You Take Me for Granted
Teea Goans Lyrics


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My legs and my feet have walked 'till they can't hardly move
From tryin' to please you
And my back is sore from bendin' over backwards
To just lay the world at your door.

And I'm trying hard to keep a smile on a sad face
While deep down it's breakin' my heart
And as sure as the sunshines I'll be a lifetime
Not knowin' if I've done my part.

'Cause you take me for granted
And it's breakin' my heart
And as sure as the sunshines I'll be a lifetime
Not knowin' if I've done my part.

And as sure as the sun shines I'll be a lifetime
Not knowin' if I've done my part





And as sure as the sun shines I'll be a lifetime
Not knowin' if I've done my part...

Overall Meaning

In "You Take Me for Granted," Teea Goans sings about the feeling of being taken for granted in a relationship. The opening lines are an image of physical exhaustion from trying to please someone who doesn't appreciate your efforts. The singer's legs and feet have walked so much that they can hardly move, and their back is sore from bending over backward to please their partner. Despite all of this, the singer is still trying to keep a smile on their face and hide the pain that they're experiencing.


As the song continues, the singer expresses their frustration and heartbreak over being taken for granted. They feel like they're constantly giving and doing everything they can to make their partner happy, but they're not getting anything in return. The repetition of the line "And as sure as the sun shines I'll be a lifetime not knowin' if I've done my part" emphasizes the feeling of uncertainty that the singer has about their efforts in the relationship. They want to feel appreciated and valued, but they're unsure if they're even making a difference.


Overall, "You Take Me for Granted" is a poignant and relatable song about the pain of feeling unappreciated in a relationship. The lyrics capture the feeling of exhaustion and frustration that comes from constantly trying to please someone who doesn't seem to notice or care.


Line by Line Meaning

My legs and my feet have walked 'till they can't hardly move From tryin' to please you
I have tried my best to please you and have gone to great lengths to do so, but it has taken a toll on my physical health.


And my back is sore from bendin' over backwards To just lay the world at your door.
I have gone out of my way to do anything and everything for you, even if it means putting a strain on my own body.


And I'm trying hard to keep a smile on a sad face While deep down it's breakin' my heart
I pretend to be happy and cheerful around you, but inside, I am deeply saddened by your lack of appreciation for all that I do.


And as sure as the sunshines I'll be a lifetime Not knowin' if I've done my part.
I am uncertain about whether or not I have fulfilled my responsibilities to you, and this feeling is likely to stay with me for the rest of my life.


'Cause you take me for granted And it's breakin' my heart
Your disregard for my efforts and kindness is causing me great emotional pain.


And as sure as the sun shines I'll be a lifetime Not knowin' if I've done my part
Despite my efforts to please you, I will always have a nagging uncertainty about whether or not I have fulfilled my responsibilities to you, and this feeling will likely stay with me forever.


And as sure as the sun shines I'll be a lifetime Not knowin' if I've done my part...
This line, repeated twice, emphasizes the lasting impact that feeling unappreciated and taken for granted can have on a person. It echoes the main theme of the song and highlights the helplessness that can come with being undervalued by those we care about.




Writer(s): L. Williams

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Comments from YouTube:

@rickbullock4331

Beautiful voice and fantastic musicians backing her too.👍👍🇨🇦

@jerryshepherd1645

Boy if that don’t make you stop and listen I don’t what it would take sound better than some of the stuff I have heard on the TV show. Keep it up Teea for us real country music lover

@genekirby8568

Beautiful job, and with the best band!

@momusicfan

Can't wait to see the band again, ....someday.

@garymisener9578

Teea Goans can sing circles around most of the young gals you hear on the stuff you hear coming out of Nashville today!!! Keep on singing the "GOOD" stuff Lady! Very few do it better than right here! And WOW! What a band!

@momusicfan

Agree. Spoke with Teea after the concert...she is so sweet, love her music. Band was excellent for sure. Thanks for watching.

@garymisener9578

@@momusicfan thank you for posting these videos!

@barrybridges8064

She's country royalty. Been singing old-style country all her life. Better than the majority of female country singers on the radio today!

@warrenburlingame1172

Such a great band

@bobbyray7337

Nice to see and hear Ben Hall on lead guitar!

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