You Took Advantage of Me
Vulnerable Heart's Bittersweet Tale
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When a girl has the heart of a mother
Expressing that when a girl possesses nurturing qualities, she tends to share her affection with someone.
It must go to someone of course
Acknowledging that the girl's heart must be given to someone.
It can't be sister or brother
Highlighting that the affection can't be directed towards siblings.
And so I love my horse
Playfully stating love for a horse as a substitute for a romantic interest.
But horses are frequently silly
Observing that horses can exhibit foolish behavior.
Mine ran from the beach of Okhala
Narrating a personal experience where the horse ran away.
And left me alone for a filly
Expressing loneliness after the horse left for a female horse (filly).
So I have picked you up
Transitioning to addressing the person being spoken to.
I'm a sentimental sap, that's all
Admitting to being sentimental and emotionally vulnerable.
What's the use of trying not to fall?
Rhetorical question, questioning the point of resisting romantic feelings.
I have no will, you've made your kill
Indicating a lack of willpower and succumbing to the other person's charms.
Cause you took advantage of me
Accusing the person of taking advantage of the speaker's vulnerability.
I'm just like an apple on a bough
Comparing oneself to an apple ready to be picked, emphasizing vulnerability.
And you're gonna shake me down somehow
Anticipating that the person will exploit the speaker's vulnerability.
So, what's the use, you've cooked my goose
Concluding that the damage is done, blaming the person for the consequences.
Cause you took advantage of me
Reiterating that the person took advantage of the speaker.
I'm so hot and bothered that
Expressing intense emotions, feeling overwhelmed.
I don't know my elbow from my ear
Describing confusion and disorientation due to strong emotions.
I suffer something awful each time
Expressing suffering when the person is distant.
You go and much worse when you're near
Highlighting vulnerability and dependence on the person.
Here I am with all my bridges burned
Metaphorically describing a situation where all connections are severed.
Just a babe in arms where you're concerned
Describing oneself as inexperienced and dependent on the person.
So lock the doors and call me yours
Requesting commitment and exclusivity.
Cause you took advantage of me.
Reiterating that the person took advantage of the speaker.
I'm a sentimental sap, that's all
Repeating the admission of being sentimental.
What's the use of trying not to fall?
Rhetorically questioning the futility of resisting emotions.
I have no will, you've made your kill
Reiterating the lack of willpower and the impact of the person's actions.
Cause you took advantage of me
Blaming the person for taking advantage of the speaker.
I'm just like an apple on a bough
Repeating the metaphor of being like an apple ready to be taken.
And you're gonna shake me down somehow
Anticipating the person will exploit the speaker's vulnerability.
So, what's the use, you've cooked my goose
Concluding that the damage is done, blaming the person for the consequences.
Cause you took advantage of me
Reiterating that the person took advantage of the speaker.
I'm so hot and bothered that
Expressing intense emotions, feeling overwhelmed.
I don't know my elbow from my ear
Describing confusion and disorientation due to strong emotions.
I suffer something awful each time
Expressing suffering when the person is distant.
You go and much worse when you're near
Highlighting vulnerability and dependence on the person.
Here I am with all my bridges burned
Metaphorically describing a situation where all connections are severed.
Just a babe in arms where you're concerned
Describing oneself as inexperienced and dependent on the person.
So lock the doors and call me yours
Requesting commitment and exclusivity.
Cause you took advantage of me
Reiterating that the person took advantage of the speaker.
You took advantage of me
Concluding that the person took advantage of the speaker.
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