Lyrics
Scared about what comes next
Expressing fear or apprehension about the future.
Couldn't tell how she'd make me feel
Uncertainty about how the person mentioned will affect the speaker emotionally.
Said she'd been paid for sex
Acknowledging that the person mentioned has been involved in sex work for payment.
I don't mind babe, I love you still
Expressing unconditional love despite the revelation about sex work.
We can go far away
Desire to travel to distant places.
Fingerprints on your heart of gold
Metaphorical reference to the person's pure and valuable heart.
Worried bout where we'll stay
Concerns about where they will stay in the future.
Baby what's mine is yours ya know
Emphasizing a shared and equal possession in the relationship.
Love … it could keep us honest
Love is seen as a force that can maintain honesty in the relationship.
It could be enough
Contemplation on whether love alone is sufficient.
You make me feel famous babe
The partner makes the speaker feel important and celebrated.
Barefoot on the fire escape
Imagery of being barefoot on a fire escape, suggesting a simple and intimate moment.
We might not be household names
Acknowledging that they may not be widely recognized but feel significant.
But you make me feel famous famous
Reiteration of feeling famous in the context of the relationship.
Hollywood dreams come true
Reference to dreams of success in Hollywood.
City of sweet celebrity
Describing the city as a place of celebrity.
Only those chosen few
Highlighting the exclusivity of fame for a select few.
Sittin beneath a money tree
Metaphorically sitting beneath a money tree, suggesting financial aspirations.
Say you been bouncing checks
Admitting to financial struggles, possibly related to the pursuit of success.
I been out grinding night and day
Indicating hard work and dedication despite challenges.
Haven't made billboard it yet
Acceptance of not achieving billboard success and being okay with it.
I don't mind if it stays that way
Contentment with the current status and lack of mainstream recognition.
Love… cuz i'm right at home
Feeling at home in love and companionship.
When we're all alone
Comfort in private moments with the partner.
You make me feel famous babe
Reiteration of feeling famous in the context of the relationship.
Barefoot on the fire escape
Recalling an intimate moment on a fire escape.
We might not be household names
Acknowledging the lack of widespread fame but feeling special.
You make me feel famous
Reiterating the partner's role in making the speaker feel famous.
And I'll never give this feeling up
Commitment to not giving up the positive feelings in the relationship.
We'll be the stars that shoot across the sky
Expressing a desire to be prominent figures together.
Hooked on your golden glowing love
Being captivated by the partner's glowing love.
They'll watch us beaming saying oh my my
Anticipating others admiring their relationship.
Got em goin oo la la oh my
Describing the impact of their relationship with positive expressions.
oo la la
Repetition of positive expressions.
Got em goin oo la la oh my
Continuation of positive expressions and impact.
oo la la
Repetition of positive expressions.
You make me feel famous babe
Reiteration of feeling famous in the context of the relationship.
Barefoot on the fire escape
Recalling an intimate moment on a fire escape.
We might not be household names
Acknowledging the lack of widespread fame but feeling special.
But you make me feel famous famous
Reiterating the partner's role in making the speaker feel famous.
You make me feel famous babe
Reiteration of feeling famous in the context of the relationship.
Barefoot on the fire escape
Recalling an intimate moment on a fire escape.
We might not be household names
Acknowledging the lack of widespread fame but feeling special.
But you make me feel famous famous
Reiterating the partner's role in making the speaker feel famous.
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