Lyrics
I wanna write you a symphony
The desire to compose a musical piece with grand orchestration.
Replete with cannon and timpani
To include powerful percussion instruments like cannons and drums.
All four movements in different keys
Creating sections in different musical keys within the symphony.
Then maybe you'd see me differently
Hoping that this grand gesture would change the way the person is perceived.
I wanna write you an epic poem
Expressing the desire to write a lengthy and heroic literary work.
Where the hero fights for his love at home
Describing a hero's struggle for love, a common theme in epic poems.
('Cause that's what happens in an epic poem)
Reflecting on the typical storyline found in epic poems.
Bind it myself in leather tomes
Intending to bind the poem in leather-bound volumes.
Then maybe you'd read me differently
Hoping this effort would change the way the person views the composer.
But all i've got is this stupid tune
Frustration at only having a simple melody instead of grand compositions.
And that's not enough to make you feel the way i do
Feeling that the simplicity of the tune isn't enough to express deep emotions.
I wanna write you a big hit record
Expressing the desire to create a commercially successful song.
(Wanna write you a symphony)
Referencing the earlier desire to compose a symphony.
Sing the words in a southern accent
Intending to sing with a regional accent for authenticity.
Print all the copies from a platinum lacquer
Planning to produce copies using high-quality materials.
Put your face on the dust jacket
Imagining the person's image on the cover to draw attention.
Wanna knit you a sweater wanna write you a love letter
Desiring to create personal and meaningful gifts.
But you know Joni just did it better
Comparing own efforts to those of Joni Mitchell, feeling inadequate.
If only i were a little more clever
Wishing for more creativity and intelligence to impress the person.
Maybe you'd see me differently
Hoping increased cleverness would change the person's perception.
But all i've got is this stupid tune
Reiteration of frustration with only possessing a simple tune.
And that's not enough to make you feel the way i do
Reinforcing the idea that the tune falls short of expressing true feelings.
All i've got is this minor chord, line cliches
Recognizing limited musical resources to convey emotions.
That's all i've got to make you feel this way
Accepting the musical limitations to evoke desired emotions.
I wanna write you a symphony
Reiterating the desire to compose a grand symphony.
Hell let's make it a trilogy
Suggesting an expansion into multiple symphonies, emphasizing dedication.
Let it loop for infinity
Desiring the music to continue endlessly, perhaps symbolizing eternal love.
Maybe you'll love me
Expressing hope that these efforts might change the person's feelings towards the composer.
Maybe you'll love me
-Maybe you'll love me
-Maybe you'll love me differently
Desiring a different perception or response from the person.
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