Treat Me Bad
The Heart Lyrics
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And if you make it through
You know you've just begun
The winter cold is coming
And the fire will soon be burning
So will you treat me well
And I am asking will you save a place for me
To rest beside your heart
And feel I'm free
Now what good does feeling strong do
When I am here without you?
So will you treat me well
Oh well, will you treat me well?
In "Treat Me Bad", The Heart's lyrics explore the theme of relationships and the desire for love, trust and understanding within them. The opening lines, "Well I have lost some time but I have won, and if you make it through, you know you've just begun" convey a sense of reflection on past experiences and the realization that life is full of ups and downs. The winter cold and burning fire imagery symbolizes the warmth and comfort one seeks in a relationship during the cold and dark times of life. The repeated question "will you treat me well?" highlights the importance of being treated with care and respect in a relationship.
The second verse, "And I am asking will you save a place for me, to rest beside your heart and feel I'm free, now what good does feeling strong do when I am here without you?" shows the vulnerability and desire of the singer to find love and be welcomed into someone's life. It also speaks to the idea that strength and independence are not enough if one does not have someone to share their life with.
Overall, "Treat Me Bad" is a sincere and heartfelt plea for a fulfilling, supportive and loving relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I have lost some time but I have won
I've experienced some setbacks in life, but I've also had some successes.
And if you make it through / You know you've just begun
If you overcome obstacles, you'll realize that you still have a lot of potential to achieve.
The winter cold is coming / And the fire will soon be burning
The difficult times are approaching, but our passion and motivation will keep us moving forward.
So will you treat me well / Oh, will you treat me well?
I'm asking for assurance that I'll be treated with kindness and respect.
And I am asking will you save a place for me / To rest beside your heart / And feel I'm free
I'm hoping to find a safe haven where I can feel loved and comfortable, free from any emotional or mental burdens.
Now what good does feeling strong do / When I am here without you?
My strength means nothing if I don't have your love and support to help me thrive.
So will you treat me well / Oh well, will you treat me well?
I need to know that I can count on you to treat me fairly and kindly in any circumstance.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NANCY LAMOUREAUX WILSON
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Zeyes 1951
Finally found it! I had this 45rpm way back in the 60's and it was one of my favorite. And after all these years, it has not lost the sound (guitar chords) that really got me hooked. Thanks for posting it here.
Kidd Oldman
Sometimes you stumble onto a great, lost track--thanks for sharing!
Thomas Smith
and when you do it feels great
Bruce Dunkle
This is definitely one of them!
zheng anderson
the verses on a very bright fender are G7th - F7th (slide the F7th up to the G7th with the emphasis on the G7th) underneath is a Gmaj on acoustic guitar. the opening is an Fmaj - very bright and compressed. And no, it's not out of tune, it's just the sound you get on barred 7ths moving up a tone from F7th to G7th. Raunchy.
wannabemybest
hi, Is this being played out of tune? Pls tell me chords ...thanks!!!
Jefferson's Cock
the world ain't round it's square?