I was warned
Robert Cray Lyrics
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But like a fool I went on
Whether they're right or wrong
At least the mystery is gone
The more people talked about her
The more I had to see
I had to find out for myself
What could she do for me
Her lips were so inviting
Her hands soft to touch
After just one kiss
I knew I was out of luck
From then on I was hers to control
And knowing that, she robbed me
Of my heart and robbed me of my soul
Oh, I was warned about her love
And I'll have to stay strong
Whether they're right or wrong
At least the mystery is gone
From then on I was hers to control
And knowing that she robbed me of my heart
And robbed me of my soul, yeah
Oh, I was warned about her love
But like a fool I went on
Whether they're right or wrong
At least the mystery is gone
She had a left hand filled with diamonds
And the other filled with lies
She saw right through me
There was no place to hide
Now I've finally learned my lesson
But you'll never tell the pain her love left me
I hide so well, I go on day by day in fear
And knowing that I'll never, never love again
Only brings tears
Oh, I was warned about her love
And I'll have to stay strong
Whether they're right or they're wrong
At least the mystery is gone
Whether they're right or wrong
At least the mystery is gone
I was warned about her love
The lyrics to Robert Cray's song "I Was Warned" tells the story of a man who was warned about falling in love with a woman, but went ahead anyway, leading to a destructive relationship that left him with a broken heart and lost soul. The man describes how he was drawn to the woman despite hearing cautionary tales about her, and how he quickly succumbed to her charms after just one kiss. The woman is portrayed as someone who is manipulative and uses her beauty and deceit to control him, leading to his inevitable downfall.
The line "Whether they're right or wrong, at least the mystery is gone" is a reflection of how the man has come to terms with the outcome of the relationship. He realizes that people warned him about the woman for a reason, but he also acknowledges that he needed to experience it for himself to understand the truth. Despite the pain and heartache he endured, he has gained a sense of closure and acceptance, stating that "at least the mystery is gone".
The lyrics draw on themes of love, betrayal, and the human desire for connection and vulnerability. The story is told from a first-person perspective, allowing the listener to experience the emotions and thoughts of the character. Overall, "I Was Warned" tells a cautionary tale about the dangers of giving into temptation, and the importance of heeding warnings from those who care about us.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, I was warned about her love
Despite being warned about her love, the singer couldn't resist her.
But like a fool I went on
The singer ignored the warning and pursued the woman.
Whether they're right or wrong
Regardless of the accuracy of the warnings, they still exist.
At least the mystery is gone
The artist now knows the truth about the woman, which is better than being uncertain.
The more people talked about her
The more curious the artist became about the woman.
The more I had to see
The singer had to see the woman for himself.
I had to find out for myself
The singer had to experience the woman's love firsthand.
What could she do for me
The artist was interested in the benefits of being with the woman.
Her lips were so inviting
The woman's lips were attractive to the artist.
Her hands soft to touch
The woman's touch felt good to the artist.
After just one kiss
The singer was immediately enamoured with the woman after one kiss.
I knew I was out of luck
The artist was aware that he would soon lose control over his heart and soul.
From then on I was hers to control
The woman had complete power over the singer's emotions and actions.
And knowing that, she robbed me
The singer acknowledges that the woman took advantage of him.
Of my heart and robbed me of my soul
The woman caused the singer to lose his emotional stability and sense of self.
She had a left hand filled with diamonds
The woman had material wealth and status.
And the other filled with lies
The woman was deceitful and manipulative.
She saw right through me
The woman knew the singer's weaknesses and exploited them.
There was no place to hide
The singer couldn't escape from the woman's influence.
Now I've finally learned my lesson
The artist has gained insight from the experience.
But you'll never tell the pain her love left me
The artist's pain is personal and not easily expressed to others.
I hide so well, I go on day by day in fear
The artist has learned to conceal his pain but still feels afraid.
And knowing that I'll never, never love again
The singer believes he will never love someone again after this experience.
Only brings tears
The artist is emotional about the thought of never loving again.
And I'll have to stay strong
The singer will need to remain strong despite his emotional pain.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Robert Cray, Dennis Walker
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