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The Chase
Oh Sweet Ransom Lyrics
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You're such a teaser, with just a taste I'm poisoned again.
You know I would stop if I could,
I just ignore the voice inside my head.
Take me down now, break me down now,
I'm you're slave for tonight.
Oh this rooms getting smaller, lipstick on my collar,
It gives me away for sure tonight.
Light out, lets go, lets do what we both have to do,
What we both came to do.
And I swear this is the last time, last time for tonight.
You know I would stop if I could,
I just ignore the voice inside me, it screams inside me.
You know I would stop if I could,
I just ignore the voice inside my head.
Take me down now, break me down now,
I'm you're slave for tonight.
Oh this rooms getting smaller, lipstick on my collar,
It gives me away for sure.
I wish I could say I put up a fight.
You brought me here for this, and I'm running on empty
The lyrics to Oh Sweet Ransom's song The Chase seem to portray a tumultuous relationship where one person is being led on and manipulated by the other. The opening lines "You're such a liar, without a trace you left me for dead" suggest that this person has been hurt before and abandoned by this same partner. Despite this, the singer seems unable to resist the temptation of their partner, who is portrayed as a "teaser" and a "little heartbreaker".
The repetition of "take me down now, break me down now, I'm your slave for tonight" implies a submission to the partner, and a willingness to participate in whatever they want despite the knowledge that it will end badly. This is reinforced by the lines "I wish I could say I put up a fight, You brought me here for this, and I'm running on empty". These lines suggest that the singer is aware of what is happening and wishes they could resist, but ultimately cannot.
The song seems to be exploring the idea of a toxic relationship where one person has power over the other, and the other is unable to resist despite knowing that it will ultimately lead to their own downfall. The chorus "You know I would stop if I could, I just ignore the voice inside my head" suggests that the singer is aware of the situation, but is unable to break free of it.
Line by Line Meaning
You're such a liar, without a trace you left me for dead.
You were dishonest and left me without any explanation or warning, causing me to feel abandoned and alone.
You're such a teaser, with just a taste I'm poisoned again.
You tempt me with your presence, but every time I give in to your charm, I end up feeling hurt and betrayed.
You know I would stop if I could,
I recognize that I am not in control of my actions when it comes to you; I wish I could resist, but something inside me compels me to keep coming back.
I just ignore the voice inside my head.
Despite knowing that pursuing you is harmful, I push aside any rational thoughts and allow my impulses to guide me.
Take me down now, break me down now,
I am willing to suffer the consequences of my actions if it means I can be close to you for even one more night.
I'm your slave for tonight.
I am willing to submit to your every whim and desire without question or hesitation in hopes of winning your affection.
Oh this room's getting smaller, lipstick on my collar,
I feel trapped in this situation, and the evidence of my infidelity is starting to become obvious, making me feel guilty and ashamed.
It gives me away for sure tonight.
Despite my attempts to hide my actions, my mistakes are evident and impossible to ignore.
Little heartbreaker, with just a kiss you put me on my knees again.
Your ability to charm and manipulate me is so potent that even the slightest affection from you has the power to control me completely.
Light out, let's go, let's do what we both have to do,
We both know the risks of our actions, but we are driven by our desire for each other to take the plunge and do what we shouldn't.
What we both came to do.
We know the consequences of our actions, but we are unable to resist the temptation to be together.
And I swear this is the last time, last time for tonight.
I vow to myself that I will not give in to you again tonight after this, but deep down I know I can't keep that promise.
I just ignore the voice inside me, it screams inside me.
Despite knowing that what we are doing is wrong and harmful, I push aside any rational thoughts and allow my impulses to guide me.
I wish I could say I put up a fight.
I regret that I am not strong enough to resist your charm and that I continue to give in to my desires for you.
You brought me here for this, and I'm running on empty.
You lured me in with the promise of affection, but now that we have given into our desires, I feel drained and unsatisfied.
Contributed by Bella O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.