Keep On
Neon Nights: A Love Unveiled in Caleb Mills' 'Keep On'
Lyrics
Baby lean on in
Inviting the partner to lean closer
To the bourbon on my lips
Referencing alcohol on the speaker's lips
And leave those painted nails right there
Suggesting the partner's hands remain on the speaker's neck
On the back of my neck
Implies physical closeness between the two
I knew when we walked in
Anticipation that the current night might be significant
Tonight might be the one
Suggesting a turning point or potential change in the relationship
Where we become
Hints at transitioning from friendship to something more
More than friends
Implying a desire for a deeper connection
It's been a long time coming for us to stop running from love
Acknowledging a long avoidance of love
Well it might be nothing but it seems like loving this time around
Suggesting a hopeful perspective on the potential for love
So baby keep on doing what you're doing
Encouraging the partner to continue their actions
Pulling me in to the rhythm of the music
Describing being drawn into the music's rhythm by the partner's actions
Your brown eyes are shining like diamonds underneath the neon
Complimenting the partner's eyes under the neon lights
And if you keep on we might have to leave
Indicating the possibility of leaving if the partner continues
We can go back to your place, you can stay the night with me
Suggesting the option to go to the partner's place
My boots and hat, your spaghetti straps can all come off
Implies a readiness for physical intimacy
But that smile and stare and the radio that's playing that song
Highlighting the importance of the partner's expression and the music
Girl you can keep on
Encouraging the partner's actions to continue
This place don't close
Noting the time the location closes
For another hour or so
Indicating willingness to leave soon
But as soon as ready so am I
Expressing readiness to depart with the partner
Baby we can go
Suggesting moving to a more private setting
Unlock the door and waltz right in
Metaphorically suggesting the next step in the relationship
Cause the sooner we leave this bar
Implies that more time spent together leads to slower-paced intimacy
The slower we can kiss
Connecting physical closeness to the pace of leaving the bar
And you can keep on doing what you're doing
Reiteration of being drawn into the music's rhythm by the partner
Pulling me in to the rhythm of the music
Reinforcing the captivating effect of the partner's eyes
Your brown eyes are shining like diamonds underneath the neon
Reiteration of the possibility of leaving due to the partner's actions
And if you keep on we might have to leave
Repeating the option to go to the partner's place
We can go back to your place, you can stay the night with me
Suggesting spending the night together at the partner's place
My boots and hat, your spaghetti straps can all come off
Reinforcing readiness for physical intimacy
But that smile and stare and the radio that's playing that song
Emphasizing the significance of the partner's expression and the music
Girl you can keep on
Encouraging the partner's actions to persist
Keep on
Repetition for emphasis on continuing
Keep on doing what you're doing pulling me in to the rhythm of the music
Reiteration of being drawn into the music's rhythm by the partner
Your brown eyes are shining like diamonds like they always do
Complimenting the consistent radiance of the partner's eyes
And if you keep on I may never wanna leave
Expressing a reluctance to leave if the partner persists
I could lay here forever with you all over me
Desire to prolong the intimate moment with the partner
My boots and hat, your spaghetti straps already came off
Indicating readiness for intimacy, implying clothes have been removed
But that smile and stare and the radio that's playing our song
Emphasizing the significance of the partner's expression and the music in the intimate moment
Well girl keep on
Encouragement for the partner to persist in their actions
Baby keep on
Repetition of the encouragement to continue
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