Bambi
Prince Lyrics
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That I loved you with all my heart
But you were untrue
You had another lover and she looked just like you
Bambi, can't you understand?
Bambi, it's better with a man
It's so hard to believe
Maybe it's because you're so young
Or maybe I'm just too naive
Who's to say, maybe you're really having fun
Bambi, can't you understand?
Bambi, it's better with a man
Yeah!
All your lovers, they look just like you
But they can only do the things that you do
Come on, baby, and take me by the hand
I'm gonna show what it's like to be loved by a man
Bambi, I know what you need
Bambi, maybe you need to bleed
Yeah!
The lyrics to Prince's song "Bambi" tell the story of a man, desperately in love with a woman named Bambi, who is unfaithful to him with a lover that looks like her. The singer is distraught, but feels that Bambi doesn't understand the depth of his love for her. He thinks that maybe it's because she's young, or that he's too naive. He sings that all of Bambi's lovers look like her but that they can never satisfy her like he can. He proclaims that he will show her what it's like to be loved by a man, implying that the other women in her life have never truly experienced that. The repeated line of "Bambi, can't you understand? Bambi, it's better with a man" emphasizes his belief that Bambi needs to be with a man to fulfill her desires and urges her to come to him, suggesting that he could show her what true love and passion is like.
Line by Line Meaning
I knew from the start
From the very beginning, I was sure about my feelings towards you
That I loved you with all my heart
My love for you was immensely deep and true
But you were untrue
You were dishonest and unfaithful
You had another lover and she looked just like you
You had someone else who resembled you in many ways
Bambi, can't you understand?
Bambi, don't you comprehend what is happening?
Bambi, it's better with a man
Bambi, being with a man is better than being with someone like yourself
It's so hard to believe
It's difficult for me to accept what's going on
Maybe it's because you're so young
Perhaps it's because you're inexperienced
Or maybe I'm just too naive
Or maybe I'm too innocent and trusting
Who's to say, maybe you're really having fun
It's uncertain whether you're enjoying this situation
All your lovers, they look just like you
All the other people you're involved with resemble you
But they can only do the things that you do
They can only follow your lead and imitate your actions
Come on, baby, and take me by the hand
Come on, my dear, take my hand and let me show you something
I'm gonna show what it's like to be loved by a man
I'm going to demonstrate how it feels to receive love from a man
Bambi, I know what you need
Bambi, I understand what you're missing
Bambi, maybe you need to bleed
Bambi, perhaps you need to experience pain to realize what you truly want
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Demetrius Ross, Prince Rogers Nelson
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