Maggie May
Maggie's Betrayal: A Heartfelt Tale of Love's Deception
Lyrics
Wake up Maggie I think I got something to say to you
Expressing the need to talk to Maggie; the speaker has something important to communicate.
Its late September and I really should be back at school
It's late September, and the speaker should be back at school, indicating a sense of obligation or responsibility.
I know I keep you amused but I feel I'm being used
Feeling that Maggie finds entertainment in the speaker but sensing a manipulation or misuse of their feelings.
Oh Maggie I shouldn't have tried any more
Regretting efforts made for Maggie; acknowledging it was a mistake to try any further.
You lured me away from home just to save me from being alone
Maggie led the speaker away from home to prevent loneliness, but it resulted in emotional pain.
You stole my heart and that's what really hurts
Expressing deep emotional hurt caused by Maggie stealing the speaker's heart.
Morning sun when its in your face really shows your age
Commenting on the aging effect of the morning sun on Maggie's face.
But that don't worry me none in my eyes you're everything
Despite Maggie's aging, the speaker sees her as everything in their eyes.
Laughed at all of your jokes, my love you didn't need to coax
Expressing genuine laughter at Maggie's jokes without needing persuasion.
Oh, Maggie I couldn't have tried anymore
Regret for not trying harder in the relationship with Maggie.
You lured me away from home, just to save me from being alone
Maggie brought the speaker away from home to prevent loneliness but caused soul-stealing pain.
You stole my soul and that's a pain I can do without
Emphasizing the pain caused by Maggie stealing the speaker's soul.
All I needed was a friend to lend a guiding hand
The speaker initially sought friendship but Maggie turned into a lover.
But you turned into a lover and
Highlighting the unexpected transformation of the relationship into a romantic one.
Mother what a lover, you wore me out
Describing Maggie as an intense lover who wore the speaker out.
All you did was wreck my bed
Maggie's actions resulted in the destruction of the speaker's bed.
And in the morning kick me in the head
Describing a violent aftermath of Maggie's actions the next morning.
Oh Maggie I couldn't have tried anymore
Regret for trying harder in the relationship despite the negative consequences.
You lured me away from home cause you didn't want to be alone
Maggie lured the speaker away from home to avoid being alone, emphasizing the emotional connection.
You stole my heart I couldn't leave you if I tried
Despite the problems, the speaker feels unable to leave Maggie; an enduring emotional attachment.
I suppose I could collect my books and get on back to school
Considering returning to school and pursuing a different path away from Maggie.
Steal my daddy's cue and make a living out of playing pool
Contemplating a career in playing pool, indicating a desire for change and independence.
Find myself a rock and roll band that needs a helpin' hand
Seeking involvement with a rock and roll band, expressing a need for support and purpose.
Oh Maggie I wish I'd never seen your face
Expressing regret and a wish to have never encountered Maggie.
You made a first-class fool out of me
Acknowledging being foolishly led by Maggie and feeling like a first-class fool.
I was blind as a fool can be
Admitting blindness to the negative aspects of the relationship with Maggie.
You stole my heart but I love you anyway
Despite Maggie's actions, the speaker still loves her.
Maggie I wish I'd never seen your face
Reiterating the wish to have never encountered Maggie's face.
Get on back home one of these days
Expressing a desire to return home at some point in the future.
Maggie I wish I'd never seen your face
Repeating the regret and wish to have never seen Maggie's face.
Maggie I wish I'd never seen your face
Reiterating the wish to have never encountered Maggie's face.
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