Lyrics
Under my thumb
Expressing control or dominance over someone.
The girl who once had me down
Referring to a girl who used to have power over the speaker.
Under my thumb
Reiterating the theme of control.
The girl who once pushed me around
Describing a girl who previously dominated the speaker.
It's down to me
Highlighting the speaker's newfound control.
The difference in the clothes she wears
Observing changes in the girl's attire, possibly influenced by the speaker.
Down to me, the change has come,
Attributing the transformation to the speaker's influence.
She's under my thumb
Emphasizing the girl's submission to the speaker's authority.
Under my thumb
Repeating the theme of control, comparing the girl to a subservient dog.
The squirmin' dog who's just had her day
Characterizing the girl as having faced consequences or challenges.
Under my thumb
Reiterating the control theme, noting a positive change in the girl's behavior.
A girl who has just changed her ways
Describing the girl's altered behavior in a positive light.
It's down to me, yes it is
Reinforcing the speaker's role in shaping the girl's actions.
The way she does just what she's told
Highlighting the girl's obedience to the speaker's instructions.
Down to me, the change has come
Stressing the speaker's influence in bringing about change.
She's under my thumb
Reiterating the girl's submission to the speaker's control.
Ah, ah, say it's alright
Expressing approval or satisfaction with the current situation.
It's down to me
Reaffirming the speaker's responsibility for the girl's demeanor.
The way she talks when she's spoken to
Observing the girl's behavior in response to communication.
Down to me, the change has come,
Linking changes in the girl to the speaker's influence.
She's under my thumb
Reiterating the girl's submission and compliance.
She's under my thumb
Repeating the idea of the girl being under the speaker's control.
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