Taking Chances
Risking Hearts: Unveiling the Daring Tale in Dan Patlansky's 'Taking Chances'
Lyrics
The plan I had with the queen and a two
The speaker had a plan involving a queen and another person.
Like taking chances on a woman like you
Comparing the risk of being involved with a woman like the one mentioned to taking chances.
Blind me walking on a hill with a view
Metaphorically blind while walking on a hill, possibly oblivious to potential dangers or risks.
Like taking chances on a lady like you
Similar to the previous line, emphasizing the risk involved with this particular woman.
Cold smile
Describing someone with a seemingly distant or detached demeanor.
Black heart
Suggesting a person with a cold, unfeeling nature.
Packaged in a sweet romance
These negative traits are packaged within the facade of a sweet, romantic persona.
Sharp tongue
Referring to someone with a sharp, cutting way of speaking.
Dead eyes
Indicating someone with lifeless, emotionless eyes.
Packaged in a pretty glance
Similar to before, negative qualities hidden behind an attractive appearance.
Mighty cool in an old straw hat
A person who appears composed and impressive in a simple setting.
Like taking chances on a lady like that
Once again, likening the risk of involvement with this type of woman to taking chances.
Trusting the word of a bar room rat
Trusting the words of someone unreliable or untrustworthy.
Like taking chances on a lady like that
Reiterating the risk involved with a woman possessing similar qualities.
Cold smile
Repeating the description of a cold, unfeeling demeanor.
Black heart
Emphasizing the dark nature concealed within a romantic appearance.
Packaged in a sweet romance
Similar to earlier, negative traits hidden behind a facade of sweetness.
Sharp tongue
Reiterating someone with a sharp, possibly hurtful way of speaking.
Dead eyes
Continuing the description of someone with emotionless eyes.
Packaged in a pretty glance
Once again, negative traits disguised by an attractive appearance.
Expressing your feeling to a dope slinging crew
Expressing emotions or feelings to a potentially dangerous or untrustworthy group of people.
Like taking chances on a woman like you
Comparing the risk of expressing oneself to the risk of being involved with a similar woman.
Bring your sister to the boys by the queue
Bringing someone (sister) to a group of boys waiting in line.
Like taking chances on a woman like you
Similar to before, likening the risk of involvement with this woman to taking chances.
Cold smile
Repeated description of a cold, distant demeanor.
Black heart
Reiterating the presence of darkness or negativity beneath a romantic exterior.
Packaged in a sweet romance
Repeating the idea of negative traits hidden behind a facade of sweetness.
Sharp tongue
Continuing the description of someone with a cutting way of speaking.
Dead eyes
Continuing the portrayal of emotionless eyes.
Packaged in a pretty glance
Once again, negative traits concealed within an attractive appearance.
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