This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
Oh - Oh - Oh - Oh - Oh - L-l-l-le-let the beast start talkin'
I was the one for you, you were the one for me
Either it wasn't true and our love simply wasn't meant to be
Or did I misunderstand, did you say that I'm too demandin'
I had to hear it from one of your friends and that's where my love ended
Was I misunderstood or maybe baby my love was no good
I had to hear it from one of your friends and that's where my love ended
I loved you and no one else but you left me by myself cold and lonely, oh so lonely
Stood me up and let me down, then you took your love to town
Why you leave me - oh-oh - you know I loved you so
Why did you let me go-oh-hoh-woh
You know I loved you-ou so, why did you let me go-oh-hoh-oh
You never ever gave me no damn reason why we had shared true love for eight seasons
Then maybe again ain't no reason needed, the damage is done and both our hearts bleeded
Hurt she was, thought I was forgiven, I don't think you know how far you have driven me
'Cause when I really realised my love, found yourself a girl and then off you ran
You were my man, I thought at first hand and believe me I really did all I can
My heart overcame the hurt it was under, but still today my mind has to wonder
I loved you and no one else but you left me by myself cold and lonely, oh so lonely
Stood me up and let me down then you took your love to town
Why you leave me - oh-oh - you know I loved you so, why did you let me go-oh-hoh-woh
You know I loved you-ou so, why did you let me go-oh-hoh-oh
You never ever gave me one good reason why we had shared true love for eight seasons
Then maybe again ain't no reason needed, the damage is done and both hearts bleeded
Hurt she was, then all it took to be forgiven
I don't think you know how far you have driven me
'Cause when I really realised my love, found yourself a girl and then off you ran
You were my man, I thought at first hand and believe me I really did all I can
My heart survived the storm and the thunder, but still today my mind has to wonder (Ow)
I was the one for you, you were the one for me, (Ow)
Either it didn't do, or my feelin's were not played to
See, or was I misunderstood, (Ow) or maybe baby my love was no good
If that's the case I hope you found better, give my regards for I end this letter (Ow - Ow)
I loved you and no one else but you left me by myself cold and lonely, oh so lonely
Stood me up and let me down, then you took your love to town
Why you leave me, why you leave me-ee, love is reason, love is like the wind come and go
My mama warned me, so take it easy, take it nice and, take it slow-ow
(slow-ow, take it slow-ow), oh
I loved you and no one else, but you left me by myself cold and lonely, oh so lonely
Stood me up and let me down, then you took your love to town
Why you leave me - oh-woh - you know I loved you so, why did you let me go-oh-hoh-woh
You know I loved you-ou so, why did you let me go-oh-hoh-oh
(Oh) Wh-wh-wh-wh-wh-what a snare (Oh) take it slow - oh-oh-oh-oh
Wh-wh-wh-wh-wh-what a snare - take it slow (Oh) Wh-wha-wha-what a snare
What a snare-snare-snare
I was the one for you, you were the one for me
Either it wasn't true and our love simply wasn't meant to be
Or did I misunderstand, did you say that I'm too demandin'
I had to hear it from one of your friends and that's where my love ended
Was I misunderstood or maybe baby my love was no good
I had to hear it from one of your friends and that's where my love ended
I loved you and no one else but you left me by myself cold and lonely, oh so lonely
Stood me up and let me down, then you took your love to town
Why you leave me - oh-oh - you know I loved you so
Why did you let me go-oh-hoh-woh
You know I loved you-ou so, why did you let me go-oh-hoh-oh
You never ever gave me no damn reason why we had shared true love for eight seasons
Then maybe again ain't no reason needed, the damage is done and both our hearts bleeded
Hurt she was, thought I was forgiven, I don't think you know how far you have driven me
'Cause when I really realised my love, found yourself a girl and then off you ran
You were my man, I thought at first hand and believe me I really did all I can
My heart overcame the hurt it was under, but still today my mind has to wonder
I loved you and no one else but you left me by myself cold and lonely, oh so lonely
Stood me up and let me down then you took your love to town
Why you leave me - oh-oh - you know I loved you so, why did you let me go-oh-hoh-woh
You know I loved you-ou so, why did you let me go-oh-hoh-oh
You never ever gave me one good reason why we had shared true love for eight seasons
Then maybe again ain't no reason needed, the damage is done and both hearts bleeded
Hurt she was, then all it took to be forgiven
I don't think you know how far you have driven me
'Cause when I really realised my love, found yourself a girl and then off you ran
You were my man, I thought at first hand and believe me I really did all I can
My heart survived the storm and the thunder, but still today my mind has to wonder (Ow)
I was the one for you, you were the one for me, (Ow)
Either it didn't do, or my feelin's were not played to
See, or was I misunderstood, (Ow) or maybe baby my love was no good
If that's the case I hope you found better, give my regards for I end this letter (Ow - Ow)
I loved you and no one else but you left me by myself cold and lonely, oh so lonely
Stood me up and let me down, then you took your love to town
Why you leave me, why you leave me-ee, love is reason, love is like the wind come and go
My mama warned me, so take it easy, take it nice and, take it slow-ow
(slow-ow, take it slow-ow), oh
I loved you and no one else, but you left me by myself cold and lonely, oh so lonely
Stood me up and let me down, then you took your love to town
Why you leave me - oh-woh - you know I loved you so, why did you let me go-oh-hoh-woh
You know I loved you-ou so, why did you let me go-oh-hoh-oh
(Oh) Wh-wh-wh-wh-wh-what a snare (Oh) take it slow - oh-oh-oh-oh
Wh-wh-wh-wh-wh-what a snare - take it slow (Oh) Wh-wha-wha-what a snare
What a snare-snare-snare
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Take It Slow Lyrics as written by Manuella Kamosi Jo Bogaert
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