Innocence
The Harlequin Lyrics

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One dime is all it all it cost me, and
I found out for sure
You know, that you double-crossed me
Just how much can I endure?

Last night I was walkin'
And I saw you with my friend again
And you weren't both talking (?)

Least I don't try to pretend

[Chorus]
Innocence (whoooo) Innocence (whooooo) Innnocence (whooooo)
Oh what a lie baby
Don't even try lady

I laughed when I first met ya
How you were so demure you know
Now that I don't trust you
You just say I've lost control

You said you'd always love me
Said you'd be my friend
You had your fingers crossed
You stuck it to me in the end

[Chorus]

Innocence (whooooo) Innocence (whooooo) Innnocence (whooooo) Innocence (whooooo)
Oh what a lie baby
Don't even try lady

Innocence, yes that's all you ever pleaded
Innocence, yes that's all you'll ever plead

Yes, That's all you'll ever plead to me
Yes it's all you ever plead

Overall Meaning

The Harlequin's song Innocence tells the story of a man who has been double-crossed by a woman he thought he loved. He has caught her with his friend and realizes that she has been lying to him all along. He describes how she used to seem innocent and demure, but now he doesn't trust her and feels like he has lost control. He reflects on how she promised to be his friend and always love him, but in the end, she has betrayed him.

The repetition of the word "Innocence" throughout the chorus highlights the theme of deception and the idea that the woman was able to maintain an innocent facade despite her actions. The singer is frustrated that she continues to claim innocence even after being caught. The song also reveals the man's vulnerability and how he has been hurt by this betrayal.

Overall, The Harlequin's song Innocence is a cautionary tale about the importance of honesty and trust in relationships. It also sheds light on the idea that people are not always what they seem and that appearances can be deceiving.

Line by Line Meaning

One dime is all it all it cost me, and
I only paid a small price to learn the truth

I found out for sure
I discovered with certainty

You know, that you double-crossed me
You betrayed me

Just how much can I endure?
I wonder how much more pain I can take

Last night I was walkin'
I was walking last night

And I saw you with my friend again
I saw you with my friend once more

And you weren't both talking (?)
And you two were not speaking (?)

Least I don't try to pretend
At least I am not pretending

[Chorus]
Refrain

Innocence (whoooo) Innocence (whooooo) Innnocence (whooooo)
The concept of innocence is invoked in this refrain

Oh what a lie baby
Your claims are false, my dear

Don't even try lady
Do not even attempt to deceive me, woman

I laughed when I first met ya
I chuckled when we first met

How you were so demure you know
How polite and shy you were, you know

Now that I don't trust you
Since I do not trust you anymore

You just say I've lost control
You accuse me of being out of control

You said you'd always love me
You promised to always love me

Said you'd be my friend
You claimed you would be my friend

You had your fingers crossed
You were lying when you said those things

You stuck it to me in the end
You finally did me wrong

[Chorus]
Refrain

Innocence (whooooo) Innocence (whooooo) Innnocence (whooooo) Innocence (whooooo)
The concept of innocence is restated in this refrain

Oh what a lie baby
Your claims are false, my dear

Don't even try lady
Do not even attempt to deceive me, woman

Innocence, yes that's all you ever pleaded
You always pleaded for innocence

Innocence, yes that's all you'll ever plead
You will always plead for innocence

Yes, That's all you'll ever plead to me
You will always plead for innocence with me

Yes it's all you ever plead
Innocence is the only thing you plead for

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GEORGE BELANGER, GLEN MANLEY WILLOWS

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@Wolves1967

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My Grade 8 Graduation Trip in 1981, the guy sitting behind me on the school bus played this song about 75 times on the way to our Hotel on his portable stereo. I've loved it ever since!!!