She Had Me
Love's Gamble: Hank Williams Jr.'s Tale of Freedom and Heartache
Lyrics
She had me right were she wanted me
She had control over my actions and emotions as she desired.
I was dancin' to her tune
I was following her lead, influenced by her decisions.
She always got whatever she wanted
She consistently obtained everything she desired.
And lovin' me was all she had to do
Her love for me was the only requirement for her satisfaction.
I am a gambler, I ain't no businessman
I take risks, not focused on business matters.
I was born a rambler
I was born to wander, not conforming to societal expectations.
Not many women understand
Not many women comprehend or accept my free-spirited nature.
But I can't be a puppet on
I cannot be controlled like a puppet on a string.
A string for you babe
Addressing the partner, expressing resistance to being manipulated.
Hey you can lead or follow get
Choosing independence, suggesting the partner can lead or leave.
The hell out of my way
An assertive stance, asking the partner to step aside if not supportive.
She had me right were she wanted me
Reiteration of her control over him and his compliance.
I was dancin' to her tune
Continued acknowledgment of being influenced by her actions.
She always got whatever she wanted
Repeated statement of her consistently achieving her desires.
And lovin' me was all she had to do
Emphasizing that his love is sufficient for her fulfillment.
Baby I'm tired of playin'
Expressing weariness with playing games in the relationship.
Your silly little game
Rejecting the partner's manipulative tactics.
I am not your boyfriend
Clarifying his identity as a grown man, not just a boyfriend.
I'm a full grown man
Asserting his maturity and independence.
Your good lovin' had every other woman
Her affection made other women take a backseat in his life.
At the back of the line
Acknowledging the impact of her love on his relationships.
All you had to do was love me
Stating that her love was the simple requirement for his devotion.
But you just couldn't find the time
Expressing disappointment in her inability to prioritize their relationship.
She had me right were she wanted me
Reaffirming her influence over him and his compliance.
I was dancin' to her tune
Continued acknowledgment of dancing to her tune.
She always got whatever she wanted
Reiterated statement of her consistently getting what she wants.
And lovin' me was all she had to do
Reemphasizing that his love is the key to her satisfaction.
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