Been There Before
Shaylen Lyrics

Twenty-three year old me would have slipped my number
In my younger years, I would have eagerly given you my contact information.

To your 'Live fast' knuckle tattoos
I would have been drawn to your rebellious persona, symbolized by the tattoos on your knuckles.

Tucked my hand next to the dip in your left back pocket
I would have felt comfortable and intimate enough to place my hand close to you.

On the way up to your one-bedroom
As we walked together towards your small apartment, it seemed like a promising adventure.

And I'm not tryna be unfair
I don't want to come across as judgmental or biased in my views.

The thing is I've just had my share of guys like you (guys like you)
I've encountered numerous men with a similar vibe or attitude as you.

If I let those baby blues kiss me
If I allow your captivating blue eyes to enchant me,

What comes next is no mystery based on my history
I know from past experiences that the outcome will likely lead to heartache.

You got a bone dry bottle of Jack by the nightstand
Your intoxication hints at a lifestyle that includes excessive drinking, reflected by the empty whiskey bottle.

Face down frame of your ex and you're just friends
A picture of your former partner lays hidden, suggesting unresolved feelings while you claim to just be friends.

Lipstick stains on a glass in the sink, yeah, it's all too familiar to me
The remnants of past encounters are evident, resonating with my previous experiences of similar situations.

I bet you take my coat to pretend you're a gentleman
I suspect you might attempt to act charming by covering my coat, yet it's a facade.

Hang it in your closet next to your skeletons
Your closet likely contains secrets and past mistakes, directly corresponding to your deceptive charm.

Dirty laundry all over the floor
Your lack of organization reflects not only physical clutter but emotional chaos in your life.

You could show me your place, but I been there before
While you may invite me into your life, I’ve experienced this scenario and know its pitfalls.

You're a heartbreak in leather
Your tough exterior conceals a history of causing emotional pain.

Sippin' red flag label, yeah, you look just like deja vu
Your warning signs are obvious, reminding me of past relationships that didn’t end well.

And the only thing stoppin' me goin' back to your apartment
The sole reason I refrain from returning to your place,

Is I know what I'll see if I do (see if I do)
is the certain familiarity of disappointment and heartbreak that awaits me there.

You got a bone dry bottle of Jack by the nightstand
You still have that same empty whiskey bottle, reinforcing your pattern of behavior.

Face down frame of your ex and you're just friends
The same hidden photo of your ex hints at continued emotional attachments.

Lipstick stains on a glass in the sink, yeah, it's all too familiar to me
That familiar trace of past encounters only solidifies my reluctance to engage.

I bet you take my coat to pretend you're a gentleman
You may still use the same tactics to create a false sense of charm.

Hang it in your closet next to your skeletons
These actions still hide darker truths and unresolved past issues.

Dirty laundry all over the floor
Emotional and physical messiness in your life continues to be a red flag.

You could show me your place, but I been there before
I’m aware of what your life entails and have experienced it all beforehand.

You could show me your place, but I been there before
My familiarity with the past discourages me from getting involved again.