help but check his text, while he's passed out next to me
(It's only a matter of time)
I'm on some CSI behavior, who's gonna save ya
You'll be the fool when the truth comes out
So when those lights come on, and what's her face is gone
We're straight back to the same routine

I tried to believe every word of your sweet story
But intuition keeps telling me
You're making a fool outta me

'Cause I'm such a good liar
Just admit it (I never did it)
Yes you did it (no I didn't)
Ayy
I'm playing with fire
Just admit it (I never did it)
I know you did it (no I didn't)
Yes you did
'Cause I'm such a good liar (woah)

I can't help myself, I keep playing with fire (woah)

Living life in disguise, can't keep up with these lies
You do anything to try and catch me out, but I never leave no signs
In my heart we was meant to be
But guys like me be like two or three
I can't help myself I love girls, I can't kick out playing with fire

I can't kick out playing with fire
Playing with fire
Playing with fire

She ain't goin' nowhere
Know why?

'Cause I'm such a good liar
Just admit it (I never did it)
Yes you did it (no I didn't)
Ayy
I'm playing with fire
Just admit it (I never did it)
I know you did it (no I didn't)
Yes you did
'Cause I'm such a good liar
Just admit it (I never did it)
Yes you did it (no I didn't)
Ooh
I'm playing with fire
Just admit it (I never did it)
I know you did it (no I didn't)
Yes you did
'Cause I'm such a good liar (woah)

I can't help myself, I keep playing with fire (woah)

I'm such a good liar

Na-na, na-na, na, na
Ooh woah, yeah




Na-na, na-ayy-ayy
Liar

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of N-Dubz Ft. Mr. Hudson's "Playing With Fire" describe two individuals who are in a complicated and tumultuous relationship. The first person experiences guilt for cheating on their partner but is able to hide it well by lying or avoiding the subject. The second person suspects that their partner is being unfaithful and obsessively checks their phone and behavior when they are together. Despite both knowing that their relationship is toxic, they are unable to leave each other and keep playing with fire.


The song highlights how the fear of being alone can drive people to hold onto unhealthy relationships. Both individuals in the song seem to struggle with trust issues and are unable to communicate honestly with each other, leading to more complications in their relationship. The repeated phrase "I'm such a good liar" suggests that both individuals are aware of their own dishonesty, but continue to deceive each other in order to maintain the relationship.


Overall, "Playing With Fire" is a cautionary tale about the dangers of staying in a relationship that is built on lies and mistrust. It emphasizes the importance of honesty and communication in a healthy relationship, and the consequences of ignoring those values.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't slip or trip when she asks me where I've been (Where you been)
I don't stumble or fall when she inquires about my whereabouts


One big smile on my face zip it darling it's just you and me (You and me)
I try to conceal my misdeeds with a smile and assure her that it's just between us


Now I'm on some Alfie behaviour, I'll call you back later Too many fish in the sea for me But when the lights come on, and what's her name is gone I realise where I'm supposed to be
I am behaving like Alfie and chasing multiple partners, but when they're gone, I realize I am supposed to be with my original partner


I tried to believe every word of your sweet story But intuition keeps telling me You're making a fool outta me
I try to trust your words, but my intuition tells me that you're deceiving me and making me look like a fool


'Cause I'm such a good liar Just admit it (I never did it) Yes you did it (No I didn't)
I am skilled at lying, so I often deny my wrongdoing or accuse my partner of doing the same


I can't help myself, I keep playing with fire
I cannot resist the temptation to engage in risky behavior or cheat on my partner


Thoughts running right through the night as I watch you sleep (She's gettin' closer) I can't help but check his text, while he's passed out next to me (It's only a matter of time) I'm on some CSI behaviour, who's gonna save ya You'll be the fool when the truth comes out So when those lights come on, and what's her face is gone We're straight back to the same routine
As I watch you sleep, I cannot help but think about other partners. I check his phone while he's asleep and act like CSI detective, wondering who will save you when your deception is exposed. When we are left alone again, we return to our old habits


Living life in disguise, can't keep up with these lies You do anything to try and catch me out, but I never leave no signs In my heart we was meant to be But guys like me be like two or three I can't help myself I love girls, I can't kick out playing with fire
I live a double life and struggle to keep up with my lies. You try to catch me in the act, but I never leave any evidence. In my heart, we are meant to be together, but I cannot resist the temptation of other partners.


She ain't goin' nowhere Know why?
She will not leave me despite my cheating, do you know why?


Oooooh I'm playing with fire
I am engaging in risky behavior or cheating on my partner


I'm such a good liar Liar
I am very skilled at lying and deceiving my partner




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Tula Contostavlos, Dino Contostavlos, Richard Rawson, Ben Hudson Mcildowie

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