Warning Labels
Love's Danger Zone: Beware the Warning Labels
Lyrics
They should put warning labels on guys like me
Warning that individuals like the singer need caution
That say selfish heartbreakin' SOB
Describing oneself as a selfish heartbreaker
Tattooed in red so you could see
Suggesting a visible warning, perhaps in the form of a tattoo
Train wreck ahead tread cautiously
Comparing the singer to a potential disaster; advising careful approach
I'm that cigarette you should have never lit up
Metaphorically likening oneself to a regrettable choice
That one more shot when you've had too much
Referencing a risky decision, like taking one more shot when intoxicated
The midnight call that you thought was Love
Describing a late-night call that may not be genuine love
Leaves you wondering what it really was
Leaving the partner uncertain about the nature of the relationship
At least then you couldn't say that you never knew
Reflecting on the benefit of knowing the truth even if painful
I'm no good, I'm no good for you
Admitting that the singer is not a good match for the partner
You'll waste years and tears prayin for me
Anticipating the partner's investment of time and emotions
Cause I'm led astray so easily
Acknowledging the singer's susceptibility to temptation
Wondering where I am, who I'm with, am I ok
Expressing the partner's concerns about the singer's whereabouts and well-being
Takes a hell of a women to love that way
Praising the strength required for a woman to love the singer
I'm that cigarette you should have never lit up
Reiterating the metaphor of being a regrettable choice
That one more shot when you've had too much
Highlighting the danger of taking one more risk
The midnight call that you thought was Love
Recalling a misleading midnight call that creates uncertainty
Leaves you wondering what it really was
Leaving the partner questioning the authenticity of the relationship
At least then you couldn't say that you never knew
Emphasizing the importance of knowing the reality, even if painful
I'm no good, I'm no good...
Reiterating the singer's acknowledgment of being unsuitable
I'm no good for ya baby But you love me like crazy
Acknowledging the partner's love despite the singer's flaws
In spite of all the pain I put ya through
Admitting to causing pain despite the partner's unconditional love
But what scares me baby is while you're tryin to save me
Expressing fear that the singer's brokenness may harm the partner
This brokenness in me might break you
Highlighting the potential danger of the singer's emotional state
I'm no good I'm no good for you
Reiterating the singer's acknowledgment of being unsuitable
You're so good for me baby but I'm no good for you
Acknowledging the partner's positive influence despite the singer's shortcomings
They should put warning labels on guys like me
Repeating the initial warning about the singer's nature
That say selfish heartbreakin SOB
Reiterating the description of the singer as a selfish heartbreaker
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