Acquainted
the weeknd Lyrics

Baby, you're no good
The singer knows that the person they're interested in has a reputation for causing trouble but still can't keep away from them.

'Cause they warned me 'bout your type, girl
The singer's friends have warned them about getting involved with someone like the person they're interested in.

I've been ducking left and right
The singer has been trying to avoid their feelings for the person, possibly because of their friend's warning.

Think I fell for you, I fell for you, I fell for you
Despite their best efforts to avoid it, the artist has developed feelings for the person they were warned about.

You got me puttin' time in, time in
The artist is investing a lot of time and effort into their relationship with the person they're interested in.

Nobody got me feeling this way
The singer has never felt this strongly about someone before.

You probably think I'm lying, lying
The singer suspects that the person they're interested in doesn't believe how they feel.

I'm used to bitches comin' right 'way
The artist is used to people being interested in them immediately, but their interest in this person has grown over time.

You got me touchin' on your body
The artist and the person they're interested in are physically intimate with each other.

To say that we're in love is dangerous
The artist is hesitant to use the word 'love' to describe their relationship because they know it's a risky thing to do.

But, girl, I'm so glad we're acquainted, oh
Despite their reservations, the singer is still happy to be involved with the person they're interested in.

I'll get you touchin' on your body
The artist is confident that they can make the other person feel good physically.

I know I'd rather be complacent
The singer would rather take things easy and avoid the complications of a serious relationship.

But, girl, I'm so glad we're acquainted
Despite their reservations, the singer is still happy to be involved with the person they're interested in.

Mama called me cryin', cryin', cryin', cryin'
The singer's mother is upset because they think the singer needs to find a more stable partner.

'Cause I won't find somebody that's real, yeah (she wants somebody that's real)
The artist's mother wants them to find a partner who is more reliable and trustworthy.

'Cause every time I try to, try to, try to run
The artist has tried to avoid their feelings for the person they're interested in in the past.

The fast life keeps gaining on me, yeah
The singer is caught up in a fast-paced lifestyle that is making it hard for them to slow down and focus on their relationships.

But ever since I met you (ever since I met you)
The singer's life has changed since they met the person they're interested in.

I couldn't believe what you did
The artist is amazed by the way the other person has affected their life.

So comfort me, babe (comfort me, babe)
The artist is looking for comfort from the person they're interested in.

Ain't no rush from me, babe, ooh (ain't no rush from me, babe)
The artist is not in a hurry to move their relationship forward, but wants to take things slow.

These girls keep touchin' on their body
The singer is attracting a lot of attention from other women, who are physically attracted to them.

They got accustomed to the life we live
Other women see the artist as someone who is used to a certain lifestyle, and are attracted to that.

These girls born in the 90's are dangerous
The singer is wary of women who are part of the same generation as them, possibly because they see a pattern of similar behavior.

I got 'em thinkin' that they want me
The singer is aware that they are attractive to other women and that some of them want to be involved with the singer.

Although they know they not the only
The other women who are interested in the singer know that they are not the only one, but are still drawn to them.

I got 'em wanting to embrace their sins
The artist is attracting women who are willing to engage in behavior they wouldn't normally consider because of their attraction to the artist.

We're acquainted
Despite their reservations and concerns, the artist is happy to have the other person in their life as an acquaintance, if nothing else.