Seduced and Abandoned
The Magnetic Fields Lyrics


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Seduced and abandoned and baby makes two,
Baby, abandoned by you
Seduced and abandoned and what can I do?
I think I might drink a few

Seduced with a grin,
I was taken all in
Taken in sin
And in shame
Seduced by a smile,
I walked down the aisle,
Then waited awhile
No one came

Abandoned to weep
I collapsed in a heap,
Dutifully sleep-
Ing all day
Abandoned to die
I did nothing but cry
In my one-ply
Negligee





Yes, I think I might drink a few
And maybe the baby will too.

Overall Meaning

The Magnetic Fields is a band that often delves into the darker side of love and relationships, and the song "Seduced and Abandoned" is no exception. Through the lyrics, the singer tells a story of being seduced by someone who ultimately abandons them, leaving them alone and with a child to care for. The repetition of the phrase "seduced and abandoned" emphasizes the singer's sense of betrayal and abandonment.


The lyrics are filled with vivid imagery that further illustrates the singer's pain and despair. The line "abandoned to weep, I collapsed in a heap, dutifully sleeping all day" paints a picture of someone who has lost the will to live, spending their days in bed, consumed by grief. The line "abandoned to die, I did nothing but cry, in my one-ply negligee" is particularly haunting, as it highlights the singer's utter helplessness and vulnerability in the face of abandonment and loss.


The final lines of the song, "Yes, I think I might drink a few, and maybe the baby will too" speak to the singer's desperate need for escape from the harsh realities of their situation. The suggestion that the baby might also drink suggests that the singer has little hope for the future, and sees no other way to cope with their pain.


Line by Line Meaning

Seduced and abandoned and baby makes two,
I was tricked and left alone, now I have a baby with me.


Baby, abandoned by you
You left the baby with me, with no one to turn to.


Seduced and abandoned and what can I do?
I fell for your trick, now I'm alone and clueless of what to do.


I think I might drink a few
To ease the pain of abandonment, I may resort to drinking alcohol.


Seduced with a grin,
You lured me in with your smile,


I was taken all in
I fell for your charm and trust you completely.


Taken in sin
But little did I know that it was all a deceitful plan leading to a sinful action.


And in shame
Left alone with no one to turn to and filled with embarrassment.


Seduced by a smile,
Your smile made me believe in your honesty and sincerity.


I walked down the aisle,
I committed my life to you, going through the marriage ceremony solemnly.


Then waited awhile
But with no one showing up for the wedding, I stood waiting in vain.


No one came
You never showed up for the wedding, leaving me humiliated and abandoned.


Abandoned to weep
With nowhere to turn and nothing else to do, I break down into tears.


I collapsed in a heap,
Feeling vulnerable and helpless, I crumble to the ground in despair.


Dutifully sleep-Ing all day
In order to escape and avoid the harsh reality of the situation, I sleep the day away.


Abandoned to die
Feeling like there is no hope, I am left with nothing but thoughts of death.


I did nothing but cry
My only release and form of expression is crying, which I do often.


In my one-ply
Clad only in a thin and insufficient piece of clothing, I am left to suffer and endure the situation.


Negligee
I am left abandoned and vulnerable in a loose and informal garment.


Yes, I think I might drink a few
To avoid and escape the unbearable pain, I decide to numb myself by drinking alcohol.


And maybe the baby will too.
I am left with no other option but to hope that the baby will also find comfort in the alcohol.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: STEPHIN RAYMOND MERRITT

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