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Ay, ay, ay-ay
Expression of sound or excitement
Ay, ay, ay-ay
-Ay, ay, ay-ay
-Ay, ay, ay-ay
-You said I'm stubborn and I never give in
Acknowledging a partner's opinion of being stubborn while seeing them as compassionate
I think you're stubborn 'cept you're always softening
Observing the partner's tendency to soften despite being considered stubborn
You say I'm selfish, I agree with you on that
Agreement with the partner's view of being selfish
I think you're giving nothing way too much, in fact
Perception of partner's excessive generosity or giving without receiving much in return
I say, "We've only known each other a year"
Noting the duration of the relationship
You say, "I've known you longer, my dear"
Partner claiming a longer emotional connection despite the shorter official time
You like to be so close, I like to be alone
Describing differing preferences in terms of personal space
I like to sit on chairs and you prefer the floor
Highlighting contrasting choices in seating or comfort
Walking with each other, think we'll never match at all
Expressing doubts about compatibility despite walking together
But we do, but we do-do-do-do
Realization and affirmation of compatibility despite differences
But we do, but we do-do-do-do, do-un-do-un-do
Reiteration of the acknowledgment of compatibility despite doubts
I thought I knew myself, somehow you know me more
Realization of partner's deeper understanding of oneself
I've never known this, never before
Expressing surprise at discovering oneself through the partner
You're the first to make up whenever we argue
Recognition of partner's willingness to reconcile after arguments
I don't know who I'd be if I didn't know you
Reflection on how the partner has influenced personal identity
You're so provocative, I'm so conservative
Pointing out contrasting personalities in terms of risk-taking and caution
And you're so adventurous, I'm so very cautious, combining
Highlighting the combination of different traits in the relationship
You think we wouldn't
Expressing doubt from one partner's perspective about the success of the relationship
We do, but we do-do-do-do
Confirmation of compatibility despite doubts
But we do, but we do-do-do-do, do-un-do-un-do
Reiteration of the confirmation of compatibility
Ay, ay, ay-ay, a-da-da
Expression of sound or excitement
Ay, ay, ay-ay
-Ooh, your, your-your, your
Expressing ownership or possession
Ooh, your, your-your, your-ooh
Continuation of expressing ownership or possession with emphasis
Favoritism ain't my thing, but in this situation
Disinclination towards favoritism
In this situation I'll be glad
Willingness to make an exception in a specific situation despite not preferring favoritism
Favoritism ain't my thing, but in this situation
Disinclination towards favoritism
I'll be glad to make an exception, whoa-ohh
Willingness to make an exception despite a general dislike for favoritism
You said I'm stubborn and I never give in
Repetition of partner's view of stubbornness with mutual agreement
I think you're stubborn 'cept you're always softening
Observation of the partner's softening despite being considered stubborn
And you say I'm selfish, I agree with you on that
Agreement with the partner's view of being selfish
I think you're giving nothing way too much, in fact
Perception of partner's excessive generosity or giving without receiving much in return
I say, "We've only known each other a year"
Noting the duration of the relationship
You say, "I've known you longer, my dear"
Partner claiming a longer emotional connection despite the shorter official time
You like to be so close, I like to be alone
Describing differing preferences in terms of personal space
I like to sit on chairs and you prefer the floor
Highlighting contrasting choices in seating or comfort
Walking with each other, think we'll never match at all
Expressing doubts about compatibility despite walking together
But we do
Reiteration and affirmation of compatibility despite doubts
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