The song by the Trammps goes to speak on an unfortunate breakup between two people with the story being likened to various things including the topic of the elasticity of a rubber band as well as mending of broken wings of a bird and a list of other various metaphors and similes.
In this situation...
[Chorus]
You stretch me out like a rubber band, you got my life in the palm of your hand
(That's what you did to me baby)
You stretch me out like a rubber band, you got my life in the palm of your hand
(Listen to me)
[Verse 1]
Like the bird yeah, with a broken wing, honey
I picked you up yeah, and made you sing again, yes I did
And now baby, you're back up on your feet
All you want to do baby is run the street, but listen
You knew it wouldn't last forever
It's gonna take some time, to pull myself together, oh
[Chorus]
You stretch me out like a rubber band, you got my life in the palm of your hand
You stretch me out like a rubber band, you got my life in the palm of your hand
(Listen, I'm gonna tell the world about you)
[Verse 2]
You gave me love, then you broke my heart, yes you did
Took all my dreams, and tore them all apart honey
Do you recall baby? Did you forget Honey?
I dried your eyes, on the days that they were wet, But listen
You knew it wouldn't last forever
It's gonna take some time, to get myself together, yeah
(It's alright, oh, I'll get over it, baby)
You knew it wouldn't last forever
I'm gonna take some time, and get myself together, cause
[Chorus]
You stretch me out like a rubber band, you got my life in the palm of your hand
(Every day Yeah)
You stretch me out like a rubber band, you got my life in the palm of your hand
(That's alright, baby)
You stretch me out like a rubber band, you got my life in the palm of your hand
(That's what you did to be baby)
You stretch me out like a rubber band, you got my life in the palm of your hand
You stretch me out like a rubber band, you got my life in the palm of your hand
(I picked you up when you were down and out baby, but that's alright)
You stretch me out like a rubber band, you got my life in the palm of your hand
(That's what you did to me baby, That's what you did to me baby)
Stretch me out like a rubber band, you got my life in the palm of your hand
Stretch me out like a rubber band, you got my life in the palm of your hand
Stretch me out like a rubber band, you got my life in the palm of your hand
Stretch me out like a rubber band, you got my life in the palm of your hand
Rubber Band was written by Ron Baker & Allan Felder & Norman Harris.
Rubber Band was produced by Ron Baker & Norman Harris & Earl Young.