I could pick the songs and write the arrangements. How could a girl go wrong? So, by twisting my arm a few times he seemed to persuade me to go ahead with it...  even though I resisted stubbornly."
I had the power to pick the songs and craft the arrangements. How might a girl make a mistake? Through some persuasive maneuvering, he made it seem like I should go ahead with the idea...  despite my initial reluctance.