Lyrics
Nothing good happens after midnight
Nothing positive occurs after midnight; suggesting potential trouble or undesirable events.
I guess that's why you're lying in my bed
The person is in the speaker's bed, possibly implying a connection between late-night actions and intimacy.
We do bad things 'cause it feels right
Engaging in morally questionable actions because they provide a sense of gratification or satisfaction.
I don't know why you're trying to pretend
Expressing confusion about the other person's attempt to pretend or deceive.
I know you told yourself that I'm the bad guy
The speaker acknowledges being perceived as the antagonist in the situation.
I know you told yourself that it's the last time
Recognition of the other person convincing themselves that it's the last time for such actions.
But what are we doing here all alone (oh oh)
Pondering the purpose of being alone in the current situation.
Don't blame me when you get your feelings hurt
A warning not to attribute hurt feelings to the speaker, as it was forewarned.
I told you from the start, this right here is dirty work (x2)
Reiterating that the current situation involves morally compromising actions, emphasizing the challenging nature of the relationship.
Ain't nobody told you to come over
The other person is reminded that they weren't instructed or advised to come over.
Don't know why you put that shit on me
Expressing confusion or dissatisfaction about the responsibility placed on the speaker.
The weight of expectations on my shoulders
Feeling burdened by the expectations placed on the speaker, possibly in the context of the relationship.
Why can't you just let a nigga be
Desire for the other person to allow the speaker some freedom or space.
I know you told yourself that I'm the bad guy
Reiteration of the perception of the speaker as the negative force in the situation.
I know you told yourself that it's the last time
Acknowledgment that the other person believes it's the final occurrence of such events.
But what are we doing here all alone (oh oh)
Questioning the purpose of being alone again in this situation.
Don't blame me when you get your feelings hurt
Cautioning against attributing hurt feelings to the speaker, reiterating the forewarning.
I told you from the start, this right here is dirty work (x2)
Restating that the current situation involves morally compromising actions and is challenging (repeated for emphasis).
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