Lyrics
Valentines is right around
Anticipation of Valentine's Day
I never took it seriously
Initial lack of seriousness towards Valentine's Day
But you just had to come around
New person entering the speaker's life
And change my mind about somethings
Changing the speaker's perspective on certain things
You've kept a bullet with my name on it let's see if you'll release
The impact of the person with a potential romantic connection
Or would you keep it
Uncertainty about the person's intentions
And hang on to my memory
Possibility of leaving a lasting memory
I know its early
Acknowledgment of the early stage of the relationship
We've only talked for a couple weeks
Recent acquaintance with the person
But from that day you looked into my eyes I've thought about you and me
Strong impact of eye contact on the speaker's thoughts
Why can't you see
Expression of frustration about the person not understanding
Why can't you see
-It's not like I'm afraid to introduce myself to you today
Reference to a past lover's influence and a new encounter
My past lover's pain hangs over me can't even shy away
-Our eyes have met before but never in this way
-I tell you one last time
Desire for a close connection and recognition
Pull me close and say my
-Name
-Dont play these games
Request to avoid playing games
I need yah
Expression of a strong need for the person
I'd love to see you in that lingerie
Desire for intimacy and appreciation of physical aspects
I said I need yah
-My mind's fixated on that pretty face
-I said I need yah
-I see you pullin' back that yellow lace
-I said I need yah
Need for emotional connection despite potential games
But I hate those little games you try to play
-You try to
-Play
Repetition emphasizing the impact of the person's actions
Play
-Play
-Your messin' with my brain
Perceived manipulation affecting the speaker's mind
Tried lookin' for love in somebody new but I found that it's all the same
Failed attempts at finding love elsewhere
I thought that I was safe from a heart that breaks
Realization of vulnerability to heartbreak
That was a shame
Regret for assuming safety from heartbreak
I was to blame
Self-blame for rushing into emotions
I jumped the gun
Reflection on past romantic experiences and reluctance to try again
I overplayed
-I tried for love
-Won't try again
-I'ma keep sayin'
Reiteration of the strong need for the person and frustration with games
I need yah
-I'd love to see you in that lingerie
-I said I need yah
-My mind's fixated on that pretty face
-I said I need yah
-I see you pullin' back that yellow lace
-I said I need yah
-But I hate those little games you try to play
-You try to
-I need yah girl said I
Continued expression of intense need for the person
I need yah girl said I
-I need yah girl said I need yah
-No-oh-oh-oh
-I need yah girl said I
-I-I-I-I
-I need yah
-No-no-no-no
-I need yah
Repetition of the desire for the person despite frustration with games
I'd love to see you in that lingerie
-I said I need yah
-My mind's fixated on that pretty face
-I said I need yah
-I see you pullin' back that yellow lace
-I said I need yah
-But I hate those little games you try to play
-You try to
Emphasis on the negative impact of the person's games
Play
-Play
-Play
-You try to play
Final frustration with the person's attempt to play games
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