Sandeman has since disowned her '80s act and returned to her musical beginnings in her native Scotland as a folk singer, performing and recording interpretations of Scottish folk songs with the Scottish Fiddle Orchestra. Aneka's career enjoyed a modest resuscitation as a result of "Japanese Boy" being featured on the soundtrack of the 2002 video game Grand Theft Auto: Vice City.
Put Out The Light
Aneka Lyrics
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Before I love and leave ya
They call me heartbreaker
I don't wanna deceive ya
If you fall for me
I'm not easy to please
I might tear you apart
Baby from the start
I'm only gonna break, break your, break, break your heart
I'm only gonna break, break your, break, break your heart
I'm only gonna break, break your, break, break your heart
I'm only gonna break, break your, break, break your heart
Woah, woah….
There's no point tryin' to hide it
No point tryin' to evade it
I know I got a problem
Problem with misbehavin'
If you fall for me
I'm not easy to please
I might tear you apart
Told you from the start
Baby from the start
I'm only gonna break, break your, break, break your heart
I'm only gonna break, break your, break, break your heart
I'm only gonna break, break your, break, break your heart
I'm only gonna break, break your, break, break your heart
Woah, woah, woah, woah...
And I know karma's gonna get me back for being so cold, eh
Like the big bad wolf I'm born to be bad and bad to the bone, eh
If you fall for me I'm only gonna tear you apart, eh
Told you from the start, eh
I'm only gonna break, break your, break, break your heart
I'm only gonna break, break your, break, break your heart
I'm only gonna break, break your, break, break your heart
I'm only gonna break, break your, break, break your heart
I'm only gonna break, break your, break, break your heart
I'm only gonna break, break your, break, break your heart
I'm only gonna break, break your, break, break your heart
I'm only gonna break, break your, break, break your heart
The lyrics to Aneka's "Put Out The Light" tell the story of a man who identifies himself as a heartbreaker and warns his potential lover that he is not going to be easy to please. He has a problem with misbehaving and knows that karma will come back to him eventually. The chorus repeats the phrase "I'm only gonna break, break your, break, break your heart," emphasizing his destructive tendencies and his lack of interest in forming long-term relationships. The song ends on this note, with the singer unapologetically committing to his role as a heartbreaker.
The lyrics of "Put Out The Light" could be interpreted in a number of different ways. It is possible to see the heartbreaker as a stand-in for the music industry, which is known for its tendency to chew up and spit out talented artists. Alternatively, the song could be seen as a commentary on toxic masculinity and the idea that men should be free to behave as badly as they want without consequence. Regardless of how it is interpreted, "Put Out The Light" is a powerful statement about the destructive nature of relationships that are built on lies and deception.
Line by Line Meaning
Now listen to me baby
Pay attention to what I'm saying
Before I love and leave ya
Before I enter into a relationship with you and then exit it abruptly
They call me heartbreaker
People refer to me as someone who breaks hearts
I don't wanna deceive ya
I don't want to mislead you
If you fall for me
If you develop feelings for me
I'm not easy to please
I have high standards and am difficult to satisfy
I might tear you apart
I might hurt you emotionally
Told you from the start
I warned you about this from the beginning
Baby from the start
This issue was brought up from the very beginning of our relationship
I'm only gonna break, break your, break, break your heart
I'm only going to hurt you emotionally
There's no point tryin' to hide it
There's no use trying to keep it a secret
No point tryin' to evade it
There's no point trying to avoid it
I know I got a problem
I recognize that I have a negative trait
Problem with misbehavin'
I have a tendency to act improperly
And I know karma's gonna get me back for being so cold, eh
I understand that my actions will have consequences
Like the big bad wolf I'm born to be bad and bad to the bone, eh
I have an innate tendency to act badly
If you fall for me I'm only gonna tear you apart, eh
If you develop feelings for me, I will only cause you emotional pain
I'm only gonna break, break your, break, break your heart
I will only hurt you emotionally
Contributed by Jeremiah N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
My Friend Boney
A very beautiful song, I can feel it deep in the heart and soul.
UK Guy7
Very nice song indeed!
Myrsnipa
Thank you for putting this up. I love this song, and has been looking for it:)
MsCheresse
Finally!A favourite song from my young years,and i have been looking for it for a long time.Indeed a very beautiful song.
Calinopedia H
So it is for me... So long ago...
larrgodd
I love her, and have been a fan.. for so long! Is there a greatest hits CD?
Arnott1990
DONNA- LemonCover. She’s a one hit wonder. She had one number one hit in the uk. Her album, which I’ve listened to, never charted in the uk.
MC-1996
@Arnott1990 Thats a lie, she has a full studio album called "Aneka" its actually quite good tbh :)
Arnott1990
No. She was a one hit wonder.
Meunier Philippe
Merci , Une Jolie Perle