Lady
Marte Wulff Lyrics
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And the turn
It builds up to a burn
´cause I know
if you would
that you could learn
but as long as I want it
when it´s all that I need
oh oh oh
call me a lady call me a lady call me a lady
oh oh no
Was I not what you wanted me to be
So we´re back
just to try it again
And I know you would take
What you could get
For as long as I gave it
When it´s all that I got
it is not gonna happen that way
repeat chorus
You´re not even sorry
Sadly I can make you be
But I can´t make you call me
Call me
Repeat chorus
The song "Lady" by Marte Wulff is about a woman who is in a relationship with someone who doesn't give her the respect and love that she deserves. The lyrics suggest that the woman is trying her best to make the relationship work, but the man is not putting in the effort or commitment. The opening lines "With a toss, and the turn, it builds up to a burn" indicate her frustration and discomfort, as she struggles to deal with the situation.
The lyrics "But as long as I want it, when it's all that I need, it is not gonna happen that way" suggest that the woman has a realization that she cannot force someone to love or care for her. She wants to be treated like a "Lady", but it appears the man does not see her in that light. She questions herself, "Was I not what you wanted me to be?" indicating that the man may have unrealistic expectations of her. The relationship seems to go back and forth, with the chorus repeating "Call me a lady, call me a lady, call me a lady, oh, no" conveying her desire for love and respect while questioning if she will ever receive it.
The last two lines, "You're not even sorry, Sadly I can make you be, But I can't make you call me, Call me" suggests that the woman has realized that she cannot force someone to treat her the way she wants. This line conveys a sense of sadness and desperation, as she tries to make sense of the relationship dynamic. The repetition of "Call me a lady" suggests the woman is looking for validation and to be loved and respected.
Line by Line Meaning
With a toss
Starting with a toss or a sudden movement
And the turn
Followed by a turn, indicating a change in direction or mindset
It builds up to a burn
The sudden movement and change of direction builds up to become painful, almost like a burn
´cause I know
This pain is caused because I know
if you would
If only you were willing
that you could learn
You have the ability to learn and change your ways
but as long as I want it
However, as long as I desire it,
when it´s all that I need
And it's the only thing that I need,
it is not gonna happen that way
Things aren't going to happen the way I want them to
oh oh oh
Expressing a feeling of sadness or disappointment
call me a lady call me a lady call me a lady
Despite this disappointment, I still want to be referred to as a lady
oh oh no
Another expression of sadness or disappointment
Was I not what you wanted me to be
Wondering if I am not what you wanted me to be
So we´re back
Back to the beginning, starting over again
just to try it again
Trying again with the hope of achieving different results
And I know you would take
Recognizing that you would accept,
What you could get
Whatever you can get from me
For as long as I gave it
As long as I provided it
When it´s all that I got
Even when it's all that I have to offer
it is not gonna happen that way
Things won't turn out the way we hope
repeat chorus
Repeating the chorus
You´re not even sorry
Pointing out that you aren't even apologetic
Sadly I can make you be
Unfortunarely, I can't make you feel sorry
But I can´t make you call me
Also recognizing that I can't force you to refer to me as a lady
Call me
Still expressing the desire to be called a lady
Repeat chorus
Repeating the chorus one last time
Contributed by Noah A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.