Action Figure
Empowerment in Musical Expression: 'Action Figure' by Anna Luena
Lyrics
Don’t play me
Expressing a plea or demand not to be deceived or manipulated.
Don’t play with me
Reiterating the request not to engage in deceptive actions or games.
Don’t play me
Continuing the emphasis on not wanting to be played or manipulated.
Don’t play with me
Repeating the desire not to be involved in any deceptive behavior.
Fa so la ti do
Using musical notes metaphorically to convey a sense of playfulness or manipulation.
Don’t
A straightforward expression of the word "Don't," emphasizing a refusal or rejection.
Don’t play
Adding "play" to the previous line, reinforcing the refusal to be played or deceived.
Uh
An interjection expressing hesitation or contemplation about the situation.
What you say yeah
Asking for clarification or a repetition of what has been said.
You treat me like a doll
Describing a feeling of being treated like an inanimate object, possibly indicating lack of agency.
In a glass case
Comparing oneself to a doll in a glass case, suggesting being on display and controlled.
Long as I look pretty doesn’t matter what I say
Emphasizing that external appearance takes precedence over one's words or opinions.
You see it painted on my face
Pointing out that the emotional state is visible despite external appearances.
I’m down to play
Expressing a willingness to participate in the game or manipulation despite reservations.
Down to play
Repeating the willingness to play along with the situation.
Today it’s me
Acknowledging the current involvement in the situation or relationship.
Tomorrow it could be her
Suggesting that the same treatment could be experienced by someone else in the future.
And I don’t need to check out any research
Asserting independence and not needing to investigate or validate the actions of others.
Your favorite’s making money selling t-shirts
Observing that the one favored by the subject is monetarily successful, possibly at the expense of integrity.
Your t-shirts yeah
Linking the success to the sale of merchandise, specifically T-shirts.
Don’t
Repeating the previous refusal not to be played or manipulated.
Don’t don’t play
Emphasizing the rejection of playing games or engaging in deceptive behavior.
Uh
An interjection expressing hesitation or contemplation about the situation.
What you say yeah
Asking for clarification or a repetition of what has been said.
Don’t play me
Reiterating the plea or demand not to be deceived or manipulated.
Don’t play with me
Repeating the request not to engage in deceptive actions or games.
Don’t play me
Continuing the emphasis on not wanting to be played or manipulated.
Don’t play with me
Repeating the desire not to be involved in any deceptive behavior.
What what what what don’t
Expressing confusion or frustration about the persistent request not to be played.
What what what hey
Repeating the expression of confusion or frustration, possibly seeking clarity or resolution.
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