On Top
Seductive Secrets: Unraveling Dangerous Desires in 'On Top'
Lyrics
Somebody asked me if I wanted a ride
Someone offered the speaker a ride.
I said what do you mean
The speaker seeks clarification about the offer.
They said I know a woman that
The person mentions a woman known as slip-n-slide.
They called slip-n-slide
The woman has a slippery and alluring nature.
Introduce me to a galley name of Sally
Introduction to a woman named Sally.
Said she rides the horses down
Sally enjoys riding horses in Tennessee Valley.
In Tennessee Valley
She stole my chain, she wasn't plain
Sally steals the speaker's chain, indicating deceit.
That woman's crazy and a little bit vain
Sally is not straightforward; she is crazy and somewhat vain.
She likes it on top that woman never stop
Sally prefers being in control (on top), possibly in various aspects.
She's a star, she's a hero
Sally is portrayed as a star and hero.
She said sugar for the time of your life
Sally offers something special for the speaker's enjoyment.
I get you on my horse so you will realize
Sally wants the speaker to experience something memorable on her horse.
She takes them boogie-woogie boys out the backdoor
Sally takes adventurous boys discreetly out the backdoor.
Gets 'em all high on her flesh for sure
She gets them high on her allure.
She rode my train, and then my plane
Sally engages in various experiences, including trains and planes.
A nymphomaniac, a little insane
Sally is characterized as a nymphomaniac with a touch of insanity.
She likes it on top that woman never stop
Reiteration of Sally's preference for being on top.
She's a star, she's a hero, she likes it on top
Reinforcement of Sally's star and hero qualities.
She likes it on top that woman never stop
Reiteration of Sally's preference for being on top.
She's a star, she's a hero, she likes it on top
Reinforcement of Sally's star and hero qualities.
She's a hero, she likes it on top
Confirmation of Sally being a hero who likes being on top.
I took a picture of her
The speaker captures a moment with a photograph of Sally.
So I would remember
The photo is a memory aid for the speaker.
She likes those dirty movies
Sally enjoys explicit movies, finding them enjoyable.
She says they're really groovy
Sally considers such movies to be groovy.
Comatose, I couldn't boast
The speaker is in a comatose state, unable to brag.
I noticed later on my baby was a liar
Realization that the speaker's partner was dishonest.
Catatonic, supersonic
Description of Sally as a captivating, high-energy lover.
Hot, high-heeled, lover, lady sure is on fire
I can't believe the things I've seen
Disbelief at the experiences witnessed with Sally.
Lucky that I remember where the hell I've been
Grateful for remembering the events with Sally.
Somebody asked me if I wanted a ride
Repetition of someone offering the speaker a ride.
I said what do you mean
Reiteration of the speaker seeking clarification about the offer.
They said I know a woman that
Repetition of someone mentioning a woman named slip-n-slide.
They called slip-n-slide
Repetition of the woman being slippery and alluring.
Introduce me to a galley name of Sally
Repetition of introduction to a woman named Sally.
Said she rides the horses down
Repetition of Sally enjoying riding horses in Tennessee Valley.
In Tennessee Valley
She stole my chain, she wasn't plain
Repetition of Sally stealing the speaker's chain, indicating deceit.
That woman's crazy and a little bit vain
Repetition of Sally being crazy and somewhat vain.
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