Dancing with the Devil
Niki Lyrics


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Wide awake at 2 A.M
Think I'm losing who I am
Why you keep on choosing them
When all I'm tryna do is make sure you got
A nice bed and welcoming arms to come home to
But time and time and time again
You're only here every now and then
When's it gonna end?

People say I'm all the kinds of crazy 'cause I'm crazy for you
They say, "How you love a ghost you can't touch?"
They ain't wrong but, I just love you too much
So go and call a GP
Baby say I'm too freaky

Oh my god, I'm so gone
I'm dancing with the devil with my high heels on, on
Unapologetic 'bout it

'Cause the lovin' so good, though I know baby's no good
Yeah the lovin' so good, if I could stop it, I would
Yeah the lovin' so good 'cause we up to no good
But the lovin' so good

The other day your mama called
She told me all in all
I was the best you'll ever have
You won't commit a crime bigger than givin' me up
And I know that she ain't wrong
And I know someday a better man will come along
But your lips got me sayin' "Let bygones be bygones"
I don't wanna fucking move on

Boy, why am I so crazy for you?
You're so talented in not comin' home
But if it ain't you, I'd rather be alone
Sos situation
Can't say no to temptation

Oh my god, I'm so gone
I'm dancing with the devil with my high heels on, on
Unapologetic 'bout it

'Cause the lovin' so good, though I know baby's no good
Yeah the lovin' so good, if I could stop it, I would




Yeah the lovin' so good, 'cause we up to no good
But the lovin' so good

Overall Meaning

In "Dancing with the Devil," Niki sings about the constant struggle of loving someone who is not fully committed to the relationship. The lyrics express the pain and confusion that come with being left alone most of the time, yet still feeling passionately in love with that person. The song depicts the singer's attempts to create a comfortable and warm environment for her lover to come back to, but their absence and infidelity continue to inflict emotional turmoil on her. The song's title represents the singer's willingness to engage in destructive behavior and risk everything despite knowing that the relationship is ultimately harmful.


The lines “People say I'm all kinds of crazy 'cause I'm crazy for you / They say, 'How you love a ghost you can't touch?' / They ain't wrong, but I just love you too much” show how the singer is aware of the toxic nature of their connection but is too consumed by love to end it. She also gives in to temptation and acknowledges that she is "dancing with the devil" by continuing this relationship. The chorus expresses the internal conflict and confusion of still loving someone who is bad for you, and the inability to walk away from the passionate moments they share.


Overall, “Dancing with the Devil” is a powerful representation of the struggle to let go of a toxic relationship despite knowing the self-destructive nature of it. The singer is honest about her addiction to this person, even though they bring her pain and turmoil.


Line by Line Meaning

Wide awake at 2 A.M
I'm struggling to sleep, and I'm deeply concerned about the situation I'm in right now.


Think I'm losing who I am
The situation I'm in is so overwhelming that I fear that I'm losing my own identity.


Why you keep on choosing them
I'm struggling to understand why you keep choosing other people over me, despite my efforts to make you feel loved and wanted.


When all I'm tryna do is make sure you got A nice bed and welcoming arms to come home to
I'm doing my best to make you feel comfortable and safe by providing you with a nice bed and a warm embrace when you come home.


But time and time and time again You're only here every now and then When's it gonna end?
Despite my efforts, you're only here occasionally, and I'm wondering when you'll finally commit to me.


People say I'm all the kinds of crazy 'cause I'm crazy for you
Others view my continued devotion to you as insane and irrational.


They say, "How you love a ghost you can't touch?" They ain't wrong but, I just love you too much
I'm aware that you're distant and unattainable, but my love for you is so strong that I can't let go.


So go and call a GP Baby say I'm too freaky
Others might perceive my love for you as obsessive and too intense.


Oh my god, I'm so gone I'm dancing with the devil with my high heels on, on Unapologetic 'bout it
I'm aware that I might be getting into trouble with my obsession, but I'm still doing it without regret.


'Cause the lovin' so good, though I know baby's no good Yeah the lovin' so good, if I could stop it, I would Yeah the lovin' so good 'cause we up to no good But the lovin' so good
Despite your unavailability and the fact that our relationship might not be healthy or sustainable, our physical intimacy is so intense that I can't resist it.


The other day your mama called She told me all in all I was the best you'll ever have You won't commit a crime bigger than givin' me up And I know that she ain't wrong And I know someday a better man will come along But your lips got me sayin' "Let bygones be bygones" I don't wanna fucking move on
Your mother even acknowledges that I'm the best partner you'll ever have, and I'm convinced that I'm irreplaceable, even though I know there might be better matches out there for both of us. I'm stuck in a cycle of staying with you despite the problems in our relationship.


Boy, why am I so crazy for you? You're so talented in not comin' home But if it ain't you, I'd rather be alone Sos situation Can't say no to temptation
Despite your infrequent visits, I'm still madly in love with you and would rather be with you than alone. It's an emergency situation, and I can't resist the temptation to be with you.




Lyrics © Missing Link Music, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Kenneth Knight, Nicole Zefanya

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Lyrics👇

[Verse 1]
Wide awake at 2 A.M
Think I’m losing who I am
Why you keep on choosing them
When all I'm tryna do is make sure you got a nice bed and welcoming arms to come home to
But time and time and time again
You’re only here every now and then
When's it gonna end?

[Pre-Chorus]
People say I'm all the kinds of crazy 'cause I’m crazy for you
They say, "How you love a ghost you can’t touch?"
They ain’t wrong but, I just love you too much
So go and call a GP
Baby say I’m too freaky

[Hook]
Oh my god, I’m so gone
I'm dancing with the devil with my high heels on, on
Unapologetic 'bout it

'Cause the lovin' so good, though i know baby’s no good
Yeah the lovin' so good, if I could stop it, I would
Yeah the lovin' so good 'cause we up to no good
But the lovin' so good
[Verse 2]
The other day your mama called
She told me all in all
I was the best you’ll ever have
You won’t commit a crime bigger than givin' me up
And I know that she ain't wrong
And I know someday a better man will come along
But your lips got me sayin' "Let bygones be bygones"
I don’t wanna fucking move on

[Pre-Chorus 2]
Boy, why am I so crazy for you?
You’re so talented in not comin' home
But if it ain’t you, I’d rather be alone
SOS situation
Can’t say no to temptation

[Hook]
Oh my god, I’m so gone
I'm dancing with the devil with my high heels on, on
Unapologetic 'bout it

'Cause the lovin' so good, though I know baby’s no good
Yeah the lovin' so good, if I could stop it, I would
Yeah the lovin' so good, 'cause we up to no good
But the lovin' so good



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@jonasimbolon5860

1st heard: "sounds weird"
2nd heard: "hmm, not too bad"
3rd heard: "OH MY GOOOD, I'M SO GONE...."

@coldyyu

xd i feel that too

@clammyclam8312

Ikr

@Sophiadilena

YES EXACTLY WHY IM HERE RN

@muhartoni4535

Same, and don't know why...

@rhiannalopez3805

Same 😂😂😂

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@Artevis_

legend says she still in bath

@erinamarianty

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@clida-kirsch

Fucking houmorous

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