You Took Advantage Of Me
Paul Whiteman and Bing Crosby Lyrics

In the spring when the feeling was chronic
When I was feeling especially vulnerable and emotional during the changing of the seasons

And my caution was leaving you flat,
Despite my wariness and hesitation, you persisted in your advances

I should have made use of the tonic
I should have taken measures to protect myself

Before you gave me that!
Before you hurt and took advantage of me

A mental deficient you'll grade me.
You may think less of me or see me as foolish for falling for your tricks

I've given you plenty of data.
I've shared personal information or otherwise made myself vulnerable to you

You came, you saw and you slayed me,
You easily won me over and left me defenseless

And that-a is that-a!
There's nothing more to be said or done about it

I'm a sentimental sap, that's all.
I'm a hopeless romantic and easily swayed by emotions

What's the use of trying not to fall?
There's no point in resisting your charms

I have no will,
I have no control over my feelings or actions when it comes to you

You've made your kill
You've succeeded in winning me over completely

'Cause you took advantage of me!
You used my vulnerability to your advantage and won me over

I'm just like an apple on a bough
I'm defenseless and at your mercy, like a ripe fruit waiting to be picked

And you're gonna shake me down somehow.
You're going to take advantage of me or exploit my weaknesses for your own gain

So what's the use,
There's no point in resisting or trying to protect myself

You've cooked my goose
You've completely won me over and made me vulnerable to your will

'Cause you took advantage of me!
You exploited my vulnerability and seduced me into feeling this way

I'm so hot and bothered that I don't know
I'm so overwhelmed with emotion and desire that I'm confused and disoriented

My elbow from my ear.
I'm unable to differentiate between basic body parts due to the strength of my emotions

I suffer something awful each time you go
I experience intense pain and distress whenever we're apart

And much worse when you're near.
My anxiety and distress are only intensified when I'm close to you

Here am I with all my bridges burned,
I'm left with nothing, having burned all my other bridges and options for protection

Just a babe in arms where you're concerned,
I'm vulnerable and helpless when it comes to you and your emotions

So lock the doors
Please commit to being with me and keeping me safe from harm

And call me yours
Claim me for yourself, and commit to protecting and cherishing me

'Cause you took advantage of me.
You won me over and seduced me into feeling this way, taking advantage of my vulnerability