I've Got a Crush on You
Captivated Heart: Unveiling the Irresistible Allure in 'I've Got a Crush on You'
Lyrics
How glad the many millions
Expressing the multitude of people who would be happy if they could capture the speaker's attention.
Of Toms and Dicks and Williams
Referring to a diverse group of men (Toms, Dicks, and Williams) who would be interested in the speaker.
Would be
Highlighting the universal desire to be pursued and admired.
To capture me
Suggesting the speaker as a desirable target for romantic pursuit.
But you had such persistence
Acknowledging the admirer's persistence in pursuing the speaker.
You wore down my resistance
Describing how the admirer's determination overcame the speaker's resistance.
I fell
Expressing that the speaker fell for the admirer's advances.
And it was swell
Describing the experience of falling for the admirer as delightful.
You're my big and brave and handsome Romeo
Complimenting the admirer as a significant, brave, and handsome figure, akin to Romeo.
How I won you I will never never know
Expressing the speaker's surprise and uncertainty about winning the admirer's affection.
It's not that you're attractive
Acknowledging that the admirer's attractiveness might not be the primary reason for the speaker's feelings.
But oh my heart grew active
Describing the effect of the admirer's presence on the speaker's heart, indicating a lively response.
When you came into view
Expressing the impact of seeing the admirer on the speaker's emotions.
I've got a crush on you, sweetie pie
Explicitly stating the speaker's romantic interest in the admirer.
All the day and nighttime, hear me sigh
Indicating that the speaker thinks about the admirer both day and night, accompanied by sighs.
I never had the least notion
Admitting that the speaker never expected to experience such intense emotions.
That I could fall with so much emotion
Expressing surprise at the depth of emotion felt for the admirer.
Could you coo
Possibly a playful suggestion or inquiry about the admirer's affection.
Could you care
Asking if the admirer could genuinely care for a shared romantic space.
For a cunning cottage we could share
Suggesting the idea of sharing a cozy space together.
The world will pardon my mush
Anticipating forgiveness from the world for expressing mushy, romantic feelings.
Cause I've got a crush, my baby, on you
Reiterating the speaker's crush on the admirer, emphasizing endearment.
Could you coo
Repeating the inquiry about the admirer's potential affection.
Could you care
Reiterating the question of genuine care from the admirer.
For a cunning cottage we could share
Restating the idea of sharing a romantic space together.
The world will pardon my mush
Anticipating forgiveness for expressing romantic sentiments.
Cause I have got a crush,
Affirming the continued presence of a crush on the admirer.
My baby, on you
Concluding the declaration of affection for the admirer.
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