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Case of the Ex Lyrics
by Mýa
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Case of the Ex Lyrics
[Tricky]
Yeah, Mya
Red Zone, wha-what?
Uh
[Mya]
It's after midnight
And she's on your phone (phone)
Saying come over
Cause she's all alone (lone)
I could tell it was your ex
By your tone (tone)
But why is she calling now?
After so long
1 - Now what is that she wants?
Tell me what is that she needs?
Did she hear about the brand new Benz?
That you just bought for me
Cause y'all don't have no kids
Didn't shared no mutual friends
And you told me that she turned trick
When y'all broke up in '96
2 - What'cha gonna do
When you can't say no
And your feelings start to show
Boy I really need to know
And how you gonna act
How you gonna handle that
What'cha gonna do when she wants you back
Repeat 2
There's no need to
Reminisce about the past (past)
Obviously cause that shit did not last (last)
I know how a woman will try to game you (you)
So don't get caught up
Because baby you'll lose
Repeat 1
Repeat 2 (4x)
Tell me why she on the phone?
In the middle of the night
Tell me why she in your life?
Trying to get what's mine
She don't know me
She's about to know me
I'm in your life
That's how its gon' be
I've seen her photo
She ain't even all that
So if you want her back
You can take her back
Cause game recognize game
I could do the same thing
Get it right, change
Or take back this ring
Repeat 2 (4x)
[Tricky]
Yo, playboy right now, uh
Uh, Mya, think girl, think girl
What? What? What? What? Uh!
Red Zone, wheeooh
Meaning of Case of the Ex
It’s after midnight, and Mýa’s dissecting a classic scenario: the ex trying to make a comeback. She’s clearly annoyed, recognizing the familiar tactic – this woman is calling just to stir up trouble, fueled by jealousy over a new possession she bought for her partner. The lyrics reveal a calculated response: don't fall for it; women will always try to manipulate you, and getting caught means losing everything. It’s a sharp warning against sentimental longing and a reminder of past betrayals (“broke up in ‘96”). Mýa asserts her dominance, dismissing the ex as insignificant ("She ain’t even all that") and issuing a challenge – “game recognize game.” The repetition emphasizes the need to stay strong and not be swayed by emotion, solidifying Mýa's message of self-assuredness and strategic detachment in the face of unwanted attention.
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