Ex's
Temptations Unveiled: A Story of Forbidden Romance
Lyrics
How did we get here?
Reflecting on the current situation and questioning how it unfolded.
You showed up solo but I know she's at home
Noticing that the person arrived alone but suspecting their partner is at home.
And you're actin' so sincere, sincere
Noticing the person's seemingly genuine behavior.
Sincere (sincere)
Emphasizing the sincerity of the person's actions.
I was thinkin' 'bout leavin'
Considering the idea of ending the relationship.
Makin' up a lie 'bout how to say goodbye
Thinking of creating a false excuse to end the relationship.
To stop you, boy, from cheatin', cheatin'
Expressing the desire to prevent the person from cheating.
To stop you, boy, from cheatin' (cheatin')
Reiterating the intention to stop the person from cheating.
Stop pretendin' she's not sendin' fear straight to your phone
Pointing out that the partner's actions cause fear in the speaker.
It's so temptin', no good endin' with you and me alone
Acknowledging the temptation but recognizing it leads to a bad outcome.
Tonight I'm kissin' my ex-best-friend's ex-boyfriend, ex-boyfriend
Describing a provocative act of kissing someone's ex-boyfriend.
Tonight you'll both be sayin' my name like I'm to blame and it's a shame
Anticipating blame for the situation and expressing indifference.
Ex, ex, oh, I'm not sorry
Asserting the lack of remorse for the actions.
Her text won't, won't stop me
Stating that messages from the partner won't deter the speaker.
Tonight I'm kissin' my ex-best-friend's ex-boyfriend, ex-boyfriend
Repeating the provocative act mentioned earlier.
Wasn't thinkin' how she'd feel
Admitting a lack of consideration for the feelings of a friend.
Shoulda known she'd be pissed when she heard that we kissed
Acknowledging the expected anger of the friend upon learning about the kiss.
But you said, "What's the big deal, big deal?"
Downplaying the significance of the situation.
You know that you're the worst thing I could steal
Acknowledging the negative impact of the speaker's actions on the friend.
How'd I do this to my best friend?
Expressing regret for betraying a best friend.
'Cause it's not my style to fall for a smile
Admitting vulnerability to a charming smile, contrary to the usual behavior.
But we're gonna make a mistake, mistake
Anticipating a mistake in pursuing a relationship with the mentioned person.
Gonna see a heartbreak, heartbreak
Predicting a future heartbreak due to the current actions.
Stop pretendin' she's not sendin' fear straight to your phone
Reiterating the partner's influence on the speaker's decision.
It's so temptin', no good endin' with you and me alone
Acknowledging the temptation but foreseeing a negative outcome.
Tonight I'm kissin' my ex-best-friend's ex-boyfriend, ex-boyfriend
Repeating the provocative act from earlier in the lyrics.
Tonight you'll both be sayin' my name like I'm to blame and it's a shame
Anticipating blame for the situation and expressing indifference.
Ex, ex, oh, I'm not sorry
Reiterating the lack of remorse for the actions.
Her text won't, won't stop me
Asserting that messages from the partner won't deter the speaker.
Tonight I'm kissin' my ex-best-friend's ex-boyfriend, ex-boyfriend
Repeating the provocative act mentioned earlier.
Someone's gonna get jealous (ooh)
Speculating that someone will feel jealousy.
Someone's gonna get hurt (ooh)
Anticipating emotional pain for someone involved.
Someone's gonna get lucky (hey)
Suggesting that someone might benefit in an unexpected way.
But it's not gonna be her
Clarifying that the benefit will not be for the original partner.
Tonight I'm kissin' my ex-best-friend's ex-boyfriend, ex-boyfriend
Repeating the provocative act from earlier in the lyrics.
Tonight you'll both be sayin' my name like I'm to blame and it's a shame
Anticipating blame for the situation and expressing indifference.
Ex, ex, oh, I'm not sorry
Asserting the lack of remorse for the actions.
Her text won't, won't stop me
Stating that messages from the partner won't deter the speaker.
Tonight I'm kissin' my ex-best-friend's ex-boyfriend, ex-boyfriend
Repeating the provocative act mentioned earlier.
And I'm to blame
Taking responsibility for the consequences of the actions.
Ex, ex, oh, I'm not sorry
Reiterating the lack of remorse for the actions.
Her text won't, won't stop me
Asserting that messages from the partner won't deter the speaker.
Tonight I'm kissin' my ex-best-friend's ex-boyfriend, ex-boyfriend
Repeating the provocative act from earlier in the lyrics.
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