Slave
The Cherry Dolls Lyrics
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Broke the screen, now I'm all alone
Been searching from the break of dawn
But I just wanted to hear you moan
So come on!
(Come on, come on, come on, come on)
So come on!
So come on!
(Come on, come on, come on, come on)
Now come on
'Cause I'm a slave to your groove
'Cause I'm a slave to your groove
'Cause I'm a slave to your groove
'Cause I'm a slave to your groove
Lay down now my head is gone
Been searching from the break of dawn
I just wanted to hear you moan
But I ain't waiting by my telephone
So come on
(Come on, come on, come on, come on)
So come on!
(Come on, come on, come on, come on)
So come on!
(Come on, come on, come on, come on)
Now come on...
'Cause I'm a slave to your groove
'Cause I'm a slave to your groove
'Cause I'm a slave to your groove
'Cause I'm a slave to your groove
Hey you! I wanna take you out, but they won't let me
Hey you! I wanna take you out, but they won't let me
Hey you! I wanna take you out, but they won't let me
Hey you! I wanna take you out, but they won't let me
The song "Slave" by The Cherry Dolls is a catchy yet reflective rock tune that explores the theme of one's submission to another's desires. The lyrics tell a story of someone who is unable to break free from the grips of another person, ultimately becoming a slave to their groove. The opening lines describe a moment of frustration and isolation as the singer sits alone after breaking their phone while desperately searching for their desired person. The search lasts through the day, with the singer only wanting to hear the other person moan. The repeated refrain of "come on" is a plea for the other person to reciprocate desires and fulfill the need for connection.
The phrase "slave to your groove" is repeated frequently throughout the song, emphasizing the singer's feeling of powerlessness and inability to resist the demands or desires of the other person. The chorus is sung with a sense of desperation, as if the singer is almost begging for the other person's attention. The second verse picks up where the first left off, describing the evening's isolation, with the singer laying down and going to bed, once again unable to break free of the other person's control. The repeated refrain of "come on" continues as they call out for the other person to respond, with the song ending on a frustrated cry of "but they won't let me" as the singer's desires remain unfulfilled.
Line by Line Meaning
Sat down on the telephone
I settled down beside the telephone
Broke the screen, now I'm all alone
I broke my phone, now I'm isolated
Been searching from the break of dawn
I have been looking since dawn began
But I just wanted to hear you moan
But what I really wanted was to hear you groan
So come on!
So hurry up and come to me!
'Cause I'm a slave to your groove
Because I'm addicted to your rhythm
Lay down now my head is gone
I am lying down now, my mind is blank
But I ain't waiting by my telephone
But I'm not going to wait by my phone
Hey you! I wanna take you out, but they won't let me
Hey you! I want to go out with you, but someone else won't let me
Writer(s): Brendan West, Jakob Kagan, James Stirton, Joshua Aubry, Thomas Van Der Vliet
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