You Turned The Tables On Me
Anita O’Day Lyrics
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And now I'm falling for you;
You turned the tables on me
I can't believe that it's true
I always thought when you brought
The lovely present you bought
Why hadn't you brought me more,
But now if you'd come
From the five and ten cent store,
You used to call me the top
You put me up on a throne
You let me fall with a drop
And now I'm out on my own.
But after thinking it over and over,
I got what was coming to me
Just like the sting of a bee
You turned the tables on me.
In these lyrics, Anita O'Day is expressing her surprise and vulnerability after experiencing a sudden shift in her relationship with someone. The title itself, "You Turned The Tables On Me," implies a significant change in the dynamics of their connection. Anita finds herself falling for this person who has now taken control and power over her emotions and thoughts.
She reflects on how she had always expected more from this person, questioning why they hadn't shown her more affection or attention. She mentions the "lovely present" they had bought her, but now realizes that even something as simple as a gift from a cheap store would be enough to make her happy if they were to come back into her life.
The second verse reveals how they used to adore and uplift her, treating her as if she were the best and placing her on a pedestal. However, there was a sudden change, and they let her fall abruptly, leaving her feeling abandoned and forced to stand on her own. It is clear that this change has affected Anita deeply, as she acknowledges that she deserved the consequences for her actions, comparing it to the painful sting of a bee.
The lyrics convey a sense of lament that Anita is feeling, realizing that the person she once relied upon has now taken control over her emotions. She acknowledges her vulnerability and the power this person now holds in their hands. These lyrics serve as a reflection on the shifting power dynamics in a relationship and the emotions that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
You turned the tables on me
You completely changed my situation and now I find myself unexpectedly attracted to you
And now I'm falling for you;
And now I am developing strong feelings of love for you
I can't believe that it's true
I find it hard to accept that this is actually happening
I always thought when you brought
I used to believe that whenever you gave
The lovely present you bought
A beautiful gift that you purchased
Why hadn't you brought me more,
Why didn't you bring me additional gifts
But now if you'd come
But now, if you were to come
I'd welcome anything
I would be happy and grateful for anything
From the five and ten cent store,
Even something inexpensive from a cheap store
You used to call me the top
You used to consider me the best or the most important
You put me up on a throne
You elevated me to a position of great importance or power
You let me fall with a drop
You allowed me to come crashing down suddenly
And now I'm out on my own.
And now I am completely alone and independent
But after thinking it over and over,
However, after pondering and reflecting on it extensively
I got what was coming to me
I received the consequences that I deserved
Just like the sting of a bee
Similar to the sharp pain caused by a bee's sting
You turned the tables on me.
You completely changed the dynamics of our relationship and now I am on the receiving end of the unexpected
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Louis Alter, Sidney D. Mitchell
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