Girl on a String
Bound by Love: A Puppet's Tale
Lyrics
Well he's got her going up and down like a yo-yo
Describes how the man controls the woman's emotions, making her fluctuate like a yo-yo.
And she never feels better than ever, just so-so
Despite the control, the woman never experiences true happiness, only feeling so-so.
Like a shrunken head on a rear view mirror
Metaphorically compares the woman's state to a shrunken head, possibly suggesting distortion or discomfort.
She rides along in his atmosphere
She exists in his environment, depicted as an atmosphere he controls.
Like furry dice or some voodoo thing
Compares the woman to various objects, emphasizing the manipulative nature of the relationship.
he's got that girl on a string
Directly states that the man has control over the woman, keeping her on a string.
Since they tied the knot he keeps her in stitches
After marriage, the man continues to cause emotional distress, keeping her in stitches (both laughing and wounded).
And when she ain't banged up, she's sewing his britches
Even when she's not physically hurt, she is occupied with domestic duties, like sewing his clothes.
Like a line between the orange juice cans
Metaphor for the constraints in their relationship, akin to a communication line between two cans.
she's strung out on his childish demands
Illustrates how the woman is entangled in the man's immature demands.
To meet him out by the backyard swing
The man dictates where she should be, emphasizing his control over her.
he's got that girl on a string
Reiterates the man's dominance, having the woman on a string.
Girl on a string, just a little play toy
Describes the woman as a plaything, emphasizing the trivialization of her role in the relationship.
Girl on a string, for a little bad boy
Suggests that the man views the woman as a toy for his amusement and rebellion.
Girl on a string, he's dragging her around
Portrays the woman as being dragged around by the man, highlighting his control.
Girl on a string, he's tying her down
Expresses the idea of the woman being emotionally tied down by the man.
She carries his baby straddled on her hipbone
Details the woman's physical burden of carrying the man's child.
And there's another on the way, just wait till they get home
Foretells the arrival of another child, adding to the challenges in their relationship.
The deeper into darkness they get
Suggests that as their situation worsens, the woman becomes more aware of her constrained life.
The more she sees the silhouette
Her perception becomes clearer as they delve into darker aspects of their relationship.
Of a girl who wanted pretty things
Contrasts the woman's current situation with her past desires for a better life.
Not that girl on a string
Reiterates the woman's constrained state, contrasting it with her initial aspirations for a more fulfilling life.
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