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Lyrics of It Took Me By Surprise by Maria Mena
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I would react badly to the slightest hint of hesitance
He′d bend awkwardly to suit my mood, no word from his defense
I'd cry knowing how my tears felt like acid burning through his skin
Pushed every little button but the right one that would let me in
pre-chorus
Now he′s afraid of me
He's afraid of me
chorus
It took me by surprise
The hatred in his eyes
I've pushed this man as far as he could go
But he lacked the words to let me know
He acted out, now I can see it is my fault
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I made changes that went unnoticed, sang songs for deaf ears, he
Mistook my silence for punishment as it had been all these years
I′d cry knowingly how my tears felt like acid burning through his skin
pre-chorus
Now he′s afraid of me
He's afraid of me
chorus
It took me by surprise
The hatred in his eyes
I′ve pushed this man as far as he could go
But he lacked the words to let me know
He acted out, now I can-
It took me by surprise
The hatred in his eyes
I've pushed this man as far as he could go
But he lacked the words to let me know
He acted out, now I can see it is my fault
Writer(s): Maria Mena, Martin Sjoelie
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The song 'It Took Me By Surprise' by Maria Mena delves into a toxic relationship where one person realizes the harm they have caused to their partner. The lyrics depict the regret and realization of pushing someone to their breaking point due to misunderstandings and lack of communication, leading to fear and resentment in the partner.
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Themes
Emotional turmoil
• I would react badly to the slightest hint of hesitance
• I'd cry knowing how my tears felt like acid burning through his skin
Miscommunication
• Mistook my silence for punishment as it had been all these years
• He lacked the words to let me know
Regret and responsibility
• now I can see it is my fault
• I've pushed this man as far as he could go
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Moods
Heartbreak, angst, reflection, anger, despair
Rating: PG-13
Lyrics may be unsuitable for younger ears
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Album • 2011 • 11 tracks
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