Chocolate
Mimi Teft Lyrics
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Got to Maintain some kind of dignity
Every time I want just a bite
Tell myself, I'm holdin the line
Take a breath and try not to think of you
Trying so hard not to crave what ya do
I don't know why you won't set me free
All the time I hate what you do to me
when I need pleasin
you're what I'm needin
everything in you
satisfies all of me
i can't believe this
wantin another kiss
breakin every rule I ever made
because of you tempting me
now i'm trying every day to stay away
chorus
this time i mean it
will you stop teasin
everything you are
is really bad for me
please understand now
it's not about you
i got no will power
what to do
i'll be fine
i am through
maybe i'll have one last piece of you or two
chorus
chocolate's pure delight, want some every night
sayin to myself i'll only have one little piece
torments me to see how many are gone
so i'll have one more then i'll be done
chorus
The song "Chocolate" by Mimi Teft is a song that talks about a personal struggle with temptation. The song is an extended metaphor, with chocolate being used to represent a person that the singer is drawn to but knows is not good for them. The opening lines set the tone for the entire song. The singer states that every time they see the person, they become affected by them, and they have to maintain some kind of dignity.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase, "I can't resist your chocolate." This is the point in the song where the metaphorical use of chocolate is highlighted. The person represents something that the singer finds irresistible, and they keep getting drawn back in, even though they know it's not good for them.
The lyrics also note the internal struggle that the singer has every day to resist the temptation of this person. They want to stay away, but they keep going back in for another piece. In the end, the lyrics suggest that the singer may give in and have one last piece, as they have no willpower left.
Overall, "Chocolate" is a song that is relatable to anyone who has ever struggled with temptation or a toxic relationship. The use of chocolate as a metaphor is creative and fitting, and the lyrics are catchy and emotive.
Line by Line Meaning
Everytime I see you, you get to me
Seeing you always affects me emotionally
Got to Maintain some kind of dignity
Need to keep my self-respect intact
Every time I want just a bite
Every time I feel a craving for you
Tell myself, I'm holdin the line
Convince myself to stay away from you
Take a breath and try not to think of you
Take a deep breath and try to remove you from my thoughts
Trying so hard not to crave what ya do
Putting a lot of effort to control my desire for you
I don't know why you won't set me free
I fail to understand why you have such a hold over me
All the time I hate what you do to me
Always feeling bad about how you make me feel
when I need pleasin
When I am craving something sweet
you're what I'm needin
You are the one who satisfies my sweet tooth
everything in you
Every aspect of you
satisfies all of me
Satisfies my entire being
i can't believe this
I can't believe how much I crave you
wantin another kiss
Desiring another taste
breakin every rule I ever made
Going against all the promises I made to stay away from you
because of you tempting me
You are the reason for my inability to resist you
now i'm trying every day to stay away
Making a conscious effort to avoid you every day
this time i mean it
This time I am serious
will you stop teasin
Please stop tempting me
everything you are
All the things that make you irresistible
is really bad for me
Affects me negatively
please understand now
Please comprehend the severity of the situation
it's not about you
It's not your fault
i got no will power
I have no self-control
what to do
Don't know what to do about this situation
i'll be fine
I'll manage somehow
i am through
I am done with you
maybe i'll have one last piece of you or two
Perhaps I will indulge in one or two more pieces of you before saying goodbye
chocolate's pure delight, want some every night
Chocolate is pure joy, a craving that occurs every night
sayin to myself i'll only have one little piece
Telling myself to consume only a small portion
torments me to see how many are gone
It torments me to observe how much of you I have already consumed
so i'll have one more then i'll be done
I'll have one more piece then will have to stop consuming you
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