Steal My Breath Away
Tulisa Lyrics


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Lately I'm just a little selfish
But I guess I just can't help it
Yea yea, admit the fact I like it
Don't always wanna be the boss
Baby you can take me off my high horse
Take me by the hand and I might follow
You could be the one to take me on though
'Cause you won't give me what I want
I'm crying, no answer
You crawl back, I act like I forgot about you

You're not even mine
But my heart is like a glass house that you're just throwing stones through
Wo oh oh oh oh
I can't walk away
I'm prom to heartbreak
But I'm standing here really intrigued by you

Steal my breath away, breath away, breath away, breath away
Steal my breath away
Steal my breath away, breath away, breath away, breath away
Steal my breath away
Steal my breath away, breath away, breath away, breath away
Steal my breath away
Steal my breath away, breath away, breath away, breath away

I think you know exactly what you're up to
I can never change you if I tried to
Maybe that's the reason why I like you
Complicated's just my type
Don't let me set you off on failure
I know you don't believe a word I tell you
I told you that I'm troubled but you know better
Don't blame me when it's that time
'Cause we're bagging heads before we even get anywhere at all

You're not even mine
But my heart is like a glass house that you're just throwing stones through
Wo oh oh oh oh
I can't walk away
I'm prom to heartbreak
But I'm standing here really intrigued by you

Steal my breath away, breath away, breath away, breath away
Steal my breath away
Steal my breath away, breath away, breath away, breath away
Steal my breath away

Boy you got me fantasizing
See our bodies intertwining
When you put your lips on me

And our thoughts are so exciting
I don't even wanna fight it
Wanna give you all of me
You know you'd better better better do me right
'Cause I never let anyone inside

You're not even mine
But my heart is like a glass house that you're just throwing stones through
Wo oh oh oh oh
I can't walk away
I'm prom to heartbreak
But I'm standing here really intrigued by you

Steal my breath away, breath away, breath away, breath away
Steal my breath away
Steal my breath away, breath away, breath away, breath away
Steal my breath away
Steal my breath away, breath away, breath away, breath away
Steal my breath away
Steal my breath away, breath away, breath away, breath away

You steal my breath away (steal my breath away)
You steal my breath away (steal my breath away)




You steal my breath away
You steal my breath away

Overall Meaning

In the song Steal My Breath Away by Tulisa, the lyrics express the singer's outer rebelliousness and inner struggle. The opening lines convey the singer's selfish disposition, which she admits comes naturally to her. The singer says she doesn't always want to be in control and welcomes someone taking charge. She cries when the person doesn't give her what she wants, but as soon as they crawl back to her, she acts like she's forgotten their absence. The lines "You're not even mine but my heart is like a glass house that you're just throwing stones through" show how the singer feels vulnerable to the person's actions even though they are not in a defined relationship.


The chorus of the song revolves around the idea of the individual's overwhelming attraction to the person causing them tumult. Despite the danger, they can't walk away and are willing to risk heartbreak. The lines "Steal my breath away, breath away, breath away, breath away" repeat throughout the song, emphasizing the intensity of the singer's feelings.


In the bridge, Tulisa fantasizes about being intimate with the person, making her temporarily forget her worries. She implores the person to do her right as she's never let anyone in before.


In summary, the lyrics of Steal My Breath Away describe the singer's urge to let go of control and be with someone, even if it means risking heartbreak. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the powerful emotions she experiences.


Line by Line Meaning

Lately I'm just a little selfish
I have been focusing more on my own desires and needs lately.


But I guess I just can't help it
Despite realizing my selfishness, I cannot seem to change it.


Yea yea, admit the fact I like it
I am aware that my selfishness is a part of me, but I find it enjoyable.


Don't always wanna be the boss
I do not always want to be in control of everything.


Baby you can take me off my high horse
You have the ability to bring me back to reality and humble me.


Take me by the hand and I might follow
If you guide me, I will likely follow your lead.


You could be the one to take me on though
You have the potential to challenge me and help me grow.


'Cause you won't give me what I want
I am upset because you are not giving me what I desire.


I'm crying, no answer
I am expressing my sadness and frustration, but there is no response from you.


You crawl back, I act like I forgot about you
When you try to come back, I pretend as if I do not care about you anymore.


You're not even mine
We are not in a committed relationship.


But my heart is like a glass house that you're just throwing stones through
My heart is fragile, and your actions are hurting me deeply.


I can't walk away
Despite the pain, I cannot bring myself to leave you.


I'm prom to heartbreak
I am destined to experience heartbreak in this relationship.


But I'm standing here really intrigued by you
Despite the heartbreak, I am still fascinated by you and want to know more about you.


I think you know exactly what you're up to
I believe that you have a clear understanding of your actions and intentions.


I can never change you if I tried to
No matter what I do, I cannot change your behavior or personality.


Maybe that's the reason why I like you
I am drawn to you because of your unchangeable nature.


Complicated's just my type
I have a tendency to be attracted to complex and difficult situations.


Don't let me set you off on failure
I do not want to be the reason for your downfall or failure.


I know you don't believe a word I tell you
You do not trust or have faith in what I say.


I told you that I'm troubled but you know better
I have warned you about my issues, but you have a better understanding of them than I do.


Don't blame me when it's that time
Do not hold me responsible when things go wrong in our relationship.


'Cause we're bagging heads before we even get anywhere at all
We are constantly arguing and disagreeing with each other, making it difficult to progress in our relationship.


Boy you got me fantasizing
You have captured my imagination and thoughts.


See our bodies intertwining
I envision us being physically close and connected.


When you put your lips on me
The moment when we share a kiss is highly desirable to me.


And our thoughts are so exciting
Our ideas and conversations are very stimulating to me.


I don't even wanna fight it
I do not want to resist or deny my feelings any longer.


Wanna give you all of me
I am willing to give you my all and fully invest in our relationship.


You know you'd better better better do me right
You must treat me well and with respect, or else I will leave you.


'Cause I never let anyone inside
I have difficulty trusting others and allowing them to get close to me.


You steal my breath away
You leave me breathless and in awe with your actions and behavior.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MAX GOUSSE, RACHEL RABIN, TOBY GAD, TULISA CONTOSTAVLOS, TYRONE GRIFFIN, TYRONE WILLIAM GRIFFIN JR

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