Gloria
MAGIC! Lyrics


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My friends told me not to trust that Gloria
She's got ill intentions right from the start
I said you don't understand my Gloria
Complicated yes, but pure at the heart
Today I came home a little early
To find a stranger in my bed
And I said
Gloria
Why do you play with me?
If I'm the only one
Then who the hell is he?
Did you have sex all day?
Just to tease me all night
Whoa oh-oh, Gloria
Can you just tell me why?

Why?
Gloria, why?
Gloria, why?
Gloria, why?

I decided to forgive my Gloria
She said she would never do it again
So I went on a ten day cruise with Gloria
Hoping to get back to where we began
Then one night
I came back with some red wine
Just to find two sailors in my bed
And I said

Gloria
Why do you play with me?
If I 'm the only one
Then who the hell is he?
Did you have sex all day?
How could I be so blind?
Whoa oh-oh gloria
Can you just tell me why?

Why?
Gloria, why?
Gloria, why?
Gloria, why?

Why, why, why, why?
Woo, woo, woo, woo

My friends told me not to trust that Gloria
She's got ill intentions right from the start

Gloria
Why do you play with me? (said, why do you play with me?)
If I'm the only one
Then who the hell is he? (who the hell is he?)
Did you have sex all day?
How could I be so blind? (tell me why)
Whoa oh-oh Gloria
Can you just tell me why? (can you just tell me?)

Why I could love you
Why I could love you
Why I could love you

Why I could love you
Why I could love you
Why I could love you (love you)

Why I could love you
Why I could love you
Why I could love you

Why I could love you




Why I could love you
Why I could love you

Overall Meaning

In "Gloria" by Magic!, the singer is torn over his feelings towards the titular "Gloria". His friends warned him about her, but he defends her as pure at heart, though he consistently finds evidence of infidelity. He forgives her once, but when he returns from a trip to find not just a stranger but two sailors in his bed, he demands answers. The song ends with the singer questioning what compelled him to love her despite all the hurt she's caused him.


The lyrics in "Gloria" showcase the complexity of emotions that come with a tumultuous relationship. The singer loves Gloria, but is constantly let down by her actions. He tries to forgive and forget, but his trust is repeatedly broken. At the same time, he can't help but question his own role in the situation, wondering why he could still love someone who's caused him so much pain.


The repetition of the phrase "Gloria, why?" highlights the singer's confusion and frustration. It's a simple yet effective way of conveying the singer's feelings towards the situation. The song is also notable for its use of an upbeat, reggae-inspired rhythm, which belies the sadder themes of the lyrics.


Line by Line Meaning

My friends told me not to trust that Gloria
Gloria is not a trustworthy person, and my friends warned me about her from the beginning.


She's got ill intentions right from the start
I believe that Gloria purposely sets out to deceive and harm people.


I said you don't understand my Gloria
Despite my friends' warnings, I still have faith and trust in Gloria.


Complicated yes, but pure at the heart
Although Gloria is complex and difficult to understand, I believe she has a good heart.


Today I came home a little early
On this particular day, I arrived home earlier than usual.


To find a stranger in my bed
To my surprise, there was an unknown person in my bed.


And I said
At this point, I addressed Gloria with my concerns.


Gloria
This is the name of the person I am speaking to.


Why do you play with me?
I'm questioning whether Gloria is purposely manipulating and teasing me.


If I'm the only one
I'm confused because I thought I was the only person in Gloria's life.


Then who the hell is he?
I'm frustrated and angry, and demand to know who the other person is.


Did you have sex all day?
I question if Gloria spent the entire day having sex with this other person.


Just to tease me all night
I'm accusing Gloria of deliberately torturing and playing with my emotions.


Whoa oh-oh, Gloria
This line is an expression of my distress and confusion about the situation with Gloria.


Can you just tell me why?
I'm begging and pleading with Gloria to give me an honest explanation.


I decided to forgive my Gloria
After this incident, I made the choice to forgive Gloria for her actions.


She said she would never do it again
Gloria promised me that she wouldn't repeat her previous behavior.


So I went on a ten day cruise with Gloria
As a way to start fresh, I went on a romantic cruise with Gloria.


Hoping to get back to where we began
My hope was to rebuild my relationship with Gloria to how it was before she betrayed my trust.


Then one night
At some point during the cruise, I discovered something upsetting.


I came back with some red wine
This was simply an action I took before returning to the hotel room.


Just to find two sailors in my bed
However, upon returning, I found two unknown sailors in my bed instead of Gloria.


Why do you play with me? (said, why do you play with me?)
I repeat my earlier questioning of Gloria's intentions and behavior towards me.


If I'm the only one
Again, I'm confused as I thought I was the only person in Gloria's life.


Then who the hell is he? (who the hell is he?)
I'm angered and demanding that Gloria reveal the identity of this person she's cheating on me with.


How could I be so blind? (tell me why)
I'm frustrated with myself for not realizing earlier that Gloria was deceitful and unfaithful.


Whoa oh-oh gloria
This is an expression of my distress and sadness about the situation with Gloria.


Can you just tell me why? (can you just tell me?)
I repeat my questioning of Gloria here, hoping to receive an explanation for her behavior.


Why I could love you
This is a reflection on my feelings towards Gloria.


Why I could love you
Once again, I express my confusion and heartache over my feelings for Gloria.


Why I could love you (love you)
Despite everything that has happened, I still have feelings of love for Gloria.


Why I could love you
This is another repetition of my conflicted emotions towards Gloria.


Why I could love you
Again, I express my confusion and sadness over my feelings towards Gloria despite her unfaithfulness.


Why I could love you (love you)
This is another reflection on my underlying emotions of love towards Gloria.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: NASRI ATWEH, MARK PELLIZZER, ALEX TANAS, BEN SPIVAK, ADAM MESSINGER, MARK RICHARD PELLIZZER, ALEXANDER TANASIJCZUK, NASRI TONY ATWEH, ADAM DAVID MESSINGER

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