Delilah
Betrayed by Delilah: A Tale of Love, Deception, and Revenge
Lyrics
I saw the light on the night that I passed by her window
I noticed a light in the night as I passed by her window.
I saw the flickering shadows of love on her blind
I observed the uncertain and wavering signs of love on her window blinds.
She was my woman
She was my romantic partner.
As she deceived me I watched and went out of my mind
She betrayed me, and I watched in disbelief, driving me to madness.
My, my, my, Delilah
Expressing surprise or distress about Delilah.
Why, why, why, Delilah
Questioning the reasons behind Delilah's actions.
I could see that girl was no good for me
I could perceive that the girl was not suitable for me.
But I was lost like a slave that no man could free
I felt lost and helpless, like a slave without freedom.
At break of day when that man drove away, I was waiting
At the dawn, when the man left, I waited for an opportunity.
I cross the street to her house and she opened the door
I crossed the street to her house, and she opened the door.
She stood there laughing
She stood there laughing, possibly mocking or taunting.
I felt the knife in my hand and she laughed no more
I had a knife in my hand, and her laughter ceased—implying a violent act.
My, my, my Delilah
Repetition of the surprise or distress about Delilah.
Why, why, why Delilah
Repeating the questioning of Delilah's motives.
So before they come to break down the door
Expressing urgency before potential consequences.
Forgive me Delilah I just couldn't take any more
Apologizing to Delilah, acknowledging the inability to endure any longer.
She stood there laughing
Reiteration of Delilah's laughter.
I felt the knife in my hand and she laughed no more
Repetition of the violent act, emphasizing its finality.
My, my, my, Delilah
Repetition of the emotional expression regarding Delilah.
Why, why, why, Delilah
Repeating the questioning of Delilah's actions.
So before they come to break down the door
Reiterating the urgency before potential consequences.
Forgive me Delilah I just couldn't take any more
Apologizing again to Delilah, expressing the inability to endure any more.
Forgive me Delilah I just couldn't take any more
Repeating the apology, emphasizing the inability to endure further.
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