One night stand
Sullivan Jazmine Lyrics
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Move on to the next man, he ain't my man
I must admit I like to have some fun I be in love for like a minute then I'm on the run
(on the run, on the run for like a minute then I'm on the run)
Until the day that he caught my eyes I knew I didn't wanna play him like them other guys
(other guys, other guys, didn't wanna play him like them other guys)
[Chorus]
And if I spend the night you probably drive me insane
(one night stand, one night stand he was suppose to be a one night stand)
You are my kryptonite you take my powers away
And if I spend the night you probably drive me insane
(one night stand, one night stand he was suppose to be a one night stand)
When he looked in my I eyes I knew something was different,
He wasn't no beginner I could tell I couldn't win
(couldn't win, couldn't win hes no beginner and I couldn't win)
I should of walked away, don't know what made me stay
I know I played this game I'm proably gonna pay
(gonna pay, gonna pay, I played this game so probably gonna pay)
[Chorus]
Take em to the bridge
So I decided I would try because I couldn't fight it I would do it so good
I'd have em' making me pancakes in the morning making me pancakes in the morning
And so I tried to beat em' I mean I went to tell em' he pulled the switch
And it was me making pancakes in the morning me making pancakes in the morning
[Chorus]
The song "One Night Stand" by Jazmine Sullivan describes a woman who is used to being in control of her romantic experiences, having no attachment to any partner she comes across. She meets men, has fun with them, and then moves on to the next one. However, when she meets a new man who catches her eye, she realizes that she does not want to treat him like the rest of them. This man becomes her "kryptonite", as he weakens her and makes her feel powerless. She knows that spending the night with him will be dangerous, but she cannot resist the temptation.
In the chorus, Sullivan repeats the line "one night stand", which emphasizes the fleeting nature of her romantic encounters. She also acknowledges that this man was only supposed to be a one night stand, but he has affected her in a way that she did not expect. When she decides to try to have a real relationship with him, she realizes that it will not be easy. She knows that he is not a beginner in relationships and that she cannot win him over easily. Despite this, she still attempts to win him over, but eventually, she becomes the one who is making him pancakes in the morning, a sign that he has power over her.
Overall, the song portrays a woman who is used to being in control but finds herself powerless when it comes to a certain man. She struggles with her own desires and recognizes the risks that come with going against her usual pattern of behavior.
Line by Line Meaning
Usually I'm the one that's in control I meet em', freak em', leave em'
I am usually the one who sets the rules in my relationships, I have a tendency to engage in physical relationships and then leave them behind
Move on to the next man, he ain't my man
I usually don't stick around for long, I don't commit to any one person
I must admit I like to have some fun I be in love for like a minute then I'm on the run
I enjoy casual relationships for short-term enjoyment, I fall in love quickly but lose interest soon after
Until the day that he caught my eyes I knew I didn't wanna play him like them other guys
I was attracted to him and wanted to treat him differently than my past flings
You are my kryptonite you take my powers away
Being around him weakens my control, he has a hold on me
And if I spend the night you probably drive me insane
If I were to spend time with him, it would challenge my self-control, I would become obsessed
When he looked in my I eyes I knew something was different,
I felt a deeper connection with him, it wasn't just physical attraction
He wasn't no beginner I could tell I couldn't win
He wasn't just another fleeting encounter, he was experienced and I felt out of my depth
I should of walked away, don't know what made me stay
I knew I should have left the situation, but I couldn't resist staying with him
I know I played this game I'm proably gonna pay
I recognize that I'm responsible for getting involved in this situation and I may experience consequences
So I decided I would try because I couldn't fight it I would do it so good
I decided to pursue a deeper connection with him and do my best to make it work
I'd have em' making me pancakes in the morning making me pancakes in the morning
I envisioned having a strong emotional connection with him, even to the point where he would make me breakfast in the morning
And so I tried to beat em' I mean I went to tell em' he pulled the switch
I attempted to be in control of the situation, but he surprised me by taking the lead
And it was me making pancakes in the morning me making pancakes in the morning
I ended up being the one who became emotionally attached and invested in the relationship
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JONATHAN SHINHOSTER, LA TOCHA SCOTT, CHARLES HARRISON, LELAND ROY ROBINSON
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