Lyrics
Actin' like you want me soaking in your cashmere
Expressing an impression of being desired, surrounded by luxury (cashmere).
Whispering in my ear
Receiving intimate and persuasive communication.
Boy, you should know that I don't play with fire 'til I get burned
Cautioning against engaging in risky behavior without consequences.
I've already learned, oh
Conveying past experiences and lessons learned.
And now you're begging me to stay
Being urged to stay despite a prior commitment to seriousness.
I never said I'm here to play
Clarifying a serious intent and not participating in games.
I don't care if you say you need me
Indifference to verbal declarations of need.
I don't need for you to want me
Emphasizing independence, not requiring others' desire.
I don't want for you to love me
Not seeking love from the person in question.
I don't want another LA boy
Rejecting involvement with another individual from Los Angeles.
Walking 'round like you're the star of everybody's show
Observing a self-centered attitude, portraying oneself as a star.
But nobody knows
Highlighting the hidden aspect of the individual's true nature.
You're just a little rockstar wannabe
Dismissing someone as a wannabe rockstar with little substance.
And that's for sure
Asserting certainty about the previous statement.
And now you're begging me to stay
Reiteration of the request to stay, with a warning of changed dynamics.
But this time things won't go your way
Anticipating resistance or refusal from the other person.
I don't care if you say you need me
Reiteration of indifference to verbal declarations of need.
I don't need for you to want me
Reaffirming independence and not needing others' desire.
I don't want for you to love me
Reiterating the lack of desire for love from the person.
I don't want another LA
Rejection of involvement with another individual from Los Angeles.
LA boy, oh
Highlighting the rejection of an LA boy.
You would sell your soul for me if you could, baby
Acknowledging the person's extreme willingness but rejecting it.
I know I drive you crazy but baby, not me
Clarifying that the speaker is not the cause of the person's craziness.
I don't care if you say you need me
Reiteration of indifference to verbal declarations of need.
I don't need for you to want me
Reaffirming independence and not needing others' desire.
I don't want for you to love me
Reiterating the lack of desire for love from the person.
I don't want another LA boy
Final rejection of involvement with another LA boy.
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