My Ambition
Girlschool Lyrics


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Light up my heart - set me on fire
You are the one - my one desire
I used to think - I had the key
Love was fine - but not for me
The minute I set eyes on you
I knew I had to make you mine
You're gonna see my way of things
In just a little time

'Cos I've got everything - all you want and more
I've got everything

You're my ambition - come with me
'Cos you're my ambition - come with me

I'd like to be your angel cake
But I could never be that sweet
So let me set your soul aflame
Satisfaction guaranteed

Cos I've got everything - all you want and more
I've got everything





You're my ambition - come with me
'Cos you're my ambition - come with me

Overall Meaning

The song "My Ambition" by Girlschool is a love song about a woman who is deeply in love with someone and willing to do anything to make them hers. In the beginning of the song, she sings "Light up my heart - set me on fire," which signifies her intense passion for the person she desires. She clarifies that she used to think that love wasn't for her, but the moment she saw this person, she knew she had to have them. She assures the listener that she has everything they want and more, and they will see her way of things soon enough.


The chorus reiterates the title of the song and further emphasizes her desire to have this person's love and attention. The second verse is particularly interesting as she confesses that she cannot be an angel cake, a metaphor for someone who is perfect or innocent, but she promises to set the person's soul aflame and guarantee satisfaction. Her confidence in her ability to make the person happy is a recurring theme throughout the song.


Line by Line Meaning

Light up my heart - set me on fire
I desire to be completely enamored and passionate about someone, igniting a flame within me


You are the one - my one desire
You are the only person I want, my ultimate longing and goal


I used to think - I had the key
I believed I had discovered the secret to life and love


Love was fine - but not for me
While love may be acceptable for others, I did not previously feel that it was for me


The minute I set eyes on you
From the moment I saw you, I knew I had to have you


I knew I had to make you mine
I was determined to possess and have a relationship with you


You're gonna see my way of things
You will come to understand and accept my perspective and approach to life


In just a little time
This insight and acceptance will occur shortly after we start our relationship


'Cos I've got everything - all you want and more
I have everything needed to fulfill your desires and exceed your expectations


You're my ambition - come with me
You are my aspiration and goal, I want you to join me


'Cos you're my ambition - come with me
Because having you by my side and being in a relationship with you is what I am striving for


I'd like to be your angel cake
I want to be your sweet and beloved partner


But I could never be that sweet
I recognize that I may not always be able to live up to this idealized version of a partner


So let me set your soul aflame
Let me ignite within you a passionate and fervent love


Satisfaction guaranteed
I am confident that I can fulfill all your desires and make you happy




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