Lyricist: JANET JACKSON Composer: JANET JACKSON
All the lonely nights I spend alone
Never 'round to love me, you're always gone, 'cause you're hangin' out
Breakin' the rules, oh the man has come lookin' for you
You're a rebel now, don't give a damn
Always carrying on with the gang
I'm tryin' to tell ya boy, it's a mistake
You won't realize 'til it's too late
Don't understand why you insist
On ways of living such a dangerous life
Time after time you stay away
And I just know that you're telling me lies
Black cat nine lives, short days long nights
Livin' on the edge, not afraid to die
Heart beat real strong, but not for long
Better watch your step or you're gonna die
You're so together boy, but just at a glance
You'll do anything, if given the chance
Scheming, plannin' lies to get what you need
So full of promises that you never keep
Don't you tell yourself that it's okay
Sick and tired of all of your games
And you want me to stay, (aww) better change
Makes no sense to me, your crazy ways
Don't understand why you insist
On ways of living such a dangerous life
Time after time you stay away
And I just know that you're telling me lies
Not afraid to die
Black cat, black cat, short days long nights, livin' on the edge
Don't understand why you insist
On ways of living such a dangerous life
Time after time you stay away
And I just know that you're telling me lies
Black cat nine lives, short days long nights
Livin' on the edge, not afraid to die
Heart beat real strong, but not for long
Better watch your step or you're gonna die
Black cat nine lives, short days long nights
Livin' on the edge, not afraid to die
Heart beat real strong, but not for long
Better watch your step or you're gonna die