By the late '50s Bonnie was recording on the Mar-Vel label with Fuzzy and his band, the Sun Valley Playboys. She cut a well-received duet album with Fuzzy, her sometime boyfriend, on Tally Records, which would later be re-released on Capitol Records as "Just Between the Two of Us." In 1961, Bonnie saw Haggard singing for the first time at a Lefty Frizzell concert. At the time, Haggard was just a few months out of San Quentin prison for breaking and entering. By 1964 Fuzzy was managing Haggard and suggested that Bonnie and Haggard re-record "Just Between the Two of Us." Taking Fuzzy's advice paid off; the song hit the top of the country charts but not for long. It was replaced by "(My Friends Are Gonna Be) Strangers," Haggard's breakthrough single.
In 1965 Haggard signed with Capitol Records, married Bonnie, and signed the Strangers (including Bonnie) with a booking agency owned in part by Buck. Bonnie's marriage to Haggard lasted until 1978, but the two had already separated in 1975. Eventually Bonnie resumed touring with the Strangers in the late '70s and remarried for the final time to Fred McMillenher. She continued to tour regularly with Haggard and the Strangers. While Bonnie released half a dozen albums and numerous singles on Capitol Records in the mid- to late '60s, she remained satisfied singing backup as a member of the Strangers.
Don't Take Advantage Of Me
Bonnie Owens Lyrics
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Don't say you love me if that isn't true
Don't make me cry so much I can't see please don't take advantage of me
You might be the kind who'll just lead me on
Then when I need you most that's when you'll be gone
Don't tell me those sweet lies you know I'll believe please don't take advantage of me
Ever since I first met you I've been so in love
So before you hurt me I'm begging you please please don't take advantage of me
You might be the kind
of guy who just wants to play
But my heart is fragile and it'll break one day
Don't fill it up with hope just to let it be please don't take advantage of me
I don't ask for much but I ask for this
Love me true or just let me go my way
Don't make me suffer for eternity please don't take advantage of me
Bonnie Owens's song "Don't Take Advantage Of Me" is a heartfelt plea from a woman to her lover to not deceive or manipulate her emotions. The song speaks of a fragility and vulnerability on the part of the singer that is being taken for granted by her partner. Owens implores her lover to be honest and sincere in his feelings, and not to string her along or make false promises that will ultimately lead to a broken heart.
The lyrics convey a sense of desperation and pleading, as the singer is essentially putting her heart on the line and asking for the kind of love and commitment that will not leave her feeling used or alone. The repetition of the phrase "please don't take advantage of me" reinforces the idea that the singer is in a vulnerable position and is afraid of being hurt. Overall, the song is a poignant reminder of the importance of honesty and respect in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't make me a promise and then make me blue
Please don't make me believe in something that will only bring sadness.
Don't say you love me if that isn't true
Please don't lie about your feelings towards me.
Don't make me cry so much I can't see please, don't take advantage of me
Please don't cause me so much emotional pain that I'm unable to think clearly. Don't manipulate me.
You might be the kind who'll just lead me on
You may be the kind of person who will give me false hope.
Then when I need you most that's when you'll be gone
You may leave me at the most critical point when I need you the most.
Don't tell me those sweet lies you know I'll believe please don't take advantage of me
Please don't deceive me with your charming words that you know I'll believe. Don't exploit or use me.
Ever since I first met you I've been so in love
I have been deeply in love with you since the day we met.
Day and night it's you that I'm thinking of
I spend all my time thinking about you, day and night.
So before you hurt me I'm begging you please please don't take advantage of me
I am pleading with you not to use me or hurt me in any way.
You might be the kind
You may be the type of person
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MORRIS
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Patrick Bennett
I've always loved her voice.
And she had natural beauty. I liked the dark hair, not painted up, nor gel waved hair.
Great talent. Just sweet country lovin at its best.
Loved her songs then. More than ever now.
RIP sweet Bonnie. You were, still are, what true country is.💞💖💕
latokatn506
RIP What A Talent She Was Thanks for Posting Bonnie
Michael o' sullivan
Great song.Thank you for uploading
Orlando
I love Bonnie Owens I only have one vinyl album of her with the best of her songs Don't have a scratch on it. Bought in the late 60's
Rochelle Ewell
Beautiful song Beautiful voice true.
Don Momper
Could picture Wanda Jackson singing this one too. Thanks for another great Bonnie Owens song. To my shame I’ m 78 and barely remember her. Thank God for YouTube and the great memories. Unless Eddie Stubbs plays these on WSM there pretty much gone on todays radio.
Eddie Parker
This is wen country music was so awesome 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍💕🌹💐🇺🇸
Lewie Frazier
I always liked her voice and she was so pretty!!
webbjr37
Great job, Cant decide which I like best on this one Bonnie or Jean Shepard
Ella Grobler
Beautiful