Lyrics
When a girl has the heart of a mother
Expressing that when a girl possesses nurturing qualities, those feelings must be directed towards someone.
It must go to someone of course
Affirming that the affectionate feelings need to find a recipient.
It can't be sister or brother
Clarifying that the affection is not for siblings.
And so I love my horse
Playfully stating love for a horse, as a continuation of the metaphor.
But horses are frequently silly
Observing that horses can behave foolishly.
Mine ran from the beach of Okhala
Narrating a specific incident where the speaker's horse ran away.
And left me alone for a filly
Expressing being left alone for a young female horse.
So I have picked you up
Transitioning to addressing a specific person, implying a romantic interest.
I'm a sentimental sap, that's all
Admitting to being emotionally sensitive.
What's the use of trying not to fall?
Rhetorically questioning the point of resisting romantic feelings.
I have no will, you've made your kill
Stating a lack of willpower and acknowledging being captivated.
Cause you took advantage of me
Conveying vulnerability by admitting the other person took advantage.
I'm just like an apple on a bough
Comparing oneself to an easily accessible fruit.
And you're gonna shake me down somehow
Anticipating being emotionally shaken by the other person.
So, what's the use, you've cooked my goose
Resigned acceptance of the situation, acknowledging a romantic downfall.
Cause you took advantage of me
Reiterating that the other person took advantage emotionally.
I'm so hot and bothered that
Expressing intense emotions and confusion.
I don't know my elbow from my ear
Humorously stating disorientation and being overwhelmed.
I suffer something awful each time
Describing emotional distress when the person is absent.
You go and much worse when you're near
Exaggerating emotional turmoil when in proximity to the person.
Here I am with all my bridges burned
Metaphorically portraying vulnerability and past mistakes.
Just a babe in arms where you're concerned
Expressing dependency and innocence in the context of the person.
So lock the doors and call me yours
Using locking doors as a metaphor for commitment and possession.
Cause you took advantage of me.
Reiterating the theme of being taken advantage of emotionally.
I'm a sentimental sap, that's all
Repeating the acknowledgment of emotional sensitivity.
What's the use of trying not to fall?
Rhetorically questioning the futility of resisting romantic feelings.
I have no will, you've made your kill
Reiterating a lack of willpower and acknowledging being captivated.
Cause you took advantage of me
Conveying vulnerability by admitting the other person took advantage.
I'm just like an apple on a bough
Repeating the comparison of oneself to an easily accessible fruit.
And you're gonna shake me down somehow
Anticipating being emotionally shaken by the other person.
So, what's the use, you've cooked my goose
Resigned acceptance of the situation, acknowledging a romantic downfall.
Cause you took advantage of me
Reiterating that the other person took advantage emotionally.
I'm so hot and bothered that
Expressing intense emotions and confusion.
I don't know my elbow from my ear
Humorously stating disorientation and being overwhelmed.
I suffer something awful each time
Describing emotional distress when the person is absent.
You go and much worse when you're near
Exaggerating emotional turmoil when in proximity to the person.
Here I am with all my bridges burned
Metaphorically portraying vulnerability and past mistakes.
Just a babe in arms where you're concerned
Expressing dependency and innocence in the context of the person.
So lock the doors and call me yours
Using locking doors as a metaphor for commitment and possession.
Cause you took advantage of me
Reiterating the theme of being taken advantage of emotionally.
You took advantage of me
Final confirmation that the other person exploited the speaker emotionally.
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