You Took Advantage of Me
Seduced by Sentiments: Unveiling the Heartfelt Tale in Teddy Wilson's Melody
Lyrics
When a girl has the heart of a mother
Expressing that the girl possesses nurturing qualities akin to a mother.
It must go to someone of course
Indicating that her affection must be directed towards someone.
It can't be sister or brother
Stating that the recipient cannot be a sibling.
And so I love my horse
Playfully mentioning love for a horse, using it as a metaphor.
But horses are frequently silly
Noting the unpredictability or foolishness often associated with horses.
Mine ran from the beach of Okhala
Describing a specific incident where the horse ran away.
And left me alone for a filly
Feeling abandoned for a young female horse ("filly").
So I have picked you up
Transitioning to addressing the person being spoken to.
I'm a sentimental sap, that's all
Admitting to being sentimental and emotionally vulnerable.
What's the use of trying not to fall?
Rhetorical question, acknowledging the inevitability of falling in love.
I have no will, you've made your kill
Conveying a lack of willpower and the other person's impact.
Cause you took advantage of me
Accusing the person of taking advantage of the speaker.
I'm just like an apple on a bough
Comparing oneself to an apple, vulnerable and ready to fall.
And you're gonna shake me down somehow
Predicting that the person will bring about the speaker's downfall.
So, what's the use, you've cooked my goose
Expressing resignation, acknowledging the detrimental effect.
Cause you took advantage of me
Reiterating the notion that the person took advantage.
I'm so hot and bothered that
Describing intense emotional turmoil and confusion.
I don't know my elbow from my ear
Emphasizing disorientation and distress in the presence of the person.
I suffer something awful each time
Expressing suffering when the person is distant.
You go and much worse when you're near
Metaphorically portraying vulnerability in the relationship.
Here I am with all my bridges burned
Describing a state of vulnerability and having burned bridges.
Just a babe in arms where you're concerned
Comparing oneself to a naive individual in matters of the heart.
So lock the doors and call me yours
Symbolically requesting commitment and exclusivity.
Cause you took advantage of me.
Reiterating that the person took advantage of the speaker.
I'm a sentimental sap, that's all
Repeating the sentiment of being a sentimental person.
What's the use of trying not to fall?
Rhetorical question, highlighting the futility of resisting love.
I have no will, you've made your kill
Reiterating the lack of control and the impact of the person.
Cause you took advantage of me
Accusing the person again of taking advantage.
I'm just like an apple on a bough
Using the apple metaphor to emphasize vulnerability.
And you're gonna shake me down somehow
Predicting the person's influence in causing emotional turmoil.
So, what's the use, you've cooked my goose
Expressing resignation to the perceived manipulation.
Cause you took advantage of me
Reiterating that the person took advantage.
I'm so hot and bothered that
Repeating the theme of intense emotional turmoil and confusion.
I don't know my elbow from my ear
Reiterating disorientation and distress in the person's presence.
I suffer something awful each time
Echoing the suffering experienced when the person is distant.
You go and much worse when you're near
Recalling a state of vulnerability and burned bridges.
Here I am with all my bridges burned
Using a metaphor to describe being inexperienced and defenseless.
Just a babe in arms where you're concerned
Expressing vulnerability and dependency in the relationship.
So lock the doors and call me yours
Symbolically seeking exclusivity and commitment.
Cause you took advantage of me
Reiterating that the person took advantage of the speaker.
You took advantage of me
Final confirmation that the person indeed took advantage.
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