Slave Girl
Goo Goo Dolls Lyrics
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I drag her around wherever I go
This little woman drives me insane
She's tied to my ankle with a ball and chain
For sixteen years, she's been hangin' around
Tryin' to bury me in a hole in the ground
Well, I think it's time that I even the score
There's only room for one in this cage of yours
Don't save me when I startin' to drown
Don't use me when you don't want me around
Just be my slave girl, 'cause that's all I need
So take a little step back to the stone age with me
Go!
Well I hear a strange noise as I lie in my bed
I feel a lotta water drippin' on my head
I look around tried to see through my hair
You left me alone, but do you think I care?
'cause you moved me when I was takin' my time
You abused me when I'm outta line
You tried to warn me of the danger sign
So watch out!
Go!
Well, you got me in the bondage of another age
You drive me to distraction in a primitive way
I can't control my instincts when I hear her say
Just come around and see me if you lose your way
So join my chain gang, play along with me
I'll be your caveman, it's basic as can be
I'm not insane, man, I'm just outta my tree
In "Slave Girl," by the Goo Goo Dolls, the lyrics describe a tumultuous and tumultuous relationship between a man and a woman. The man is confessing to dragging this woman around wherever he goes, utilizing her as his own personal slave. The woman is described as being tied to the man's ankle with a ball and chain, at times driving him insane. The man is seeking retribution after sixteen long years of feeling smothered and suffocated by the woman's constant presence in his life.
The man gauges that it's time he evens the score and there's only room for one in his cage. His tone suggests that he's searching for a sense of liberation from someone who has been suffocating him for a very long time. He's also caught between wanting to be free of his captor and wanting to own her completely since he's telling her not to save him when he starts drowning and not to use him when she doesn't want him around. As he asks her to be his slave girl, he emphasizes that it's all he needs, insinuating that he's trying to maintain control over her.
Despite the songβs rather sinister nature, there's a hint of sexiness and sultriness that makes this song appealing. The animalistic instincts are intensified as the man and woman in the relationship embrace their primitive natures.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me tell you 'bout a girl I know
I am going to tell you about a girl who is always with me
I drag her around wherever I go
I carry this girl with me everywhere I go
This little woman drives me insane
This girl is causing me a lot of problems and making me go crazy
She's tied to my ankle with a ball and chain
I feel like this girl is holding me back and keeping me from moving forward
For sixteen years, she's been hangin' around
I have known this girl for a very long time
Tryin' to bury me in a hole in the ground
She is trying to bring me down and make me fail
Well, I think it's time that I even the score
I want to take revenge on her and get even
There's only room for one in this cage of yours
I feel trapped and want to be the only one in control
Don't save me when I startin' to drown
I don't want her to help me when I am struggling
Don't use me when you don't want me around
I don't want her to take advantage of me when it's convenient for her
Just be my slave girl, 'cause that's all I need
I want her to be my submissive partner because that's all I care about
So take a little step back to the stone age with me
I want her to go back in time with me to a time when men were in control
Go!
I am really excited about this idea
Well I hear a strange noise as I lie in my bed
I am hearing strange things and feeling anxious
I feel a lotta water drippin' on my head
I feel like everything is falling apart
You left me alone, but do you think I care?
Even though she left me, I am not bothered by it
'cause you moved me when I was takin' my time
She made me move too fast when I wasn't ready
You abused me when I'm outta line
She mistreated me when I wasn't doing what she wanted
You tried to warn me of the danger sign
She warned me about something but I didn't listen
So watch out!
She needs to be careful because things can get dangerous
Go!
I am still excited about my idea
Well, you got me in the bondage of another age
She has me trapped in old-fashioned ways of thinking
You drive me to distraction in a primitive way
She is making me go crazy with her primitive behavior
I can't control my instincts when I hear her say
I lose control of myself when she talks to me
Just come around and see me if you lose your way
She is still willing to help me even though I mistreat her
So join my chain gang, play along with me
I want her to be a part of my twisted idea
I'll be your caveman, it's basic as can be
I feel like a primitive man and want her to be my submissive partner
I'm not insane, man, I'm just outta my tree
I'm not crazy, I'm just acting out of character
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Written by: BLOOD, JAKIMYSZYN
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nungning indy
Unforgetable performance,You guys have a special place in my heart
Myra Hillen
See? I KNOW you guys can rock out like this again! Please do ALL THE TIME!
Scriptease123
Great cover. Back when the GGDs rocked out. Miss that. Miss Mike Malinin on drums too.
Maria Crisanta V. Raya
That is one badass performance and Robby Takac is really awesome π cool dude too πβ€οΈ
Nuno Alves
My favorite Robby singing song! I love his voice!
Alexandra Garza
I love it ! π
CaptLateNight
that song rules. you guys rock! much love!
David Price
Have a listen to the original by Lime Spiders
Derek Caldwell
@David Price they're the best
Maria Crisanta V. Raya
@David Price thanks for the tip and I have to check it out πππ»