[Intro - Male] (Smooth Rhodes chords over a deep sub-bass and subtle sabar drum bounce) Yeah... late night, 2 AM... Ayo Malik, what I tell you about these studio broads, man? I know, man, it was just supposed to be a one-time thing... Yeah, right. Now look at you, caping for a temporary stay. Listen... [Verse 1 - Male] You left your silver hoop earring on my nightstand shelf, And now I’m sitting in this dark room talking to myself. We had a simple rule, keep it light, keep it cool, No catching heavy feelings, playing by the old-school rule. You said you had an hour before you headed back downtown, Now it’s four in the morning, and you’re still hanging 'round. I touch your shoulder gently while you’re sleeping on your side, Wondering how a casual night turned into this ride. [Pre-Chorus - Male] 'Cause every time you get your coat to go, Something in the air says move real slow. We swore we wouldn't let the lines get crossed, Now I’m looking at your face and I’m totally lost. [Chorus - Male] (Rich layered harmonies with subtle kora plucks) It was only 'posed to be a temporary stay, A little physical chemistry, then we walk away. Now your shadow’s on my wall, your scent is on my sheet, And the way you look at me got my heart skipping beats. Yeah, a temporary stay, that’s what we agreed, Now I’m sitting here questioning what I really need. We built a fire from a single little spark, Now I don't wanna leave you in the dark. [Verse 2 - Male] I’m pouring two glasses of water in the kitchen light, Thinking 'bout the wild things we did earlier tonight. You walk in wearing my oversized studio tee, Looking like a vision that was tailor-made for me. You wrap your arms around my waist, kiss me on the spine, Asking if I’m busy when the weekend sun shines. I hesitated for a second, almost said "I’m free," Before I caught myself and realized where I oughta be. [Pre-Chorus - Male] 'Cause every time you get your coat to go, Something in the air says move real slow. We swore we wouldn't let the lines get crossed, Now I’m looking at your face and I’m totally lost. [Chorus - Male] It was only 'posed to be a temporary stay, A little physical chemistry, then we walk away. Now your shadow’s on my wall, your scent is on my sheet, And the way you look at me got my heart skipping beats. Yeah, a temporary stay, that’s what we agreed, Now I’m sitting here questioning what I really need. We built a fire from a single little spark, Now I don't wanna leave you in the dark. [Verse 3 - Male (Rap)] (Beat switches to a heavier, grittier East Coast kick and snare, bass pumping) Ayo Malik, pass the Henny, man, you sound like a bitch! You fucking around with broads that turn a player to a glitch! I told you from the jump, never let 'em stay past three, Unless she swallowing the kid and doing tricks for the team. Now you caught up in her eyes, talking 'bout her sweet smell? Nigga, I’m Brick Stallion, I treat 'em cold as hell! I hit 'em in the backseat of the Lex, then I hit the gas, If a bitch get too attached, I kick her out her fine ass! She left her earring on purpose, that's an old-school trap, Trying to stake a claim on your crib and your rap. I got three hoes waiting at the hotel suite, One bending over, one wiping down the seat! So fuck a temporary stay, get your mind on the dough, Count a hundred thousand up, then pass the bitch to the bro! Don't be domestic, nigga, keep your dick in your pants, 'Cause once you give 'em emotional leverage, you ain't got a chance! [Chorus - Male] (Full R&B arrangement returns with background rap ad-libs) It was only 'posed to be a temporary stay, (Tell 'em, Malik!) A little physical chemistry, then we walk away. Now your shadow’s on my wall, your scent is on my sheet, (Throw her ass out!) And the way you look at me got my heart skipping beats. Yeah, a temporary stay, that’s what we agreed, Now I’m sitting here questioning what I really need. We built a fire from a single little spark, Now I don't wanna leave you in the dark. [Bridge - Male] (Drums drop out, spacey Rhodes chords, subtle sabar percussion accents) Brick says I’m crazy, says I’m falling for a trap... Maybe he’s right, maybe I should just step back. But when I look at you waking up beside my arm, I can't deny the power of your quiet little charm. [Final Chorus - Male] (Full arrangement with soaring vocal runs and layered background vocals) It was only 'posed to be a temporary stay (a temporary stay, baby!), A little physical chemistry, then we walk away (walk away, walk away). Now your shadow’s on my wall, your scent is on my sheet, And the way you look at me got my heart skipping beats. Yeah, a temporary stay (yeah, yeah), that’s what we agreed, Now I’m sitting here questioning what I really need. We built a fire from a single little spark, Now I don't wanna leave you in the dark. [Outro - Male] (Fade out with warm Rhodes, plucking kora, and subtle bass) Temporary stay... Man, you soft, Malik. I’m heading to the club. Yeah, yeah,
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