Finally
Sherieta Lyrics

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You were my drug, you′re my disease yea
Can't pull the plug I couldn′t leave you
You took advantage of my every little weakness and when I'm strong that's when you turn to sweetness
Insecure it is the jail of the mind
So desperate for love I trusted blindly
I believed you would be my remedy
Til my eyes were swollen shut that′s when I saw reality

So I turn on the radio and kick off my shoes
Turn on the T.V. but I mute the news
Do what I want say what I feel to say
′Cause the curse is broken finally (finally)
I don't hurt like I did before and I...
I don′t hide from a slamming door
Not as weak I was yesterday
'Cause the curse is broken finally (finally)
Ooohhhh whooo
I never knew freedom felt this good

Here′s the story...
Because my mommy never loved me enough
And daddy's love was tough
I always felt alone
Oh yes my life was rough
No I never loved myself
Felt good to hear the words from someone else
Young girl no place to cry
So you took me in said you would change my life
A mental slave to your emotional reign
And if I had let you I know you would′a hit me again
So I
Take up the knife and your bat away
I grabbed my bags and I was free
Like a bat outta hell I went screaming
Tears of joy in my eyes 'cause I'm leaving

Turn on the radio and kick off my shoes
Turn on the T.V. but I mute the news
Do what I want say what I feel to say
′Cause the curse is broken finally (finally)
I don′t hurt like I did before and I...
Don't hide from a slamming door
Not as weak I was yesterday
′Cause the curse is broken finally (finally)

They're things about you that I miss (Sometimes)
Look at your picture and I reminisce (Sometimes I miss you)
Selective memory is a dangerous thing
So yesterday mi mek sure sell the wedding ring
I won′t go back to that kind of life
But thank you for experiences make me wise
Who would I be if I hadn't met you?
But I know who I′ll be now since I left youuuuuu ohhwhooo
Oh freedom feels so...
(Whew)

So now I turn on the radio and kick off my shoes
Turn on the T.V. but I mute the news
Do what I want say what I feel to say
'Cause the curse is broken finally (finally)
Don't hurt like I did before and I...
I don′t hide from a slamming door
Not as weak I was yesterday
′Cause the curse is broken finally (finally)

Turn on the T.V. and I... and
Take off my shoes and I.
Beause the curse is broken finally (finally)
The curse is broken finally

Yeeewhhhhoooo

Finally

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sherieta's song "Finally" delve into the theme of breaking free from an abusive relationship. The first verse describes how the singer's partner took advantage of her every weakness, leading her to become a mental slave to the emotional reign of her abuser. The chorus emphasizes how relieved she is to finally break the curse of her past relationship and find freedom – she can turn on the radio and TV, say what she feels, and not hide from a slamming door.

The second verse gives an insight into the past of the singer by describing how she never felt loved and cherished by neither her mother nor father. Hence, when someone offered to change her life and make her feel loved, she accepted the relationship without foreseeing the consequences that lie ahead. The bridge of the song states how much the singer has grown stronger and wiser after breaking free from her past relationship. While she misses certain aspects of the relationship, the selective memory is an illusory comfort that can be dangerous to one's wellbeing.

Overall, the song is a strong message of hope and courage to all individuals who have been in an abusive relationship. The singer has shown that it is possible to break free, and the process is not always a smooth one. It can be full of challenges and uncertainties, but once the curse is broken, the freedom and peace that follow are beyond measure.

Line by Line Meaning

You were my drug, you′re my disease yea
You were someone I depended on for happiness, but ended up being toxic and harmful to me.

Can't pull the plug I couldn′t leave you
I felt trapped in the relationship and unable to leave, even though I knew it was unhealthy.

You took advantage of my every little weakness and when I'm strong that's when you turn to sweetness
You exploited my vulnerabilities and when I tried to stand up for myself, you would pretend to be kind and caring.

Insecure it is the jail of the mind
Feeling insecure can be suffocating and limit you from experiencing true freedom.

So desperate for love I trusted blindly
I craved love so much that I put complete trust in you without question or doubt.

I believed you would be my remedy
I thought that being with you would solve all my problems and make me feel complete.

Til my eyes were swollen shut that′s when I saw reality
It took experiencing extreme pain and heartache for me to face the truth about our relationship.

Turn on the T.V. but I mute the news
I'm trying to block out anything negative or upsetting that could bring me down.

′Cause the curse is broken finally (finally)
The emotional pain and suffering caused by the toxic relationship is finally over.

They're things about you that I miss (Sometimes)
Occasionally, I still think about the good times we had together and miss certain aspects of our relationship.

Selective memory is a dangerous thing
Only remembering the positive aspects of the relationship and ignoring the negative can be harmful.

So yesterday mi mek sure sell the wedding ring
I got rid of the symbol of our commitment to each other to fully move on from the relationship.

But thank you for experiences make me wise
Despite the pain, I am grateful for the lessons I learned and how they made me stronger and wiser.

Beause the curse is broken finally (finally)
The oppressive and negative influence of the relationship is finally lifted and I can move on with my life.

Writer(s): Lee Scott Francis, Sherieta Lewis

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