Don't Take This For Granted
Chasing Illusions: Unraveling the Heartache in 'Don't Take This For Granted'
Lyrics
She drives around in a Mercedes-Benz
Describing a woman driving a Mercedes-Benz, symbolizing wealth and luxury.
She's got much more money than common sense
Suggests she has more money than common sense, implying possible frivolous spending.
She looks back with the wind in her hair
Depicts a carefree moment with wind in her hair, possibly alluding to freedom and enjoyment.
You know she'd blow your mind
She has a captivating presence that could impress or astonish someone.
But she runs away with your love
Despite her appeal, she leaves with your love, suggesting a romantic departure.
You know that life will go on
Life continues even after such a departure.
Even though she was the one
Despite her significance, life moves on.
Don't walk before you can run, boy
Advice not to rush into things, cautioning against impulsive actions.
Ooh
Expressing a vocalization, possibly indicating a realization or emotion.
Don't take this for granted
Warning not to take the situation or relationship lightly.
Don't take this for granted
Reiteration of the warning to appreciate the current state of affairs.
Ooh
Repeating the cautionary message for emphasis.
Don't take this for granted
Emphasizing again the importance of not overlooking the present.
Don't take this for granted
Repeating the message to drive home the significance of the warning.
She's on your mind all of the time
She occupies the mind constantly, indicating a lasting impact on thoughts and emotions.
You know she breaks your heart, can't shake her off
Despite heartbreak, it's challenging to detach from her influence.
You pray to god, you hope she'll be back
Hoping for her return, suggesting a desire for reconciliation.
You don't know what you have, until it's gone
Realization of the value of what's lost only after it's gone.
Oh no
An expression of regret or concern about the irreversible loss.
You know that life must go on
Life continues despite the significant absence.
Even though she was the one
Similar to line 7, emphasizing the continuity of life.
Don't walk before you can run, boy
Reiterating the advice to be cautious and not rush into things.
You get what you deserve
Suggests consequences are proportional to one's actions or choices.
We lose more than we earn
Life involves more losses than gains, but there's a learning process.
But we learn and move on, oh boy
Despite setbacks, there's a progression and resilience to move forward.
Ooh
Expressing a vocalization, possibly indicating a realization or emotion (repeated).
Don't take this for granted
Warning not to underestimate the current situation or relationship.
Don't take this for granted
Reiteration of the warning to appreciate the current state of affairs (repeated).
Ooh
Repeating the cautionary message for emphasis (repeated).
Don't take this for granted
Emphasizing again the importance of not overlooking the present (repeated).
Don't take this for granted
Repeating the message to drive home the significance of the warning (repeated).
Ooh
Further emphasis on not taking the current situation lightly.
Don't take this for granted, for granted
Repeating the cautionary message for added emphasis.
Ooh
Emphasizing once more the importance of not overlooking the present.
Don't take this for granted
Reiteration of the warning to appreciate the current state of affairs (repeated).
Don't take this for granted
Final repetition of the cautionary message for emphasis (repeated).
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