Attention
Nerv Lyrics


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Woah-oah, hm-hmm

You've been runnin' 'round, runnin' 'round, runnin' 'round
Throwin' that dirt all on my name
'Cause you knew that I, knew that I, knew that I'd
Call you up
You've been going 'round, going 'round, going 'round
Every party in LA
'Cause you knew that I, knew that I, knew that I'd
Be at one, oh

I know that dress is karma, perfume regret
You got me thinking 'bout when you were mine, ooh
And now I'm all up on ya, what you expect?
But you're not coming home with me tonight

You just want attention, you don't want my heart
Maybe you just hate the thought of me with someone new
Yeah, you just want attention, I knew from the start
You're just making sure I'm never gettin' over you, oh

You've been runnin' 'round, runnin' 'round, runnin' 'round
Throwin' that dirt all on my name
'Cause you knew that I, knew that I, knew that I'd
Call you up
Baby, now that we're, now that we're, now that we're
Right here standin' face to face
You already know, 'ready know, 'ready know
That you won, oh
I know that dress is karma, perfume regret
You got me thinking 'bout when you were mine, ooh
And now I'm all up on ya, what you expect? (oh baby)
But you're not coming home with me tonight, oh no

You just want attention, you don't want my heart
Maybe you just hate the thought of me with someone new (someone new)
Yeah, you just want attention (oh), I knew from the start (the start)
You're just making sure I'm never gettin' over you (over you), oh

What are you doin' to me?
What are you doin', huh? (What are you doin'?)
What are you doin' to me?
What are you doin', huh? (What are you doin'?)
What are you doin' to me?
What are you doin', huh? (What are you doin'?)
What are you doin' to me?
What are you doin', huh?

I know that dress is karma, perfume regret
You got me thinking 'bout when you were mine
And now I'm all up on ya, what you expect?
But you're not coming home with me tonight

You just want attention, you don't want my heart
Maybe you just hate the thought of me with someone new
Yeah, you just want attention, I knew from the start
You're just making sure I'm never gettin' over you, oh

What are you doin' to me? (Hey)
What are you doin', huh? (What are you doin', love?)
What are you doin' to me?
What are you doin', huh? (Yeah, you just want attention)
What are you doin' to me? (I knew from the start)
What are you doin' huh?
(You're just making sure I'm never gettin' over you)




What are you doin' to me?
What are you doin', huh?

Overall Meaning

The song "Attention" by Nerv is about a past lover who seeks attention but has no interest in being in a genuine relationship. The singer is aware of their motives and sees through their actions. The opening lines indicate that the ex has been speaking ill of the singer behind their back, likely to gain attention from others. However, the singer is not interested in such petty behavior and instead decides to confront them about it. They believe that their ex just wants attention and not their heart, and is trying to ensure that the singer never moves on from them.


The verses describe the ex's behavior and how they try to manipulate the situation to get attention. They attend every party in LA and flaunt themselves in front of the singer. The singer takes note of their tactics and realizes that they are not interested in being genuine. The chorus is repeated multiple times and is a direct message to the ex that they just want attention, and the singer sees through their actions. The bridge of the song addresses the ex directly, asking them what they are doing to the singer and how they are manipulating the situation. Despite their efforts, the singer is strong enough to resist their advances and move on from the toxic relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

Woah-oah, hm-hmm
N/A - this line does not have a clear meaning


You've been runnin' 'round, runnin' 'round, runnin' 'round
You've been going around and spreading rumors about me


Throwin' that dirt all on my name
Spreading negative information about me to other people


'Cause you knew that I, knew that I, knew that I'd Call you up
You did it because you wanted me to confront you about it


You've been going 'round, going 'round, going 'round
You've been attending many parties in LA


Every party in LA
Clarifies that you have been going to many parties in LA


'Cause you knew that I, knew that I, knew that I'd Be at one, oh
You attended these parties because you knew I would be at one of them


I know that dress is karma, perfume regret
I can see that you are trying to look attractive to make me regret our breakup


You got me thinking 'bout when you were mine, ooh
Seeing you again has made me reminisce about our time together


And now I'm all up on ya, what you expect?
Now that we have met again, I am showing you attention


But you're not coming home with me tonight
However, I am not going to take you home with me


You just want attention, you don't want my heart
You are only seeking attention from me and do not genuinely care for me


Maybe you just hate the thought of me with someone new
Perhaps you are jealous of the idea of me moving on with someone else


Yeah, you just want attention, I knew from the start
I am aware that you are only looking for attention from me and nothing more


You're just making sure I'm never gettin' over you, oh
Your intention is to ensure that I do not move on from our past relationship


What are you doin' to me?
What is your motive behind your actions towards me?


What are you doin', huh? (What are you doin'?)
What is the reason for your behavior towards me?


What are you doin' to me?
What is your agenda regarding me?


What are you doin', huh? (What are you doin'?)
What is your intention behind your actions towards me?




Writer(s): Charlie Puth, Jacob Kasher

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@music-fusions8368

You've been runnin' round, runnin' round, runnin' round throwin' that dirt all on my name
'Cause you knew that I, knew that I, knew that I'd call you up
You've been going round, going round, going round every party in L.A.
'Cause you knew that I, knew that I, knew that I'd be at one, oh
I know that dress is karma, perfume regret
You got me thinking 'bout when you were mine, oh
And now I'm all up on ya, what you expect?
But you're not coming home with me tonight
You just want attention, you don't want my heart
Maybe you just hate the thought of me with someone new
Yeah, you just want attention, I knew from the start
You're just making sure I'm never gettin' over you
you've been runnin' round, runnin' round, runnin' round throwing that dirt all on my name
'Cause you knew that I, knew that I, knew that I'd call you up
Baby, now that we're, now that we're, now that we're right here standing face-to-face
You already know, already know, already know that you won, oh
I know that dress is karma (dress is karma), perfume regret
You got me thinking 'bout when you were mine (you got me thinking 'bout when you were mine)
And now I'm all up on ya (all up on ya), what you expect? (oh baby)
But you're not coming home with me tonight (oh no)
You just want attention, you don't want my heart
Maybe you just hate the thought of me with someone new
Yeah, you just want attention, I knew from the start
You're just making sure I'm never gettin' over you, oh
What are you doin' to me, what are you doin', huh?
(What are you doin'?)
What are you doin' to me, what are you doin', huh?
(What are you doin'?)
What are you doin' to me, what are you doin', huh?
(What are you doin'?)
What are you doin' to me, what are you doin', huh?
I know that dress is karma, perfume regret
You got me thinking 'bout when you were mine
And now I'm all up on ya, what you expect?
But you're not coming home with me tonight
You just want attention, you don't want my heart
Maybe you just hate the thought of me with someone new
Yeah, you just want attention, I knew from the start
You're just making sure I'm never gettin' over you (over you)
What are you doin' to me? (hey) what are you doin', huh? (what are you doin', what?)
(What are you doin', to me? What are you doin', huh?)
(What are you doin', to me? What are you doin', huh?)
(What are you doin' to me, what are you doin', huh?)



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ยูฟวฺ์ บีน รันนิน ราวน์ด์ รันนิน ราวน์ด์ รันนิน ราวน์ด์ โธรวิน แธท เดิร์ท ออล ออน มาย เนม

'Cause you knew that I, knew that I, knew that I'd call you up
คอส ยู นู แธท ไอ นู แธท ไอ นู แธท ไอด์ คอล ยู อัพ

You've been going 'round, going 'round, going 'round every party in LA
ยูฟวฺ์ บีน โกอิง ราวน์ด์ โกอิง ราวน์ด์ โกอิง ราวน์ด์ เอฟวรี พาร์ที อิน แอลเอ

'Cause you knew that I, knew that I, knew that I'd be at one, oh
คอส ยู นู แธท ไอ นู แธท ไอ นู แธท ไอด์ บี แอท วัน โอ


I know that dress is karma, perfume regret
ไอ โน แธท เดรส อิซ กาเมอะ เพอฟิวม์ รีเกรท

You got me thinking 'bout when you were mine, oh
ยู กอท มี ธิงกิง เบาท์ เวน ยู เวอร์ ไมน์ โอ

And now I'm all up on ya, what you expect?
แอนด์ นาม ไอม์ ออล อัพ ออน ยา วอท ยู เอกซเปกท์

But you're not coming home with me tonight
บัท ยัวร์ นอท คัมมิง โฮม วิธ มี ทูไนท์


You just want attention
ยู จัสท์ วอนท์ แอทเทนชัน

You don't want my heart
ยู โดนท์ วอนท์ มาย ฮาร์ท

Maybe you just hate the thought of me with someone new
เมบี ยู จัสท์ เฮท เธอะ ธอท ออฟ มี วิธ ซัมวัน นิว

Yeah, you just want attention
เยีย ยู จัสท์ วอนท์ แอทเทนชัน

I knew from the start
ไอ นู ฟรอม เธอะ สตาร์ท

You're just making sure I'm never gettin' over you, oh
ยัวร์ เมคกิง ชฺัว ไอม์ เนเวอร์ เกทิน โอเวอร์ ยู โอ โอเวอร์ ยู โอ


You've been runnin' 'round, runnin' 'round, runnin' 'round throwin' that dirt all on my name
ยูฟวฺ์ บีน รันนิน ราวน์ด์ รันนิน ราวน์ด์ รันนิน ราวน์ด์ โธรวิน แธท เดิร์ท ออล ออน มาย เนม

'Cause you knew that I, knew that I, knew that I'd call you up
คอส ยู นู แธท ไอ นู แธท ไอ นู แธท ไอด์ คอล ยู อัพ

Baby, now that we're, now that we're, now that we're right here standing face to face
เบบี นาว แธท วีเออร์ นาว แธท วีเออร์ นาว แธท วีเออร์ ไรท์ เฮียร์ สแตนดิง เฟซ ทู เฟซ

You already know, 'ready know, 'ready know that you won, oh
ยู ออลเรดี โน เรดี โน เรดี โน แธท ยู วอน โอ


I know that dress is karma (dress is karma), perfume regret, yeah
ไอ โน แธท เดรส อิซ กาเมอะ  เดรส อิซ กาเมอะ เพอฟิวม์ รีเกรท เยีย

You got me thinking 'bout when you were mine, oh
ยู กอท มี ธิงกิง เบาท์ เวน ยู เวอร์ ไมน์ โอ

(You got me thinking 'bout when you were mine)
ยู กอท มี ธิงกิง เบาท์ เวน ยู เวอร์ ไมน์

And now I'm all up on ya (all up on ya), what you expect?
แอนด์ นาม ไอม์ ออล อัพ ออน ยา ออล อัพ ออน ยา วอท ยู เอกซเปกท์

(Oh, baby)
โอ เบบี

But you're not coming home with me tonight, oh no
บัท ยัวร์ นอท คัมมิง โฮม วิธ มี ทูไนท์ โอ โน



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@aman.s.rathore

The guy with guitar in the back is definitely on to something

@jrlawson1633

Ive got it down took me about 20 min. ill post link of vid but yeah its a very nice touch supposedly winging it with little notice much respect for that

@musicmanager9267

Hell yeah that guitar beat is really good and sounds so clear ...good job man

@---------------------------__

Got to be honest, didn't expect this type of voice from him. Sounds absolutely incredible!

@glqe7977

Jungle Roast my brothers best friend

@battymations4891

Guys!! you deserve more ATTENTION! :)

@gabysantos2251

I'm in love with this guy's vocals👏🏼🥰

@hafifi_marzuki

that second guitar lit af

@sidharthdash8030

That guitar work is making this guy sound better <3

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