99 Pounds
99 Pounds: Embracing the Essence of Natural Goodness and Soul
Lyrics
25 lbs. of pure cane sugar
Refers to the sweetness and purity of the speaker, using the metaphor of cane sugar.
In each and every kiss
Each kiss from the speaker contains 25 pounds of pure emotion or affection.
You wouldn't know what I'm talking about
Suggests that the listener may not understand the speaker's experiences if they haven't felt love in a similar way.
If you never had lovin' like this
Describes a unique and intense kind of love that the listener might not comprehend without experiencing it.
I don't mean to be brash
The speaker is not trying to be rude or abrupt.
Just know it's a natural fact
Asserts that the speaker's statements are based on natural and undeniable truths.
Good things come in small packages
Emphasizes that valuable qualities often come in small or unassuming packages.
You'll have to agree to that
Challenges the listener to acknowledge the truth in the previous statement.
99 lbs. of natural born goodness yo
Highlights the speaker's inherent goodness and positive qualities, using 99 pounds as a metaphor.
99 lbs. of soul
Reiterates the speaker's soulful and substantial nature, emphasizing the goodness within.
Now I'm 99 lbs. of natural goodness yo
Similar to line 10, underscoring the speaker's natural goodness.
99 lbs. of soul
Repeats the idea of the speaker having a soulful and significant existence.
25 lbs. of tenderness in each and every touch
Describes the speaker's touch as tender and emotionally rich.
25 lbs. of understanding my man
Expresses the speaker's understanding nature in a relationship.
And I don't want me to worry too much
Asks the partner not to worry excessively, indicating a desire for a relaxed and secure relationship.
24 lbs of something else that I can't even name
Refers to an undefined quality, possibly suggesting there are aspects of the speaker that are mysterious or hard to define.
And it all adds up to 99 lbs
Indicates that the various qualities and attributes mentioned add up to a total of 99 pounds.
All put together in a fine white frame
Implies that all these qualities are combined to form a complete and beautiful picture.
And I'm 99 lbs of natural born goodness
Reiterates the speaker's inherent goodness and positive qualities.
99 lbs of soul
Reaffirms the substantial and soulful nature of the speaker.
Let me tell you now
Asserts the speaker's goodness once again.
I'm 99 lbs of natural born goodness
Repeats the idea that the speaker possesses natural goodness.
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