THAT BOY
Wild and Reckless Desires: Exploring the Allure of THAT BOY
Lyrics
that boy wears his clothes too tight
Expressing disapproval of the boy's fashion choices, suggesting they are too tight.
he goes out drinkin every night
Highlighting the boy's habit of going out drinking every night.
comes home singin and pickin fights
Indicating that the boy returns home singing and starting fights, creating a spectacle.
that’s a sight to see
Observing that the boy's behavior is noteworthy and unusual.
that boy, well he’s always broke
Noting the boy's consistent financial struggles or lack of money.
makes a crack and he laughs at his joke
Describing the boy's tendency to make jokes, even about his own situation.
looks like hell and he smells like smoke
Commenting on the boy's disheveled appearance and the smell of smoke on him.
but that don’t bother me
Expressing personal tolerance for the boy's financial and hygiene issues.
cus he’s wild and he’s reckless
Portraying the boy as wild and reckless, with a large and openly emotional heart.
got a heart on his sleeve bout the size of texas
Emphasizing the boy's emotionally vulnerable nature with a simile about the size of Texas.
it’s ill-advised and unexpected
Characterizing the boy's actions as unwise and surprising.
but just for old times sake
Considering making a mistake for the sake of nostalgia.
I wanna make one last mistake
Expressing a desire to make one last mistake with the boy for old times' sake.
that boy got a filthy mouth
Criticizing the boy's use of vulgar language, suggesting a need for correction.
somebody’s mama oughtta wash it out
Implying that someone, perhaps a mother, should address the boy's inappropriate language.
got a kiss like summer in the dirty south
Comparing the boy's kiss to the intensity of summer in the southern United States.
but I don’t mind at all
Expressing acceptance and enjoyment of the boy's passionate behavior.
cus that boy’s goin to my head
Indicating that the boy is occupying the singer's thoughts or emotions.
whatever I oughtta be doin instead
Acknowledging neglect of other responsibilities in favor of thinking about the boy.
gonna spend all day in his unmade bed
Planning to spend significant time in the boy's unmade bed.
boy we’ll have a ball
Anticipating a joyful and enjoyable time with the boy.
cus he’s wild and he’s reckless
Reiterating the boy's wild and reckless nature, emphasizing the emotional openness.
got a heart on his sleeve bout the size of texas
Repeating the simile about the size of Texas to emphasize the boy's emotional depth.
it’s ill-advised and unexpected
Highlighting the unpredictability and inadvisable nature of the boy's actions.
but just for old times sake
Repeating the desire to make a mistake for nostalgic reasons.
I wanna make one last mistake
Expressing the ongoing desire to make one last mistake for nostalgia.
well I used to be that kind of girl
Revealing a past self with a similar wild and energetic personality.
honey I was a real live wire
Recalling a time when the singer was a lively and vibrant individual.
and I thought that I had done and grown
Reflecting on personal growth but acknowledging that certain desires persist.
but there ain’t no outrunning
Acknowledging the persistent nature of intense desires or passions.
all of that damn desire
Concluding with a mention of intense desire that remains despite attempts to outrun it.
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