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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Roman GianArthur
Roman GianArthur
Guitar
Nate 'Rocket' Wonder
Nate 'Rocket' Wonder
Drums
Kellindo Parker
Kellindo Parker
Rhythm Guitar
Janelle Monáe
Janelle Monáe
Lead Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Charles Joseph II
Charles Joseph II
Composer
Janelle Monáe Robinson
Janelle Monáe Robinson
Composer
Nathaniel Irvin III
Nathaniel Irvin III
Composer
Roman GianArthur Irvin
Roman GianArthur Irvin
Composer
Roman GianArthur
Roman GianArthur
Arranger
Nate 'Rocket' Wonder
Nate 'Rocket' Wonder
Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Roman GianArthur
Roman GianArthur
Recording Engineer
Randy Warnken
Randy Warnken
Assistant Mixing Engineer
Mitch 'Mitchowski' Martin
Mitch 'Mitchowski' Martin
Associate Producer
Chuck Lightning
Chuck Lightning
Executive Producer
Nate 'Rocket' Wonder
Nate 'Rocket' Wonder
Producer
Larry Anthony
Larry Anthony
Mastering Engineer
Sean John Combs
Sean John Combs
Executive Producer
Neal Pogue
Neal Pogue
Mixing Engineer
Vernon Mungo
Vernon Mungo
Recording Engineer
Big Boi
Big Boi
Producer
Janelle Monáe
Janelle Monáe
Recording Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Love is gnawin' on my mind
Feeling real down, all dressed up in my new suit
Took my name, my site, my song
Been tryin' to find myself all day long
[Verse 2]
I heard 'em sayin'
Love will be a curse or a restless friend
Love belongs in movies
Now I know I played with your heart
'Cause when I turn back around I saw
You in someone else's arms
Walkin' 'round town, all dressed up makin' your move
[Verse 3]
But I was scared to fall in love
I never thought I'd be the one that will push you in her arms, oh
[Verse 4]
Oh, baby, it's code
I want you to hold me and love me till I want no more
And need me, need me till I need no more
Baby, it's code
Baby, it's code
[Verse 5]
But I was scared to fall in love
I never thought I'd be the one that will push you in her arms, oh
[Verse 6]
Oh, baby, it's code
I want you to hold me and love me till I want no more
And need me, need me till I need no more
Baby, it's code
Baby, it's code
[Verse 7]
Oh, baby, hey, baby
I wanna be in your arms, oh
Please don't leave
[Verse 8]
Please, I need a nurse
I've been hurt
I need a glass of Merlot Blanc
I know I was wrong, but can't you see
The harm that's been done to me?
Oh
Written by: Charles Joseph II, Janelle Monáe Robinson, Nathaniel Irvin III, Roman GianArthur Irvin

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