what's in it for me
diamond amy Lyrics
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Okey
It's so confusing
You sure been messing with my mind
Eh eh eh eh yeah
You cut me loose and
Suddenly we're doing fine
But I should get what I deserve
And I refuse to be your mother
So tell me
What's in it for me
I really gotta know
What's in it for me
This ain't no one man show
To in my life
You come and you go
Ain't happy about it
So I gotta know
What's in it
What's in it for me
(What's in it)
(What's in it)
Yeay!
(What's in it)
(What's in it)
Aaooo!
Please understand me
Your games ain't working anymore
Ain't working anymore
You can't have this candy
And keep one foot outside the door, nooo
And how you only come around
When your life is upside down
And I'm about to blow your cover
So tell me
What's in it for me
I really gotta know
What's in it for me
This ain't no one man show
To in my life
You come and you go
Ain't happy about it
So I gotta know
What's in it
What's in it for me
(What's in it)
(What's in it)
(What's in it)
(What's in it)
I got no time for a hit and run
I need more than a little fun
Cause I only play for keeps
I gotta know what's it all about
Go ahead, spit it out
Say what's in it for me
What's in it for me, eh eeh
Aah
Hang on
Yeah!
(What's in it)
(What's in it)
Ooh!
I really gotta know, oh
(What's in it)
(What's in it)
Yeeaay!
This ain't no one man show
In my life
You come and you go
Ain't happy about it
So I gotta know
What's in it for me
I really gotta know
What's in it for me
This ain't no one man show
To in my life
You come and you go
Ain't happy about it
So I gotta know
What's in it
What's in it for me
(What's in it)
(What's in it)
Ooh!
What's in it
What's in it for me
The song "What's in It for Me" by Diamond Amy is a bold statement about a relationship with one person taking more than giving. The lyrics speak about the singer feeling confused and played with in the relationship, and they refuse to continue playing the game. They demand to know what's in the relationship for them and refuse to be taken for granted.
The singer states that they're not perfect, but they deserve to be treated honestly and fairly. They tell their partner that they're no longer falling for their games, and the partner can't just come and go as they please in their life. The singer demands to know what's in the relationship for them, and they won't settle for being someone's toy.
Overall, "What's in It for Me" is a powerful song about standing up for oneself in a relationship and demanding honesty and fairness. It's a song that gets stuck in your head, and its message is universal for anyone who's ever felt taken for granted in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
It's so confusing
I am perplexed and uncertain about our relationship
You sure been messing with my mind
Your actions have caused me to doubt myself and question our bond
You cut me loose and Suddenly we're doing fine
After you ended things, everything became better between us
I'm not a perfect little girl But I should get what I deserve
Although I am not flawless, I still should receive what is owed to me
And I refuse to be your mother
I will not continue to take care of you as if you were a child
So tell me
I need clarification and honesty from you
What's in it for me I really gotta know
What benefits or gains do I receive from being in a relationship with you? I need an answer
This ain't no one man show
This relationship involves two people and should not be one-sided
You come and you go
You enter and exit my life without any real commitment
Ain't happy about it
I am dissatisfied with this situation
Please understand me Your games ain't working anymore
I need you to comprehend my thoughts and feelings, and stop playing mind games with me
You can't have this candy And keep one foot outside the door, nooo
You cannot expect to have me and also keep your options open
And how you only come around When your life is upside down
You only show up when you need something from me or your life is in turmoil
And I'm about to blow your cover
I am close to revealing your true intentions and secrets
I got no time for a hit and run
I do not have time to waste on a temporary fling
I need more than a little fun
I desire a serious relationship, not just a casual hookup
Cause I only play for keeps
I am looking for a long-term and committed partner
I gotta know what's it all about Go ahead, spit it out
I need to know what this relationship means to you, so be honest and straightforward
Say what's in it for me
Tell me what you are willing to offer and bring to the table in this relationship
Hang on
Wait a minute
What's in it for me I really gotta know
Once again, I need to know what I stand to gain from this relationship
Ooh!
Expressing excitement and anticipation
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GARY S. BURR, JOHN JARRARD
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