Lyrics
I know that I love you just like a big butterfly
The speaker expresses their love, using the metaphor of a big butterfly.
Next to you hoping that someday you may realize
The speaker is close to someone, hoping that this person will eventually realize their love.
I see you smiling and the changing light of your eyes
The speaker notices the positive changes in the person's expression and the light in their eyes while smiling.
And I'm just a boy next to you standing by my side
The speaker feels like a boy standing by the side of the person they love.
I'm waiting for
The speaker is in a state of anticipation.
I'm waiting for you
The speaker is waiting for something or someone.
I'm waiting for
Repetition emphasizing the anticipation and waiting.
I'm waiting for you
-I'm waiting for (you'll never know I love you)
Continuation of waiting, expressing the hidden love that may never be known.
I'm waiting for you
Repetition emphasizing the speaker's persistent waiting.
I'm waiting for (you'll never know I love you)
Continuation of waiting, reiterating that the depth of love may remain unknown.
I'm waiting for you
Repetition emphasizing the speaker's persistent waiting.
I play a song that you know and you like it alright
The speaker plays a familiar song for the person they love, seeking a positive response.
Is this an action or reaction I can't decide
The speaker is unsure if their actions are proactive or reactive, possibly reflecting uncertainty in the relationship.
I see you smiling and the changing light of your eyes
Similar to line 3, the speaker notices the person's changing expression and the light in their eyes while smiling.
And I'm just a boy next to you standing by my side
Reiteration of the speaker being a boy standing by the side of the person they love.
I'm waiting for
Repetition emphasizing the anticipation and waiting.
I'm waiting for you
Repetition emphasizing the speaker's persistent waiting.
I'm waiting for
Repetition emphasizing the anticipation and waiting.
I'm waiting for you
Repetition emphasizing the speaker's persistent waiting.
I'm waiting for (you'll never know I love you)
Continuation of waiting, expressing the hidden love that may never be known.
I'm waiting for you
Repetition emphasizing the speaker's persistent waiting.
I'm waiting for (you'll never know I love you)
Continuation of waiting, reiterating that the depth of love may remain unknown.
I'm waiting for you
Repetition emphasizing the speaker's persistent waiting.
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