Turn the Cards Slowly
Love's Gamble: Turning Cards in the Game of Hearts
Lyrics
Turn the cards slowly while you're dealin', darlin'
Request to handle the cards with care while playing a game, possibly a metaphor for managing the relationship cautiously.
Please don't double-deal to win my heart
Asking not to cheat or use deceitful tactics to win affection.
Turn the cards slowly while you're dealin', darlin'
Reiteration of the need to be cautious and deliberate in the actions taken in the relationship.
Don't go breakin' rules right from the start
Advising against breaking established rules or norms early in the relationship.
The ramblin', gamblin', reckless way you treat my heart's a sin
Describing the partner's behavior as reckless and harmful, referring to it as a sin.
Each night down on my knees I pray your gamblin' ways will end
Expressing a hope or prayer for the partner to change their gambling ways and treat the heart with more care.
Turn the cards slowly while you're dealin', darlin'
Repetition of the plea to handle the cards slowly during the game of love.
And if you stack the deck, then I'll move on
If the partner manipulates the situation (stacks the deck), the singer implies a readiness to move on.
Turn the cards slowly while you're dealin', darlin'
Repetition of the plea not to engage in deceptive actions for winning affection.
Please don't double-deal to win my heart
Restating the request for honesty and sincerity in the pursuit of love.
Turn the cards slowly while you're dealin', darlin'
Emphasizing the importance of being careful and deliberate in the relationship dynamics.
Don't go breakin' rules right from the start
Warning against breaking rules or crossing boundaries early in the relationship.
The ramblin', gamblin', reckless way you treat my heart's a sin
Reiterating the negative impact of the partner's reckless and gambling approach to the singer's heart.
Each night down on my knees I pray your gamblin' ways will end
Continuing to express a desire for the partner to change their ways and treat the singer's heart with respect.
Turn the cards slowly while you're dealin', darlin'
Repetition of the plea to handle the cards carefully while navigating the complexities of the relationship.
And if you stack the deck, then I'll move on
If the partner manipulates the situation (stacks the deck), the singer indicates a readiness to move forward independently.
Turn the cards slowly while you're dealin', darlin',
Repeating the request to handle the cards cautiously while dealing with matters of the heart.
And if you stack the deck, then I'll move on
Reiteration of the singer's willingness to move on if the partner engages in manipulative behaviors.
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