Cheatin'
Love's Deception: Paloma & The Matches Unravel the Bittersweet Tale
Lyrics
I’ve been cheatin’
The singer admits to engaging in infidelity.
‘Cause I’m seekin’
They are searching or longing for a particular emotion or sensation.
For a feelin’
Seeking a feeling or experience.
And I’m repeatin’
The action of cheating is recurring or happening again.
We went out eatin’
A date or outing occurred.
But he soon was on his knees
The partner expressed vulnerability or submission.
And he kept on kneelin’
Continued kneeling, possibly pleading or begging.
Only knew him fleetin’
The encounter with this person was brief.
Cheatin’
Reiteration of the act of cheating.
You caught me cheatin’
The cheating has been discovered by the partner.
How’s that feelin’?
Asking the partner about their feelings after discovering the infidelity.
Are you already freakin’?
Questioning if the partner is upset or distressed.
Are you competin’?
Asking if the partner feels they are in competition due to the cheating.
‘Cause I’m defeatin’
The singer feels defeated in the situation.
Oh, how you’re treatin’ me is conceitin’
The partner's treatment of the singer feels arrogant or self-centered.
I’ve been intreatin’
The singer has been pleading or requesting something.
Cheatin’
Reiteration of the act of cheating.
Who is this dude?
Asking about the identity of the person involved in the cheating.
This is so you
Describing the actions as characteristic of the partner.
You left me feeling blue
Feeling sad or melancholic after the incident.
I don’t know what to do
Expressing confusion and a lack of direction.
I’m a fool and you’re too cruel
The singer feels foolish and perceives the partner as cruel.
I bet you didn’t think this through
Implies the partner didn't consider the consequences thoroughly.
What happened to being true?
Questioning the partner's lack of commitment to honesty.
I’m done being your tool
The singer refuses to be manipulated or used anymore.
Cheatin’
Reiteration of the act of cheating.
I’ve been, you’ve been
Acknowledging mutual involvement in cheating.
Cheatin’
Reiteration of the act of cheating.
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