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You already know it's something like youAin't never gon' do againLike what the fuck? You wanna act likeYou wanna be a bitch about it(Trell Got Wings)

It be over 'fore it even begun (Oh, woah)I, um, catch feelings

Feel attached and then I run (Oh, woah)I don't wanna leave but I can't stay (No)I know it's hard dealin' with aHeart that you didn't breakI'm no good, baby, I'm scarred, babyYou too good, baby, so I'm gone, babyLook, I feel we took it too far, babyYou should be more careful with ya heartBaby i'm a crook, baby, I'm a robber, babySteal ya heart, then dissolve it, babyI don't wanna meet ya mom and father, babyBecause we ain't goin' no farther, babyYeah, yeah yeah, yeah, yeah, yeahI'm a crook, baby, I'm a robber, babyI don't wanna meet ya father, baby

What is feelings? I don't catch 'em, baby(At all)I've been here before, I learned my lessonBabySee, when love is lost, it's depressing, baby(At all)And I ain't got time for the depression, baby(At all) you been stressin' lately'Cause I ain't been callin'And textin' lately (Woah)I fall back from all that whenI feel you feelin' too special, baby(Oh, woah) i don't wanna waste ya timeI don't wanna leave ya in the blindSo before we get ahead of ourselvesThen let's leave it all behind'Cause I'm too in love with my grindI got moves to makeAnd I got a lot of dues to payAnd I know it's better dudes to dateDon't let the street shit fool you baeI know you fuck with me andI really fuck with youBut it ain't no guarantee that I'llFall in love with youSo I'ma keep it G, I got other shit to doThis is me tellin' you that it's through

It be over 'fore it even begun (It be over)I, um, catch feelingsFeel attached and then I run (Oh, woah)I don't wanna leave but I can't stay(Can't stay) i know it's hard dealin' with aHeart that you didn't break(I know it's hard)I'm no good, baby, I'm scarred, baby(I'm no good)You too good, baby, so I'm gone, baby(And you too good)Look, I feel we took it too far, baby(Woah, woah)You should be more careful with ya heartBaby i'm a crook, baby, I'm a robber, babySteal ya heart, then dissolve it, babyI don't wanna meet ya mom and father, babyBecause we ain't goin' no farther, babyYeah, yeah (I can't go no farther, baby)Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeahI'm a crook, baby, I'm a robber, baby(Yes, I am)I don't wanna meet ya father, baby(It ain't even your fault)

You took my heart through

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Two hundred surgeriesAnd I can't do it no more, I'm sorry

Overall Meaning

"Heartbreak Hotel" by Rod Wave explores the complexities of love and relationships through the lens of someone who has been hurt before. The song delves into the fear of getting attached and the subsequent desire to run away before things get too serious. Rod Wave acknowledges his own flaws and insecurities, recognizing that he is not good for the other person and that they deserve better. He references his past experiences and the lessons he has learned from them, expressing his unwillingness to go through the pain and heartbreak again.

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The lyrics convey a sense of self-preservation and a focus on personal growth and ambition. Rod Wave prioritizes his own goals and aspirations, suggesting that he cannot fully commit to a romantic relationship because he has other responsibilities and a lot to accomplish. He also emphasizes the importance of protecting oneself and being cautious when it comes to matters of the heart, advising the other person to be careful with their own emotions.

Overall, "Heartbreak Hotel" captures the internal struggle of someone who wants to love and be loved but is afraid of the potential pain and disappointment that may come with it. It showcases Rod Wave's introspective approach to relationships and his commitment to personal growth and self-preservation.

Line by Line Meaning

You already know it's something like youYou are aware that this experience is similar to ones you've had before

Ain't never gon' do againYou won't repeat this kind of situation

Like what the fuck? You wanna act likeWhy are you behaving like this?

You wanna be a bitch about itYou want to be difficult and uncooperative

It be over 'fore it even begun (Oh, woah)It ends before it even starts

I, um, catch feelingsI unexpectedly develop emotions

Feel attached and then I run (Oh, woah)I become emotionally connected, but then I distance myself

I don't wanna leave but I can't stay (No)I don't want to depart, but I can't remain

I know it's hard dealin' with aI understand it's challenging to handle

Heart that you didn't breakA heart that you didn't cause to shatter

I'm no good, baby, I'm scarred, babyI'm damaged and not suitable for you

You too good, baby, so I'm gone, babyYou deserve better, so I'm leaving

Look, I feel we took it too far, babyI believe we pushed the relationship beyond its limits

You should be more careful with ya heartYou should be cautious in protecting your heart

Baby, I'm a crook, baby, I'm a robber, babyI am a dishonest person who steals hearts and breaks them

Steal ya heart, then dissolve it, babyI steal your heart and then destroy it

I don't wanna meet ya mom and father, babyI don't want to introduce myself to your parents

Because we ain't goin' no farther, babyBecause our relationship won't progress any further

Yeah, yeah yeah, yeah, yeah, yeahExpressing agreement and affirmation

I don't wanna meet ya father, babyI don't want to meet your father

What is feelings? I don't catch 'em, babyI don't understand what emotions are

(At all)

I've been here before, I learned my lessonI've experienced this situation previously and gained knowledge from it

See, when love is lost, it's depressing, babyLosing love is a source of sadness

(At all)

And I ain't got time for the depression, babyI don't have the time to be depressed

(At all) you been stressin' latelyYou have been feeling anxious lately

'Cause I ain't been callin'Because I haven't been reaching out

And textin' lately (Woah)And sending text messages lately

I fall back from all that whenI distance myself from all of that when

I feel you feelin' too special, babyI sense that you're becoming too attached or important

(Oh, woah) i don't wanna waste ya timeI don't want to waste your time

I don't wanna leave ya in the blindI don't want to leave you feeling confused

So before we get ahead of ourselvesBefore we progress too far

Then let's leave it all behindLet's forget about everything we had

'Cause I'm too in love with my grindBecause I'm too devoted to my hustle

I got moves to makeI have ambitious plans to pursue

And I got a lot of dues to payAnd I have many obligations to fulfill

And I know it's better dudes to dateAnd I know there are better men to pursue

Don't let the street shit fool you baeDon't let the street life deceive you, babe

I know you fuck with me andI know you have feelings for me and

I really fuck with youI genuinely have strong feelings for you

But it ain't no guarantee that I'llBut there's no assurance that I will

Fall in love with youDevelop romantic love for you

So I'ma keep it G, I got other shit to doSo I'll be honest, I have other priorities

This is me tellin' you that it's throughI'm informing you that it's over

You took my heart throughYou put my heart through

Two hundred surgeriesAn extensive and painful process

And I can't do it no more, I'm sorryI can't endure it anymore, I apologize

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