Track 03
You Reeled Me In
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You Reeled Me In
a pop song!
Definitely not about fish... but having a go at angling in the Gambia gave me the metaphore to use for this song of seduction..
words and music by Martin Stirrup 2016
E A E
Just at the moment I decided to leave
F#m E
You made it clear that you were open to receive
E A E
A shift of stance a glance the way you held your glass
F#m E
Caught my eye and opportunity came past
B C#m B
You gave a look at once exciting yet demure
F#m
Made me question if my motives were pure
B C#m B
A stirring yearning kept me locked in my chair
F#m B
Was it the music or the movement of your hair
A
You reeled me in
B C#m B A
I took the bait, hook line and sinker as they say
You reeled me in
B C#m B A
I lost any chance I had to get away
You reeled me in
B C#m B A
No point in struggle I was helpless on your line
B C#m A
Part of some victimless crime
B C#m B A B
I rose up to the sublime
E
You reeled me in
I sat enchanted transfixed by your gaze
That’s one pure moment that time won’t erase
The way your fingers gently brushed my arm
Made me certain that you meant me no harm
You broke the silence: said ‘perhaps I should go?’
I’d no control and let my feelings show
A crowded bar but we were there all alone
You asked me if I would like to walk you home