Don't Take Me for Granted
Value Beyond Presence
Lyrics
Don't take for granted
Caution against assuming my commitment
Just because I've been around
Past experience doesn't guarantee permanence
That don't mean I'm staying
I won't necessarily stay just because I've been here
When you start laying around
When you become lazy or neglectful
So don't take me for granted,
Emphasizing the need not to be taken lightly
Or think I'll always stay
Don't assume I'll stay forever
'Cause the time you start believing
The moment you become confident or complacent
Well that's the day I walk away
That's when I'll choose to leave
I'll walk-a walk-a walk-a
Repetition for emphasis, signaling a decisive action
I'll overlook lots of little things
I can overlook minor issues or disagreements
An argument or two
Except for your arrogant behavior
But not your boasting attitude
Your self-pride that won't be tolerated
That'll always stay with you
It will remain a lasting problem in the relationship
So don't think I'll always be there
Don't assume I'll always be by your side
While you go kicking around
While you behave recklessly or thoughtlessly
Well baby you're gonna be sorry
You will regret it when consequences arise
When this girl lets you down
My departure will be a source of remorse for you
I'll walk-a walk-a walk-a
Reiteration of the determination to leave
I'll overlook lots of little things
Repeat of the willingness to overlook minor issues
An argument or two
Except for the recurring problem of arrogance
But not your boasting attitude
Continued emphasis on the negative attitude
That'll always stay with you
It will persist and affect the relationship
So don't think I'll always be there
Reiteration of not being consistently available
While you go kicking around
While you engage in irresponsible behavior
Well baby you're gonna be sorry
Anticipation of regret when facing consequences
When this girl lets you down
Forewarning of the emotional impact of departure
When this girl lets you down
Repetition of the inevitable disappointment
When this girl lets you down
-When this girl lets you down
-When this girl lets you down
-When this girl lets you down
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