Oh no, oh
Oh, oh, talking reckless all night
You gotta make that happen, baby, you got me excited, baby
Oh, oh, how come the one you got ain’t never the one you need?
Listen to me
You say you, you talking ’bout you gon’ walk out on this crazy dude
But I don’t believe you
But I don’t really care about all that
So I keep coming back, I can’t help myself
You make it harder for me (Yeah) to wanna get up and leave
When you done put that thing on me, girl, you know just what I need
And I know that I should leave her alone
I’m in a fatal attraction, fatal attraction
If it was all up to me, we’d do it over and over, over again
But girl, what about your man?
I know that I should leave her alone
I’m in a fatal attraction, fatal attraction
Ooh baby, I swear, I want you to myself
Just how we got here
It’s gon’ take everything for me to leave you alone
‘Cause the vision that I get, when I make your body be calling me
Baby, you know you like to give it to me, girl
You know how we do, I used to try and act
Like I ain’t need you before but that was before
You made me want you more, girl, if he only knew that
You make it harder for me to wanna get up and leave (Oh, whoa, oh)
When you done put that thing on me, girl, you know just what I need (Know what I need, yeah)
And I know that I should leave her alone (Woo)
I’m in a fatal attraction (Ayy), fatal attraction (Baby)
If it was all up to me (If it was all up to me), we’d do it over and over, over again
But girl, what about your man? (Oh, whoa)
I know that I should leave her alone (Yeah, yeah)
I’m in a fatal attraction (Yeah, yeah), fatal attraction (Oh, oh)
(Girl, you make it so hard, yeah, yeah)
Girl, you make it harder for me to wanna get up and leave
When you done put that thing on me, girl (Whoa), you know just what I need (Need and I, yeah, yeah)
And I know that I should leave her alone (Babe, oh, whoa)
I’m in a fatal attraction (Yes, it is), fatal attraction (Oh)
If it was all up to me (If it was all up to me, babe), we’d do it over and over, over again (Hey)
But girl, what about your man? (Girl, I don’t give a damn about it)
I know that I should leave her alone (Don’t really care about it, no)
I’m in a fatal attraction (Fatal), fatal attraction (Fatal)
Yeah, yeah
Fatal
Yeah, yeah
Pulled In by Irresistible Desire
“Fatal Attraction” by Chris Brown dives into the complexity of forbidden love and magnetic temptation. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a relationship fraught with longing and risk, as Chris confesses his struggle to resist someone who isn’t his to claim. The song’s narrative is honest and raw, highlighting the internal battle between desire and conscience. Each verse reveals the depth of the emotional entanglement, with Chris torn between doing what’s right and surrendering to the chemistry that keeps pulling him back.
The Struggle Between Right and Wrong
Repeated references to not being able to “leave her alone” and questioning “what about your man?” underscore the moral conflict at the heart of the song. Despite knowing he should walk away, the allure proves too powerful, leading to a cycle of passion and guilt. This theme will resonate with listeners who have ever found themselves caught between what they want and what’s right.
Song Credits
Artist: Chris Brown
Songwriters: Chris Brown, (additional songwriters not specified)
Release Year: 2023
Label: RCA Records