Discover the poetic beauty in ‘She Took You for a Ride’ by Aaron Neville. This lyric breakdown takes you on a journey through the artist’s thoughts, emotions, and the story they aim to tell. From clever metaphors to evocative imagery, we delve into the nuances that make this song a lyrical masterpiece. Whether you’re a fan of Aaron Neville or a lover of well-crafted words, our detailed analysis will give you a deeper understanding and appreciation of this song.
It was just imagination
The temptation
That went to your head and now you are a victim of circumstance
You’ve beat me to the girl that I always wanted
Thought you had her, brother, but you still don’t own her
Because I’m not through
And there’s nothing you can do (there is nothing you can do)
You never had her
She took you for a ride (she took you for a ride)
I know that it’s a fact that you sneak behind my back
Smiled in my face and deceived me with your lies, but I’m not through
Oh, there’s nothing you can do (there is nothing you can do)
You never had her
Oh, no, she took you for a ride (she took you for a ride)
But this is the part that you knew nothing of
She confessed to me that she toyed with your love
You were just a game that she loved to play
You never had her
Oh, no, she took you for a ride
All of her ecstasy that you had
Was just imagination
The temptation
That went to your head and now you are a victim of circumstance
You had her, brother, you were my guest
You pawned your broken heart just like all the rest and now you are through
And there’s nothing you can do (there is nothing you can do)
You never had her
No, no, she took you for a ride (she took you for a ride)
Was just imagination
The temptation
That went to your head and now you are a victim of circumstance
She took you for a ride
She, a r-i-i-ide