Attention

Craving Recognition: Unraveling the Yearning in 'Attention'
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Lyrics

You've been runnin' round, runnin' round, runnin' round throwin' that dirt all on my name

You've been spreading rumors and talking negatively about me.

'Cause you knew that I, knew that I, knew that I'd call you up

You expected that I would confront you about the rumors.

You've been going round, going round, going round every party in L.A.

You've been attending parties around Los Angeles.

'Cause you knew that I, knew that I, knew that I'd be at one

You knew I would likely be at one of those parties.

I know that dress is karma, perfume regret

The dress you're wearing symbolizes consequences, and the perfume represents regret.

You got me thinking 'bout when you were mine, oh

I'm reminiscing about the past when we were together.

And now I'm all up on ya, what you expect?

I'm close to you now; what did you anticipate?

But you're not coming home with me tonight

Despite our proximity, you won't be coming home with me tonight.

You just want attention, you don't want my heart

You're seeking attention without genuine interest in a relationship.

Maybe you just hate the thought of me with someone new

Possibly, you dislike the idea of me being with someone else.

Yeah, you just want attention, I knew from the start

Your actions confirm that you only crave attention.

You're just making sure I'm never gettin' over you

You want to ensure I can't move on from our past relationship.

you've been runnin' round, runnin' round, runnin' round throwing that dirt all on my name

Reiteration of the negative talk and rumors about the singer.

'Cause you knew that I, knew that I, knew that I'd call you up

Reiteration of the expectation that the singer would respond.

Baby, now that we're, now that we're, now that we're right here standing face-to-face

We are now face-to-face after all that has happened.

You already know, already know, already know that you won, oh

You are aware that you have 'won' in this situation.

I know that dress is karma (dress is karma), perfume regret

The dress and perfume are again mentioned, emphasizing consequences and regret.

You got me thinking 'bout when you were mine (you got me thinking 'bout when you were mine)

Reflecting on the past and the singer's thoughts about the ex-partner.

And now I'm all up on ya (all up on ya), what you expect?

Despite the past, I am close to you now; what did you expect?

But you're not coming home with me tonight

Despite the proximity, you won't be coming home with me tonight.

You just want attention, you don't want my heart

Reiteration that your interest is in seeking attention, not a genuine connection.

Maybe you just hate the thought of me with someone new

Possibly expressing discomfort with the idea of the singer being with someone new.

Yeah, you just want attention, I knew from the start

Confirmation that your intentions are solely focused on seeking attention.

You're just making sure I'm never gettin' over you, oh

Your actions aim to prevent me from moving on from our past relationship.

What are you doin' to me, what are you doin', huh?

Repetition emphasizing the impact of the other person's actions on the singer.

What are you doin' to me, what are you doin', huh?

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What are you doin' to me, what are you doin', huh?

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What are you doin' to me, what are you doin', huh?

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I know that dress is karma, perfume regret

Recalling the consequences (karma) and regret (perfume) associated with the dress.

You got me thinking 'bout when you were mine

Reflecting on the past and the singer's thoughts about the ex-partner.

And now I'm all up on ya, what you expect?

Despite the past, I am close to you now; what did you expect?

But you're not coming home with me tonight

Despite the proximity, you won't be coming home with me tonight.

You just want attention, you don't want my heart

Reiteration that your interest is in seeking attention, not a genuine connection.

Maybe you just hate the thought of me with someone new

Possibly expressing discomfort with the idea of the singer being with someone new.

Yeah, you just want attention, I knew from the start

Confirmation that your intentions are solely focused on seeking attention.

You're just making sure I'm never gettin' over you (over you)

Your actions aim to prevent me from moving on from our past relationship.

What are you doin' to me? what are you doin', huh?

Repetition emphasizing the impact of the other person's actions on the singer.

(What are you doin', to me? What are you doin', huh?)

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(What are you doin', to me? What are you doin', huh?)

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(What are you doin' to me, what are you doin', huh?)

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