You Took Advantage of Me
Love's Equine Twist: You Took Advantage of Me
Lyrics
When a girl has the heart of a mother
Expressing that the girl has a nurturing and caring nature.
It must go to someone of course
Acknowledging that her love must be directed towards someone.
It can't be sister or brother
Stating that the love cannot be for a sibling.
And so I love my horse
Metaphorically expressing affection for a horse.
But horses are frequently silly
Noting the unpredictability or irrational behavior of horses.
Mine ran from the beach of Okhala
Describing a specific incident where the horse ran away.
And left me alone for a filly
Left alone and now seeking companionship, choosing the listener.
So I have picked you up
Explicitly expressing the act of choosing the listener.
I'm a sentimental sap, that's all
Admitting to being sentimental.
What's the use of trying not to fall?
Rhetorical question about the futility of resisting love.
I have no will, you've made your kill
Conveying lack of willpower and succumbing to the listener's allure.
Cause you took advantage of me
Directly stating that the listener took advantage of the speaker.
I'm just like an apple on a bough
Comparing oneself to an easily attainable apple on a tree.
And you're gonna shake me down somehow
Predicting that the listener will cause emotional turmoil.
So, what's the use, you've cooked my goose
Accepting the consequences of being taken advantage of.
Cause you took advantage of me
Reiterating that the listener exploited the speaker.
I'm so hot and bothered that
Expressing intense emotional turmoil and confusion.
I don't know my elbow from my ear
Exaggerating the disorientation caused by the listener's presence.
I suffer something awful each time
Highlighting the emotional pain experienced when the listener departs.
You go and much worse when you're near
Emphasizing heightened distress when the listener is nearby.
Here I am with all my bridges burned
Metaphorically describing a situation where all connections are severed.
Just a babe in arms where you're concerned
Admitting vulnerability and dependency in the presence of the listener.
So lock the doors and call me yours
Symbolically closing off from the world, surrendering to the listener.
Cause you took advantage of me.
Reiterating that the listener took advantage of the speaker.
I'm a sentimental sap, that's all
Restating the speaker's sentimental nature.
What's the use of trying not to fall?
Pondering the futility of resisting emotional involvement.
I have no will, you've made your kill
Affirming the lack of willpower and succumbing to the listener's charm.
Cause you took advantage of me
Reaffirming that the listener took advantage of the speaker.
I'm just like an apple on a bough
Repeating the metaphor of being like an easily attainable apple.
And you're gonna shake me down somehow
Anticipating emotional upheaval caused by the listener.
So, what's the use, you've cooked my goose
Accepting the negative consequences of being taken advantage of.
Cause you took advantage of me
Reiterating that the listener exploited the speaker.
I'm so hot and bothered that
Reiterating intense emotional turmoil and confusion.
I don't know my elbow from my ear
Emphasizing the extent of disorientation caused by the listener.
I suffer something awful each time
Highlighting the heightened suffering when the listener departs.
You go and much worse when you're near
Emphasizing the worsened emotional state in the presence of the listener.
Here I am with all my bridges burned
Metaphorically describing a situation where all connections are severed.
Just a babe in arms where you're concerned
Admitting vulnerability and dependency in the presence of the listener.
So lock the doors and call me yours
Symbolically closing off from the world, surrendering to the listener.
Cause you took advantage of me
Reiterating that the listener took advantage of the speaker.
You took advantage of me
Final affirmation that the listener exploited the speaker.</
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