[Verse 1]
How could I forget when we met in December
Her presence was majestic with a body to remember
And whether or not we were together I thought we were
Inseparable, gotta make an effort, cannot lose my temper
Yo doc, it's been forever, you got to use whatever
You got to make me better, do not wanna remember
Just operate on every spot inside my head and
Don't stop 'till I forget her. (Too late)
Oop, f** it you're right. I locked my eyes on her
It was love at first sight, like what a wonderful life
And we just happened to crash in
Our lives were changing lanes, “Whatever Happened” was blasting
Same question I've been asking myself ever since we parted ways
Broken hearted, guarded pains, eyes focused on the carpet stains
Opus of my darkest days, all just seemed to hard to face
Since your scent left my pillow, I've been lost in a daze
[Hook: Nicki]
Why can't things stay the same?
You moved on, but my feelings remain
Stuck in the past, like my memory's stained
Please get out of my head ‘cause I'm going insane
[Verse 2]
Am I the bu*t end of a joke? Because my world's up in smoke
See, just like that, my access pa** revoked
Days are ample, nights I scramble, in fact, my whole
Present's in shambles, but my past is intact
That's why I'm flashing back, it's got a slight appeal
Smashing a**, ‘cause I don't like to deal with what my feelings might reveal
Sometimes I fight to feel, this heart you had no right to steal
I used to k** to find time, now all I find is time to k**
(So might as well)
[Hook: Nicki]
Why can't things stay the same?
You moved on, but my feelings remain
Stuck in the past, like my memory's stained
Please get out of my head ‘cause I'm going insane
[Verse 3]
I know I called you up a few dozen times too many
Sixteen was probably plenty, but I went and doubled twenty
Your voicemail makes it easy just to get me in a frenzy
And tease me and tempt me, deceive me so deftly
I'd feel so intensely, but I've calmed down immensely
My Bentley's ga**ed up ‘cause I've been running on empty
Couple cups o' Henny, as good a time as any
To head out to your crib, let's just say destiny sent me
Yo don't panic, I'm waiting in my car out by your front drive
‘Cause that's romantic, ain't it? I'm just hoping you'll come by
See, I just want to talk to you a sec and understand why
You wouldn't listen to me all about that other damn guy
I had everything you needed all his money can't buy
Yet you cut me off for him like a samurai, and now look
He's sitting here next to me, acting kinda camera shy
Staining my upholstery, and this the guy you stand beside
You can't deny — wait, why'd you make the cops come?
You think I murdered your man, nah, I misinterpreted shotgun
I had more to f**ing say, like clearly I'm not done
You really f**ed me here and now I'm left with one option
How did it come to this? co*k-blocked by the government
I'm gonna miss your love, so god-damned tough to quit
But I guess, it's time to meet my maker
So take this, you f**ing pigs
[Outro: Nicki]
Why can't things stay the same?
You moved on, but my feelings remain
Stuck in the past, like my memory's stained
Please get out of my head ‘cause I'm going insane
Why can't things stay the same?
You moved on, (oh, you moved on) but my feelings remain
Stuck in the past, like my memory's stained
Please get out of my head ‘cause I'm going insane
(Get out of my head, get out of my head)