The Chokin
Joss Stone Lyrics


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I only meant to love you
Didn't you know it babe
Didn't you know it
Why couldn't you be content
With the love I gave oh yeah
I gave you my heart
But you wanted my mind, oh yeah
Your love scared me to death, boy
Oh it's the chokin' kind
That's all it is

You can kill a girl
With a bottle of poison or a knife
I know you can
And hurt her more to take her pride
And run his life
Oh it's a shame boy
Whatever it is boy
I surely hope you find, oh yeah
I tell you that hat don't fit my head
Oh, it's the chokin' kind

It makes me want to
Oh yeah, oh listen to me
When you fall in love again boy
Take a tip from me oh yeah
If you don't like the peach,
Then walk on by the tree
That's what you better do, honey
Find what you want boy
Keep it, treat it, sweet and kind, oh yeah
Oh let it breathe, don't make it the chokin' kind
Oh no, don't break my heart baby
Oh no, I know you love me truly I do, honey
But your love scares me to death boy




It's the chokin' kind
That's all it is

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Joss Stone's song "The Chokin' Kind" speak of a relationship that started out with honest and sincere love but eventually turned suffocating and fearful. The singer of the song expresses her confusion and pain at her lover's inability to appreciate the love she gave him and instead asked for her mind, which left her feeling frightened and manipulated. The song's title symbolizes the suffocating and toxic nature of her lover's love, which felt like it was slowly choking her life out of her.


The second verse of the song speaks of how hurtful and damaging love can be when it takes the form of control and manipulation, and how it can lead to a loss of self-respect and dignity. The singer expresses her hope that her lover will realize the intensity of his actions, and advises him to find a love that he truly desires and appreciates, and to treat it with kindness and respect.


Overall, the song is a poignant representation of a relationship that went from love to control and manipulation. It speaks of the importance of recognizing the signs of an unhealthy relationship and finding the courage to leave it behind.


Line by Line Meaning

I only meant to love you
I didn't have any other intentions than loving you


Didn't you know it babe
Weren't you aware of it, darling?


Didn't you know it
Were you unaware of it?


Why couldn't you be content
Why weren't you satisfied


With the love I gave oh yeah
With the love that I provided


I gave you my heart
I deeply loved you


But you wanted my mind, oh yeah
But you desired complete control over me


Your love scared me to death, boy
I was frightened of the intensity of your love, my dear


Oh it's the chokin' kind
Your love was suffocating me


You can kill a girl
You can cause irreparable damage to a woman


With a bottle of poison or a knife
With poison or with a weapon


I know you can
I'm aware that it's within your capability


And hurt her more to take her pride
And it would hurt her even more to strip her of her dignity


And run his life
And control every aspect of her existence


Oh it's a shame boy
It's a tragic situation, my dear


Whatever it is boy
Whatever the issue is, my dear


I surely hope you find, oh yeah
I sincerely hope you discover


I tell you that hat don't fit my head
I'm telling you that it's not a good match for me


Oh, it's the chokin' kind
Your love is smothering and oppressive


It makes me want to
It compels me to


Oh yeah, oh listen to me
Please listen to what I'm saying, my dear


When you fall in love again boy
If you happen to fall in love again, my dear


Take a tip from me oh yeah
Listen to my advice


If you don't like the peach,
If you don't enjoy the fruit


Then walk on by the tree
Keep walking, don't engage


That's what you better do, honey
That's what you should do, my dear


Find what you want boy
Look for what makes you happy, my dear


Keep it, treat it, sweet and kind, oh yeah
Treasure it, be kind and loving towards it


Oh let it breathe, don't make it the chokin' kind
Allow it room to grow, don't smother it


Oh no, don't break my heart baby
Please don't hurt me, my love


Oh no, I know you love me truly I do, honey
I believe you genuinely love me, my dear


But your love scares me to death boy
However, your love terrifies me, my dear


It's the chokin' kind
It's overwhelming, suffocating love




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Written by: HARLAN HOWARD

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