She's Taken
Hazell Dean · Other Songs - Hazell Dean
And I've never seen someone
So trusting, loving
She'd never be untrue.
I love her more and more each day
But that doesn't change the fact
She's lonely, unhappy
And there's nothing I can do. (cause)
Chorus:
She's taken...she's taken
By a man who takes for granted all he has
She's taken and I'm waitin'
Until the day she's taken all she can.
He comes home late every night
He doesn't treat her right and now
She's turning, hurting
And that's not how love should be.
She needs someone who'll be a friend
Someone who'd love to spend
Every minute with her in it
And that someone could be me. (but)
Chorus:
She's taken...she's taken
By a man who takes for granted all he has
She's taken and I'm waitin'
Until the day she's taken all she can...
She's Taken
Hazell Dean's 1978 single 'She's Taken' stands as a defining track of the UK new wave movement, blending electronic textures with a driving rhythm that captured the zeitgeist of the late 1970s. Released alongside her acclaimed album 'I'm A Fool Too', the song exemplifies her signature style, which fused pop sensibilities with the emerging synth-pop sound that would influence countless artists in the genre. The recording features Dean's distinctive vocal delivery, characterized by a cool detachment that perfectly matched the song's themes of romantic disillusionment and modern independence. As one of her most recognizable works, it remains a staple of the era's catalog, showcasing her ability to craft memorable hooks while navigating the sonic shifts of the time. The track's enduring popularity highlights its role in cementing her status as a pivotal figure in British music history.