Damn
One Twelve Lyrics
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why d'ya have to look so good
damn
why d'ya have to be so sexy
damn
why d'ya have to dress so fly
why d'ya have to catch my eye
ohh wont somebody tell me why
damn
why'd i have to fall in love
everytime when i knew that i wasn't ready
ohh why, why did i fall for you
why did i love her too
what was i supposed to do
(chorus)
damn, no i never really meant to break your heart no
damn, no i never really meant to leave you lonely
damn, but i had to accept that we were not happy (it just wasn't)
it just wasn't, working
damn
why d'ya have to be so cool
at a time, when me n my girl was having our problems
ohhh
damn
why'd she have to be so cruel
why did i turn to you
did i make the wrong move?
damn
why did you give me space
at a time when my girl was tryin to crowd me
ohh damn
why d'ya have to take her place
why did you have to stay
why was it too late for us
(chorus x2)
damn, no i never really meant to break your heart no
damn, no i never really meant to leave you lonely
damn, but i had to accept that we were not happy (listen)
it just wasn't, working
maybe i should let it go
or should i let her know
i got another on the side
and she does everythin right
i dont know what else to do, im not happy with you, you just aint doin..
when she steps in
and everythin i need she's giving me i cant believe
just how good she is to me
and i dont ever want her to stop
'cause i lover her so much, all that i can say is
damn
(chorus)
damn, no i never really meant to break your heart no
damn, no i never really meant to leave you lonely
damn, but i had to accept that we were not happy (listen)
it just wasn't, working
In the song "Damn" by One Twelve, the lyrics explore the complicated emotions that arise when one person is in a committed relationship but becomes attracted to someone else. The song begins with the singer expressing frustration at the object of his desire for being so captivating and alluring. He then reflects on his own feelings and questions why he fell in love with this person when he knew he wasn't ready for it. This leads him to a feeling of guilt for also loving his current partner, making him unsure of what he is supposed to do.
The chorus is a repetition of the word "damn," emphasizing the confusion and frustration the singer is feeling. He never intended to hurt his current partner, but couldn't help his feelings for someone else. He had to accept that he and his partner were not happy and that their relationship just wasn't working.
In the second verse, the singer reflects on the circumstances that led to his attraction to the other person, like his girlfriend being cruel and that person being cool at a time when the singer and his girlfriend were having problems. The lyrics suggest that his girlfriend was too clingy, implying that he wanted space, which this other person gave him. He then questions why he made the wrong move and if it was too late for them.
Overall, the song "Damn" explores the complexities of relationships and the struggles that arise when one person is attracted to another person while still committed to someone else.
Line by Line Meaning
damn
Expressing surprise or disappointment
why d'ya have to look so good
Questioning the reason for someone's attractive appearance
why d'ya have to be so sexy
Questioning the reason for someone's sex appeal
why d'ya have to dress so fly
Questioning the reason for someone's fashionable dress sense
why d'ya have to catch my eye
Questioning the reason for someone's ability to attract attention
ohh wont somebody tell me why
Expressing a desire for an explanation
why'd i have to fall in love
Questioning the reason for developing love feelings
everytime when i knew that i wasn't ready
Acknowledging the lack of preparedness for love
ohh why, why did i fall for you
Questioning the reason for falling in love with someone
why did i love her too
Questioning the reason for having feelings for multiple people
what was i supposed to do
Expressing confusion about the right course of action
damn, no i never really meant to break your heart no
Expressing remorse for causing heartbreak
damn, no i never really meant to leave you lonely
Expressing regret for causing loneliness
damn, but i had to accept that we were not happy (it just wasn't)
Accepting that the relationship was not working
it just wasn't, working
Stating that the relationship was not successful
why d'ya have to be so cool
Questioning the reason for someone's attractive personality
at a time, when me n my girl was having our problems
Referring to relationship issues with their partner
why'd she have to be so cruel
Questioning the reason for their partner's cruel behavior
why did i turn to you
Questioning the decision to turn to someone else for comfort
did i make the wrong move?
Expressing doubt about the rightness of the decision
why did you give me space
Questioning the reason for someone giving them space
at a time when my girl was tryin to crowd me
Referring to their partner being too involved in their lives
why d'ya have to take her place
Questioning the reason for someone else taking their partner's place
why did you have to stay
Questioning the reason for someone else sticking around
why was it too late for us
Questioning the reason for the relationship ending
maybe i should let it go
Considering ending the relationship
or should i let her know
Considering being honest with their partner
i got another on the side
Admitting to having another person in their life
and she does everythin right
Referring to the other person being better in some way
i dont know what else to do, im not happy with you, you just aint doin..
Expressing dissatisfaction with the current relationship
when she steps in
Referring to the other person entering their life
and everythin i need she's giving me i cant believe
Expressing surprise at the other person meeting their needs
just how good she is to me
Acknowledging the goodness of the other person
and i dont ever want her to stop
Expressing a desire for the other person to continue their goodness
'cause i lover her so much, all that i can say is
Expressing strong feelings of love for the other person
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Parker, Quinnes / Maxwell, Lamont
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