Barbie moved on to form Barbie's Cradle with a couple of members from Hungry Young Poets (aka HYP). Their first single, "The Dance", became a hit due to its melancholic and folk sound. The band's popularity further increased after the teen soap opera from ABS-CBN, entitle "Tabing Ilog", used a song of the same from their debut album. Following on their success, they released their sophomore album called "Music from the Buffet Table".
Damsel
Barbie Almalbis Lyrics
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Didn't know boys like these
Ever come around
And if i was a machine
You'd love me down 'til I was very clean
[chorus]
It's just a question of when and how
Won't play your damsel in distress
But if you could please try and save me
Didn't know you were looking around
God bless your precious broken heart
I find it just a bit stange
How much a choice can change
[repeat chorus 2x]
Save me... save me...
The song "Damsel" by Barbie Almalbis is a powerful and evocative ballad that speaks to the heart of many people. The song begins with the singer expressing her amazement at the quality of the men in her town, as she never expected to find boys like these. The use of the word 'boys' adds a subtle hint of innocence to the song. The second line 'Didn't know boys like these ever come around' seems to imply the singer's inexperience with the opposite sex. She then goes on to say that if she was a machine, the men in her life would love her down until she was "very clean." This line is suggestive of the deep desire for intimacy and closeness that is often present in individuals.
The chorus of the song "Damsel" speaks of hope and salvation. The singer expresses her desire to be rescued, but she does not want to be a damsel in distress. She is a strong and independent woman who can take care of herself, but she needs someone to help her through a difficult time. She hopes that someone will find her soon and be able to save her. The repetition of the words 'save me' at the end of the song emphasizes the singer's desire for help and support.
Line by Line Meaning
I love the men in this town
I am attracted to the men in this locality
Didn't know boys like these
Ever come around
I never expected to find such amazing guys in this area
And if i was a machine
You'd love me down 'til I was very clean
If I was just an object, you'd put all your love into me and clean me up perfectly
It's just a question of when and how
I hope someone was meant to find me
Won't play your damsel in distress
But if you could please try and save me
I am waiting for someone to come and save me from my loneliness but I don't want to play the role of a submissive woman
Didn't know you were looking around
God bless your precious broken heart
I find it just a bit stange
How much a choice can change
It's just a question of when and how
I hope someone was meant to find me
Won't play your damsel in distress
But if you could please try and save me
I didn't know that you were searching for a partner, but I bless your kind heart despite its brokenness; it's weird how choices can alter our future outcomes
Save me... save me...
Rescue me from my feelings of isolation and despair
Contributed by Muhammad V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.