“When people anywhere hear the words ‘Arab woman,’ they have one idea in their minds — you can Google it and you’ll see what that image is,” she says with a laugh, although she is clearly not amused. “I’ve never felt represented in that. Arab women are multifaceted, we come in variety, we come from different faiths, we’re a diverse group of human beings.
tango
Abir Lyrics
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Dancing on my own
It takes two to tango
But only one to let go
I'm sorry I can't answer
I'm busy dancing on my own
It takes two to tango
I let you say your piece
And toss a key so you can leave
I'm laying on the comfy sheets
Playing these games
Had to look through all the process
Praying for some different problems
I know it's not that deep but all I can say is
I'm doing fine
Thought you should know
Stretching my legs without you
I'm doing fine
Thought you should know
I'm alright
You think I can't handle
Dancing on my own
It takes two to tango
But only one to let go
I'm sorry I can't answer
I'm busy dancing on my own
It takes two to tango
But only one to let go
I cursed you out
You pissed me off
Threw a kiss, I bit you off
And no I won't pick up your calls
I'm busy today
Damn this shit just got so toxic
Don't think I took out no actions
I know that it's not that deep
But all I can say is
I'm doing fine
Thought you should know
Stretching my legs without you
I'm doing fine
Thought you should know
I'm alright
You think I can't handle
Dancing on my own
It takes two to tango
But only one to let go
I'm sorry I can't answer
I'm busy dancing on my own
It takes two to tango
But only one to let go
Running low on fuel
Running low on juice
I been taking L's from left to right to middle
Oh, how did shit just get so toxic
Running low on fuel
Running low on juice
I been taking L's from left to right to middle
Don't think I ain't got no options
You think I can't handle
Dancing on my own
It takes two to tango
But only one to let go
In Abir's song "Tango," the lyrics revolve around the idea of being able to handle oneself and move forward after a toxic relationship. The singer is stating that while it takes two to tango, it only takes one person to let go and move on from a relationship. This idea is highlighted throughout the song through different lyrics. In the first verse, the singer says that they are busy dancing on their own and cannot answer. They know that it takes two people to tango, but they are comfortable dancing alone and moving on from the relationship. The second verse talks about cursing the other person, throwing a kiss, and not picking up their calls. It is clear that the relationship was toxic and the singer is choosing to move on from it. The chorus repeats the idea that it takes two to tango, but only one person needs to let go, emphasizing that the singer is the one choosing to move forward.
The third verse talks about the singer's state of mind after the relationship. They are running low on fuel and taking losses left, right, and center. This is a metaphor for their emotional state. The singer has been through a tough time but still has options and can handle dancing on their own. They know that it takes two to tango, but they are content with moving on from the toxic relationship.
Overall, "Tango" is a song about moving on from a toxic relationship and being able to dance on your own. It is a powerful message about the strength it takes to let go and move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
You think I can't handle
You underestimate my ability to manage on my own
Dancing on my own
Living life independently, without relying on anyone else
It takes two to tango
Both parties are often responsible for difficulties in a relationship or situation
But only one to let go
One person can choose to move on and release themselves from the situation
I'm sorry I can't answer
I am preoccupied with my own life and cannot give you my attention
I'm busy dancing on my own
I am fully immersed in my own life and not reliant on anyone else
I let you say your piece
I listened to what you had to say
And toss a key so you can leave
I provided you with a way out of our relationship/situation
I'm laying on the comfy sheets
I am relaxing and comfortable in my own space
Playing these games
Going through the motions of daily life and relationships
Had to look through all the process
I had to reflect on everything that has happened
Praying for some different problems
Wishing for different issues to deal with in order to change my current situation
I know it's not that deep but all I can say is
Although I know it's not a big deal, this is how I feel
I'm doing fine
I am okay without you
Thought you should know
I want you to be aware of my current state of mind and well-being
Stretching my legs without you
Living and thriving on my own, without being held back
I cursed you out
I expressed anger towards you
You pissed me off
You upset me
Threw a kiss, I bit you off
I gave a sarcastic response to your attempt at reconciliation
And no I won't pick up your calls
I am not interested in communicating with you right now
I'm busy today
I am focused on myself and my own responsibilities
Damn this shit just got so toxic
This situation has become negative and harmful
Don't think I took out no actions
I am not taking responsibility for the toxicity of the relationship/situation
Running low on fuel
I am becoming exhausted and depleted
Running low on juice
I am running out of energy and motivation
I been taking L's from left to right to middle
I have been losing and struggling in all aspects of my life
Oh, how did shit just get so toxic
I am reflecting on how this situation became so negative
Don't think I ain't got no options
I have choices and am in control of my own life
Writer(s): A. Haronni
Contributed by Samantha S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@wonky4552
You think I can't handle dancing on my own
It takes two to tango but only one to let go
I'm sorry I can't answer, I'm busy dancing on my own
It takes two to tango but only one to let go
I let you say your piece
And toss your keys so you can leave
I'm laying under comfy sheets
Not playing these games
I been looking to all the prophets
Praying for some different problems
I know that it's not that deep but all I can say is
I'm doing fine, thought you should know
Stretching my legs without you home
I'm doing fine, thought you should know
I'm alright
You think I can't handle dancing on my own
It takes two to tango but only one to let go
I'm sorry I can't answer, I'm busy dancing on my own
It takes two to tango but only one to let go
I curse you out, you piss me off
Blew a kiss, I flipped you off
And no, I won't pick up your calls, I'm busy today
Damn, this shit just got so toxic
Don't think I don't got no options
I know that it's not that deep but all I can say is
I'm doing fine, thought you should know
Stretching my legs without you home
I'm doing fine, thought you should know
I'm alright
You think I can't handle dancing on my own
It takes two to tango but only one to let go
I'm sorry I can't answer, I'm busy dancing on my own
It takes two to tango but only one to let go
Running low on fuel
Running low on juice
I've been taking L's from left to right to middle
How'd this shit just get so toxic?
Running low on fuel
Running low on juice
I've been taking L's from left to right to middle
Don't think I don't got no options
You think I can't handle dancing on my own
It takes two to tango but only one to let go
@frostyblue5167
❤ You think I can't handle
Dancing on my own
It takes two to tango
But only one to let go
I'm sorry I can't answer
I'm busy dancing on my own
It takes two to tango
But only one to let go
I let you say your piece
And toss a key so you can leave
I'm laying on the comfy sheets
Playing these games
Had to look through all the process
Praying for some different problems
I know it's not that deep but all I can say is
I'm doing fine
Thought you should know
Stretching my legs without you
I'm doing fine
Thought you should know
I'm alright
You think I can't handle
Dancing on my own
It takes two to tango
But only one to let go
I'm sorry I can't answer
I'm busy dancing on my own
It takes two to tango
But only one to let go
I cursed you out
You pissed me off
Threw a kiss, I bit you off
And no I won't pick up your calls
I'm busy today
Damn this shit just got so toxic
Don't think I took out no actions
I know that it's not that deep
But all I can say is
I'm doing fine
Thought you should know
Stretching my legs without you
I'm doing fine
Thought you should know
I'm alright
You think I can't handle
Dancing on my own
It takes two to tango
But only one to let go
I'm sorry I can't answer
I'm busy dancing on my own
It takes two to tango
But only one to let go
Running low on fuel
Running low on juice
I been taking L's from left to right to middle
Oh, how did shit just get so toxic
Running low on fuel
Running low on juice
I been taking L's from left to right to middle
Don't think I ain't got no options
You think I can't handle
Dancing on my own
It takes two to tango
But only one to let go
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