Trapped
Colonel Abrams
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Should I listen what you say Or listen what your folks say? It's a tough decision to make I don't really wanna lose you But I don't want your folks to Turn me over to the hands of the law I guess they think that I'm not good enough for you I can tell the way they act and their attitudes (As the tears roll from my eyes) As the tears roll from my eyes I feel the hurt inside (As I reach, reach out to you) As I reach out to you saying I'm so confused Oh, oh I'm trapped Like a fool I'm in a cage I can't get out You see I'm trapped Can't you see I'm so confused? I can't get out You see I'm trapped Like a fool I'm in a cage I can't get out You see I'm trapped Can't you see I'm so confused? I can't get out If you love one another Why should you let this go further? Can't you see it's gonna pull us apart If you think I can't afford to Support you if you want to Ever think about ever settlin' down? I guess they think that I'm not good enough for you I can tell the way they act and their attitudes (As the tears roll from my eyes) As the tears roll from my eyes I feel the hurt inside (As I reach, reach out to you) As I reach out to you saying I'm so confused Oh, oh I'm trapped Like a fool I'm in a cage I can't get out You see I'm trapped Can't you see I'm so confused? I can't get out You see I'm trapped Like a fool I'm in a cage I can't get out You see I'm trapped Can't you see I'm so confused? I can't get out Oh, oh, oh, oh! (Can't you see I'm so trapped And I don't know what to do Can't you see I'm so trapped So in love with you.) See I'm trapped And I'm so confused I'm like a man in a cage And I'm so in love with you I'm trapped (Can't you see I'm so trapped) Your thoughts are in the way (And I don't know what to do) And I don't know what to say (Can't you see I'm so trapped) You see I'm trapped (So in love with you) Oh I told myself (Trapped) If I ever love again (Trapped) What am I gonna do about it? (Trapped) Say it again (Trapped) Oh baby I'm trapped (Can't you see I'm so trapped) I'm so confused (And I don't know what to do) I'm like a man in a cage (Can't you see I'm so trapped) And I'm so in love with you (So in love with you) Love with you Love with you Oh I'm trapped (Trapped) Feel so confused So depressed (Trapped) Hey, I'm so in love with you Oh I'm trapped baby Oh I'm trapped baby Hey, hey, hey, hey Oh I'm trapped baby (Can't you see I'm so trapped And I don't know what to do Can't you see I'm so trapped So in love with you I'm going out of my head It seems I'm crazy for you I'm going out of my head for you) Real, this love you're giving me Oh girl! What I'm gonna do about it? But it's so confusing Hey, hey, hey, hey I'm so confused
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Written by: DON ABRAMS, MARSTON ERNO FREEMAN
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Artist's BackgroundColonel Abrams (May 25, 1949 – November 25, 2016) was an American singer, musician, songwriter, and actor. Despite his military-sounding stage name, he was not connected to the armed forces. His nickname, "Colonel," was bestowed by friends in early childhood and stood for his reputation of commanding respect.
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Song's ReleaseThe song "Trapped" was released in 1985 as a single track by MCA Records and was recorded at INS Studios in the same year.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached no. 20 in the UK Singles Chart upon release.
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Song's Uniqueness"Trapped" was one of Colonel Abrams' biggest hits and it fuses elements of R&B, soul, dance, and electronic music.
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Remix VersionA 12-inch remix of the song was also highly successful and enjoyed heavy rotation across clubs in the 1980s.
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HomageIn 2008, techno group Boy 8-Bit sampled "Trapped" in their song, "The Things That Freaks Are Made Of".
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LegacyToday, "Trapped" is considered a classic within the post-disco genre, reflecting Abrams' ability to bridge gap between traditional soul music and emerging electronic soundscapes.
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Core ThemeThe song carries a heavy emotional depth, with lyrics reflecting the helplessness and desperation of a man trapped by his feelings of love.
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AlbumThe song "Trapped" later appeared on Colonel Abrams' self-titled debut album, which was also released in 1985.
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TriviaDespite being an American singer, most of Colonel Abrams' chart success was in the United Kingdom, with "Trapped" being one of his highest-charting singles.
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