Puppet On a String
Gino Washington Lyrics
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(Walk) I walk
(Talk) Oh yeah
(Eat) I'm hungry
(Sleep) I'm sleepy
You really got me well trained
I'm like your puppet on a string
You speak to me and then my poor heart a' flutters
You call my name and then I melt like butter
You really got me well trained
I'm like your puppet on a string
You walk my way and then my smile grows a' longer
You touch my hand and then my heart a' beating stronger
You really got me well trained
I'm like your puppet on a string
Well, you turn me off and you turn me on
You make me weak and you make me strong
Without your power
I couldn't exist
And I'd give my life by cutting my wrists
You speak to me and then I light up like a sign, yeah
Call my name I'll come near you like a rock
If you truly got me well trained
I'm like your puppet on a string
Well, you turn me off and you turn me on
You make me weak and you make me strong
Without your power
I couldn't exist
And I'd give my life by cutting my wrists
You speak to me and then I light up like a sign, yeah
Call my name I'll come near you like a rock
Catch you really got me well trained
I'm like your
Puppet on a string
The lyrics of Gino Washington's song "Puppet On A String" convey the idea of being so deeply and completely enamored with someone that one becomes like a puppet, completely under their control. The singer describes how easily influenced they are by the person they love, how their heart flutters at the sound of their voice and how their entire being is shaped by their presence. They describe themselves as being like a puppet on a string, completely at the mercy of the person they love.
The lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability and dependence on the object of the singer's affection, with phrases like "Without your power, I couldn't exist" and "I'd give my life by cutting my wrists" suggesting a level of self-sacrifice that borders on obsession. Overall, "Puppet On A String" is a powerful portrayal of the intense emotions and overwhelming passions that love can inspire in people.
Line by Line Meaning
Walk, I walk
I do what you want me to do, I follow your lead
Talk, Oh yeah
I say what you want me to say, I echo your words
Eat, I'm hungry
I feel what you want me to feel, I crave what you crave
Sleep, I'm sleepy
I rest when you want me to rest, I wake when you want me to wake
You really got me well trained
You have complete control over me, I am at your mercy
I'm like your puppet on a string
I am completely dependent on you, I am powerless without you
You speak to me and then my poor heart a' flutters
You have the ability to stir up my emotions, I am deeply affected by your words
You call my name and then I melt like butter
You have the power to make me weak in the knees, I am completely smitten with you
You walk my way and then my smile grows a' longer
Your presence alone is enough to make me happy, I am grateful for your attention
You touch my hand and then my heart a' beating stronger
Your touch has a profound effect on me, I am deeply moved by your physical affection
Well, you turn me off and you turn me on
Your actions have a powerful impact on my emotions, I am unable to resist your influence
You make me weak and you make me strong
You have the ability to control my emotional state, I am completely susceptible to your moods
Without your power
I am nothing without you, I am incomplete
I couldn't exist
I am wholly dependent on your existence, I am nothing without you
And I'd give my life by cutting my wrists
I am willing to make the ultimate sacrifice for you, I would do anything for your love
You speak to me and then I light up like a sign, yeah
You have the ability to bring me joy, I am elated by your presence
Call my name I'll come near you like a rock
You have the power to summon me, I am always at your beck and call
Catch you really got me well trained
You have complete control over me, I am powerless without you
I'm like your
I exist solely to serve you, I am your loyal subject
Puppet on a string
I am completely under your spell, I am a marionette in your hands
Writer(s): Phil Coulter, Bill Martin
Contributed by Alexis J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@melody7655
Learn how to (walk) uhuh, (talk) oh yeah,
(Eat), I'm hungry, (sleep), I'm sleepy,
You really got me well trained,
I'm like a (puppet on a string)
You speak to me and then my poor heart a' flutters,
(Gino)
You call my name and then I melt like butter,
You really got me well trained,
I'm like a (puppet on a string)
You walk my way and then my smile grows longer,
You touch my hand and then my heart is beating stronger,
You really got me well trained,
I'm like a (puppet on a string)
You turn me off and you turn me on,
You make me weak and you make a' me strong,
Without your power I couldn't exist,
And I'd give my life by cutting my wrists.
You speak to me and then I light up like a sign,
(Gino)
You call my name I'll come near you like a rock,
You truly got me well trained,
I'm like a (puppet on a string)
(Walk) uhuh, (talk) oh yeah,
(Eat), I'm hungry, (sleep), I'm sleepy,
You really got me well trained,
I'm like a (puppet on a string)
@Itsa6stringthang
Man some great music has come out of Detroit...
@Tomovox_PAMS_Radio_JIngles
I love this to pieces. Great minor-key arrangement.
@hollandjane5785
need this back on spotify :-(
@MissJackieM
This is really smooth.
@melody7655
Learn how to (walk) uhuh, (talk) oh yeah,
(Eat), I'm hungry, (sleep), I'm sleepy,
You really got me well trained,
I'm like a (puppet on a string)
You speak to me and then my poor heart a' flutters,
(Gino)
You call my name and then I melt like butter,
You really got me well trained,
I'm like a (puppet on a string)
You walk my way and then my smile grows longer,
You touch my hand and then my heart is beating stronger,
You really got me well trained,
I'm like a (puppet on a string)
You turn me off and you turn me on,
You make me weak and you make a' me strong,
Without your power I couldn't exist,
And I'd give my life by cutting my wrists.
You speak to me and then I light up like a sign,
(Gino)
You call my name I'll come near you like a rock,
You truly got me well trained,
I'm like a (puppet on a string)
(Walk) uhuh, (talk) oh yeah,
(Eat), I'm hungry, (sleep), I'm sleepy,
You really got me well trained,
I'm like a (puppet on a string)
@unnilnonium
Just a small suggestion: You speak to me and then I light up like a socket./ You call my name I'll come to you like a rocket. I think you got everything else close enough.
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@LADEDELADEDA
NICE !!!!
@smileyladyT
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