Put Me In My Place
Reflections on Love Lost: 'Put Me In My Place' by Marshall Fassino
Lyrics
Now that it seems so far away
Reflecting on a distant past
All I can see is your face
Seeing only the image of a significant person
And say the things
Expressing thoughts and feelings
That I thought were meant for you
Realizing misunderstandings in communication
Where did it all go astray?
Wondering where things went wrong
Been running circles in one place
Feeling stuck in a repetitive cycle
To wait for things
Waiting for anticipated events or changes
That I thought could still be true
Hoping for the persistence of true feelings
Yeah you're so good at giving up
Noting someone's proficiency in giving up
Yeah you're so good at giving up
Reiteration of someone's adeptness at surrendering
Might as well give in
Suggesting surrender as a viable option
But baby if you had a little time to waste
Proposing a chance for the person to intervene
Maybe you could come and put me in my place?
Inviting the person to assert dominance or control
Baby if you had a little time to waste
Repeating the suggestion of utilizing time differently
You could come
Emphasizing the potential action the person could take
You could come
Reiteration of the invitation
You could come and put me in
Highlighting the specific act of taking control
You could come and put me in my place
Reaffirming the desire to be put in one's place
Seems that our work here is done
Implying completion or achievement in the relationship
So don't go having too much fun
Advising caution in seeking enjoyment elsewhere
I'd hate to see
Expressing concern about potential discoveries in a new relationship
What you'd find in someone new
Questioning the whereabouts of affection
So where's my lovin' on the run?
Wondering about the absence of reciprocal love
Where's my moment in the sun?
Desiring a moment of recognition or importance
Before it's through
Anticipating the end before being set free
And you finally cut me loose
Imagining the final separation
Yeah you're so good at giving up
Observing proficiency in surrendering, again
Yeah you're so good at giving up
Reiterating the adeptness at giving up
Might as well give in
Encouraging acceptance of defeat
So baby if you had a little time to waste
Repeating the proposal for intervention
Maybe you could come and put me in my place?
Restating the invitation for taking control
Baby if you had a little time to waste
Reiterating the suggestion of utilizing time differently
You could come
Emphasizing the potential action the person could take, again
You could come
Reiteration of the invitation, again
You could come and put me in
Highlighting the specific act of taking control, again
You could come and put me in my place
Reaffirming the desire to be put in one's place, again
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