Lyrics
Hey girl don't come to me and ask me for a helpin' hand
Expresses reluctance to offer help, implying a past history of unappreciated assistance.
'Cause by the way things seem to be, I would never ever understand
Highlights the speaker's inability to comprehend the situation due to its complexity or repeated nature.
When he comes to you, you always take him back
Observes a pattern where the girl consistently forgives someone who wrongs her.
Hey girl, just wait and see, you're bound to have a heartattack
Forewarns of potential severe emotional consequences if the pattern persists.
'Cause whenever you meet
Introduces the recurring theme of encounters, possibly romantic, and the ensuing negative outcomes.
It always turns out the same
Suggests a sense of inevitability or predictability in the way these encounters unfold.
You're treated bad again
Summarizes the recurring experience of being treated poorly during these encounters.
Treated bad again
Reiterates the theme, emphasizing the consistent mistreatment experienced by the girl.
Hey girl why can't you learn that changes can be made
Encourages the girl to recognize the possibility of positive change in her relationships.
'Cause when he comes to you, you got to turn and walk the other way
Advises the girl to reject the person causing harm, promoting a healthier direction.
Go out, hit the town, try to look for something new
Suggests the idea of exploring new experiences and avoiding the toxic relationship.
Go out, mess around, understand what you are going through
Encourages the girl to seek personal understanding and growth outside the harmful relationship.
'Cause whenever you meet
Reiterates the recurring nature of negative outcomes in the girl's encounters.
It always turns out the same
Emphasizes the consistent pattern of being treated poorly during these encounters.
You're treated bad again
Restates the overall theme of being subjected to mistreatment in relationships.
Treated bad again
Reiterates the message, underscoring the regularity of being treated badly.
So many nights
Shifts to a reflective tone, possibly addressing the emotional toll on the speaker due to the girl's situation.
My thoughts bring me to you
Expresses nights filled with contemplation about the girl and her recurring struggles.
I've seen him come and go
Observes the transient nature of problematic individuals entering and leaving the girl's life.
And so many years
Reflects on the extended duration of the speaker's observation and concern for the girl.
You don't know I've been watching you
Reveals the speaker's hidden watchfulness over the girl's life and relationships.
But baby, baby
Addresses the girl affectionately, contemplating the potential impact of newfound knowledge.
Would something change if you knew
Ponders whether the girl's awareness of the speaker's observations could lead to positive change.
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