thanks
Ola Onabule Lyrics
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Ola Onabule © 2001
Your elegant temptations,
Though the better left unknown,
Still wrestle my contention,
I should leave this place alone.
And it grows betrayal of the adored,
When it blows, love is blown for sure,
you're home alone, should'a said:
Thanks very much, got more than enough.
I wouldn't wanna throw that away.
You got the all, from which any man would love to fall.
But I don't wanna go it that way.
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It all feels so helterskelter,
something deeper can't endure,
I need the warmth and succour,
of a loving that's secure.
And I could stray to what you lead me to,
In the wake of passions altered view,
And what was safe and always will be true,
Starts to fade, should'a said:
Thanks very much, got more than enough.
I wouldn't wanna throw that away.
You got the all, from which any man would love to fall.
But I don't wanna go it that way.
My honey's home waiting, she's anticipating,
expecting, depending on true love
Your honey's inviting, seducing, enticing but to taste it ...
Oooh I know, I heard it all before,
And it grows betrayal of the adored,
When it blows, love is blown for sure,
you're home alone, should'a said:
Thanks very much, got more than enough.
I wouldn't wanna throw that away.
You got the all, from which any man would love to fall.
But I don't wanna go it that way.
In the song "Thanks" by Ola Onabule, the lyrics delve into the internal struggle and temptation faced by the singer. The opening lines express the allure of certain temptations that are elegant but best left unknown. These temptations create a conflict within the singer as they grapple with the idea of leaving their current situation. The repetition of "I should leave this place alone" emphasizes that the singer is considering distancing themselves from these enticing temptations.
The chorus then introduces a sense of gratitude and contentment towards the current state of affairs. The singer acknowledges that they have more than enough in their current relationship and they don't want to risk losing it. The line "you got it all, from which any man would love to fall" suggests that the partner possesses qualities that are desirable and attractive, but the singer resists the urge to follow that path. They express a desire to maintain the stability and security of their current loving relationship.
The second verse highlights the turmoil and uncertainty that the singer is experiencing. The phrase "helterskelter" captures the chaotic and restless nature of their emotions. They contrast this with their longing for stability and the comfort of a secure and loving relationship. The singer realizes that they could easily be swayed by the allure of temptation, and they question whether what they have is truly safe and genuine.
The lyrics continue to explore the contrast between the stability at home with their beloved and the seduction of outside forces. The line "My honey's home waiting, she's anticipating, expecting, depending on true love" emphasizes the commitment and anticipation their partner has for their love. On the other hand, the temptation represented by "your honey's inviting, seducing, enticing but to taste it..." suggests that it is an enticing but ultimately unfulfilling path to follow.
The final repetition in the chorus reinforces the sense of gratitude towards the current relationship and a firm decision to not give in to temptation. Despite the allure and potential excitement of the unknown, the singer affirms that they would not want to throw away what they have. They express gratitude for having more than enough and reject the path that may lead them astray, choosing instead to remain committed to their secure and loving relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Your elegant temptations,
The charming temptations you present
Though the better left unknown,
Although it would be wiser to ignore them
Still wrestle my contention,
They still conflict with my desire
I should leave this place alone.
I should distance myself from this situation.
I know, I heard it all before,
I am aware, I've heard similar promises in the past
And it grows betrayal of the adored,
But it feels like a betrayal towards the one I love
When it blows, love is blown for sure,
Once it crumbles, love is inevitably lost
you're home alone, should'a said:
You will be left alone, I should have said:
Thanks very much, got more than enough.
Thank you for everything, I have everything I need.
I wouldn't wanna throw that away.
I wouldn't want to disregard what I already have.
You got the all, from which any man would love to fall.
You possess everything that would make any man fall in love.
But I don't wanna go it that way.
However, I don't want to pursue that path.
It all feels so helterskelter,
Everything feels chaotic and disorganized.
something deeper can't endure,
Something deeper within me cannot withstand it.
I need the warmth and succour,
I require the comfort and support
of a loving that's secure.
Of a love that is stable and certain.
And I could stray to what you lead me to,
And I could be tempted by what you entice me towards
In the wake of passions altered view,
In the aftermath of a distorted perspective on passion
And what was safe and always will be true,
And what used to be safe and forever genuine
Starts to fade, should'a said:
Begins to diminish, I should have said:
My honey's home waiting, she's anticipating,
My beloved is patiently waiting at home, she's expecting
expecting, depending on true love
Anticipating and relying on genuine love
Your honey's inviting, seducing, enticing but to taste it ...
Your lover is inviting, tempting, alluring, but only to experience it...
Oooh I know, I heard it all before,
Oh, I know, I have heard these words before
And it grows betrayal of the adored,
And it intensifies the feeling of being betrayed by the one I love
When it blows, love is blown for sure,
When it falls apart, love will definitely be lost
you're home alone, should'a said:
You will be left alone, I should have said:
Thanks very much, got more than enough.
Thank you for everything, I have everything I need.
I wouldn't wanna throw that away.
I wouldn't want to disregard what I already have.
You got the all, from which any man would love to fall.
You possess everything that would make any man fall in love.
But I don't wanna go it that way.
However, I don't want to pursue that path.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Ola Onabulé
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