Tables Have Turned
Linda Ronald Lyrics
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I can almost hear you say it
And no matter how I play it
I've been a fool
Could you see your way
Would you even contemplate
Giving me a final chance
Don't think I can be
Me without you
But why would you keep me in the running
I pushed too hard
Broke every rule
Deep down I knew that this was coming
Now the tables have turned
And you're just out of reach
You dance on your own
Like you never knew me
If you gave me the chance
That I've never deserved
Would I still swallow you whole
Or has my lesson been learned
I saw no reason to change
Saw you laid out for the taking
Said I'd never cause you pain
But we both know the truth
Don't think I can be
Me without you
But why would you keep me in the running
I pushed too hard
Broke every rule
Deep down I knew that this was coming
Now the tables have turned
And you're just out of reach
You dance on your own
Like you never knew me
If you gave me the chance
That I've never deserved
Would I still swallow you whole
Or has my lesson been learned
Now the tables have turned
And you're just out of reach
You dance on your own
Like you never knew me
If you gave me the chance
That I've never deserved
Would I still swallow you whole
Or has my lesson been learned
I broke your heart
Broke the rules of the dance
Stole the things you hold close
And I called it romance
I was deaf to your pleas
And I was blind to the signs
Thought I held all the cards
Thought you'd always be mine
Don't think I can be
Me without you
But why would you keep me in the running
I pushed too hard
Broke every rule
Deep down I knew that this was coming
In the song "Tables Have Turned" by Linda Ronalds, the lyrics depict a realization of mistakes made in a relationship, with the singer acknowledging that it may be too late to rectify them. The repetitive phrase "too little too late" reflects the regret and the feeling of being unable to salvage the relationship.
The singer wonders if there is any possibility of their partner considering giving them a final chance. They question whether they could change and prove themselves worthy of that opportunity. However, they also recognize the consequences of their actions and question if their partner would really want to continue with them.
The lyrics express the singer's dependency on the relationship, implying that they feel incomplete without their partner. However, they acknowledge that they have pushed too hard, breaking the rules and boundaries of the relationship. Deep down, they were aware that their actions would have repercussions, but they foolishly disregarded that realization.
Now, the tables have turned, indicating a power shift in the relationship. The partner is distant, seemingly out of reach, and dancing alone as if they never knew the singer. The lyrics suggest that if the singer were given another chance, they question if they would still consume their partner entirely or if they have learned their lesson.
The final section reflects on the singer's realization of the damage they have caused, describing how they broke their partner's heart, broke the rules of their relationship, and exploited the things that were important to their partner in the name of romance. The imagery reveals the singer's ignorance to their partner's pleas and the signs indicating trouble in the relationship. They believed they held all the power, presuming their partner would always be theirs.
Overall, the lyrics of "Tables Have Turned" convey regret and self-reflection on the singer's part. They acknowledge their mistakes and question if they can continue without their partner. Ultimately, the song emphasizes the consequences and shifts in dynamics that occur when one fails to recognize and value a relationship until it's too late.
Line by Line Meaning
Too little too late
I realize now that my actions were too little and too late to make a difference
I can almost hear you say it
I can almost hear you expressing your disappointment or disapproval
And no matter how I play it
No matter how I try to handle the situation
I've been a fool
I have been foolish in my actions and decisions
Could you see your way
Can you consider or imagine the possibility
Would you even contemplate
Would you even think about
Giving me a final chance
Granting me one last opportunity
To somehow prove
To somehow demonstrate or show
Don't think I can be
I don't believe I can be
Me without you
Myself without your presence or influence
But why would you keep me in the running
But why would you continue to involve me or keep me in contention
I pushed too hard
I exerted too much force or pressure
Broke every rule
I violated every guideline or expectation
Deep down I knew that this was coming
Deep down, I had an understanding that this outcome was inevitable
Now the tables have turned
Now the situation has reversed or flipped
And you're just out of reach
And now you are no longer accessible or attainable
You dance on your own
You move or dance by yourself
Like you never knew me
As if you have completely forgotten or disregarded who I am
If you gave me the chance
If you granted me the opportunity
That I've never deserved
Which I have never earned or merited
Would I still swallow you whole
Would I still consume or overpower you entirely
Or has my lesson been learned
Or have I finally understood the lesson or consequences of my actions
I saw no reason to change
I did not perceive any motive or justification to modify my behavior
Saw you laid out for the taking
Saw you vulnerable or exposed, ready to be seized
Said I'd never cause you pain
Claimed that I would never inflict harm upon you
But we both know the truth
But both of us are aware of the reality or true situation
I broke your heart
I shattered or damaged your emotional well-being
Broke the rules of the dance
Disregarded the guidelines or expectations of our relationship
Stole the things you hold close
Took away the things that are precious or important to you
And I called it romance
And I labeled or defined it as romantic
I was deaf to your pleas
I ignored or did not listen to your appeals or requests
And I was blind to the signs
And I overlooked or failed to notice the indications or warnings
Thought I held all the cards
Believed that I had full control or power in the situation
Thought you'd always be mine
Assumed or expected that you would forever be with me
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