You Took Advantage of Me
Love's Betrayal: A Sentimental Saga by Willie 'The Lion' Smith
Lyrics
When a girl has the heart of a mother
Expressing that the girl has a nurturing and caring nature similar to that of a mother.
It must go to someone of course
Highlighting that the girl's affection needs to be directed towards someone.
It can't be sister or brother
Stating that the love interest can't be a sister or brother.
And so I love my horse
Expressing love for a horse, likely as a metaphor for a previous romantic interest.
But horses are frequently silly
Commenting on the unpredictable and whimsical nature of horses.
Mine ran from the beach of Okhala
Narrating a past event where the horse ran away from Okhala beach.
And left me alone for a filly
Feeling abandoned because the horse left for a filly (female horse).
So I have picked you up
Transitioning to the current love interest, addressing them directly.
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 about the futility of trying not to fall in love.
I have no will, you've made your kill
Acknowledging a lack of willpower and feeling victimized by the love interest.
Cause you took advantage of me
Accusing the love interest of taking advantage of the speaker.
I'm just like an apple on a bough
Comparing oneself to an apple on a bough, symbolizing vulnerability.
And you're gonna shake me down somehow
Anticipating being emotionally shaken by the love interest.
So, what's the use, you've cooked my goose
Conveying a sense of helplessness as the love interest has harmed the speaker.
Cause you took advantage of me
Reiterating that the love interest took advantage of the speaker.
I'm so hot and bothered that
Expressing intense emotions and confusion.
I don't know my elbow from my ear
Describing a state of emotional disarray and inability to think clearly.
I suffer something awful each time
Highlighting the emotional distress caused when the love interest is absent.
You go and much worse when you're near
Emphasizing increased suffering when the love interest is in proximity.
Here I am with all my bridges burned
Metaphorically describing a vulnerable position with bridges burned, indicating no retreat.
Just a babe in arms where you're concerned
Acknowledging vulnerability in the presence of the love interest.
So lock the doors and call me yours
Requesting commitment and exclusivity from the love interest.
Cause you took advantage of me.
Reiterating that the love interest 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?
Rephrasing the question about the futility of resisting falling in love.
I have no will, you've made your kill
Restating the lack of willpower and feeling victimized.
Cause you took advantage of me
Reiterating the accusation of the love interest taking advantage.
I'm just like an apple on a bough
Repeating the vulnerability metaphor of being like an apple on a bough.
And you're gonna shake me down somehow
Reiterating anticipation of emotional upheaval caused by the love interest.
So, what's the use, you've cooked my goose
Reemphasizing the sense of helplessness and harm inflicted by the love interest.
Cause you took advantage of me
Reiterating that the love interest took advantage of the speaker.
I'm so hot and bothered that
Reiterating intense emotions and emotional confusion.
I don't know my elbow from my ear
Repeating the state of emotional disarray and confusion.
I suffer something awful each time
Reiterating the distress caused by the absence of the love interest.
You go and much worse when you're near
Reemphasizing increased suffering when the love interest is nearby.
Here I am with all my bridges burned
Reiterating vulnerability and the absence of retreat in the relationship.
Just a babe in arms where you're concerned
Reiterating vulnerability in the presence of the love interest.
So lock the doors and call me yours
Reiterating the desire for commitment and exclusivity.
Cause you took advantage of me
Reiterating that the love interest took advantage of the speaker.
You took advantage of me
Finalizing the accusation that the love interest took advantage.
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