Take My Place
Ruthanne Lyrics
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'Cause it's keeping me up
I've been looking, searching, pictures
And there's so many of her
She's prettier than I thought she would be
I see she's from your home town
Is she giving you all that you need?
Are you gonna keep her around?
Oh tell me, I deserve to know even though I have no right
Oh, is she the one who's lighting up your face?
Is she the girl who's gonna change your ways?
Is she the one or is it just some fun?
Are you trying to fill the empty space?
Or is she the girl who's gonna take my place?
Take my place
And I can't help but compare
'Cause she looks way more your type
Is she smarter, better, is she forever?
Or just for the lonely nights?
'Cause I have lonely nights too
Got someone lying next to me and I wish it was you
But you still want her, need her, or is it sweeter?
'Cause it's just someone new
Baby, tell me are you touching her like you love her tonight?
Oh tell me, I deserve to know even though I have no right
Oh yeah, is she the one who's lighting up your face?
Is she the girl who's gonna change your ways?
Is she the one or is it just some fun?
Are you trying to fill the empty space?
Or is she the girl who's gonna take my place?
Take my place
Do you love her? 'Cause I already hate her, babe
Has she mentioned my love? Ooo, is she a keeper, ay?
Have you finally become the man I knew that you could be?
But you won't be for me
Is she the one who's lighting up your face?
Hey yeah, is she the girl who's gonna change your ways?
Is she the one or is it just some fun?
Are you trying to fill the empty space?
Is she the girl who's gonna take my place?
Take my place, take my place
The song "Take My Place" by Ruthanne is a soulful and emotional track that expresses the feelings of a woman who suspects that her former lover has moved on to someone else. The singer makes it clear that she cannot help but compare herself to the other woman and wonders if the new girl is really better than her. She is curious to know the reasons behind the breakup and whether the ex has found true love or is just looking for a temporary fix. Despite the pain, the singer is still attached to her ex and wishes it was her lying next to the person instead of someone else.
The chorus of the song is focused on the question of whether the new girl can take her place. The singer wants to know if the ex thinks of the other woman as a long-term partner or just a passing fancy. The lyrics also reveal the insecurity felt by the singer as she questions her own worthiness and whether her ex has downgraded by choosing someone new. The song ends on a poignant note as the singer acknowledges that the ex has moved on and she needs to accept that the relationship is over.
Overall, the song delivers a powerful message of heartbreak, longing, and self-doubt. It reflects the universal experience of seeing someone move on and wondering if we will ever find true happiness again.
Line by Line Meaning
Tryna turn off my phone
I want to disconnect from the world
'Cause it's keeping me up
My phone is interfering with my sleep
I've been looking, searching, pictures
I have been investigating, examining pictures
And there's so many of her
There are so many pictures of her
She's prettier than I thought she would be
She is more attractive than I imagined
I see she's from your home town
I notice she is from your hometown
Is she giving you all that you need?
Is she meeting all of your needs?
Are you gonna keep her around?
Will you continue to be with her?
Tell me are you touching her like you love her tonight?
Are you physically showing her affection and love tonight?
Oh tell me, I deserve to know even though I have no right
I want to know even if it is not my place to ask
Oh, is she the one who's lighting up your face?
Is she the reason for your happiness?
Is she the girl who's gonna change your ways?
Will she change you for the better?
Is she the one or is it just some fun?
Is she the one you truly love or just someone to pass the time?
Are you trying to fill the empty space?
Are you trying to fill a void in your life?
Or is she the girl who's gonna take my place?
Will she replace me in your life?
And I can't help but compare
I cannot stop myself from drawing comparisons
'Cause she looks way more your type
Because she seems more compatible with you
Is she smarter, better, is she forever?
Is she more intelligent, superior, and long-lasting?
Or just for the lonely nights?
Or just to keep you company when you're lonely?
'Cause I have lonely nights too
Because I also get lonely
Got someone lying next to me and I wish it was you
I have someone with me, but I desire your presence
But you still want her, need her, or is it sweeter?
But you still desire her, or is it more enjoyable?
'Cause it's just someone new
Because she is just someone new
Baby, tell me are you touching her like you love her tonight?
Please confirm if you are treating her with the same affection as you did me tonight?
Do you love her? 'Cause I already hate her, babe
Do you truly love her? Because I already dislike her
Has she mentioned my love? Ooo, is she a keeper, ay?
Has she commented on my affection for you? Is she someone worth keeping?
Have you finally become the man I knew that you could be?
Have you transformed into the man I always believed you could be?
But you won't be for me
But you will no longer be that man for me
Hey yeah, is she the girl who's gonna change your ways?
Will she transform you for the better?
Take my place, take my place
Replace me, take my place
Writer(s): Ruth Anne Cunningham, Heidi Rojas, Darren Lewis, Tunde Babalola
Contributed by Samantha S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Zayaan Sarlie
I get goosebumps listening to this woman.
Wow.
Beautiful.
Awesome Beard
One of the greatest voices in music.
Danny McCormack
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Sherri Goble
Really loving her voice and vocal skills
Rachel Gilmartin
This is amazing bringing me through all the feels your amazingโค๏ธ๐ฎ๐ชโ๏ธ
workout fem
Such soulful voice. Became in instant fan
Sapphire Gordon
Sounds exactly how it does live. Absolutely beautiful ๐๐ญ๐๐ฝ๐๐ฝ๐
Diezel Terrell
NEW FAN FOR REAL!!! Her vocal is Ahhhhmazing!!! Everybody make sure to share this video, she deserves way more veiws and attention... Love her PASSION too cause as a vocalist myself, I get it... Respect...
Carrie Haskins
Absolutely stunning vocals, beautiful tone :)