Love Like That
Masters of Heartbreak: Unveiling Love's Dark Education
Lyrics
Well, I've had my share of sweet-talking Romeos
The singer has encountered charming individuals similar to Romeos in her past.
But you take the cake
The person being addressed exceeds the singer's past experiences in their behavior.
When you text your ex and flirt with the hot waitress
The person engages in flirting with their ex and a waitress openly, in the singer's presence, via text messages.
Right in front of my face
The disrespectful behavior of flirting with others occurs directly in front of the singer.
When you mess around, you don't mess aroundYou're a cut above the rest
The person being addressed is exceptionally skilled at being unfaithful or deceitful.
You're a low-blow virtuosoI'm not mad, I'm impressed
Their proficiency in delivering hurtful blows impresses the singer instead of making her angry.
Where'd you learn to break apart somebody's heartTake the piece you want and run off?Where'd you learn to make 'em fall, then never call?Only wanna get yours and get lostWell, did you get a full ride to the college of Casanova?Get a B.S. in giving cold shoulders?Did you graduate all alone at the top of your class?Tell me baby, where'd you learn to loveWhere'd you learn to love like that?
The singer questions where the person learned to manipulate emotions, break hearts, use people, and avoid emotional commitments.
Well I know your preacher and your third grade teacherAnd I call your mama by her first nameSo you must've been raised by wolves'Cause Debbie damn sure don't play that game
The singer knows the person's family and associates, suggesting their behavior contradicts their upbringing.
When you mess around, you don't mess around
Reiterates the person's proficiency in being unfaithful or deceitful.
John Mayer's got nothing on you
Comparing the person's behavior to that of John Mayer, implying their actions surpass even those of a well-known rockstar.
But he's a rockstar, and that's how they are
Acknowledging John Mayer's typical behavior due to his celebrity status, contrasting it with the person's unexplained behavior.
So what's your excuse?
Asking for the reason behind the person's behavior since they don't have the excuse of being a rockstar like John Mayer.
Where'd you learn to break apart somebody's heart
The singer continues questioning where the person acquired their hurtful behavior and emotional manipulation.
Take the piece you want and run off?
Repeats the pattern of taking what they want emotionally and leaving without commitment or care.
Where'd you learn to make 'em fall, then never call?Only wanna get yours and get lost
Questioning again the person's pattern of engaging emotionally without any intention of forming lasting connections.
Well, did you get a full ride to the college of Casanova?
Asking sarcastically if the person received exceptional training in love and manipulation.
Get a B.S. in giving cold shoulders?
Continuing the sarcastic tone, suggesting the person excels in ignoring others' emotions.
Did you graduate all alone at the top of your class?Tell me baby, where'd you learn to loveWhere'd you learn to love like that?
Challenging if the person graduated with top honors in being emotionally detached and causing pain.
Where'd you learn to break apart somebody's heartTake the piece you want and run off?Where'd you learn to make 'em fall, then never call?
Reiterates the questions about the person's hurtful behavior and emotional manipulation.
Only wanna get yours and get lostWell, did you get a full ride to the college of Casanova?
Continues the inquiry into the person's skills in manipulating emotions and avoiding commitment.
Get a B.S. in giving cold shoulders?
Continues sarcastically questioning the person's expertise in ignoring emotional connections.
Did you graduate all alone at the top of your class?Tell me baby, where'd you learn to loveWhere'd you learn to love like that?
Continuing to challenge if the person excels at causing emotional pain and detachment.
Where'd you learn to love like that?
Repeating the overarching question about the person's exceptional ability to love in such a hurtful manner.
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