Album “Tango on a Wild & Rough Terrain”: 1. The Matador’s Game (Lyrics)

Lyrics by Petra Deeter

[Verse 1]

I need a man who chooses to stay in my life

Who’ll be there for me without thinking twice

One who knows honesty is always right

Who is committed and fully mine every night

[Chorus]

You said you love me, but your actions donโ€™t show

You wonโ€™t love me right, yet you wonโ€™t let me go

Every time I needed you, you were a no-show

You said you were ready, but your thoughts don’t flow

Baby, thoughts just donโ€™t count, no no no

[Verse 2]

Stop dragging me along with empty promises and wasting my time

You think youโ€™re so smooth, but I see through the lies

Iโ€™m tired of the pain, itโ€™s time to say goodbye

So let me go, cut this tie, and get out of my life

[Bridge]

I gave you my heart, my soul, my everything

But all I got in return was pain and suffering

Now I see the truth, the reality of your game

I deserve better, I wonโ€™t live in this shame

[Chorus]

[Verse 3]

I should have known better, I saw the warning signs

But I kept charging on, like a bull in a fight

No more getting triggered by the red flags you wave

Iโ€™m done with the matadorโ€™s game, Iโ€™m breaking away

[Verse 4]

I need a love thatโ€™s true, a love thatโ€™s pure

Not one thatโ€™s built on lies, I need something sure

A man whoโ€™ll hold me tight, and never let me go

One whoโ€™ll stand by my side, and let his feelings show

[Chorus]

[Verse 5]

I’ve learned my lesson now, I know my worth

The value of the woman I am, my spirit is true north

I have so much to give, and the right man will see

He’ll know he’s found a treasure and truly appreciate me

[Chorus]

[Outro]

So Iโ€™m walking away, leaving you behind

Gonna find a man whoโ€™s loving and kind

No more tears, no more sleepless nights

Iโ€™m moving on to better, to brighter lights