Gloria
Branigan Laura Lyrics

Gloria, you're always on the run now
You have a habit of constantly chasing after someone or something.

Running after somebody, you gotta get him somehow
You're in pursuit of someone or something, and you're willing to do whatever it takes to achieve it.

I think you've got to slow down before you start to blow it
You need to take a step back and pace yourself, or else risk losing control of the situation.

I think you're headed for a breakdown, so be careful not to show it
Your fast-paced lifestyle is taking a toll on your mental and emotional health, and you need to be cautious not to let others see it.

You really don't remember, was it something that he said?
You struggle to recall an important detail or conversation that may have led to your current state.

Are the voices in your head calling, Gloria?
You're battling conflicting thoughts or emotions that are causing inner turmoil within yourself.

Gloria, don't you think you're fallin'?
It's becoming increasingly evident that you're losing control of the situation, and you're starting to tumble down a slippery slope.

If everybody wants you, why isn't anybody callin'?
Although you're in high demand, it seems that no one is stepping up to meet your needs or offer support.

You don't have to answer
You're not obligated to respond or provide an explanation to anyone who may be calling upon you.

Leave them hangin' on the line, oh oh oh, calling Gloria
Let them keep reaching out to you, while you remain unavailable or unresponsive.

Gloria (Gloria), I think they got your number (Gloria)
People have figured out how to reach you, and are consistently trying to get in touch.

I think they got the alias (Gloria) that you've been living under (Gloria)
People are becoming familiar with the persona or identity that you've constructed for yourself.

Will you meet him on the main line, or will you catch him on the rebound?
Will you take control of the situation and meet this person head-on, or will you wait for them to come to you?

Will you marry for the money, take a lover in the afternoon?
Will you make decisions based on material wealth, or will you pursue love and passion even if it's considered unconventional?

Feel your innocence slipping away, don't believe it's comin' back soon
You're experiencing a loss of purity or naivety, and it's unlikely that you'll regain it any time soon.

(Gloria, Gloria, Gloria, Gloria, Gloria)
Repetition of your name to emphasize the importance of the message being conveyed.