His brother tried to sit him down and warn him that he was being walked all over by the woman he loved. Note to self: never tackle one of your articles at 6:30 on a Sunday morning. Of course, the country-turned-pop princess wrote a cathartic song about her heartbreak. When he was playing Ozzfest with Black Label Society, a kid told Zakk he was the best Ozzy guitarist - Zakk had to correct him. Following a breakup from a guy who isn't good for her, the woman in this 2017 pop hit has developed new rules. This classic 1971 rock tune was inspired by a 7th century Arabic tale in which a young man falls desperately in love with a girl he cannot marry. Your song articles subtly teach some helpful lessons about life. "No" isn't an option. However, if the aforementioned description resembles your love relationship, you may have a partner who is taking advantage of you. Even so, he begs to be with her, knowing she'll use him right up. Feeling used, played for a fool, and ultimately abandoned, the inquisitive girl in this 2017 pop tune second guesses whether her ex-lover ever truly cared for her. Unforgiving, the woman hopes he found his affair worth all the pain he caused because she won't be there when he comes to his senses. Thanks for stopping by. Swift started dating him at the tender age of 19. Hopefully, it's a relationship that doesn't last long! I think we are always in the process of changing and the growth process is sometimes messy. If needed, your significant other uses guilt trips and pestering to get what they need. Dora - Thanks for the kind comment. Anyone who finds themselves in such a relationship should head for the exit. "Best of You" is a song by American alternative rock band Foo Fighters, released as the lead single from the band's fifth studio album, In Your Honor. They don’t listen to you, but always expect you to listen to them. The tattooed temptress offers him cheap sex then taunts him and breaks his spirit: She said, "You're just a letdownAnother one of my mistakesI never loved you anywayI never did, and I never will"She said, "You're just a letdownAll your friends, they feel the sameI never loved you anywayI never did, and I never will.". That's how people take advantage of you. Thankfully this one doesn't really apply to me. I'm not even sure if it applies, but my brain was so stuck on that song, I couldn't see the obvious ones. Marion Cottilard, “Take It All” This song is part of the musical Nine (2009), in this movie, Cotillard’s husband is a famous film director who keeps having affairs with many women. Your significant other uses your fears and insecurities to get what they want. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on November 30, 2020: Mary - It sounds like you have a stable, respectful relationship. She got a co-writing credit on the song. He won't be his love interest's fool any longer. The cold-hearted lover left her heart scarred and stole the sparkle from her eyes. So I'll pack up my things, and I'll take what remains of me." I hope your Thanksgiving was excellent! The Scenario: This is one of many "up in the club" tracks that veer wildly into the rape zon. Manipulator be gone! Now he's apologizing, and this girl is having none of it. I wish everyone had a respectful, solid relationship they could seek shelter from the world in. The callous man stands her up and messes around on her, but the narrator keeps coming back for more. They fly in for a bit, sing sweetly, and take what they need. "Stand By Me" hit #4 in the US when it was released in 1961, then went to #9 in 1986 when it was used in the movie of the same name. A lot of very horrible ones. I enjoy my stable, happy relationship as well. There’s a reason why you may be allowing others to take you for granted. The 2002 pop song is pure vengeance, calling Spears out for the way she lied, stepped out on him, and broke his trust. The other woman is tired of receiving sloppy seconds. In spite of the hints that allude to Meyer's identity, Swift has never actually confirmed that the song is about him. The couple dated sporadically from 2011 to 2018. Download/Purchase Compare the situation to feeding birds (my apologies to my feathered friends). By that time, Jim was being taken advantage of by various hangers-on. "If Loving You Is Wrong (I Don't Want to Be Right). FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on November 29, 2020: Linda - Isn't it wonderful to be happy, especially when the world around us seems to be so troubled? After lies and secrets, they've moved on officially but still carry a toxic burn for each another. If your friend expects you to listen to them vent for 20 minutes straight, then they should let you vent to them, too! 57. So much material. Linda - Thank you for playing along. Cyndi Lauper help form an organization called True Colors United to help support LGBTQ youth. This one is all about being strong and taking charge of your life. But it’s time you take notice. 1. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on December 01, 2020: Ankita - Thank you. James - He really has the right idea. From your description of the lyrics I can tell that being taken advantage of can bring out the worst side of a person, but its better to express anger in song than in any other way. Both feel a mixture of love and hate, and the guy tells his ex, "If I pulled a 'you' on you, you wouldn't like that." Rihanna – Four Five Seconds The chorus of the song talks about how … You don't feel valued. And why not add Pink’s Just Give Me a Reason , Gloria Gaynor’s I Will Survive. Hopefully, the next one is better for those who have been disappointed in the past. At the hands of a sexy she-devil, the narrator in this 2009 alternative rock ditty puts up with verbal and emotional abuse. I appreciate the comment. Hope you have a terrific week! As you decide what to do about it, make a playlist of pop, rock, country, and R&B songs about feeling manipulated in relationships. For the most part, these tunes deal with being stabbed in the back by platonic friends; cheating spouses, you’re off the hook for today. Feeling used, exploited, taken advantage of by a lover? Check out some of our favorite songs … Congratulations! Friends tried to talk sense into him. You wouldn't know it from the upbeat melody, but "Walkin' On The Sun" by Smash Mouth is about the 1992 Los Angeles Riots. But we work on ourselves to make the relationship better. When an old flame comes back around wanting to rekindle their passion, the woman in this 2010 pop ballad demands, "Who do you think you are?" Peggy - Trouble seems to follow some folks when it comes to love. Even though her partner made her feel worthless and took her for granted, she's still having trouble moving on. Bill - You're right, better sooner than later! The savage ditty describes the ex-lover as "an expert at sorry and keeping things blurry," then she blames him for a terrible lack of judgment in dating her in the first place: Dear John, I see it all now, it was wrongDon't you think nineteen's too youngTo be played by your dark, twisted gamesWhen I loved you so? I was under constant fear of being fired, and doing everything I could to avoid that. The song was also released to promote awareness of domestic violence, with its sales going to anti-domestic violence charities. In this song, she tells him “So take it all … but at the end there will be nothing left of me,” meaning that her patience is running out. At least the guy in this 1972 soul-pop tune is candid about what motivates him to stay with a woman who mistreats him. That also did not work. In "Winner At a Losing Game," Rascal Flatts sing about how being a winner isn't always a good thing. We have a long list of pop, rock, country, and R&B songs to start you off. In 2015, Joan Jett became the first female bandleader to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame when she and the Blackhearts were honored with selection. Thank you for sharing a bit about your life. Saying goodbye to … Badass hard rocker portrays a woman in love with a player in this 1988 tune. Cashing in on their painful breakup, the former NSYNC artist released this scorching tell-all ballad. When the guy in this heartrending 2020 pop ballad suspects his lover is stepping out on him, he grows suspicious and rifles through his significant other's phone, calling numbers he doesn't know. Apparently, the narrator's insecurity resonates with a lot of folks because the tune became a worldwide hit. Maven Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers to this website may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Much like Goodbye Earl from the Dixie Chicks a few years back, this song is about ending the cycle of an abusive relationship in a very permanent way. Admitting that her pride has taken a major blow, the heartsick woman hates that she repeatedly makes these choices to allow him to treat her poorly. Here's our playlist of the 25 best angry songs to play on repeat until you're done feeling mad. As he belts out this R&B pop crossover song, the musician second-guesses himself for getting involved with her. https://spinditty.com/playlists/Songs-About-Being-Used-or-Taken-Advantage-Of Songs about being taken advantage of Breaking Point - Keri Hilson Comeback - Ella Eyre Damage - H.E.R. I hope you have a wonderful week during this early holiday season. Today we take a look at Charli D'Amelio, her Tik Toks and her involvement in the Hype House and their YouTube channel based in Los Angeles. All his sweetheart has to do is say "jump," and he'll ask, "How high?" After leaving a mess behind for you to deal with, away again they flit until they need more of what you offer. She's afraid to get involved again after the damage he inflicted on her heart the first go-around. In a "look at what you made me do" moment, the narrator realizes that love has become just a game between them. Hope your Thanksgiving was fabulous. More songs from Keri Hilson. Talk about a toxic relationship. Her realization that she has been used is heartwrenching. Despite the narrator's utter devotion and willingness to prove his commitment, his cruel-hearted girlfriend is emotionally rejecting: Tell the devil I said 'hey' when you get back to where you're fromMad woman, bad womanThat's just what you are,Yeah, you'll smile in my face then rip the brakes out my car... . I'm glad you've never had a reason to write a song like this. 1. Meyer reported feeling "humiliated" by it and called Swift "mean" for writing the song. (Girl, he was never worth it.) Dora Weithers from The Caribbean on November 29, 2020: I love your introduction. Life is short, and that's no way to spend it. "Every woman has a breaking point, y'all," Hilson sings on the chorus. Other product and company names shown may be trademarks of their respective owners. My husband and I married when I was 40 and he was 48 so we are mature enough to get into a relationship. Devika - I appreciate your kind compliment and for taking the extra time to comment. Heidi Thorne from Chicago Area on November 29, 2020: I'm gonna dig into the archive for these with Connie Francis "Who's Sorry Now? Linda Lum from Washington State, USA on November 29, 2020: You stumped me on this one; obviously I don't listen to the radio enough. According to Rihanna, this actor is so good at deception he deserves an ovation and should take a bow. She is abandoning all reason. - 'F*** Tha Police' (1988) While many protest songs on this list tackle war, N.W.A. Being taken for granted and self respect. All trust has evaporated. The female narrator laments that she and her former love interest had an unhealthy, fractured relationship because of the girlfriend's deceptiveness. She admits that "there's a million reasons why I should give you up," but in spite of him taking advantage of her, "the heart wants what it wants." She has grown weary of his empty promises, waiting, and sneaking around. Thanks for introducing me to some more music and performers, Flourish. They break their promises. They have low empathy for you. From the album Still Feels Good. So painful. She treats him rudely, yet he keeps coming back for more: Yes, I wanna spread the newsThat if it feels this good gettin' usedOh, you just keep on usin' meUntil you use me up. Bill Holland from Olympia, WA on November 29, 2020: All I could think of was "You're No Good" by Linda Rondstadt. He enjoys the power in the relationship and she accepts fault for what went wrong. According to the single, she burned bridges and there's no going back regardless of how hard she cries. Bill De Giulio from Massachusetts on November 29, 2020: Another great playlist, Flourish. I was only familiar with a few of the musicians in this article. They contribute to, or cause, your low self-esteem. If you suffer from low self-esteem, consider how it’s being affected by your partner. My brain is in a fog! That's what the two people in this 2016 pop ballad learn. They don't put in much effort (e.g., special occasions, showing affection). If the person taking advantage of the elderly person — referred to as the “Bad Actor” — is acting under a power of attorney that the Loved One executed in favor of the Bad Actor, the Loved One can revoke that power attorney, as long as the Loved One is legally competent to do so. Producer Bob Ezrin convinced Pink Floyd to put a disco beat and children's chorus on "Another Brick In The Wall (part II)," which started out as a short interstitial for their album The Wall. Being honest is a big help. Seems fair, right? Sometimes you have to set boundaries." felt it was waging its own conflict during the 1980s in South Central Los Angeles. It features a forlorn narrator who has been brought to his knees by a vixen who turned his world upside down. You don’t respect yourself enough to believe you’ve done enough for someone. His keyboard work helped define the Muscle Shoals sound and make him an integral part of many Neil Young recordings. 12. Sarcasm and harsh criticism are plenty. 11 Songs About Being Taken Advantage Of & Being Used 1. I didn't know there were so many songs. Now, don't go hating on the birds. Dave Grohl notes that the song was written following appearances at 2004 American presidential candidate John Kerry's campaign trail and is "about breaking away from the things that confine you". Anti-Love Song Lyrics: "Sometimes two hearts just can't dance to the same beat. Girl, stop trying to fix his type of "broken.". She says he looks dumb, he's ugly when he cries, and he's just sorry he got caught. She portrays him as a pathetic stage performer who lies and cheats like an actor rattles off well-rehearsed lines. The guy chimes in, in agreement, calling out the woman for taking advantage of him as well. Great job. Her ex is someone who takes advantage of her and doesn't have her best interests in mind, thus her new guidelines are simple: Poor Selena Gomez buys into the old wives' tale that you can't help who you love. On to Christmas! Thanks for stopping by. James C Moore from Joliet, IL on November 29, 2020: I'm surprised this song list hadn't come out before. They are unfaithful. They make important decisions themselves. Here are 7 signs that you’re being taken advantage of in a friendship. Ashutosh - Thanks for chiming in. Australian pop duo The Veronicas takes on the role of a woman who has been emotionally stripped bare by a two-timing man. Bill - I love that classic. Lyrically, the song voices the frustration of women who are neglected and taken advantage of by men. Another great playlist. Compliments are few. The song narrator begs her married lover to stay in her bed, anticipating that the man's wife will soon summon him home. "You can't always be nice. Great to read another lsit of songs and with a different meaning. Your opinions are dismissed. You find yourself apologizing a lot. As the guy says goodbye, he hopes the betrayal will impact his partner as it has affected him: Baby, how do you sleep when you lie to me?All that shame and all that dangerI'm hoping that my love will keep you up tonight. MG Singh emge from Singapore on November 29, 2020: This is something so common. Soon enough love will find you! Studies have also shown that people who feel lonely are more likely to accept unfair treatment and allow others to take advantage of them. When friends turn into lovers, relationships can get messy emotionally. It was similar experiences of being taken advantage of, by bands like Led Zeppelin and even by his employers at Chess Records, that inspired Willie Dixon to found his Blues Heaven foundation, a non-profit organisation that seeks to help musicians and artists obtain what is rightfully theirs and to educate the next generation of musicians on the business side of the music industry. Beyonce... 2. I wasn't sleeping and was incredibly depressed. I hope you are doing well. Mary Norton from Ontario, Canada on November 30, 2020: Judging by the many songs you've listed, this taking advantage looks like it is a common occurrence. The song is about an abusive relationship where the woman is the abuser, and the man is the victim who can’t find it in himself to leave her. "You Don't Own Me" — Grace ft. G-Eazy "You don't own me. Go have fun, get a life, join a meet-up group, go to the gym, take your girlfriends on a weekend away, watch comedies, score a better job, make sure you do what you love! The narrator is tired of being taken advantage of. I liked how you have introduced the subject. Devika Primić from Dubrovnik, Croatia on December 01, 2020: FlourishAnyway your list of songs are well researched and makes us think of what life can be for some of us. When she has an epiphany that she deserves more, the narrator tells him that next time he wants to leave his wife's bed to visit her, just stay with his wife. This song describes how the narrator's lover disappears on her without explanation, leaving her feeling "crazy" and desperate for his call. Your significant other breaks down your self-confidence. Ashutosh Joshi from New Delhi, India on November 29, 2020: The kind of stuff one shouldn't mix with drinks :). ", I'm just glad I've never had a reason to write a song like this. The married woman is playing him for a fool. Thanks for commenting so early in the morning your time! And may those who are prone to these habits get the results they merit. When it comes to romance, there are givers and takers, and unfortunately, Bruno Mars has latched on to a first-class taker in this worldwide 2010 smash hit. So many people confuse excitement and disrepect in relationships. Peggy Woods from Houston, Texas on November 29, 2020: Given the number of songs regarding this subject, it certainly reflects a lot of heartaches when it comes to relationships. Acknowledging she was played, the narrator in this R&B mainstream chart-topper from 2008 mocks her unfaithful dog of a man. “Family” and “friends” – the words should represent love, care, devotion, and commitment, but often this is not the case.You may think things are supposed to be the way they are with your loved ones, but you could also be wrong. The narrator in this mournful, slow-tempo ballad has been devastated by the planned psychological destruction that her partner's infidelity has produced. Your significant other isn't willing to publicly acknowledge or define your relationship. A monthly update on our latest interviews, stories and added songs, David Clayton-Thomas of Blood, Sweat & Tears, Jackie DeShannon - "Put a Little Love in Your Heart". Finally, she's a tough critic who has learned her lesson. N.W.A. In this sassy "don't f*ck with me" anthem, pop star Pink calls out a former flame who took advantage of her. © 2021 Maven Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers on this website. ;). Kim explains how they do it. In the interim, they're likely making other pitstops because that's just what they do. Billie Eilish has revealed that she was taken advantage of when she was younger – while insisting that abuse of minors is “everywhere.”. I only knew some of the songs from this list but it is always good to know more artists and songs. My Mr. Carb is the love of my life. There are countless songs about loving someone who doesn't love you back, and even when you're feeling totally alone, it might help to know you're not the only one who's ever been crushed by a … The song holds the band's highest chart peak in the U.S., the … I have heard terrible things about how couples take advantage of their partners even among people I know. 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