Sharks
Anna Renee Lyrics

This place is full of sharks
The environment is dangerous and full of opportunistic people.

Good thing I know how to swim
I know how to navigate and avoid danger.

Dogs try to charm me with their bark
Men try to impress me with their showy displays and bravado.

Only want to get in
Their intentions are merely to hook up and deceive me.

Somehow you think if you play your cards right
Men believe if they impress me enough, they will get what they want.

You won't sleep alone tonight
They believe they will be able to take advantage of me.

But you're alone, even when she holds you tight
Even when in a relationship, these men feel empty and disconnected.

Somehow you think this is the way you ought to live
These men believe their behavior is normal and acceptable.

But you never give, you never give
However, they never give anything emotionally back to their partners.

This room is full of empty glasses
The room is full of people who drink to numb their pain.

Good thing I know when to stop
I know my limits and do not rely on alcohol to cope with my problems.

Try to charm me with your glances
Men try to impress me with superficial displays.

But they don't mean a lot
However, these displays hold no genuine weight or substance.

Somehow you think you're entitled to
These men feel deserving of my attention and affection.

Do the things you do
They believe there are no consequences for their actions.

Only smile in the face of what you want
They feign happiness and emotions to manipulate me into giving them what they desire.

Somehow you think you've got all the right moves
These men believe they have the perfect technique to win me over.

But that only proves, you've got a long way to go, long way to go, long way to go
But this attitude is only showing how far they are from being the kind of person who can truly connect with others.

Take down your, your armor
Men should let down their guard and show a more authentic, vulnerable side.

Show a softer side
To truly connect, men should show their emotional side.

Why don't you just pretend you've got nothing to hide
They should stop trying to hide their true selves, and instead, be honest about their vulnerabilities.

All you're protecting's your pride
This emotional armor only serves to protect their ego.

This bed is full of broken hearts
Many people who have shared this bed have had their hearts broken, emotionally scarred.

I think it's time to change the sheets
It's time to move on and break the cycle of damaging relationships.

You didn't even have to speak
Their intentions and lack of sincerity were obvious from the beginning.

So now you think that if you buy me a drink, then I will sink, right into your arms
These men believe that buying me a drink will be enough to get physical affection.

But truth be told, I've heard it all before
I'm not fooled by their manipulative tactics, these men are not original or unique in their approach.

Take down your, your armor
Once again, they should stop using their emotional armor as a crutch.

Take down your, your armor
Expose your true self and remove your emotional barriers.

Take down your, your armor
By doing so, you will become a more authentic and vulnerable person.

Take down your, your armor
Only then will you be able to truly connect and find meaningful relationships.

This place is full of sharks
Once again, the environment is dangerous and full of opportunistic people.

Good thing I know how to swim
But I am empowered and able to navigate through the murky waters without losing myself in the process.