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Oh-oh, ooh
Expression of surprise or realization.
You've been runnin' 'round, runnin' 'round, runnin' 'round throwin' that dirt all on my name
Accusation of spreading negative information about the speaker.
'Cause you knew that I, knew that I, knew that I'd call you up
Acknowledgment that the accused expected a response.
You've been going 'round, going 'round, going 'round every party in L.A.
Noting the accused's socializing in Los Angeles.
'Cause you knew that I, knew that I, knew that I'd be at one, oh
Anticipating the speaker's presence at social events.
I know that dress is karma, perfume regret
Describing a dress as a symbol of consequences and regret.
You got me thinking 'bout when you were mine, oh
Reflecting on past moments when the accused belonged to the speaker.
And now I'm all up on ya, what you expect?
Expressing the speaker's current close proximity to the accused.
But you're not coming home with me tonight
Clarifying the absence of a romantic connection tonight.
You just want attention, you don't want my heart
Accusing the accused of seeking attention without genuine feelings.
Maybe you just hate the thought of me with someone new
Suggesting the possibility of jealousy towards a new relationship.
Yeah, you just want attention, I knew from the start
Awareness of the accused's desire for attention from the start.
You're just making sure I'm never gettin' over you
Asserting the accused's intention to hinder the speaker's recovery.
you've been runnin' 'round, runnin' 'round, runnin' 'round throwing that dirt all on my name
Repetition of the accusation of spreading rumors about the speaker.
'Cause you knew that I, knew that I, knew that I'd call you up
Reiteration of the anticipation of a response from the accused.
Baby, now that we're, now that we're, now that we're right here standing face-to-face
Acknowledging a face-to-face encounter.
You already know, already know, already know that you won, oh
Acknowledgment of the accused's perceived victory in the situation.
I know that dress is karma (dress is karma), perfume regret
Repeating the symbolism of the dress and perfume.
You got me thinking 'bout when you were mine (you got me thinking 'bout when you were mine)
Recalling memories of when the accused belonged to the speaker.
And now I'm all up on ya (all up on ya), what you expect? (oh baby)
Reiterating the speaker's close proximity to the accused.
But you're not coming home with me tonight (oh no)
Restating the absence of a romantic connection tonight.
You just want attention, you don't want my heart
Reaffirming the accusation of the accused seeking attention.
Maybe you just hate the thought of me with someone new
Speculating on the accused's discomfort with the speaker's new relationships.
Yeah, you just want attention, I knew from the start
Reiterating awareness of the accused's attention-seeking nature.
You're just making sure I'm never gettin' over you, oh
Asserting the accused's intention to hinder the speaker's recovery.
What are you doin' to me, what are you doin', huh?
Pose a question about the impact of the accused's actions on the speaker.
(What are you doin'?)
Repetition of the question about the accused's actions, seeking an explanation.
What are you doin' to me, what are you doin', huh?
-(What are you doin'?)
-What are you doin' to me, what are you doin', huh?
-(What are you doin'?)
-What are you doin' to me, what are you doin', huh?
-I know that dress is karma, perfume regret
Repeating the symbolism of the dress and perfume.
You got me thinking 'bout when you were mine
Reiterating memories of when the accused belonged to the speaker.
And now I'm all up on ya, what you expect?
Reiterating the speaker's close proximity to the accused.
But you're not coming home with me tonight
Restating the absence of a romantic connection tonight.
You just want attention, you don't want my heart
Reaffirming the accusation of the accused seeking attention.
Maybe you just hate the thought of me with someone new
Speculating on the accused's discomfort with the speaker's new relationships.
Yeah, you just want attention, I knew from the start
Reiterating awareness of the accused's attention-seeking nature.
You're just making sure I'm never gettin' over you (over you)
Asserting the accused's intention to hinder the speaker's recovery.
What are you doin' to me? (hey) what are you doin', huh? (what are you doin', what?)
Continued questioning about the impact of the accused's actions.
What are you doin', huh? (what are you doin' to me?)
-(What are you doin', huh?) (yeah, you just want attention)
-What are you doin' to me, what are you doin', huh? (I knew from the start)
-(You're just making sure I'm never gettin' over you) what are you doin' to me, what are you doin', huh?
-Oh, oh
Repeating the initial exclamation, possibly expressing frustration.
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