Once Bitten
Paul Samson Lyrics


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You don't move me
you don't stir me
You only cheat me
And I ain't gonna run around for you

You've got a bad reputation, I don't give a damn
You've got a bad reputation, I'm not a proud man
You've got a bad reputation, You've got a bad reputation

I've been bitten again, twice shy (x4)

Always teasing at the end of the phone
I feel like a dog without a bone
You're talking dirty but I'm on my own
Coming on the end of the f-f-f-Phone

I've been bitten again, twice shy (x4)

SOLO





I've been bitten again, twice shy (x8)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Paul Samson's song "Once Bitten" reflect the frustration and disappointment of a relationship that is going sour. The persona in the song has been mistreated by their partner, and it has caused them to feel numb and unaffected by their partner's actions. They feel as though they are being cheated by their partner but are unwilling to run around for them anymore. The persona is aware of their partner's bad reputation but seems to have lost all pride in the situation. They are aware that their partner is not trustworthy but continues to engage in behaviors such as teasing them at the end of the phone, making them feel used and discarded like a dog without a bone.


The repetition of "I've been bitten again, twice shy" throughout the song emphasizes the pain of being hurt in a relationship and the reluctance to be hurt again. The guitar solo in the song further expresses the emotion and anguish within the relationship. The lyrics suggest that the persona has been bitten before in a relationship and is now hesitant to invest emotionally again.


Line by Line Meaning

You don't move me
You don't excite me or convince me


you don't stir me
You don't evoke emotions or feelings in me


You only cheat me
You deceive, betray and dupe me


And I ain't gonna run around for you
I won't chase or pursue you


You've got a bad reputation, I don't give a damn
I don't care about your negative image or perception among others


You've got a bad reputation, I'm not a proud man
I'm not someone who takes pride or satisfaction in being associated with your bad reputation


You've got a bad reputation, You've got a bad reputation
You have a notorious and infamous reputation


I've been bitten again, twice shy (x4)
I've been hurt or let down before, so I'm cautious and reluctant now


Always teasing at the end of the phone
You keep flirting and teasing me over the phone


I feel like a dog without a bone
I feel empty, purposeless, and frustrated


You're talking dirty but I'm on my own
You're being vulgar and suggestive, but I'm alone and not interested


Coming on the end of the f-f-f-Phone
You're calling me and flirting with me using sexual innuendos


SOLO
Instrumental break


I've been bitten again, twice shy (x8)
I've been hurt or let down again, so I'm even more cautious and reluctant now




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