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Tapping The Urge Lyrics

She said "I don't know if I've ever been good enough.
The singer is unsure if she has ever met the standards of others in her life.

I'm a little bit rusty, and I think my head is caving in.
She feels out of practice and overwhelmed with the challenges she faces.

And I don't know if I've ever been really loved
She has doubts about whether she has ever truly experienced love.

By a hand that's touched me, and I feel like something's gonna give.
She longs for physical affection and worries about breaking point.

And I'm a little bit angry.
Her negative emotions are coming to a boil.

Well, this ain't over.
The singer is determined to see things through.

No not here, not while I still need you around.
The singer recognizes the importance of the person in her life and desires their presence.

You don't owe me, we might change.
The artist acknowledges that she doesn't have ownership over the other person and that they both may evolve.

Yeah we just might feel good
Despite the current difficulties, there is the potential for positive emotions in their relationship.

I wanna push you around
The artist wants to exert control over the other person.

Well I will, well I will
She is firm in her resolve to do so.

I wanna push you down
The artist wants to dominate the other person physically or emotionally.

I wanna take you for granted
The singer desires to use the other person without appreciation or value for their presence.

Yeah, well I will
She confirms her unwillingness to change her behavior.

She said "I don't know why you ever would lie to me,
The singer questions why the other person would deceive her.

Like I'm a little untrusting when I think that the truth is gonna hurt ya.
She admits feeling hesitant to believe others as she thinks it may cause them pain.

And I don't know why you couldn't just stay with me,
She is hurt and confused by the other person's absence.

You couldn't stand to be near me when my face don't seem to want to shine
The singer is self-conscious of her appearance and feels rejected because of it.

'cause it's a little bit dirty."
She feels ashamed of her physical state.

Well, don't just stand there
The artist implores the other person to act.

Say nice things to me,
She desires comforting and positive words.

'cause I've been cheated, I've been wronged.
The artist has experienced betrayal and mistreatment from others.

And you, you don't know me
The other person doesn't truly understand the singer's struggles or feelings.

I can't change, I won't do anything at all.
The artist is unable or unwilling to modify her current behavior or mindset.

Oh, but don't bowl me over
Despite her aggression, the singer requests a gentle approach.

Just wait a minute, well I kinda fell apart
She needs time to gather herself after a breakdown.

Things get so crazy, crazy
The singer recognizes how overwhelming and chaotic the situation can become.

Don't rush this baby
She asks for patience from the other person.

Don't rush this baby, baby, baby
She repeats her plea for careful consideration.

I wanna push you around
The singer reiterates her desire for control.

Well I will, well I will
She continues to assert her determination.

I wanna take you for granted
The artist repeats her wish to undervalue and use the other person.

Yeah, well I will
She remains resolute in her negative behavior.