There is more than one band called Saracen:

1) Saracen is NWOBHM ban… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one band called Saracen:

1) Saracen is NWOBHM band formed in 1976 in Matlock, Derbyshire under the moniker Lammergier. As Lammegier they toured extensively cross the English 'Midlands' during the ensuing years. In 1981 they re-emerged as Saracen, releasing their debut album Heroes, Saint & Fools. The album received critical acclaim and is still regarded as one of nwobhm classics. Later they signed record deal with Neat Records and released their follow-up album Change of Heart. Soon after this Saracen was split, but reformed in 2003 when Now And Then Records tracked down three founding members, signing three album record deal. They have since moved towards more progressive style of music.

2) Another UK NWOBHM band which released only 4 tracks on Roksnax compilation (1980).

3) Australian heavy metal band from Perth is now split-up. They released only one album Saracen in 1986.

Cheatin'
Saracen Lyrics

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What can I do, I'm so in love with you?
I can't help myself.
What can I do I say there's so other way?
What's in this loveliness wealth?
You expect me so crawl, you want it all

Cheatin', you've been cheatin' on me
I can't take anymore.

Cheatin', you've been cheatin' on me,
I'm gonna leave you for sure.

I've been put to the test, I did my very best,
No woman could ask for more.
Making love was a game, you never had your shame.
You just keep closing the door.
This time it's for real, exactly how I feel.

Cheatin', you've been cheatin' on me
I can't take anymore.
Cheatin', you've been cheatin' on me,
I'm gonna leave you for sure.

You put me down for the last time,
This time it's been who's gonna win,
Falling in love it's a fool's game,
I never knew how to begin.

I want you out of my blood, you don't do me no good,
You poison passion with pain.
There's been so many men, you don't care where or when,
They're all thrown in my face.
The secret you blew, unaware that I knew.

Cheatin', you've been cheatin' on me
I can't take anymore.
Cheatin', you've been cheatin' on me,
I'm gonna leave you for sure.

I'm gonna leave you for sure.
I'm gonna leave you for sure.

Overall Meaning

In Saracen's song "Cheatin'," the singer expresses her pain and disappointment in her partner's infidelity. The song starts with a questioning tone as the singer wonders what she can do as she's so in love with the person who has been cheating on her. She feels helpless and defeated because her love for this person makes it difficult for her to leave the relationship. However, she acknowledges that there's no other way, meaning there's no option except for leaving the relationship that has been tarnished by cheating. She feels like she has been expected to crawl and give in to whatever the partner wants, but she's had enough of this treatment.

The chorus of the song reiterates the main theme of the song, that the partner has been cheating on her, and she can't take it anymore. She's determined to leave for sure. The singer has been putting herself to the test, doing her very best to make the relationship work, but her partner never had any shame in their game. They were always closing the door on making love work. However, the singer is done playing that game and is sure of her decision to leave.

The last verse reveals that the singer has discovered the partner's cheating secret, which they thought was well-kept. However, unknown to them, the singer knew about it all along. The singer has had enough and wants the partner out of their life, knowing that being with them only brings poison, pain and emotional turmoil.

Line by Line Meaning

What can I do, I'm so in love with you?
Despite my awareness of your cheating, I still have feelings for you that I cannot deny.

I can't help myself.
I am unable to control my emotions and continue to love you despite your unfaithfulness.

What can I do I say there's so other way?
I am at a loss as to how to handle the situation, and feel like there are no good options.

What's in this loveliness wealth?
Despite the fact that you have cheated on me, there is still love between us and I am unsure how to proceed.

You expect me so crawl, you want it all
You take advantage of my love and expect me to do anything to please you, even if it means accepting your cheating.

Cheatin', you've been cheatin' on me
I am fully aware of your infidelity and it has caused me great pain and frustration.

I've been put to the test, I did my very best
Despite your unfaithfulness, I have remained committed and loyal to you and have tried my hardest to make things work.

No woman could ask for more.
I have been a good partner and done everything I could to please you and keep our relationship going, but your cheating has made it impossible.

Making love was a game, you never had your shame.
You have treated our physical relationship like a game, with no regard for the emotional consequences of your actions or how they might affect me.

You just keep closing the door.
You refuse to be open or honest with me, continually shutting me out and keeping secrets.

This time it's for real, exactly how I feel.
I have come to the conclusion that I cannot continue in this relationship and need to move on, as your infidelity has caused irreparable damage.

You put me down for the last time
Your cheating has hurt me for the last time, and I cannot tolerate it any longer.

This time it's been who's gonna win,
Our relationship has become a competition, with each of us trying to gain the upper hand and prove a point.

Falling in love it's a fool's game,
The act of falling in love can often lead to heartache and pain, as it has in this situation with your cheating.

I never knew how to begin.
I have struggled to find a way to address and handle the situation of your infidelity, as it is a difficult and painful topic.

I want you out of my blood, you don't do me no good,
I need to remove you from my life completely, as your cheating has caused me nothing but pain and frustration.

You poison passion with pain.
Your actions have tainted any feelings of love or passion between us with hurt and negativity.

There's been so many men, you don't care where or when,
You have been with multiple other men, showing a lack of concern for your commitment and fidelity in our relationship.

They're all thrown in my face.
Your infidelity is a constant reminder of my pain and hurt, and is something that I cannot ignore or move past.

The secret you blew, unaware that I knew.
Despite your attempts to keep your cheating a secret, I am fully aware of what you have done and how it has hurt me.

I'm gonna leave you for sure.
I have made the decision to end our relationship due to your unfaithfulness and the damage it has caused.

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