Lyrics
Girl, what can I do,
The speaker is addressing a girl and expressing a desire to know what actions to take to regain her favor.
To get back in front of you?
The speaker wants to be in a prominent position in the girl's life and is seeking a way to achieve that.
I just want in front of you.
Reiterating the speaker's desire to be close or important to the girl.
Throwing rocks at your window,
The speaker describes repeatedly attempting to gain the girl's attention, symbolized by throwing rocks at her window.
Night after night.
Expressing the persistence and frequency of the speaker's efforts to connect with the girl.
Give me some kind of light.
The speaker is asking for some indication or sign from the girl, a metaphorical "light," to guide their way.
You know I’m sorry.
An acknowledgment of wrongdoing and an apology from the speaker to the girl.
For so long I’ve wasted good love
Regretting the wasted time on a past relationship and acknowledging the presence of genuine love.
Though we can’t go back,
Recognizing that the past cannot be undone.
I want you to know that,
Expressing a desire for the girl to understand the speaker's feelings.
I am yours, love.
Declaring that the speaker belongs to the girl and is committed to love.
I don’t care what your momma says,
Disregarding others' opinions, emphasizing the speaker's deep emotional involvement with the girl.
I’m caught up in love with you.
Reiterating the speaker's entanglement and strong emotions in the experience of love.
Caught up in love with you
Stating the intensity of being captivated by love and feeling helpless about it.
There ain’t nothing that we can do,
Expressing a sense of powerlessness and acceptance of the situation in the face of overwhelming love.
I’m caught up in love with you.
Repeating the theme of being deeply involved in love and acknowledging the inability to change the circumstances.
Caught up in love with you.
Emphasizing the speaker's entanglement in the emotions of love.
I heard what you said
Noting a disparity between the girl's words and actions, seeking authenticity in her expressions of love.
But it’s not what you show me, love.
Desiring genuine affection and sincerity from the girl, contrasting with mere verbal expressions.
I want what you show me, love
Reiterating the speaker's preference for the girl's actions to reflect true love.
Making phone calls all day
Describing persistent attempts to communicate with the girl through phone calls.
But you’re not returning ‘em
Highlighting the lack of response from the girl despite the speaker's efforts.
Why won’t you return my love?
Expressing frustration and questioning why the girl is not reciprocating the speaker's love.
You know I’m sorry.
Repeating the apology for past mistakes and expressing regret for wasted love.
For so long I’ve wasted good love
Acknowledging the passage of time and the speaker's realization of the value of the love that was not fully appreciated.
Though we can’t go back,
Accepting the irreversible nature of the past but wanting the girl to understand the sincerity of the speaker's feelings.
I want you to know that,
Reiterating the desire for the girl to comprehend the depth of the speaker's love.
I am yours, love.
Affirming the speaker's commitment and belonging to the girl in love.
I don’t care what your momma says,
Disregarding external opinions, emphasizing the speaker's emotional connection despite societal or familial disapproval.
I’m caught up in love with you.
Reiterating the speaker's entanglement in and commitment to love despite external judgments.
Caught up in love with you
Affirming the intensity of being captivated by love and feeling helpless about it.
There ain’t nothing that we can do,
Expressing a sense of powerlessness and acceptance of the situation in the face of overwhelming love.
I’m caught up in love with you.
Repeating the theme of being deeply involved in love and acknowledging the inability to change the circumstances.
Caught up in love with you.
Emphasizing the speaker's entanglement in the emotions of love.
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