You Took Advantage Of Me
Shauna Antoniuc Lyrics
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It must go to someone of course
It can't be sister or brother
And so I love my horse
But horses are frequently silly
Mine ran from the beach of Okhala
And left me alone for a filly
So I have picked you up
I'm a sentimental sap, that's all
What's the use of trying not to fall?
I have no will, you've made your kill
Cause you took advantage of me
I'm just like an apple on a bough
And you're gonna shake me down somehow
So, what's the use, you've cooked my goose
Cause you took advantage of me
I'm so hot and bothered that
I don't know my elbow from my ear
I suffer something awful each time
You go and much worse when you're near
Here I am with all my bridges burned
Just a babe in arms where you're concerned
So lock the doors and call me yours
Cause you took advantage of me.
I'm a sentimental sap, that's all
What's the use of trying not to fall?
I have no will, you've made your kill
Cause you took advantage of me
I'm just like an apple on a bough
And you're gonna shake me down somehow
So, what's the use, you've cooked my goose
Cause you took advantage of me
I'm so hot and bothered that
I don't know my elbow from my ear
I suffer something awful each time
You go and much worse when you're near
Here I am with all my bridges burned
Just a babe in arms where you're concerned
So lock the doors and call me yours
Cause you took advantage of me
You took advantage of me
The lyrics of "You Took Advantage of Me" convey a mixture of vulnerability and resignation. The first stanza talks about the singer's heart being too big to be contained by her siblings or friends, and her love for her horse. She tells us that her horse was not there for her when she needed it, so she instead turned to the person who is now taking advantage of her.
The second stanza starts with the singer admitting that she is a "sentimental sap," suggesting a propensity to attach herself to others emotionally. She is resigned to the fact that she has fallen for this person who took advantage of her, and now she cannot resist their power over her. The metaphor of being an apple on a tree suggests that she is ripe for the taking, and the person she is singing about is going to "shake her down somehow." The phrase "cooked my goose" suggests that she is now powerless, and there is nothing she can do about it.
The final stanza reveals the depth of her emotional turmoil. She is so "hot and bothered" that she cannot tell her "elbow from [her] ear." She suffers when the person is near and has burned all her bridges, and she is now theirs to lock up and call their own. The repetition of the line "You took advantage of me" emphasizes her powerlessness.
Overall, the lyrics of this song describe a situation where the singer has fallen in love with someone who took advantage of her vulnerability. Despite recognizing the situation, she remains unable to resist her feelings and is resigned to her fate.
Line by Line Meaning
When a girl has the heart of a mother
When a girl has a nurturing heart, she seeks someone to love and care for.
It must go to someone of course
This love can only be directed towards one person.
It can't be sister or brother
The love cannot be directed towards a family member.
And so I love my horse
Therefore, I love my horse.
But horses are frequently silly
However, horses can be unpredictable and unreliable.
Mine ran from the beach of Okhala
My horse ran away from me while we were at the beach in Okhala.
And left me alone for a filly
And left me with the task of finding a new companion.
So I have picked you up
So, I have chosen you to take my horse's place.
I'm a sentimental sap, that's all
I am emotional and easily swayed.
What's the use of trying not to fall?
There is no point in resisting love or affection.
I have no will, you've made your kill
I am powerless against your influence.
Cause you took advantage of me
You have exploited my vulnerability.
I'm just like an apple on a bough
I am a tempting and vulnerable target.
And you're gonna shake me down somehow
You will exploit my weakness to gain what you desire.
So, what's the use, you've cooked my goose
There is nothing I can do to resist your power.
I'm so hot and bothered that
I am overwhelmed with emotion.
I don't know my elbow from my ear
I am completely disoriented and confused.
I suffer something awful each time
I experience intense pain whenever.
You go and much worse when you're near
You cause me pain even in your absence, and it intensifies when you are present.
Here I am with all my bridges burned
I have gone so far in following you that I have burned all my other options.
Just a babe in arms where you're concerned
I am helpless and dependent on you.
So lock the doors and call me yours
I am submitting to your power and control.
Cause you took advantage of me.
Because you took advantage of my weaknesses and vulnerabilities.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., IMAGEM MUSIC INC
Written by: LORENZ HART, RICHARD RODGERS
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