Lyrics
We've got nothin', got nothin' in common, just nothin' in common
We lack common interests or similarities
My darling, at all
Addressing the beloved with a term of endearment
I love the opera, I detest the best pop
Expressing a love for opera but disdain for popular music
Can't stand the opera, I like music that bops
Contrasting dislike for opera with a preference for upbeat music
We're not fated, not heaven-created
Asserting that their connection is not predestined or divine
We're really mis-mated, our chances are small
Describing a mismatched and unlikely pairing
Let's part, be real smart and not start with this romance
Suggesting a rational separation to avoid the start of a romance
'cause outside of both having stars in our eyes
Commonality in having dreams or aspirations
And outside of sighing the same kind of sighs
Shared experience of expressing similar romantic feelings
We've got nothin' in common at all
Reiterating the lack of commonality
We've got nothin', got nothin' in common, just nothin' in common
Repetition of the theme of lacking commonality
It never could last
Emphasizing the inevitable failure of the relationship
I love Picasso, he's all style and he's all flair
Expressing admiration for Picasso's artistic style
I've seen Picasso and I think he's a square
Disagreeing on the assessment of Picasso as a square
Our two goals are apart as the poles are
Highlighting significant differences in life goals
As lovers our roles are completely miscast
Characterizing their roles as lovers as completely mismatched
Let's make a clean break and not take any chances
Advocating for a decisive and risk-free separation
'cause outside of thinking you're something divine
Noting admiration for the beloved's perceived divinity
And outside of wanting your lips close to mine
Expressing a desire for physical intimacy
We've got nothin' in common
Reiterating the lack of commonality
We've got nothin' in common at all
Final emphasis on the absence of shared interests
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