Told You So
Clio Leslie Lyrics
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You've just been spending time to pimp your self-esteem
What is it with you, silly silly man?
Once you've had a sweetheart that would have done all she can
Now you're fucking her
Lie around in her bed
But I'm the sweetest gone mama
So don't say I didn't
I told you so
I told you so
I told you so
You keep wishing I was her
I'm afraid we don't compare
And don't say I didn't
I told you so
I told you so
I told you so
What am I supposed to play?
Gotta mean just what you say
Memories keep calling
But I refuse to fall
Back to where we started
You never knew me at all
Never met a man that
Could lie as good as you
I just wonder how she got you
And what she'll put you through
Now you're fucking her
And I hope you're satisfied
You've been busy for a while now
Watch my senses die
Don't say I didn't
I told you so
I told you so
I told you so
You keep wishing I was her
I'm afraid we don't compare
And don't say I didn't
I told you so
I told you so
I told you so
What am I supposed to play?
Gotta mean just what you say
Now you're fucking her
Lie around in her bed
But I'm the sweetest gone mama
You ever gonna get
Now you're fucking her
And I hope you're satisfied
You've been busy for a while now
Watch my senses die
So don't say I didn't
I told you so
I told you so
I told you so
You keep wishing I was her
I'm afraid we don't compare
And don't say I didn't
I told you so
I told you so
I told you so
What am I supposed to play?
Gotta mean just what you say
The lyrics to Clio Leslie's song "Told You So" tell the story of a man who has moved on from his previous relationship with Francesca and is now with someone new. However, the singer of the song, who was possibly the man's previous girlfriend, seems to be hurt by his actions and implies that he has made a mistake by leaving her. She accuses him of boosting his own self-esteem by moving on and suggests that he didn't appreciate the love and care she provided him.
The singer struggles to deal with her memories of the man and the pain caused by his leaving, but ultimately chooses not to go back where they started. She criticizes his decision to be with someone new while simultaneously hoping that he is now satisfied. The repeated phrase "I told you so" indicates that the singer warned him about the consequences of his actions but was not taken seriously.
Overall, the song is about learning to let go of a relationship that has ended and accepting that people move on. It highlights the need for communication and honesty in relationships and how actions have consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
You said "Forget about Francesca, you'll always reign supreme"
You told me to forget about your ex-girlfriend because you believed you were better and would always be better than her.
You've just been spending time to pimp your self-esteem
You have only been improving your self-esteem by manipulating me.
What is it with you, silly silly man?
What is wrong with you? You are foolish.
Once you've had a sweetheart that would have done all she can
Once you have had a girlfriend that would have done everything for you.
Now you're fucking her
Now you are having sex with her.
Lie around in her bed
You are lying in her bed.
But I'm the sweetest gone mama
But I am the sweetest woman that you will ever have.
You ever gonna get
You will never have anyone as sweet as me again.
So don't say I didn't
So do not act like I did not warn you.
You keep wishing I was her
You keep wishing that I was your ex-girlfriend.
I'm afraid we don't compare
I am afraid we cannot be compared.
What am I supposed to play?
What role am I supposed to play in your life now?
Gotta mean just what you say
You have to be honest and sincere with your words.
Memories keep calling
Memories are haunting me.
But I refuse to fall
But I will not let them bring me down.
Back to where we started
Back to when we first met.
You never knew me at all
You never truly knew me.
Never met a man that
I have never met a man that
Could lie as good as you
Could lie as well as you can.
I just wonder how she got you
I just wonder how your ex-girlfriend got you.
And what she'll put you through
And what she will do to you.
And I hope you're satisfied
I hope you are happy with your decision.
You've been busy for a while now
You have been preoccupied for quite some time now.
Watch my senses die
Watch me lose my mind.
What am I supposed to play?
What is my role in your life now?
Gotta mean just what you say
You have to be truthful and honest in your words.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Fiora Cutler, Leslie Clio, Nikolai Potthoff
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@pfefferminzfreakk
ich hätte auch nie gedacht dass sie Deutsche ist. Das freut mich gerade richtig!
@LeckerHamster
This is the kind of song...when you search it on youtube you expect a few million views. Definitely deserves more attention, catchy song.
@WernerSchaffenrath6714
modern Soul-Pop with a touch of retro, das Beste, was die gegenwärtig öde deutsche Musiklandschaft zu bieten hat...
@xiaogeju2011
Als ich das Lied zum ersten Mal hörte, habe ich sofort gegoogelt auf der Suche nach der Sängerin- so gut hat es mir gefallen. Das ist mir in den letzten zehn Jahren nicht passiert.
@LordChampoo
sie hat immer noch das charisma eines kieselsteins. respekt. weiter so.
@pb.j.1753
2022 und immer noch ein Banger 💯
@inselfreund60
Du sprichst mir aus der Seele. Wie wahr.
@DiaconescuAndrei
I first saw this song on TV in Switzerland and its awsome!:)
@thebabzable
Wunderschön.