Some girls you meet seem so complete  Like they don't need nothin' from you  They're out to show you they don't want to know you  When deep inside they do    Well, this girl didn't want me or anyone else  She was alone, thought I'd give it a try  I was a young bull stompin' in the field  I saw red when she walked by    Love has taken its toll, love has  Love has taken, taken its toll, oh yeah    I had to think fast, I watched her walk past  I knew I would have my way  So I swaggered up, I mean I staggered up  But I didn't have a damn thing to say    Now, two handed strategy always works well for me  So I slipped my hands around her waist  I swore it was the right move, feelin' so smooth  Till she backhanded me 'cross my face    Love has taken its toll, love has  Love has taken, taken its toll, oh yeah    To make a long story short, she finally got caught  I had to tell her enough is enough  She said, "You're just what I needed", and boy  She nearly pleaded with me not to be too rough    Love has taken its toll, love has  Love has taken, taken its toll, oh yeah    Love has taken, taken its toll, love has  Love has taken, taken its toll, oh yeah    Love has taken, taken its toll, love has  Love has taken, taken its toll, oh yeah