Lately
Nick Tangorra Lyrics

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Its getting late
Phone is dead
All these thoughts runnin through my head
But i sha shake it off when we're out tonight
I need a girl who can do me right

I like to party throw my hand in the air every night
Actin wild and the feeling is right

Baby baby oh ohhh
Wont you take me take me ohhh
Cause lately lately cant get u out my head
Oh woahh

Woahh oh oh oh (hey) X3

Cant explain what i feel inside
When im will you girl i come alive
And everytime that we get on the floor
Movin that body you got me beggin for more

I like to party throw my hand in the air every night
Actin wild and the feeling is right
Baby baby oh ohhh
Wont you take me take me ohhh
Cause lately lately cant get u out my head
Oh woahh
Woah oh oh oh X3

What
Girl so hard i think about you
Conversations just aint the same without you
Can i get u otta my mind
I know i gotta leave but i still got time
Look in my eyes your all i see
I got my heart and your the key
You think its all over
Ha just wait and see

Baby baby
Wont you take me take
Yeah cause lately lately cant get you out my head
Oh yeah

Baby baby oh ohhh
Wont you take me take me ohhh
Cause lately lately cant get u out my head
Oh woahh

Woah oh oh oh X3

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Nick Tangorra's song "Lately" describe a man who is unable to shake off the thoughts of a girl who he desperately desires. It is getting late and his phone is dead, but he's filled with thoughts of the girl he wants. However, he is determined to enjoy his night out and hopefully meet someone that could help him forget about his obsession. The singer describes his love for partying and how his wildness can only be tamed by a girl who can manage to do him right.

The repetitive chorus reinforces the idea that he is struggling to get this girl out of his head. The lyrics reveal that he feels a strong connection to this girl, and he is fully alive when he's with her. The song is based on the classic love story where the singer is deeply in love and trying to woo the love of his life with his signature party moves. Throughout the lyrics, it is apparent that he's trying to convince the girl to give him a chance and take him as he is.

Line by Line Meaning

Its getting late
The night is getting old

Phone is dead
My phone is out of battery

All these thoughts runnin through my head
I can't stop thinking about things

But i sha shake it off when we're out tonight
I forget about my thoughts when we go out

I need a girl who can do me right
I want a girl who I can have a good time with

I like to party throw my hand in the air every night
I like to have fun and dance every night

Actin wild and the feeling is right
I feel good when I'm being crazy

Baby baby oh ohhh
I'm attracted to you

Wont you take me take me ohhh
I want you to come with me

Cause lately lately cant get u out my head
I can't stop thinking about you lately

Oh woahh
Woahh