Samson
Samson's Heartbreak: Unraveling the Power of Delilah's Love
Lyrics
I see you got yourself a Delilah
The person being addressed has found a partner similar to Delilah, a reference to a biblical figure known for her betrayal of Samson.
To run her fingers through your hair
The new partner is showing affection by running their fingers through the person's hair.
It didn't take you very long to find her
It didn't take much time for the person to find this new partner.
You'd know a heart in need of breaking anywhere
The person addressing recognizes signs of emotional vulnerability and pain in the other person.
What a show, it's a re-run we already know
The situation is familiar and predictable; it feels like a repeat of past events.
Samson, what you gonna do
A direct question to Samson about his actions or decisions in response to the situation.
When that woman is all through with you?
Asking what Samson plans to do when this woman has finished causing him emotional pain.
Learn your lesson. What you trying to prove?
Encouragement to learn from past experiences and mistakes.
Just take another spin
Suggesting to take another chance or risk despite the likelihood of failure.
On this game you'll never win
Indicating that this situation is a game or challenge that cannot be won.
Did you get tired of counting down the hours
Questioning if the person became tired of waiting or anticipating something.
Thought that she'd make you a man
Belief that the person thought this new partner would help them mature.
I think you underestimate her power
Underestimating the new partner's influence or control over the person.
'Cause now she's got you eating from the palm of her hand
Expressing how the new partner has gained control over the person.
Who'd have known? We did but your head is made out of stone
Observation that others (not Samson) were aware of the potential outcome but Samson ignored the warning due to stubbornness.
Samson, what you gonna do
Reiteration of the question directed at Samson about his future actions.
When that woman is all through with you?
Reemphasizing the consequences Samson will face when this woman finishes affecting him emotionally.
Learn your lesson. What you trying to prove?
Encouragement to learn from mistakes and experiences.
Just take another spin
Reiterating the suggestion to take another chance despite the probable failure.
On this game you'll never win
Stating the futility of winning in this situation or relationship.
Over and over you find girls to hold ya
Observing a pattern in the person's behavior—seeking comfort in various partners, none of whom can provide what the speaker could.
But none of them can hold you like me
Claiming that none of the other partners could emotionally connect or support the person like the speaker could.
You should have known what you had, now it's gone
Suggesting regret for not appreciating what the speaker offered until it was lost.
But really I thank you, 'cause finally I'm free oh, but
Expressing gratitude for the freedom gained after the relationship ended.
Samson, what you gonna do
Repetition of the question directed at Samson about his future decisions or actions.
When that woman is all through with you?
Highlighting the aftermath when the woman has finished affecting Samson emotionally.
Learn your lesson. What you trying to prove?
Encouragement to learn from experiences and past mistakes.
Just take another spin
Reiterating the suggestion to take another chance despite the probable failure.
On this game you'll never win
Stating the futility of winning in this situation or relationship once more.
Oh, just take another spin
Repeating the suggestion to take another chance despite the likely failure in this ongoing "game."
On this game you'll never win
Final emphasis on the unwinnable nature of this situation or relationship.
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