Double Cross
First Choice Lyrics


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I've been victimized by a devil in disquise
That you pulled the rug from under my feet
All those hopes that you made in bed
I think you forgot really what you said but you failed right asleep

I haven't seen you since one night of love
When I unlocked the door and gave it up!
(I've been double crossed) Hey!
By double dealing, double wheeling
Looks like I'm the one who lost)

(I've been double crossed
By double dealing double wheeling
Looks like I'm the one who lost)

He didn't apologize for putting these tears in my eyes
Made a fool out of me
I think you knew right from the start

How you were going to win my heart by using trickery

I'll never put my trust in love again
The same thing might happen in the end

(I've been double crossed
By double dealing double wheeling
Looks like I'm the one who lost) (Looks like I'm the one who lost)

(I've been double crossed) Hey!
(By double dealing double wheeling
Looks like I'm the one who lost)

(Ooohooohooohooo)





Never put my trust in love again
The same thing might happen in the end!

I've been double crossed
By double dealing double wheeling
(Looks like I'm the one who lost) Hey!

(I've been double crossed
By double dealing) Double wheeling
(Looks like I'm the one who lost) I lost it

(I, I, I, I've been double crossed
I, I, I, I've been double crossed)

(I, I, I, I've been double crossed) Hey, yeah!
(I, I, I, I've been double crossed)
Love stealing, double dealing, two timing lowdown son of a gun

(I, I, I, I've been double crossed)
Love stealing, double dealing, two timing lowdown son of a gun
(I, I, I, I've been double crossed)

(Love stealing, double dealing, two timing lowdown son of a gun)
That's what you are to me!
(Love stealing, double dealing, two timing lowdown son of a gun)
Son of a gun, son of a gun, son of a gun

(Love stealing, double dealing, two timing lowdown son of a gun)
You stole my love, you stole my love, you stole my love, you stole my love
(Love stealing, double dealing, two timing lowdown son of a gun)
Ohohohoho!

You loved me, you stole my love from me

Love me, love me (I, I, I, I've been double crossed
I) I (I), I (I) (I've been double crossed)
I've been double crossed, double crossed, double crossed

(I, I, I, I've been double crossed)
You took my love, you took my love, you took my love, you took my love

If you had played your cards right
You could have my love every night

You love stealing, double dealing, two timing low down son of a gun
(I, I, I, I've been double crossed) That's what you are to me
I, I, I, I've been double crossed
Double crossed, double crossed, double crossed, double crossed

(I, I, I, I've been double crossed) Hey, hey!
Love stealing, double dealing, two timing lowdown son of a gun
(I, I, I, I've been double crossed)

Overall Meaning

Double Cross by First Choice is a song about betrayal in a romantic relationship. The lyrics suggest that the singer had put their trust in someone who ended up being a double-dealer, a two-timing cheat. The first verse begins with the line “I’ve been victimized by a devil in disguise” which suggests that the singer did not see the betrayal coming, and they were caught off guard. The second line “That you pulled the rug from under my feet” suggests that the singer was left feeling disoriented and unstable when the betrayal occurred. The third line “All those hopes that you made in bed” implies that the relationship may have been intimate, but even in the most vulnerable moments, the double-dealer was untrustworthy.


The second verse continues with the theme of betrayal, with lines such as “He didn’t apologize for putting these tears in my eyes” indicating a lack of remorse for causing pain. The chorus repeats the phrase “I’ve been double-crossed” emphasizing the feeling of being deceived or tricked twice as much as one would expect. The repetition of the phrase “double-dealing, double-wheeling” implies that the betrayal was elaborate, and the double-dealer went to great lengths to deceive the singer.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been victimized by a devil in disguise
Someone I trusted deeply turned out to be a deceptive person.


That you pulled the rug from under my feet
You deceived me by suddenly changing something I was relying on.


All those hopes that you made in bed
You made promises to me of a better life, but only in the comfort of your bed.


I think you forgot really what you said but you failed right asleep
You promised me a better life, but did not follow through, as you fell asleep.


I haven't seen you since one night of love When I unlocked the door and gave it up!
The last time I saw you, we made love and I believed in your promises.


(I've been double crossed) Hey! By double dealing, double wheeling Looks like I'm the one who lost)
I have been tricked twice by your dishonesty and lost love due to your actions.


He didn't apologize for putting these tears in my eyes Made a fool out of me
You betrayed my trust without remorse and made me appear foolish.


I think you knew right from the start How you were going to win my heart by using trickery
You had a devious plan from the start to gain my love through dishonesty.


I'll never put my trust in love again The same thing might happen in the end
I have lost faith in love because of your treachery and fear the same thing will happen again.


(Ooohooohooohooo)
Musical Interlude


Love stealing, double dealing, two timing lowdown son of a gun You stole my love, you stole my love, you stole my love, you stole my love
You are an untrustworthy, dishonest person who has ruined my love for you.


If you had played your cards right You could have my love every night
If you had been honest and trustworthy, you could have had my love forever.




Writer(s): Norman Harris, Ron Tyson

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@DrStephanieMillerWilliams

Featuring my Husband Jimmie Williams on bass!

@Musicfiend4ever

This remix does kick ass! Nothing like First Choice. Those girls were the BOMB!

@bigboycty

Yeah, I was right up front the night they performed at the Garage. They came out of a Giant Egyptian mask on the stage, I remember that it was so crowded that night and I almost passed out from the heat and from the crowd pushing to get closer to the stage I was a Garage member from the first construction party, and saw all the shows there but that show stands out as my favorite ever at the Garage. They will always be MY GIRLS!!

@lloydmorris1492

First Choice ROCKED the DISCO ERA....peace and Love.....The very fond memories....Peace and Love!

@njplr

They came out in white wedding gowns - then pulled out daggers! - when they performed this live at the Garage around 79. What a group, what a song, what a club, what a night. Thank God I didn't miss that bus, it was an incomparable time to be a club goer. Love stealin', double dealin', two-timin', low down son-of-a gun. Dance music doesn't get any better than THIS. My First Choice Forever...:)

@michaelstanton8567

disco, house, soul, it doesn't matter what you want to call it, this music is TIMELESS! i've never understood why disco suffered such the negative backlash it did; as far as i'm concerned, every era had its share of what i termed "throwaway" tunes and/or groups, but first choice consistently put out extraordinary dance music which is why they're one of my favourite girl groups from back in the day. this was music i grew up with!

@ThaBrooklynHurricane2

awwwwwwwwwwwwwww suki suki now!!  these women were the voice of disco!!!   Add: IT'S NOT OVER; then LET NO MAN PUT ASUNDER!!!  whuitt!!!???!!!  Trust this:  in the 70s you could have the time of your young life; this was the end, but the 70s was the bomb!!  No music ever topped the 70s!

@ThaBrooklynHurricane2

throw LOVE THANG in the mix!!!

@MusicLoverPearson

You forgot about Smarty Pants,Armed And Extremely Dangerous,Guilty,Love And Happiness.

@ThaBrooklynHurricane2

Yes, Sir!!! 
all of the above for sure.  You are absolutely correct,.  I was there for all of it!!! 

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