Lyrics
Hey fellas, have you heard the news? You know that Annie's back in town
Announcement of Annie's return to town.
It won't take long just watch and see how the fellas lay their money down
Anticipation of how people will react and bet on Annie's presence.
Her style is new but the face the same as it was so long ago
Notable change in Annie's style but a familiar face from the past.
But from her eyes, a different smile like that of one who knows
Observation of a different smile in Annie's eyes, suggesting acquired wisdom.
Well, it's been ten years and maybe more since I first set eyes on you
Reflection on a decade or more since the speaker first saw Annie.
The best years of my life gone by, here I am alone and blue
Regret for the passing of what the speaker considers the best years, leading to loneliness.
For some people cry and some people die by the wicked ways of love
Acknowledgment of the destructive nature of love, with some succumbing to its wicked ways.
But I'll just keep on rollin' along with the grace of the Lord above
Determination to persevere despite the challenges, relying on divine grace.
People talkin' all around 'bout the way you left me flat
People gossiping about the speaker's situation, indifferent to their opinions.
I don't care what the people say, I know where their jive is at
Disregard for the opinions of others, confidence in understanding the truth.
One thing I do have on my mind, if you can clarify, please do
Expressing a lingering question and a desire for clarification.
It's the way you call me another guy's name when I try to make love to you
Concern about Annie using another man's name during intimate moments.
I try to make love but it ain't no use
Frustration and futility in trying to make love due to the mentioned issue.
Give it to me
An expression of desire for intimacy or emotional connection.
Give it
A continuation of the plea for emotional connection.
Work so hard I couldn't unwind, get some money saved
Hard work and financial struggle, possibly to provide for a relationship.
Abuse my love a thousand times, however hard I tried
Acknowledgment of enduring mistreatment in the name of love despite efforts.
Heartbreaker, your time has come, can't take your evil way
Declaration that the heartbreaker's time has come, seeking an end to their harmful ways.
Go away, heartbreaker
A direct plea for the heartbreaker to go away.
Heartbreaker
Repetition of the term "Heartbreaker," emphasizing the impact and pain caused by the individual.
Heartbreaker
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