Lyrics
Truth is I'm just trying to pull you away from your man (You know I can baby)
Expressing the desire to pull the listener away from their current romantic partner.
Don't be so hesitant act like your some kind of angel
Encouraging the listener to shed hesitation and not portray themselves as overly virtuous.
You've been a damsel for too long damned in distress (You can confess to me)
Describing the listener as a damsel in distress for too long, possibly seeking a confession.
I too have walked down that path where everything is chaos
Acknowledging personal experience of navigating a chaotic path in life.
Oh don't you say it (Say it)
Advising the listener not to utter something significant.
Or think your being dishonest with him (With him)
Warning against dishonesty with the current romantic partner.
He's been so careless with you (With you)
Pointing out the current partner's carelessness towards the listener.
But I won't be (I won't, I won't, I won't)
Asserting the speaker's commitment to not replicate the partner's careless behavior.
Oh don't you say it (Say it)
Reiterating the advice against expressing something important.
Or think your being dishonest with him
Reiterating the warning about being dishonest with the current partner.
He's been so careless with you (With you)
Reiterating the criticism of the partner's carelessness towards the listener.
But I won't be, I won't be
Affirming the speaker's commitment to not emulate the partner's behavior.
Fall back on me be awaken
Encouraging the listener to rely on the speaker and be awakened.
Stay with me don't be complacent
Urging the listener to stay with the speaker and avoid complacency.
Hand in my hand got you braced in
Emphasizing physical closeness, holding hands and offering support.
Love you till my life gets taken
Expressing a commitment to love the listener until the end of the speaker's life.
Oh I swear
Swearing an oath, possibly to emphasize the sincerity of the speaker's words.
God is my witness I'm right here
Asserting the speaker's presence and commitment with a reference to God as a witness.
Stay in my corner there's light here
Encouraging the listener to stay in the speaker's corner where there is light.
Spaces don't ever get tight here
Assuring that there is ample space and comfort in the speaker's realm.
Ooo
A vocalization, possibly indicating strong emotions or emphasis.
Ohhh I swear
Repeating the oath or affirmation of commitment.
Day after day I get anxious
Expressing a recurring feeling of anxiety day after day.
Make up your mind I'm not waiting
Urging the listener to make a decision and stating the speaker's unwillingness to wait indefinitely.
Waiting for you is getting tiring
Highlighting the weariness of waiting for the listener.
Ooo
A vocalization, possibly indicating continued emotional intensity or frustration.
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