Gloria
Eric Mantel Lyrics
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But this one way love affair I don?t understand.
Making your way through the bars ?give me one more drink?.
All those dances and those one night romances led you to the brink.
Still you go on living in another world one that I would never return to girl.
Why try so hard, can?t you see. You can?t keep going on, trying to be.
Gloria Gloria Gloria Gloria.
Girl you?ve gone through so much now isn?t time that you learn.
That you can?t keep playing games too many have been burned.
Take us to Vegas don?t let them make us put back the money.
Bleached and tan stands her man Mr. Denny.
Can?t you see that he is no good for you you love his money more than him, girl it?s true.
Why try so hard, can?t you see. You can?t keep going on, trying to be.
Someone that you?re not, look at me Gloria. Gloria Gloria Gloria Gloria.
And I?ve tried so hard to be the best that I can can?t you see.
And time will go on and you?ll see that this love that you gave to me is no good.
Gloria Gloria Gloria Gloria.
The lyrics of Eric Mantel's song Gloria describe the singer's frustration with a one-way love affair with a woman named Gloria. Despite his efforts to be the best he can be for her, she continues to seek validation and attention from other men. The singer observes Gloria's behavior of going to bars and indulging in one night romances, which has led her to a state of disillusionment. He tries to warn her that she can't keep playing games and that many have been burned in the past. Her love for money seems to be taking precedence over her love for her man, as she remains with Mr. Denny despite the singer's concerns about his character. The song concludes with the singer accepting that Gloria's love for him is no longer enough and that their love is not meant to be.
The lyrics of Gloria reflect a common theme of love lost and the complexity of relationships. The song explores the struggle of trying to change oneself to fit into another person's standards, only to eventually realize that it may not be worth it. The song draws attention to the importance of staying true to one's self and not compromising one's values for the sake of a relationship. Despite the gloomy undertones of the lyrics, the song's upbeat tune and repetitive chorus of "Gloria, Gloria, Gloria" create a catchy and memorable tune.
Line by Line Meaning
I?ve tried so hard to be the best that I can.
I've put in so much effort to improve myself and be the best version of me.
But this one way love affair I don?t understand.
However, I don't understand why our relationship is so one-sided, with you not putting in effort or showing love.
Making your way through the bars ?give me one more drink?.
I see you often going out to bars and asking for another drink, but not really addressing your issues and instead ignoring them.
All those dances and those one night romances led you to the brink.
These nights out and flings you've had have brought you to the edge of something detrimental, but you continue to carry on.
Still you go on living in another world one that I would never return to girl.
You seem to live in a different world or mindset from me, one that I don't want to be a part of.
Why try so hard, can?t you see. You can?t keep going on, trying to be.
Why do you put in so much effort into things that are not fulfilling you? Can't you see that this pattern won't lead to anything good?
Someone that you?re not, look at me Gloria.
You're trying to present yourself as someone that you're not, but if you look at me, I'm being authentic.
Gloria Gloria Gloria Gloria.
Gloria is being repeated here, perhaps as a way to stress the importance of the message.
Girl you?ve gone through so much now isn?t time that you learn.
You've been through so much already, isn't it time for you to learn from your experiences?
That you can?t keep playing games too many have been burned.
You can't keep playing games with people's hearts, too many people have been hurt by it.
Take us to Vegas don?t let them make us put back the money.
Let's go to Vegas and not let anyone take our money away from us.
Bleached and tan stands her man Mr. Denny.
Describing how tan and bleached hair man who Gloria is pursuing.
Can?t you see that he is no good for you you love his money more than him, girl it?s true.
Despite this, I can see that he's not good for you and that you seem to care more about his money than him as a person.
And I?ve tried so hard to be the best that I can can?t you see.
Once again, emphasizing that I'm trying my best and hoping that you can recognize that.
And time will go on and you?ll see that this love that you gave to me is no good.
I predict that eventually you'll see that your love for me isn't helpful or healthy for either of us.
Gloria Gloria Gloria Gloria.
Repeating Gloria here for emphasis.
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