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.
I've been there, done that
Ooh ooh
Been there, done that
I've been there, done that
(Done that)
Gotta take some time
Say what's on my mind
Before I get too close to you
'Cause I feel that
I'm about to cross the line
And there's no
Going back once I do
So here's the deal
Never thought that
I'd fall in so deep
Am I pushing you
Out of your depth?
How do you feel?
Gotta know
You're playing for keeps
'Cause I won't accept anything less
'Cause I've been there, done that
(Done that)
Don't want to get hurt
Again matter of fact
I refuse to (Refuse to)
Go back
(Go back)
To half-hearted promises
Simple as that
I've been there, done that
Now I don't want to rush
Get too into us
I need a little more from you
And I don't mean to fuss
But this is serious
And I hope that
You feel that way, too
Never thought that
I'd fall in so deep
Boy, the time has
Come for you to confess
(Confess)
Gotta know you're
Playing for keeps
(Playing for keeps)
'Cause I won't accept anything less
'Cause I've been there, done that
(Done that)
I don't want to get hurt
Again matter of fact
I refuse to (Refuse to)
Go back (go back)
To half-hearted promises
Simple as that
'Cause I've been there, done that
(Done that)
I don't want to get hurt
Again matter of fact
(No no)
I refuse to (Refuse to)
Go back (go back)
To half-hearted promises
Simple as that
Tell me straight
'Cause I ain't gonna wait
For you to break my heart
I want to hear it
Say that you mean it
Before we go too far
'Cause I've been there, done that
(Yeah yeah)
Don't want to get hurt
Again matter of fact
(Matter of fact)
I refuse to (Refuse to)
Go back (go back)
To half-hearted promises
Simple as that
(I know you're playing for keeps)
'Cause I've been there, done that
(Done that)
I don't want to get hurt
Again matter of fact
(Matter of fact)
I refuse to (Refuse to)
Go back (go back)
To half-hearted promises
Simple as that
(Simple as that)
'Cause I've been there, done that
(Done that)
I don't want to get hurt again
(No no)
Matter of fact
I refuse to
(I refuse to go back
I just ain't going back)
Go back (Go back)
To half-hearted promises
Simple as that
Ooh ooh
Been there, done that
I've been there, done that
(Done that)
Gotta take some time
Say what's on my mind
Before I get too close to you
'Cause I feel that
I'm about to cross the line
And there's no
Going back once I do
So here's the deal
Never thought that
I'd fall in so deep
Am I pushing you
Out of your depth?
How do you feel?
Gotta know
You're playing for keeps
'Cause I won't accept anything less
'Cause I've been there, done that
(Done that)
Don't want to get hurt
Again matter of fact
I refuse to (Refuse to)
Go back
(Go back)
To half-hearted promises
Simple as that
I've been there, done that
Now I don't want to rush
Get too into us
I need a little more from you
And I don't mean to fuss
But this is serious
And I hope that
You feel that way, too
Never thought that
I'd fall in so deep
Boy, the time has
Come for you to confess
(Confess)
Gotta know you're
Playing for keeps
(Playing for keeps)
'Cause I won't accept anything less
'Cause I've been there, done that
(Done that)
I don't want to get hurt
Again matter of fact
I refuse to (Refuse to)
Go back (go back)
To half-hearted promises
Simple as that
'Cause I've been there, done that
(Done that)
I don't want to get hurt
Again matter of fact
(No no)
I refuse to (Refuse to)
Go back (go back)
To half-hearted promises
Simple as that
Tell me straight
'Cause I ain't gonna wait
For you to break my heart
I want to hear it
Say that you mean it
Before we go too far
'Cause I've been there, done that
(Yeah yeah)
Don't want to get hurt
Again matter of fact
(Matter of fact)
I refuse to (Refuse to)
Go back (go back)
To half-hearted promises
Simple as that
(I know you're playing for keeps)
'Cause I've been there, done that
(Done that)
I don't want to get hurt
Again matter of fact
(Matter of fact)
I refuse to (Refuse to)
Go back (go back)
To half-hearted promises
Simple as that
(Simple as that)
'Cause I've been there, done that
(Done that)
I don't want to get hurt again
(No no)
Matter of fact
I refuse to
(I refuse to go back
I just ain't going back)
Go back (Go back)
To half-hearted promises
Simple as that
Lyrics submitted by lolz ish chris
Been There, Done That Lyrics as written by Emma Bunton Christopher Braide
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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