What About Love
Rhythm & Blue Lyrics
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Tryna do what's right, never told no lies
Then you came around and suddenly my world
Turned upside down, now there's no way out
I tried to fight against it, shut out what all my friends said
Can't get you out of my head, oh-woah-woah-woah-woah
I keep letting you in, though I know it's not a good thing
You're so outta line
You make me bad and I don't know why
But that's what I like about ya
Yeah, that's what I like about ya
I'm out of my mind
You got me runnin' all the red lights
But that's what I like about ya
Yeah, that's what I like about ya
(Ooh, make me bad and I don't know)
(Ooh, make me bad and I don't know)
(Ooh) That's what I like about ya
(Ooh) Yeah, that's what I like about ya
(Ooh, make me bad and I don't know)
(Ooh, make me bad and I don't know)
(Ooh) That's what I like about ya
(Ooh) Yeah, that's what I like about ya
I don't care if my daddy don't think we're the perfect pair
It's my affair
Yeah, I don't know why my momma worries when I'm out all night
She thinks I'm nine, uh-uh
I tried to fight against it, shut out what all my friends said
Can't get you out of my head, oh-woah-woah-woah-woah
I keep letting you in, though I know it's not a good thing
I got you under my skin, oh-woah-woah-woah
You're so outta line
You make me bad and I don't know why
But that's what I like about ya
Yeah, that's what I like about ya
I'm out of my mind
You got me runnin' all the red lights
But that's what I like about ya
Yeah, that's what I like about ya
(Ooh, make me bad and I don't know)
(Ooh, make me bad and I don't know)
(Ooh) That's what I like about ya
(Ooh) Yeah, that's what I like about ya
(Ooh, make me bad and I don't know)
(Ooh, make me bad and I don't know)
(Ooh) That's what I like about ya
(Ooh) Yeah, that's what I like about ya
I'm a fool for you
I tried to fight against it, shut out what all my friends said
Can't get you out of my head (Out of my head, out of my head)
I keep letting you in, though I know it's not a good thing
I got you under my skin, oh-woah-woah-woah
You're so out of line (You're so outta line)
You make me bad and I don't know why (I don't know why)
But that's what I like about ya
Yeah, that's what I like about ya (Yeah, that's what I like)
I'm out of my mind
You got me runnin' all the red lights (You got me runnin')
But that's what I like about ya
Yeah, that's what I like about ya
(Ooh, make me bad and I don't know)
(Ooh, make me bad and I don't know)
(Ooh) That's what I like about ya
(Ooh) Yeah, that's what I like about ya
(Ooh, make me bad and I don't know)
(Ooh, make me bad and I don't know)
(Ooh) That's what I like about ya
(Ooh) Yeah, that's what I like about ya
The lyrics of "What About Love" by Rhythm & Blue's depict a story of a good girl who has always been responsible and tried to do what is right. However, when someone comes into her life, everything changes. This person turns her world upside down and she becomes infatuated with them, despite knowing deep down that it may not be a good thing. She acknowledges that this person is out of line and makes her act in ways she normally wouldn't, but that's exactly what she likes about them. The girl is willing to go against her parents' opinions and even her own rational thoughts in order to pursue this intense and passionate connection.
The song captures the intense and often irrational nature of attraction and infatuation. It explores the paradoxical feeling of being drawn to someone who brings out both the best and the worst in you. The lyrics convey the internal conflict between knowing that something might not be healthy but still being unable to resist the allure of the inexplicable chemistry.
Overall, "What About Love" portrays the complexities of emotions and the struggle to resist a love that seems to be both intoxicating and potentially destructive.
Line by Line Meaning
All my life I've been a good girl
Throughout my entire life, I have always behaved in a morally upright manner.
Tryna do what's right, never told no lies
Striving to always make morally correct decisions and never engaging in dishonesty.
Then you came around and suddenly my world
When you entered my life, everything changed dramatically.
Turned upside down, now there's no way out
My life has been completely disrupted and now I feel trapped with no escape.
I tried to fight against it, shut out what all my friends said
I made an effort to resist my feelings for you and ignored the advice given by my friends.
Can't get you out of my head, oh-woah-woah-woah-woah
I cannot stop thinking about you, no matter how hard I try.
I keep letting you in, though I know it's not a good thing
Despite being aware that it is not beneficial, I continue to allow you into my life.
I got you under my skin, oh-woah-woah-woah
You have become deeply ingrained within me and have a strong emotional influence on me.
You're so outta line
Your behavior is unacceptable and deviates from societal norms.
You make me bad and I don't know why
You cause me to act in ways that are morally questionable, and I am uncertain as to why.
But that's what I like about ya
However, I am drawn to and find enjoyment in these aspects of your personality.
I'm out of my mind
I am mentally or emotionally overwhelmed and not thinking rationally.
You got me runnin' all the red lights
Your influence compels me to engage in risky behavior, such as disregarding traffic signals.
(Ooh, make me bad and I don't know)
(Expressing the satisfaction derived from engaging in morally questionable behavior even though it is unclear why)
(Ooh) That's what I like about ya
(Highlighting the appealing aspects of the person's behavior)
I don't care if my daddy don't think we're the perfect pair
I am unconcerned about my father's disapproval of our compatibility.
It's my affair
This relationship concerns only me and is not subject to external opinions.
Yeah, I don't know why my momma worries when I'm out all night
I am unsure why my mother expresses concern when I stay out all night.
She thinks I'm nine, uh-uh
She believes I am still a child and therefore not capable of making responsible decisions.
I'm a fool for you
I am willingly and willingly acting foolishly because of my feelings for you.
You're so out of line (You're so outta line)
Your actions deviate significantly from societal norms and are considered inappropriate.
You make me bad and I don't know why (I don't know why)
Your influence causes me to act in morally questionable ways without any clear reason.
(Out of my head, out of my head)
(Trying to remove thoughts of you from overpowering my mind)
You're so out of line (You're so outta line)
Your behavior is unacceptable and deviates from societal norms.
You make me bad and I don't know why (I don't know why)
You cause me to act in ways that are morally questionable, and I am uncertain as to why.
(Yeah, that's what I like)
(Affirming the attraction and enjoyment derived from these morally questionable behaviors)
I'm out of my mind
I am mentally or emotionally overwhelmed and not thinking rationally.
You got me runnin' all the red lights (You got me runnin')
Your influence compels me to engage in risky behavior, such as disregarding traffic signals.
(Ooh, make me bad and I don't know)
(Expressing the satisfaction derived from engaging in morally questionable behavior even though it is unclear why)
(Ooh) That's what I like about ya
(Highlighting the appealing aspects of the person's behavior)
I'm a fool for you
I am willingly and willingly acting foolishly because of my feelings for you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Guy James Robin, Lene Dissing, Peter Bjoernskov
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